Wolfgang von Flugelhorn

Wolfgang von Flügelhorn is a writer and critic who lives and works in Walyalup (Fremantle) and Boorloo (Perth). His reviews and reflections can also be found on his Substack at: www.wolfgangvonflugelhorn.substack.com.

Wolfgang von Flugelhorn's Latest Articles

Wright&Grainger's Eurydice. Photo: Supplied.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Wright&Grainger's Eurydice review: reinventing Greek myth at FRINGE WORLD

The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice gets a reboot in this musical FRINGE WORLD production.

sitting, screaming. Photo: Supplied.

FRINGE WORLD reviews: Broken Wheel & sitting, screaming

Both performances tackle the fraught experiences of teens, but with differing levels of success.

UP THERE (Boorloo). Up There Collective. Photo: Apurva Gupta.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

UP THERE (Boorloo) review: journey into Perth's forgotten corners

Led by Up There Collective, UP THERE (Boorloo) is an unusual performance and walking tour that invites participants to see…

O,D,E. Image: Blue Room Theatre.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

O,D,E review: Sage J Harlow's experimental opera about Orpheus & Eurydice thrills

O,D,E, based on the Ancient Greek story of Orpheus and Eurydice, is a treat for the soul.

Four men in front of various contraptions in production of The War of The Worlds.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

The War of the Worlds review: the radio adaptation in a new Perth venue

This production of The War of the Worlds is based on Orson Welles' radio version of HG Wells' famous book.

Aboriginal artwork that's earthy red with dots and swirls.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Exhibition review: Revealed 2025: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists, Perth Cultural Centre

An extensive display of Indigenous artwork garnered from across WA.

A young woman is poking the handle of a broom at a young man.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Theatre review: Thirst, Subiaco Arts Centre

A story of transformation, enchantment and maybe entrapment through the perspective of Indigenous characters.

A puppet of a little boy and a fox. Antoine Saint-Exupéry The Little Prince, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance review: The Little Prince, Ellie Easton Theatre, Claremont Showgrounds

Antoine Saint-Exupéry’s novella in puppetry form.

A man is walking towards a woman. He's dressed in a black suit with a white shirt. She has her eyes closed and is wearing a cream dress.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Performance reviews: Café Müller and Club Amour, Adelaide Festival

A triple bill dance performance that dealt with memory and repetition.

Trio Da Kali played as part of Chamber Landscapes 2025 'Horizon' and 'Dialogue in Sound' at Adelaide Festival 2025.
StarsStarsStarsStarsStars

Music reviews: Horizons Chamber Landscapes 2025 and Dialogues in Sound, Adelaide Festival 2025

A concert that offered hope for the world and a rousing musical statement in a gilded Victorian concert hall.

1 2 3 4 5