Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. Her debut, a collection of poetry called Turbulence, came out in 2020 and was released by University of Western Australia Publishing (UWAP). Her second collection, Decadence, was published in July 2022, also by UWAP. Her third book, Essence, will be published in 2025. Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

Angel Strings. Image is a cosmic view of swirling colours on a large screen on a dome, with a crowd seated below and looking up at the dome.
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Music review: Angel Strings and K Mak, Scienceworks Planetarium, Melbourne Fringe Festival

A successful marriage of cosmic imagery and ethereal music.

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Bibliotherapist

Though bibliotherapy is an ancient practice it's not particularly well-known, says Dr Susan McLaine, a practitioner of over 18 years…

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Performance review: Hour of the Wolf, Malthouse

This choose-your-own adventure (again) is the Malthouse's latest immersive production.

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News

Survey on book publishing industry

The MEAA's survey seeks transparency of conditions within the Australian book industry.

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News

Braille: embossed dots literacy

Braille offers another accessibility option for readers, but what are the latest news and innovations for the system?

Sponsored

A multi-hatted educator, actor and director takes on his next challenge

TAFE SA's Adelaide College of the Arts students have access to both industry-standard theatre spaces and renowned professional contacts with…

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Book review: Lola in the Mirror, Trent Dalton

Trent Dalton's latest novel looks in the mirror and finds violence and despair, but also hope and art.

My Sister Jill. A group of five adults dressed as children leaning out from a window with their hands on the sill.
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Theatre review: My Sister Jill, Southbank Theatre

The star pairing of writer Patricia Cornelius and director Susie Dee transforms this book to stage adaptation into something poignant…

Education & Student News

So you want my arts job: Publishing Managing Editor

Kevin O'Brien manages both staff and books in his busy, very much hands-on, senior editorial position.

Translation. 'Many of the writers ArtsHub canvassed had to simply trust that their words were faithfully translated' Photo: Shutterstock.
Features

Found in translation

To the uninitiated, the prospect of having your book translated into different languages is daunting and exciting, but how does…

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