Tinashe Jakwa

Tinashe Jakwa is a writer. She lives in Brisbane/Meanjin and likes quiet, nature, and sincerity.

Tinashe Jakwa's Latest Articles

The Story Thief, Kyra Geddes. Image on left is an author shot of a white woman in a white shirt, with a brown bob, smiling at the camera and leaning on a mantelpiece. On the right is the book cover showing the back of an 1800s woman in black striding along a dusty outback track with her back to us.
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Book review: The Story Thief, Kyra Geddes

A feminist perspective on Henry Lawson's 'The Drover’s Wife'.

Four people lie entwined in a group, they are all wearing white or cream coloured clothes. Closer. La Boite Theatre.
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Theatre review: Closer, La Boite Theatre

An enthralling tale about the contentious nature of love and lust.

Two panels. Left with black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair and glasses. Right is cover of a book, called Television.
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Book review: Television, Kate Middleton

An ode to the ways in which television nurtures our self-understanding.

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Theatre review: The Smallest Stage

A masterful interactive tale of the trials and joys of fatherhood.

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Theatre review: Panawathi Girl, Perth Festival

A coming-of-age musical exploring the history of Australia’s race relations.

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Theatre review: Utopia, Summer Nights Festival

An experimental exploration of the plight of Afghan refugees.

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Theatre review: StrawBrain, Fringe World

An endearing but flawed musical about coming to terms with one’s identity.

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Book review: Killernova, Omar Musa

A poetry collection meditating on family, country, and memory.

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Theatre review: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fremantle Theatre Company

A feverish night of unrequited love and misguided theatrics.

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Theatre review: Worship – Memento Vivere, Fringe World

A haunting variety show celebrating life in a time of crisis.

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