Western Australia
Theatre Review: Dirty Birds, Heath Ledger Theatre, WA
'Dirty Birds' explores the off-centre symmetry of sisterhood in a context of anxious absurdity.
‘Free the art!’: artist in dialogue with state collection highlights gaps in digital access
A recent artist residency has looked into levels of online access to artworks held in Australian art collections. The results…
Dance review: The Nutcracker, His Majesty's Theatre, WA
This seasonal favourite tells a timeless tale.
Theatre review: Venus in Fur, Fridays Studio, WA
The play within a play narrative of this production addressed themes of intersecting power and eroticism.
The art story behind the $180 million class action win led by Mervyn Street
A recent class action over stolen wages has brought past injustices to light. The paintings of the case’s Lead Applicant,…
Theatre review: Democracy Repair Services, Blue Room Theatre, WA
This subversive play challenges concepts of democracy by exploring the dark side of general consensus.
Dance review: CEASE/FIRE, C Shed, Fremantle, WA
A dance work which sharpens our eyes to difficult themes of war and its consequences, choreographed by May Greenberg and…
Comedy review: Wang In There, Baby! – Phil Wang, Astor Theatre, Perth
Phil Wang's comedy explores cultural differences between East and West.
Immersive artworks define 2023 Fremantle Biennale
The fourth iteration of this WA festival shows it is going from strength to strength.
Summer festival season heats up as programs launch nationwide
Adelaide, Perth and Sydney Festivals launched their 2024 programs this week, with Mona Foma waiting eagerly in the wings.