Western Australia

New wave of creative talent in the spotlight
A national graduate show and a 24-hour play development marathon bring all the excitement of new talent to WA.

Performance review: Hell is Other People, Blue Room Theatre, WA
Sartre’s infamous existential play is brilliantly reimagined, sans dialogue.

Theatre review: The House of Bernarda Alba, Subiaco Arts Centre, Perth
A powerful adaptation of the famous play that explores patriarchy, sisterhood, maternal love and oppression.

Dance review: Ballet to Broadway, His Majesty's Theatre, WA
West Australian Ballet shines in this breathtaking triple bill.

Multi-year AOIP funding for WA’s small to medium arts orgs
In the latest round of WA’s three-year funding program, 37 arts organisation share an increased investment of $56 million.

Theatre review: The Bleeding Tree, The Blue Room Theatre
This unforgettable murder ballad explores the tense relationship between violence, complicity, unity and resilience.

Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?

Festival review: Blazing Swan, Perth
A seven-day festival dedicated to themes of self-expression and self-reliance.

It’s 2023: when will ARIs get their due?
While some artist-run initiatives have survived the COVID wreckage, many say a rethink is needed to secure the sector's future.

Reasons we paint: Indigenous artists speak on tampering allegations
Indigenous artists and art centre workers voice their thoughts on APY Lands art tampering allegations.