Western Australia
Embracing localism: how will audiences respond without international drawcards?
Festivals traditionally lure in audiences with big international names, artists whose work can also help inspire local practitioners. What is…
Why supporting local artists makes cultural and financial sense for festivals
While festivals have always championed local artists, such prerogatives will become all the more urgent as we recover from COVID-19,…
Independents left out in the cold as government institutes emergency relief fund
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ decision to suspend existing funding programs and focus on emergency relief…
Black Swan rejects conflict of interest concerns
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group being the principal sponsor of Black Swan State Theatre Company raises potential governance concerns, given…
Review: Cloudstreet, Perth Festival (WA)
Despite a strong cast, the emotional resonance of Winton’s epic story is buried in the bluster.
Review: Hofesh in the Yard, Perth Festival (WA)
Shechter’s no-holds-barred style is brought to life in brilliant fashion by an all-Australian cast.
Review: Colossus, Perth Festival (WA)
A dance work of epic proportions, Stephanie Lake's Colossus is performed with wonderful sensitivity and precision.
Review: Ian Strange - Suburban Interventions, John Curtin Gallery (WA)
Ian Strange restores empathy to suburbia, in the wake of economic and environment destruction, in this first survey exhibition of…
Review: Ballet at the Quarry – Light and Shadow, Perth Festival (WA)
WA Ballet’s triple bill includes some stellar moments, alongside some clunky choices.
Review: Hecate, Perth Festival (WA)
The first ever adaptation of Macbeth in the Noongar language of southwestern WA is ambitious, important and highly entertaining.