Western Australia
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.
Review: Bunggul, Perth Festival (WA)
A transcendent meeting of musical traditions and a superb tribute to the life and artistry of the late Geoffrey Gurrumul…
Review: Bennelong, Perth Festival (WA)
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s exploration of the life of Woollarawarre Bennelong is a potent, powerful and polished work of art.
Roundup: Fringe World (WA)
Highlights of 2020 Fringe World include visual arts with machine learning and creative responses to mental health challenges.