Western Australia
WA budget a sombre affair for the arts
Funding for regional development and a new museum are the only bright spots in the Barnett government’s 2015-16 budget.
The Confidence Man
A technical tour de force, subverting key notions of theatrical performance.
Exhibition putting Martu art back on the map
‘We don't need a map’ celebrates the enduring culture of the Martu, the traditional owners of the Western Desert.
Mouseprint
New WA dance performance Mouseprint attempts to track down the physical fine print between people.
Kids protest loss of book award
Young writers appeal to the Premier's intrinsic human values as they protest the downgrade of the WA Premier's Book Awards…
From the Rubble
A triumph of apocalyptic greyscale visuals on paper.
In an Italian Garden
Les Arts Florissants, William Christie and six young singers demonstrate their justified fame in baroque and early music circles.
Madama Butterfly
Minghella's production of Madama Butterfly remains fresh and vibrant despite first being staged in 2005.
An Evening with Sammy J and Randy
Wonderful word play, witty ditties and crude guffaw-inducing gags
Perth venue woes spark public action
Growing concerns about the closure of live music venues in Perth are echoed by the theatre and visual arts sectors.