Writing and Publishing
Against another arts ghetto
Another arts precinct may deliver only a dismal Docklands disconnected from the natural vitality of the city.
Oh Boy
Oh Boy carves its own niche in the increasingly crowded space of contemplative late-stage coming-of-age efforts.
Taking art to the streets
The Fremantle Street Arts Festival returns again this April 19 -21, featuring vibrant local and international acts.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (As You Like It)
This fantastic production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It) produces hilariously sustained magic on a large scale.
Copyright reform rescues orphans
Orphan works, for which there is no clear ownership, hang in limbo, desired but unavailable but that may soon change.
Playhouse Creatures
Playhouse Creatures is feminist, without being dogmatic, and brought to life through spirited acting using the declamatory style.
Asher Treleaven: Smaller Poorer Weaker Cheaper
If you feel that sex and swearing are the easy laughs, then Treleaven is not your bag.
Bianco
‘No way’, someone would have said upon the conception of this performance. ‘That can’t be done.’
Why cultural precinct plans never work
Policy makers love arts precincts but street culture can't be planned from the top down.
Stella Prize longlist announced
Hannah Kent’s Burial Rites, Night Games by Anna Krien and The Swan Book by Alexis Wright are hot favourites.