One of WA’s finest exports, Stella Donnelly brought all her biting commentary and effortless charm to her headline Perth Festival show at Fremantle’s B-Shed.
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PERTH FEST REVIEW: Whistleblower is a 'truly once-in-a-lifetime experience'
It might be cliché to say something needs to be ‘seen to be believed’, but in the case of The Last Great Hunt’s Whistleblower, you really do just have to see it. By its very definition, this is a play that will be like nothing else you’ve ever seen- it’s built into its DNA.
PERTH FEST REVIEW: WA talent on full display in WA Mixtape
WA Mixtape exemplified the excellence of the Perth music scene.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Aldous Harding delivers a celestial performance
It felt somewhat surreal to see her in the physical realm for Perth Festival for some reason.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: Black Swan brings the magic of 'Cloudstreet' to the stage
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet has become almost required reading for anyone living in Perth since its publication in 1991. This Perth Festival, the Black Swan State Theatre Company have brought this beloved story back to stages for an epic production at His Majesty’s Theatre.
Perth Festival Interview: 'Solid Air' breathes new life into poetry for Perth Festival
Recognising the growing audience for spoken word both in Australia and New Zealand, David Stavanger and Anne-Marie Te Whiu have collected some of the most poignant and powerful poems in Solid Air: Australian and New Zealand Spoken Word. Bec Bowman spoke to Anne-Marie ahead of her appearance at the Festival of Ideas and Literature this weekend about her experiences with spoken word poetry and how this genre fits into the literary festival scene.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: The power of words with Kate Tempest
Tempest wrung every emotional nuance from every word. Her versatility with the spoken word meant that as each track rolled into the next, subtle changes to her cadence made some become raps, some poetry, some sung.
Perth Festival Review: Bran Nue Dae is a WA classic
As laughter ripples through the audience so too does the recognition that, 30 years after these words were written, the fight for equality and recognition of land rights continues.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: The musical virtuosity and beauty of Jazzmeia Horn
There is nothing like a live performance that leaves you speechless, elated and buoyant; the virtuosity and creativity exuded by Jazzmeia Horn did exactly that.
PERTH FESTIVAL REVIEW: 'The Nature of Why', an immersive union of live orchestra and dance
Hailing from the UK, the British Paraorchestra have made their way over to the annual Perth Festival for an immersive medley of live orchestral music and dance. The Nature of Why is the definition of a live performance, and an experience that will give you goosebumps like no other.
CHEVRON GARDENS REVIEW: The Preatures Unplugged with Abbe May
Supported by Perth queen of rock Abbe May, they brought to the stage an ‘unplugged’ set of old favourites and new tunes.
CHEVRON GARDENS REVIEW: Jungle Brothers will make you move
Proving they are still as relevant today as they were when seminal album Straight Out The Jungle was released 30 years ago, the brothers kept it truly jungle on this Saturday night.
Perth Festival Review: Cat Power's dreamy Chevron Gardens set
This was a true journey across a rich discography, exploring all kinds of moods and textures.
Perth Festival Review: "Lé Nør" is mind-blowing
Simply put, Lé Nør is one of the coolest things I have seen on stage.
FILM REVIEW: "Everybody Knows", but does anybody care?
This thriller starts strong, but the biggest twist is that it turns out not to be a thriller at all.
Perth Festival 2019: A Glance at the Chevron Gardens Line-up
Chevron Gardens is back again for 2019 — and this time, it’s looking more spectacular than ever.
Perth Festival Review: "White Spirit" is an "utterly immersive" experience
For this culturally curious reviewer, watching White Spirit was like eating a bite-sized portion of the Middle East, as I was filled for ninety minutes with the exuberant flavour of this beautiful region so sadly overlooked in the present
Perth Fest Review: "The Far Side of the Moon" is a marvel
The intense intimacy of a one man show paired with the grandiosity of the Heath Ledger Theatre on a Saturday night is a wonder to behold at this year's Perth Festival.
Perth Festival Review: Nassim
Using the technique from White Rabbit, Red Rabbit to execute this, a new actor is brought in each night, unrehearsed and unprepared for what lies ahead.
Perth Festival Review: Shigeto and Too Many Zooz at the Chevron Gardens
Playing at the Chevron Gardens as part of the Perth Festival, Shigeto and Too Many Zooz treated punters with a diverse mix of instrumental hip hop and brass backed dance tunes in a combination that promised to deliver something unique, if a little odd.