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.
INTERVIEW: Meet Tenth Muse Initiative, breathing fresh air into the arts scene
Tenth Muse Initiative put on arts events aiming to showcase and promote the diversity of Boorloo (Perth) talent, especially emphasising the works of under-represented people. Their next event, titled ‘fresh air’, will be held at Moana Hall on 21 November and features an array of poets, musicians, and artists of all kinds. We caught up with co-founders Saskia Willinge and Hannah Lee Tungate!
THEATRE REVIEW: Animal Farm is a largely faithful adaption of the source material
Black Swan’s latest outing attempts to draw the parallels between the Orwellian source material and modern times.
ALBUM REVIEW: Turnstile's Glow On is a scene-defying release
This is the sort of album that will be referenced in production studios for years to come.
THEATRE REVIEW: Every Brilliant Thing is as funny as it is thoughtful
This is life affirming theatre in the truest sense of the phrase.
ALBUM REVIEW: Man Sandal deliver on their promise with ‘Chess Club’
With about 6 years on the live circuit to develop their sound, it should come as no surprise that Chess Club is the knockout blow it is. This is an invigorating debut album that is well worth your attention.
THEATRE REVIEW: Playthings has enough heart to make up for some shortcomings
For anyone predisposed to a good coming-of-age tale, this one should tick all the right boxes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Nika Mo's Of Cloven Hoof in Honey is a 'boundlessly creative' debut
Nika Mo’s debut album Of Cloven Hoof in Honey is boundlessly creative, vividly imagined, and richly detailed.
LIVE REVIEW: Julia Wallace's epic EP launch at Barbes
In just her second show as Julia Wallace and first with a backing band, Julia Wallace proved why she is already a world class talent, blowing away the Barbes crowd at the launch of her debut EP, Place in Mind, on the night of 8 April.
INTERVIEW: Rising star Julia Wallace discusses her new EP and playing live
On the 24 March 2021, Julia released her debut EP, Place in Mind. I was super fortunate to get the chance to talk to her on the phone about the new EP and her live plans.
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.
LIVE REVIEW: Julia Jacklin Woos the Astor Theatre
Sydney sweetheart Julia Jacklin played for a packed Astor Theatre crowd on Friday 13 March, government warnings be damned.
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.
Live Review: Paul Kelly demonstrates his timeless appeal at Optus Stadium
Legendary Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly returned to Perth on December 7 for the opening night of his Making Gravy tour, bringing along Marlon Williams, Kate Miller-Heidke and Courtney Barnett in support. This was a concert for everyone in the generation-spanning audience to remember.
THEATRE REVIEW: Black is the New White is uproariously funny
Originally commissioned by Sydney Theatre Co and brought to Perth thanks to the Black Swan Theatre Company, Black is the New White is a blessing to behold. It manages to challenge and educate audiences on complicated themes while delivering lightning-quick comedy that will leave you in stitches the entire way through.
LIVE REVIEW: La Dispute’s powerful Newport Hotel show
La Dispute’s set at the Newport Hotel on September 6 was one of those rare shows where the performers and audience alike were on the same wavelength from the get-go, making for a moving and invigorating night.
THEATRE REVIEW: The Book of Mormon exceeds the lofty expectations
The Book of Mormon was easily the most anticipated theatre event of the year, and it was worth the wait.
INTERVIEW: La Dispute on their new album Panorama and massive Australian tour
La Dispute are about to embark on a huge Australian tour that will see them play 15 shows all across the country. The tour will kick off here in WA, with successive shows at Amplifier Bar in Perth and the Newport Hotel in Fremantle on the 5th and 6th of September respectively. We were lucky enough to talk on the phone to drummer and founding member Brad Vander Lugt ahead of these shows. (Banner image by Micala Renee)
THEATRE REVIEW: Medea was commendable but left something to be desired
It is hard not to be moved by a tale of a desperate woman murdering her children to steal the future of her estranged husband. So, how was it that I left the Black Swan adaptation of Medea feeling somewhat underwhelmed?