First written and perfumed in the mid-1950s, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is a landmark of Australian theatre history. Everything fell in to place perfectly, from the set and light design to the razor-sharp line delivery.
Confidence Man’s debut album released alongside nationwide tour
After hearing their first song on the album, 'Try Your Luck', you certainly get the impression this album is fittingly named. It’s safe to say Perth is set for a wild show.
TFS' Lauren Hammel talks new album and dystopian futures
Drummer Lauren Hammel talked to us about science fiction, Donald Trump and juggling two bands at once.
Theatre Review: The elements come together for "Hive Mind"
Is there a difference between madness and salvation in Hive Mind?
Podcast: The Problem with Dolores in Westworld Season 2
This episode on the Spoiler Nation Podcast, we try our best to solve the spoiler-filled maze that is HBO's Westworld.
Film Review: Motherhood is not magical but terrifying in "Tully"
It gets weird. But it’s best seen with the knowledge that director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody know exactly what they’re doing.
Live Review: Belle and Sebastian Deliver One for the Ages at the Astor
On May 2, Belle and Sebastian put on a show for the ages (and all ages), lighting up the Astor Theatre with their magnetic and magical music.
Fairbridge 2018 Wrap-Up: 26 years strong and still holding a powerful space
One of the most powerful aspects of the Festival is the exposure that young kids, particularly young girls, get to a mélange of musicianship in which women are so powerfully present and heard. The access and variety to live music for the underage bracket seems to be lacking in Perth – and as much as I may begrudgingly grumble about feeling 15 years too old for the Backlot these days – the importance of Fairbridge in holding this space cannot be understated. I must admit that I got choked up as Geneve launched into a song on the representation of women in the music scene. As a kid of Fairbridge herself, she was equally stirred seeing the women get up onstage and bare their art. It feels so beautifully cyclic that she may then be that inspiring figure to someone else.
2018 Spanish Film Festival Preview
A little preview of the 2018 Spanish Film Festival.
LIVE REVIEW: Night Lovell at Capitol
Night Lovell delivered an energy-crammed spectacular to open his Australian and New Zealand tour. True to his genre, the show was breathtaking — mostly because of the mosh, but also because of Lovell himself.
Theatre Review: Hold Your Breath (Count to Ten) is Honest and Meaningful
The Blue Room's latest show, Hold Your Breath (Count To Ten), is a play about a play about the way a man's mind is so often its own worst enemy. Daley's story is very informative in its telling, if slightly clinical, and provides the audience with a lot of food for thought
Live Review: The Spectacular Planet Earth II Live Experience
So, could the answer to more peaceful coexistence lie in the form of the universal language of music, and reflection upon our own behaviour and how it mirrors that of our ancestors and surrounding organisms? For two hours on a certain Friday night, I was tempted to conclude that this was the case.
Theatre Review: "Frank Enstein" is a phenomenal work on self-confidence and self-love
With an amazing set and surreal sound design and a multi-talented cast, The Farm & Co3 put on a performance that everyone involved should be wholeheartedly happy with.
We Caught Up with Natalie O'Donnell, Star of the New Mamma Mia! Show
We were lucky enough to talk to one of the main stars of the show, Natalie O'Donnell (in the lead role of Donna), to pick her thoughts on what promises to be a fantastic production. She told us all about the stellar cast and challenges of putting together such a massive show, and you can read all about it here!
LIVE REVIEW: The Jungle Giants smash out their biggest show in Perth
Rarely do entire Australian tours sell out, but in the case of The Jungle Giants, this was a self-fulfilled prophecy from the beginning.
Live Review: Nosaj Thing at Jack Rabbit Slim's
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from Jason Chung (Nosaj Thing) on April 20. I do know I definitely wasn’t expecting what I experienced, and I’m still not totally sure how I feel about that.
FILM REVIEW: "Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" is a must-see window to another time
For younger viewers, it is a window to another time - a chance to learn of the hardships and sorrow that war inevitably brings to all involved. With the current wars in Syria and Afghanistan, this movie is timely and a wonderfully gentle exposure to the horrors and heartbreak of war.
Road to Infinity War: 6 Quick Facts About The First "Iron Man" Movie
Well, quick-ish facts.
Road to Infinity War: Top 5 Characters Most Likely To Eat It
Who's going out like a champ?