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FRINGE SPOTLIGHT: Getting to Know Brisbane's Backyard Theatre Collective
Jan 18

Jan 18 FRINGE SPOTLIGHT: Getting to Know Brisbane's Backyard Theatre Collective

Noemie Huttner-Koros
Fringe, Theatre & Arts, Interviews

We chatted to Backyard Theatre Collective to get all the details about their show, dance tastes, creative process and of course, snack choices.

Live Review: Julia Holter creates magic at the Rosemount Hotel
Jan 17

Jan 17 Live Review: Julia Holter creates magic at the Rosemount Hotel

Daniel Morey
Live Nation, Music Nation

In many ways, this was not a set you would likely be able to witness from anyone else.

Requiem For A Film: Revisiting Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Cruel Intentions"
Jan 16

Jan 16 Requiem For A Film: Revisiting Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Cruel Intentions"

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation
Drop everything — The Drop Festival 2019 is serving up a line-up you can't refuse
Jan 15

Jan 15 Drop everything — The Drop Festival 2019 is serving up a line-up you can't refuse

Rachel Yeo
Music Nation

With the surf, turf and an amazing handful of top-tier artists on the bill, The Drop Festival is back for a ripper 2019.

FILM REVIEW: Mary Queen of Scots is a Stuffy History Lesson
Jan 15

Jan 15 FILM REVIEW: Mary Queen of Scots is a Stuffy History Lesson

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

At first glance, this is a stunning film. But beneath the surface it’s a plodding and gloomy quagmire that would embarrass even the truest Scotsman.

FILM REVIEW: “Instant Family” is some Solid Summer Afternoon Fare
Jan 14

Jan 14 FILM REVIEW: “Instant Family” is some Solid Summer Afternoon Fare

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

A step above the usual slew of tepid family comedies

WRITERS WEEK 2019 PROGRAM LAUNCH: Getting Things off on the Write Foot
Jan 13

Jan 13 WRITERS WEEK 2019 PROGRAM LAUNCH: Getting Things off on the Write Foot

Noemie Huttner-Koros
Perth Festival, Live Nation

Perth Festival teases next month’s Writers Week with a program brimming with a sense of theatricality and compelling artists creating work about the migrant experience.

Interview: Emerging playwright Ang Collins shares her inspiration behind Blueberry Play
Jan 12

Jan 12 Interview: Emerging playwright Ang Collins shares her inspiration behind Blueberry Play

Sharmaine Tan
Fringe, Theatre & Arts, Interviews

Shortlisted for the 2017 Griffin Award, Ang Collins’ Blueberry Play presents a storyline that includes themes of family life, adolescence, and mental and physical illness. We were lucky enough to chat to the emerging playwright and discover what inspired her to create this intimate story, as well as what’s in store for the future.

LIVE REVIEW: FOMO By Night 2019 — A Redemptive Arc
Jan 12

Jan 12 LIVE REVIEW: FOMO By Night 2019 — A Redemptive Arc

Reuben Black
Live Nation

Little did we know that FOMO By Night would just need a bit of warming up.

Our Sandman: An Immersive and Relaxing Experience
Jan 11

Jan 11 Our Sandman: An Immersive and Relaxing Experience

Rebecca Bowman
Theatre & Arts

‘As you arrive, you are offered a cup of herbal tea and invited to remove your shoes….’ An excellent start to an excellent show that’s definitely worth getting out of bed for.

Falls Festival Fremantle 2019: Starting Off The New Year With A Bang
Jan 8

Jan 8 Falls Festival Fremantle 2019: Starting Off The New Year With A Bang

Bella Mairata
Live Nation

The two-day festival was the perfect way to kick off the first weekend of 2019.

Hidden 2019: A Brand New Festival Coming to Perth
Jan 7

Jan 7 Hidden 2019: A Brand New Festival Coming to Perth

Max Mairata
Music Nation

Expanding into Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and even across to Auckland, Hidden Festival 2019 promises to be its biggest yet.

FILM REVIEW: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" Gives the Audience a Memorable Farewell to the franchise
Jan 7

Jan 7 FILM REVIEW: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" Gives the Audience a Memorable Farewell to the franchise

Laila Nowell
Screen Nation

We all have to grow up eventually…

A month to go until Ms. Lauryn Hill's 20th anniversary tour
Jan 3

Jan 3 A month to go until Ms. Lauryn Hill's 20th anniversary tour

Max Mairata
Music Nation

20 years on from her ground-breaking and award-winning debut solo album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, the legendary singer and rapper Ms. Lauryn Hill will soon be touring Australia in 2019.

RECAP: Freedom Time Festival – Perth NYE 2018
Jan 2

Jan 2 RECAP: Freedom Time Festival – Perth NYE 2018

Max Mairata
Live Nation

Tucked in between Northbridge and Perth city, Freedom Time returned this year for a refreshing, memorable night.

The Ice Cream Factory Phenomena: Broods are Back
Dec 30

Dec 30 The Ice Cream Factory Phenomena: Broods are Back

Reuben Black
Live Nation

Perth’s Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival continues to deliver — and with Broods headlining, it did not disappoint. 

FILM REVIEW: How "Ralph Breaks the Internet" Wrecked My Expectations
Dec 29

Dec 29 FILM REVIEW: How "Ralph Breaks the Internet" Wrecked My Expectations

Fynn Ryan
Screen Nation

I wasn’t sure about this potentially cringey meme-fest going in, but it really brought me around. Literally.

Preview: Look to Freedom Time for Your New Years' Plan
Dec 27

Dec 27 Preview: Look to Freedom Time for Your New Years' Plan

Max Mairata

Still looking to get funky and kick off the new year in style? Look no further than Freedom Time!

FILM REVIEW: "Shoplifters" invites you to join the family and then steals your heart
Dec 26

Dec 26 FILM REVIEW: "Shoplifters" invites you to join the family and then steals your heart

Sam Needs
Screen Nation

“This is what struck me most about Shoplifters: how consistently intimate it feels…”

 Thinking About Luke Skywalker, "The Last Jedi", One Year Later
Dec 22

Dec 22 Thinking About Luke Skywalker, "The Last Jedi", One Year Later

Rhys Tarling
Screen Nation

What we talk about when we talk about the Jedi.

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