Having travelled around Australia, transforming disused spaces into lucid wonderlands, A Midnight Visit has arrived in Perth thanks to Fringe World Festival and Broad Encounters. Warning: some light spoilers ahead!
FRINGE REVIEW: Is La Soirée 2019 Worth The Hype?
Those who frequented the Ice Cream Factory this summer can now look forward to it as the home of Fringe World’s LA SOIRÉE 2019.
FRINGE REVIEW: 6056 — Making Midland Proud
Set upstairs in Perth’s Flour Factory, Cameron McLaren’s 6056 is an encapsulation of Perthie humour with a dash of social commentary, cynicism and a plethora of self-deprecating jokes.
FRINGE REVIEW: FRONT is a Story of Sex & Dudes & Rock & Roll
FRONT brings a lot of energy and great performances to the stage, but is let down by what it leaves unsaid…
INTERVIEW: The Preatures' Jack Moffitt on Songwriting and Collaboration
Fresh from supporting the one and only Harry Styles, Melbourne pop rock band The Preatures are headed to Chevron Festival Gardens this February to play with the inimitable Abbe May.
FRINGE REVIEW: Blanc de Blanc is showstopping, incredible and hilarious
Be prepared for an evening filled with vintage glamour, breathless abandon and the world’s finest cabaret and acrobatic talent.
What we’re looking forward to at Fringe World Festival 2019
Fringe World season is upon us once again! Here are some of the Fringe shows we are looking forward to the most.
Interview: Jay Laga'aia discusses Peter Pan Goes Wrong
It was an absolute honour to interview Jay Laga’aia – a familiar face on Australian TV as well as numerous musicals. We discussed his thoughts on Peter Pan Goes Wrong, his previous work and what’s to come in the future.
FRINGE REVIEW: Feminah is Fierce and Funny Cabaret
Feminah is a darkly funny exploration of womanhood today, and a must-see of this year’s Fringe season.
POP VULTURE: Cool & Smart Boys
Melbourne comedy duo Barney Pollock and Matt Young take you aboard an otherworldly train ride to Paradise, a colourful absurdist romp through the realm of desire and validation. We chat with them ahead of their upcoming show at Fringe World, showing from 12th - 16th of February 2019.
Theatre Review: Julia Robertson Shines in Blueberry Play
It would be an understatement to say that Blueberry Play makes you feel.
FRINGE SPOTLIGHT: Getting to Know Brisbane's Backyard Theatre Collective
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
In many ways, this was not a set you would likely be able to witness from anyone else.
Drop everything — The Drop Festival 2019 is serving up a line-up you can't refuse
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
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
A step above the usual slew of tepid family comedies
WRITERS WEEK 2019 PROGRAM LAUNCH: Getting Things off on the Write Foot
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
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
Little did we know that FOMO By Night would just need a bit of warming up.