Deconstructing a classic with intelligence, humour and a light touch, this Melbourne Theatre Company production promises to be a highlight of Perth Festival, writes Victoria Laurie.
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Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
20 February 2023
Deconstructing a classic with intelligence, humour and a light touch, this Melbourne Theatre Company production promises to be a highlight of Perth Festival, writes Victoria Laurie.
19 February 2023
Virginia Gay found herself in forced isolation as she reworked a classic. The actor and writer tells Julie Hosking how ‘the apocalypse’ helped shape her Cyrano and reinforced the need for human connection.
17 February 2023
Michelle Johnston is an emergency doctor whose lifeline is writing. In the second interview with West Australian talent ahead of Writers Weekend, she tells Julie Hosking why we need to keep looking for those slivers of joy.
16 February 2023
Brimming with energy and purpose, John Curtin Gallery’s three change-making exhibitions should not be missed, says Jaimi Wright.
16 February 2023
Poet and musician Kae Tempest starts their Australian tour in Perth with a breathtaking show. Ara Jansen is happy to be deprived of oxygen.
14 February 2023
Like an athlete, artist Jacobus Capone puts himself through physically and psychologically gruelling challenges in a remarkable art project which brings a small piece of the mountains of Norway to Perth.
13 February 2023
Though undoubtedly an astonishing achievement, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde leaves David Zampatti a little bemused.
13 February 2023
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks pull you in with their infectious, warm energy. Ara Jansen feels right at home.
13 February 2023
‘IN Cognito’ delivers four heartfelt works to the Quarry stage, from a company at the top of its game, says Kim Balfour.
13 February 2023
Rather than fight his feelings as an outsider, Holden Sheppard uses them to empower his work – and connect with others. In the first of a series of interviews ahead of Writers Weekend, he tells Julie Hosking why authentic voices matter.