Another Way Australian Democracy Isn’t Really Working
"Our reforms shouldn’t be reactions to threats to the major parties, but rather a tool to create a more accountable and representative system." As the Australian Federal election looms (at…
Review: Swans – The Glowing Man (Young God)
"It’s here, this is it, the grand finale, the last hurrah for Michael Gira and the gang, the swansong of it all (pun intended), and it couldn’t possibly get better…
Review: Bring It On (WAAPA)
"At times goofy and a little heavy handed when espousing the lessons learnt along the way, this Broadway-quality spectacle is pure entertainment, and though my expectations were high, this far…
Review: I (Honestly) Love You (Subiaco Theatre Festival)
"With self-referencing, electric writing that busts through the fourth wall with relish, I can only sing the play’s praises and declare its comic genius." Samuel J. Cox reviews.
Review: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (His Majesty’s Theatre)
"Even if you think you’re not into this type of humour, I assure you you’ll giggle helplessly when there’s a man on stage by himself - shamelessly and wholeheartedly- re-enacting…
“Not happy, not sad, doing it the best we can”: Words with Verge Collection
"Really what you need is to be kind of lucky, rather skilful, a little edgy, and write songs people can relate to – ‘goon bags in the park’ included. But…
UWA Course Review Recommends Scrapping Bachelor of Design
An internal UWA review finds the Bachelor of Design course to be very badly designed. "Get rid of it" is the recommendation. Kate Prendergast reports.
‘Protection Denied, Abuse Condoned’: Words with Professor Carmen Lawrence
‘’It is on every front: discrimination, hostility, abuse, indefinite detention, uncertainty… It’s a toxic mix for any human being, and to me, it is surprising that more refugees and asylum…
Trash Critic: A Tale of Movies and Mayhem in Manhattan
New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael "wants you to unashamedly enjoy blood-spilling, cum-spraying, unapologetic trash," insists Ryan Suckling. "Not some dull, obscurely philosophical art film at Luna on SX."
Review: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (WAAPA)
"As usual, WAAPA spares no expensive when investing in their students, empowering ingenious and innovative set design from Nicola Stratman and period costume curated by Kaitlin Brindley." Samuel J. Cox…