Words with Mei Fong ( 方凤美 ) Pelican20 February 2017 I think all writers have a weakness for the picturesque. That's good in capturing your reader and putting them in vivid landscapes. But it must be tempered, certainly in the case of non-fiction books, with a search for the truth, which isn't always pretty or grotesque or extreme. Laurent Shervington interviews Mei Fong. Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments43 views
Words with Garth Nix Pelican20 February 2017 A novel is usually published as YA not necessarily because of its themes or subject matter, or even the age of its protagonists, but because editorial, sales and marketing people think it will sell best if it is labelled as YA. Prema Arasu spoke to Garth Nix ahead of his appearance at the Perth Writers Festival. Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments105 views
Words with Marwa al-Sabouni Pelican20 February 2017 Whatever I feel it is definitely not excitement; it is a huge responsibility for every citizen and inhabitant of this place to even witness what it might be turned into. Pema Monaghan spoke to author Marwa al-Sabouni Literature and Creative Writing0 Comments159 views
Words with L-Fresh the Lion Pelican20 February 2017 Cat Pagani spoke with Australian Hip Hop artist and social activist L-Fresh the Lion ahead of his performance at the Perth International Arts Festival Music0 Comments38 views
Review: SPAN at the Fremantle Arts Centre Pelican14 February 2017 This is SPAN’s strength; steering clear of didactic moralisation and encouraging communication between the viewers of the exhibition. Karl Frederick Sagrabb reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments93 views
REVIEW: Stuart Bowden “The Beast” Pelican14 February 2017 Bowden's beast is a frenetic, dancing absurdity, and the artist himself a consummate storyteller-flanuer. Nick Morlet reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments27 views
REVIEW: Ballet at the Quarry (WA Ballet) Pelican14 February 2017 The synchronised movements of the performers are particularly impressive in this piece above others as their poor timing would not have been easily concealed when thumping on a massive drum. Tyler Morgan reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments435 views
Heartaches Better The Heart: Words With Artist Amandeep Singh Pelican5 February 2017 My sister and I sat at the edge of our bed hearing stories about the Gurus. It’d be a crime for me not to be putting that to use because we come from such a rich background and heritage. Ishita Mathur interviews Amandeep Singh. Uncategorised0 Comments141 views
Fringe Review: Jumping the Shark Fantastic Pelican5 February 2017 It's every reference you've ever heard, each performance or film you've seen or every story you've heard except - get this - turns out you’ve already seen bits of it, in a dream a few weeks ago or something. Nick Morlet reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments47 views
FRINGE REVIEW: Ecosexual Bathouse Pelican26 January 2017 I found myself listening to dirty talk on a phone and sporadicaly screaming out “FUCK CHARLES DARWIN”. Sophie Nixon reviews. Uncategorised0 Comments363 views
