SpaceManAntics – Katzenjammer/Don’t Be The Last (Independent)
When you are meant to review an single by a band called SpaceManAntics, its hard to take their music seriously. Good thing that this small band out of Freo seem…
Revival by Stephen King
In keeping with the theme of firsts, this was the first time I’d actually read a Stephen King novel. I wasn’t disappointed. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m…
Little Pretty Pocket Books and Murderous Clones: The Dark and Puritanical Heritage of Kids’ Lit
It would be grossly naive to think children’s stories are undeserving of serious consideration. Prevailingly though, they’re seen as the ‘paddling pool’ of literature; a place we glibly float before…
Review: Venus in Fur (Theatre)
Venus in Fur (Theatre) Black Swan State Theatre Company It started with thunder, it ended with leather. The bits in between were OK. Venus in Fur is the new one…
Review: Twee Twenty-Eight Year Old (Exhibition)
Twee Twenty-Eight Year Old (Exhibition) Paper Mountain What a joy it was to attend the opening night of this wonderful exhibition, so conveniently located in the loft above one of…
Review: Les Miserables
Les Miserables (Music Theatre) Cameron Mackintosh Fast-paced and driven with intensity, the Cameron Mackintosh production of Les Miserables follows faithfully with the Victor Hugo classic. Featuring an array of Western…
Overlooked Gems of Guild Catering
“Take a chance on me” – ABBA MAKE YOUR OWN SANDWICH Making your first DIY sandwich at Hackett café is an intimidating experience. People are impatiently queuing behind you, you’re…
Interview: A Few Firsts with Daniel Connell
Daniel Connell is a comedian based in Melbourne, and has performed solo shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe & The Canberra Comedy Festival. He returns to…
Hunting and Gathering on Campus
So you’ve been lost in the tropical grove for hours, haven’t eaten anything recently, and your next Centrelink payment isn’t for another thirteen days. Luckily, nature’s bounty is all around…
Review: Infinite Jest at the Flying Scotsman
Sunday nights in the back of the Flying Scotsman, that institution cherished by Perth’s student body, there’s an almost perfect setup. A few rows of plastic chairs before a low…