Review: Tim Ferguson A Fast Life On Wheels
There are many reasons why people will go see the new show A Fast Life On Wheels, by Tim Ferguson. For some it’s nostalgia for the Doug Anthony All Stars, others may…
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Perth Comedy Festival 2019: Top tips and three reviews
One of my all time favourite events every year is the Perth Comedy Festival. I mean, who doesn’t love a month of laughter and introspection. Well, here we go again.…
Movie Review: 2040 plus Director Q and A
For anyone who saw That Sugar Film you’ll want to line up to see Damon Gameau’s latest movie, 2040 when it opens in May. If you can’t wait then check…
Movie Review: The Chaperone
The Chaperone movie is an intriguing tale based on the true story of Louise Brooks. Aside from a fascinating tale it highlights how little things have changed.
Tom Malone Prize 2019 for Australian glass artists
Now in it’s 17th year the highly respected Tom Malone Prize showcases the transformative, enlightening and inspirational power of glass. This year saw pieces from twelve aspiring and highly experienced…
The Arresting Properties of Zip Ties (Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe)
When I think about cable ties, or zip ties as some people call them, a few things come to mind. Some positive, some negative but none worthy of a $10,000…
Fringe World Festival 2019: Improv All Stars Up Late Night
Improv nights can be tricky. Aside from being highly dependent on the talent on stage, it’s imperative that the audience arrives openminded and primed to laugh. Thankfully both were in…
Fringe World 2019: Review of Laser Kiwi
Weeks ago when I was looking at the Fringe World program, Laser Kiwi was one of the first shows that went into my ‘check it out’ box. While I knew…
Hyperkulturemia exbition by Andrew Nicholls at AGWA
I love it when you go to an exhibition with no expectations and come away having had your horizons expanded. This was the result after a quick visit to Andrew…
Fringe World 2019: Review Three Late-night Cabaret Acts
Last week I went to three late-night cabaret acts in Fringe World 2019, namely: Circus’Cision; The Little Death Club; and Cam Veen Charles Horse Lays An Egg. Turns out it…
Fringe World 2019: Stand Up Comedy
I was lucky enough to the invited to a few Fringe World Festival events, first up two stand-up comedy shows. The first night of a festival can always be hard…
Fringe Festival 2019: Top Ten Tips
Perhaps like me you started reviewing the Fringe Festival program and gave up after being overwhelmed by the choice. Don’t panic! Somehow I persevered and can now let you know…
Venom Number One Movie in the World: Review
Would the much anticipated movie Venom meet expectations? The stats say it’s been sitting at number one movie in the world for several weeks now. It took several million in…
Spaced 3: north by southeast at AGWA Review
What happens when you take five Nordic artists and offer them residencies in rural/remote West Australia? Likewise, what about placing six Australian artists in Finland, Iceland, Denmark or Sweden? Spaced…
Review of TEDxPerth 2018: The Age of Wonder
At the beginning of every year there are a few events that I cement in my diary straight away. TEDxPerth is one of them. A day hearing stimulating ideas and…
Movie Review: BackTrack Boys
BackTrack Boys is a heart-warming documentary that ponders an alternative to incarceration for troubled kids. Set in Armidale, NSW it shows how kids can start to turn their lives around with…
Movie Review: Three Identical Strangers
Imagine being 19 years of age, arriving at university for the first time and having everyone welcome you like a long lost friend. Imagine finding out there’s not one but…
Telstra Perth Fashion Festival: Empire Rose, Rock Star Royalty
The penultimate night of the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival saw The River View Room at Optus Stadium morph into Studio 54. The mirrored DJ stage at the beginning of the…
