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  • Virginia Gay and Zenya Carmelotti in Cyrano. Photo: Daniel J Grant Two women bow dramatically to one another, like a pair of Shakespearean actors in modern clothes. Virginia Gay’s Cyrano is a tonic for modern times
    Reviews

    Virginia Gay’s Cyrano is a tonic for modern times

    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.

    Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
  • Darkest hours strengthen Gay’s voice
    Features

    Darkest hours strengthen Gay’s voice

    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.

    Reading time • 10 minutesTheatre
  • A surreal landscape unfolds on stage, a woman clad in a spiky gold beehive-like bubble is surrounded by musicians, including a harpist. An image of a woman's head is projected on the screen behind, her face covered in razor like tentacles and bobbles. It is Icelandic artist Bjork Stars align for Perth Festival’s world party
    Features

    Stars align for Perth Festival’s world party

    8 February 2023

    With its theme of Djinda, the Noongar word for stars, Perth Festival celebrates its 70th anniversary by re-convening the conversation between local and international artists. Mark Naglazas previews Perth’s premiere summer arts event.

    Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
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