In their new burlesque-cabaret work, local theatre makers Joe Lui and Phoebe Sullivan dive into desire, to strip away some ugly truths. But what prompted them to lay these issues bare?
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Opinion
Why are female-led superhero films stuck in the past?
15 December 2021
The increase of lead female characters in the superhero film genre has brought welcome diversity. But Dr Jess Taylor asks why the battles against gender inequality are all set in the past?
Features
How to make blood and other stage mysteries
13 October 2021
Halloween is approaching and stage props artisan Andy Cross has five tips that will make your night spectacular.
Opinion
When a classic becomes controversial: Part II
21 September 2021
In part two of our conversation about what we do when beloved classic works perpetuate outdated – and potentially damaging – views and values, local writer, director, designer and composer Joe Paradise Lui dives into the fray.
Features
Always dancing in her heart: a tribute to Lucette Aldous
18 June 2021
As the international ballet community mourns the loss of Lucette Aldous AC, who passed away 5 June 2021 at the age of 82, choreographer and former director of West Australian Ballet Barry Moreland reflects on the joys of the time he spent with his dearly loved friend and colleague.
Reviews
Dreams of dancing men
3 May 2021
In The Beauty Index, choreographer Annette Carmichael offers a future for masculinity that embraces softness as much as strength.
Opinion
Art and culture matter in our State election
3 March 2021
In the lead up to the State election on 13 March, it is critical that our political leaders recognise that Western Australian arts and creative jobs are increasingly at risk as pandemic restrictions continue. We are currently enjoying a summer festival season that is being strongly supported by the public, yet these experiences are under threat without strategic thinking and investment.
Reviews
Thrills and spills in the Big Top
22 January 2021
In the Freo Big Top, Rita Clarke relishes getting up close to the amazing performers in Le Doublé Bill.
Opinion
Redefining the meaning of success
20 October 2020
What do you say to recent fine arts graduates when the outlook for the arts and for humanities education appears to be so bleak? Artist Tanya Lee found the words at the closing event for PICA’s ‘Hatched 2020 National Graduate Show’.
Reviews
Digging into the FIFO dream
19 October 2020
Returning to the stage for the first time since the pandemic, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has teamed up with Goolarri Media Enterprises to present a new work that provides us all an opportunity to reflect on the way we live our lives, says Barbara Hostalek.
