Fremantle Biennale artistic director Tom Muller says this year’s theme has an urgency that goes beyond the port city.
Author Archives: Mark Naglazas
Spotlight
Lantana inspiration gets a Black Swan update
22 August 2025
Speaking in Tongues is one of Andrew Bovell’s less-celebrated works but it holds the key to his entire oeuvre writes Mark Naglazas.
Features
Luna Palace is celebrating 30 years as Perth’s indispensable art-house cinema chain
23 July 2025
COVID and digital disruption have shut down movie houses around the world, but Luna Palace has survived and is thriving, giving Perth a much-needed alternative to superhero movies, writes Mark Naglazas.
Spotlight
WA filmmakers step up at this year’s CinefestOZ
21 July 2025
Strong local representation at our favourite regional film festival should ensure big crowds – writes Mark Naglazas.
Reviews
Moving pictures: Nan Goldin’s magnum opus reveals the photographer’s deep connection to cinema
15 July 2025
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency — one of the most remarkable photographic exhibitions to ever travel to Perth — is essential viewing for those who love photography and film.
Reviews
Ballajura is the surprising inspiration for a heartfelt drag show
7 July 2025
Mark Naglazas reviews The Boy from Ballajura, which returned to Connections after winning raves during this year’s Fringe World.
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.
Features
Meet WA theatre’s new Champion
14 November 2022
Black Swan artistic director Kate Champion sees her first season as a bridging year, one in which to listen and learn rather than impose her vision. But not everyone is happy about the dearth of local talent in the 2023 season, writes Mark Naglazas.
Features
Show me the other money
1 July 2022
The pressure on the arts community to wean itself off mining and fossil fuel money has been amplified by the outcome of the Federal election. But are there realistic alternatives to an industry that looms so large over all aspects of West Australian business and culture? Mark Naglazas reports.
Features
The state of play
23 March 2022
After many challenges during its 10-year residency at the State Theatre Centre of WA, questions hang over Black Swan’s role as the state’s flagship theatre company. Mark Naglazas reports.