After a disastrous start to the year the West Australian Symphony Orchestra is returning to the stage, albeit without an audience. Rosalind Appleby discovers how the orchestra has fared through the COVID-19 crisis.
Author Archives: Rosalind Appleby
Reviews
Lounge room theatre
3 June 2020
Families all over the world need this show, says Rosalind Appleby as her children discover the best place to do theatre is in your own home.
Features
Festival to drive recovery
3 June 2020
Record-breaking 2020 Perth Festival raises hopes for a path out of the COVID-19 downturn. Rosalind Appleby reports.
Opinion
Tainted love
25 May 2020
In this instalment of ‘A day in the life’ we hear from visual artist Andrew Nicholls who finds much to love in his intensely productive COVID-enforced lockdown.
Reviews
Kids sing along
15 May 2020
WA Opera singer Perry Joyce invites children into the world of opera singing, and Seesaw’s junior reviewers join in.
Features
More pain as funding suspended
8 May 2020
Rosalind Appleby investigates the reasoning behind the cancellation of key State Government arts funding, and how it impacts the local arts sector.
Podcasts
Pandemic pivot for opera
5 May 2020
The West Australian Opera has been one of the state’s first arts organisations to adapt their content during the COVID 19 crisis. Rosalind Appleby talks to music director Chris van Tuinen about how the organisation is faring.
Features
Operatic ANZAC tribute
25 April 2020
Rosalind Appleby discovers how street opera is helping West Australians mark special occasions and connect with their neighbours during this emotional time.
Kids
COVID-19 kids gig guide
10 April 2020
Rosalind Appleby discovers there are still plenty of opportunities for kids to experience the arts this holidays, thanks to the resilience and adaptability of West Australian artists.
Features
The show goes on in isolation
20 March 2020
Even in isolation there are ways to enjoy the arts. Rosalind Appleby and David Zampatti have compiled a list to get you through the weekend.
