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The Festival Sessions
A wild ride through past bangers
7 January 2021
There’s nothing like that moment when you hear a banger that you’d almost forgotten about. It’s that joyous recognition that’s at the heart of Lucinda Panties’ Super Funtimes Singalong Jamboree Part 2.
Reviews
Broadway classic gets a sequined underbelly
3 December 2020
A fresh take on Oklahoma! sparkles with fun but doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable issues. Rosalind Appleby reviews Black Swan State Theatre Company’s new production.
Reviews
Rock royalty gets a theatrical flourish
2 November 2020
If Abba can have a musical, why not Queen? David Zampatti says there was something authentic and satisfying about this stripped-down, prom-am production of We Will Rock You.
Reviews
WAAPA hopefuls line up for the big time
14 October 2020
The Broadway smash hit ‘A Chorus Line’ is the perfect vehicle for WAAPA students to strut their stuff, finds David Zampatti. But what will become of all this talent?
Features
From a Perth couch with love
9 July 2020
A new kind of show must go on, so two Perth opera singers have dug behind the couch cushions to create a concert series. Ara Jansen reports.
Opinion
Curl up with a play
28 May 2020
Watching replays of live streams on YouTube isn’t the only way to revisit the magic of theatre. While our stages are quiet David Zampatti is reconnecting with his favourites in print.
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.
Reviews
On the right wavelength
13 February 2020
Patrick Gunasekera is relieved to find The Aspie Hour is a smart, funny cabaret that doesn’t talk down to people with disability.
Reviews
Laughs, lamps and love
10 February 2020
Patrick Gunasekera appreciates the warm welcome in this imaginative, disability-inclusive retelling of Aladdin.
