The Australian premiere of former student Carmel Dean’s Renascence gives a new generation their moment to shine in the light of an inspiring artistic trailblazer, writes Stephen Bevis.
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Awards spotlight for WA performers
24 March 2026
The annual Performing Arts WA Awards event celebrates the State’s live-performance professionals next month – and includes a new award in honour of arts champion, the late Georgia Malone.
Reviews
RBG: Of Many, One has no equal
24 March 2026
Heather Mitchell dazzles in the return of Suzie Miller’s brilliant play about a trailblazer for equality and justice. Harvey Rae reviews RGB: Of Many, One.
Reviews
Bluesman C.W Stoneking delivers a beguiling blend of musical styles and humour
28 February 2026
C.W Stoneking reckons he’s arrived in Perth a little the worse for wear, writes Craig McKeough.
Reviews
Repairian Streams: a live-streamed immersive installation
9 October 2025
Repairian unfolds as an hour-long synchronous event, with a cast of professional and non-professional actors broadcasting their performances along the Helena River to audiences in the MJAC auditorium.
Spotlight
WAAPA’s shining future takes centre stage
31 July 2025
As arts education faces cutbacks across the globe, WAAPA continues to thrive by expanding, innovating, and preparing the next generation of performers – writes Will Yeoman.
Engage
POV: Slam Champion
28 July 2025
The Australian Poetry Slam is holding its Perth heats in August, but exactly IS a slam? In this immersive POV guide, Joni Boyd introduces us to the high-stakes world of competitive spoken word.
Reviews
Uncynical Love Stories Are Hard to Find
4 July 2025
Maya-Rose Chauhan reviews Love Stories, a sincere and reassuring insight into climate change that proves the compatibility of science and love.
Reviews
Unlocking a box of wonders
6 March 2023
Wonderbox is a dynamic, multi-sensory feast which engages young people with disabilities in a joyous, play-based performance. Our reviewer Claire Trolio opens the lid.
Reviews
Tracker evokes trails and tribulations
2 March 2023
The all-First Nations production of Tracker puts racial injustice firmly in the spotlight through a seamless blend of words and dance, writes Nina Levy.
