Three powerful exhibitions at Fremantle Arts Centre take the viewer to physical and metaphorical horizons, writes Cass Lynch.
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Stories that get to the heart of the matter
27 February 2023
With the ‘yes’ campaign for the Voice to Parliament just launched, Big hART’s latest shows are timely, writes Victoria Laurie, providing a reminder about the importance of gathering on shared ground to listen to one another.
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Opera stars in the outfield
26 February 2023
With world-class performances and a stunning if unusual setting, WA Opera’s Carmen should help find the genre new audiences, writes Bourby Webster.
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Jacklin seduces with slow burn
23 February 2023
Julia Jacklin takes her time getting to the hits, building the tension for her devoted fans, writes Harvey Rae.
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Edgy Equations adds up to festival must-see
23 February 2023
Laura Boynes’ Equations of a Falling Body is an explosive mix of dance and physical theatre that will live long in the memory, writes Rita Clarke.
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Serene soundscape takes you to another world
22 February 2023
Matthias Schack-Arnott has created a visually stunning, aurally hypnotic experience. Bourby Webster finds Everywhen the perfect antidote to a busy week.
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Writers Weekend: Drawing on the imagination
22 February 2023
James Foley loves tapping into childlike wonder. In the final interview with local talent ahead of Writers Weekend, the author and illustrator tells Julie Hosking how his creations come to life.
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Uncensored portraits of life in China
21 February 2023
With international tensions high, exhibition “Beijing Realism” is timely, says Belinda Hermawan, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day of those at the bottom of China’s socio-economic strata.
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Flewnt’s block a party worth celebrating
20 February 2023
A musical block party gives voice to First Nations artists. Emerging writer Zali Morgan loves the sound and the spirit of this landmark occasion.
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Darkest hours strengthen Gay’s voice
19 February 2023
Virginia Gay found herself in forced isolation as she reworked a classic. The actor and writer tells Julie Hosking how ‘the apocalypse’ helped shape her Cyrano and reinforced the need for human connection.
