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A sharply dressed man stands in front of a recessed grey wall. He is wearing a silver blazer over a black t-shirt holds a beautiful viola. This is Australian String Quartet violist Christopher Cartlidge Playing with real treasures
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Playing with real treasures

17 July 2023

When he was studying viola at university, Christopher Cartlidge used to busk for beer money. Now the musician travels the country (and the world) playing a rare beauty with Australia’s premier string quartet. 

Reading time • 9 minutesMusic
A figure clad in black hoists a huge groper puppet above his head, the fish looking out towards the netting in front of them. This is Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's production of Blueback. Keep the kids happy this holidays
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Keep the kids happy this holidays

26 June 2023

Feeling the cold? There’s plenty to warm young hearts (and the young at heart) this July school holidays. Enter a winter wonderland of creative pursuits. 

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
A violinist in a bright red shirt sits on a chair, one leg crossed over the other. He is shrouded in yellow light, a window behind him, as he plays the violin. Creating poetry in motion
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Creating poetry in motion

15 June 2023

Violinist Rupert Guenther shapes music the way a painter brings a canvas to life, weaving a story with each new sound. On the eve of a national tour, the composer shares his passion for classical improvisation with Julie Hosking.

Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
A drummer, double bassist and pianist play on a stage, absorbed in their music. Behind them is a black backdrop with a blue circle. They are acclaimed trio The Necks. Trio stick necks out with flair
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Trio stick necks out with flair

5 June 2023

In an evening of luminous soundscapes, The Necks show why they are masters of improvisation. Kristian Borring is thrilled to hear the trio live. 

Reading time • 4 minutesMusic
Portraits of youth are a pleasure to behold
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Portraits of youth are a pleasure to behold

29 May 2023

Whether tender, disturbing, humorous or hopeful, the portraits by Australian high school students in this year’s Lester Youth Prize Awards impress teen critic Bethany Stopher.

Reading time • 6 minutesVisual Art
Ludovico Di Ubaldo and Dayana Hardy Acuna in Melanie Lane’s Slow Haunt. Photo by Bradbury Photography A male dancer holds a female dancer -she is in a full split and he has one hand under her extended leg and the other under her shoulders Warm your heart with the arts this June
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Warm your heart with the arts this June

17 May 2023

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, it’s the perfect time to head indoors and enjoy all the arts on offer at Perth’s theatres, galleries and museums. Need some ideas? Our June gig guide is here to help.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
Four musicians sit in a semi-circle on a stage backlit in purple and green. They are all playing string instruments, two on violin, one on viola and the other on cello. This is the Australian String Quartet. Awesome foursome connect on every level
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Awesome foursome connect on every level

11 May 2023

Four perfectly balanced musicians, three incredibly diverse pieces of music, and one captive audience. It all adds up to a stunning night in musical utopia, writes Bourby Webster.

Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
What to SEE: Autumn gig guide for kids
What to SEE

What to SEE: Autumn gig guide for kids

6 April 2023

The school holidays are here and parents and carers everywhere are preparing for the inevitable cries of “I’m bored”. The good news is there’s more than one way to keep the kids happy and it need not cost the earth, writes Julie Hosking.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
A guitarist wearing a baseball cap sings into a microphone. She is backlit by bright pink elevator walls. This is WA singer-songwriter Angie Colman performing in Goods LIft. Audience engagement elevates experience
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Audience engagement elevates experience

29 January 2023

Staging and environment may determine a gig’s level of intimacy but audience involvement takes it to new heights, writes Angela Ho.

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Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts

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