Madeleine Swain
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Preface takes visual art to the floor at PUNQ in Townsville
Jarrowia, Butchulla and Gunggari artist Zane Saunders is a man of few words, so when he does open his mouth…
Anna Woods' debut novel LIT gives architects the thriller treatment
Anna Woods’ Kiwi thriller revolves around ill-gotten gains and three architects trapped in an eternal triangle.
Vista by Stephanie Lake Company review: from monochrome to full colour
The latest work from Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, Vista gives us one view of the vicissitudes of life… and then…
Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet review: what a piece of work!
Suzy Eddie Izzard says it’s a particularly audacious time for a trans woman to be touring a one-person production of…
House of Rot review: decadent but divine dilapidation
Paul Capsis and Adam Noviello bring big performances and excellent pipes in House of Rot.
Game Set Match review: love all?
You may think Megan Wilding’s Malthouse debut – Game. Set. Match. – is all about tennis, but this is no…
The Glass Menagerie review: it’s Tennessee Williams with biceps
This Melbourne Theatre Company production is one rambunctious take on Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie.
Maitreyi Karanth – Maitriarchy review: boldness and bravura in action
Maitreyi Karanth has been doing stand up for less than a decade but has the stamina and delivery of a…
Anisa Nandaula – No Small Talk review: TikTok star continues her rise at MICF
A Ugandan by way of Queensland, Anisa Nandaula is one to watch.
System Release review: the welcome return of the TarraWarra International exhibition series
The TarraWarra International returns to distract viewers from the grim news cycle and encourage them to look at the planet’s…