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Butterfly Effect review: WA Ballet's beautifully weaved production
The standing ovation for the world premiere of WA Ballet's Butterfly Effect was fully justified.

Speaking in Tongues review: Bovell's script comes alive in Black Swan's hands
Speaking in Tongues by Black Swan somehow manages to be funny, serious, flippant and profound.

Katabasis review: R F Kuang latest book is clever and absurd
It is rare to encounter a story that can be described as both ‘light imaginative escapism’ and ‘dense philosophical exploration’,…

The Revisionists review: Michelle Johnston's third novel is a masterpiece
Michelle Johnston's The Revisionists, is a powerful book about the complex responsibilities of journalism.

Plied and Prejudice review: Austen thrills His Majesty’s Theatre, WA
An evening of Austen with plenty of laughs, Plied and Prejudice may be the most fun you’ll ever have at…

Ballet Review: ALICE (in wonderland), Crown Theatre, WA
This co-production between West Australian Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet revitalises Lewis Carroll's classic book.

Theatre review: Never Have I Ever, Heath Ledger Theatre
A play about privilege, power and posing as progressive.

Theatre review: Blue, State Theatre Centre of WA
'Blue' will kick you right in the heart; make sure your mascara is waterproof.

Dance review: Don Quixote, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
This world class production, masterfully staged by West Australian Ballet, is not to be missed.

Book review: Out of the Woods, Gretchen Shirm
Universal concepts are examined through personal minutiae in this stunning exploration of empathy, repression and the impacts of human brutality.