Thuy On, Author at ArtsHub Australia

Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

A dark-skinned woman on all fours, grimacing in the dark.

Performance review: The Birds, Malthouse Theatre

This adaptation of 'The Birds' sticks far more closely to Du Maurier's tale than the Hitchcock film.

Thuy On

May 23, 2025

The words 'The End' is chalked onto a stone. Smaller stones are around it.

Famous closing lines in books

So, you've tried guessing the opening lines of famous novels, how about the final words?

Thuy On

May 21, 2025

A smiling woman with short dark hair against a yellow background.

So you want my arts job: Community Engagement and Programming

Loving books is just one prerequisite of this job. You need to be an excellent organiser as well, proficient at…

Thuy On

May 20, 2025

A scene from the Australian production of 'Beetlejuice The Musical'. A cartoonish haunted house primarily lit in purple and green; Eddie Perfect as 'bio-exorcist' Beetlejuice, stand with hands raised centre stage. He has green hair and a green and purple-striped suit. Other charactors, including a startled looking couple and members of the ensemble dressed as male and female cheerleaders stand onstage with them and behind them.

Musical review: Beetlejuice the Musical, Regent Theatre

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now playing in Melbourne.

Thuy On

May 18, 2025

A close up of a mirror ball.

A celebration of contemporary Australian painting

Two winning artists speak of their works in The Bayside Painting Prize.

Thuy On

May 16, 2025

An upside down red heart is peeking from the pages of a blue book.

13 unusual book dedications to inspire your own

Finally finished your manuscript and want to write a memorable dedication that's not simply to mum, dad and Fluffy? Here's…

Thuy On

May 15, 2025

A sepia tone image of two women and five men. There are headshots of them: three on the top, four below.

Musical theatre favourite starring Tim Rogers, Brian Nankervis, Mick Thomas and more returns

The Victorian tour of Vandemonian Lags features stories of Tasmania's convict history.

Thuy On

May 15, 2025

A black and white photo of a woman facing a round mirror with one hand covering her face.

5 ways to beat imposter syndrome

Anxious and self-sabotaging your career because you don't think you're good enough? Here are some tips that may help.

Thuy On

May 13, 2025

A woman is lying on a couch with a book over her face. There is a bookcase behind her and a coffee table on her right with flowers in a vase.

20 famous opening lines in books

Fancy yourself a whiz at literary trivia?

Thuy On

May 8, 2025

A quarter of saxophonists in black near a singer with one arm in the air. She is in red.

Music review: Hollywood Songbook, Melbourne Recital Centre

A quartet of woodwinds and a cabaret singer with opera training in a harmonious partnership.

Thuy On

May 7, 2025

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