Reviews
Festival review: Blazing Swan, Perth
A seven-day festival dedicated to themes of self-expression and self-reliance.
Book review: Higher Education, Kira McPherson
A quiet coming-of-age campus novel set in Perth.
Music review: Jemma Cher, Jazzlab
A young jazz musician performs a solid set of eclectic songs.
Book Review: Hard to Bear, Isabelle Oderberg
This thoughtful examination of pregnancy loss combines anecdotal wisdom, scientific evidence and investigative journalism.
Comedy review: Reuben Kaye, Live and Intimidating; Liz Kingsman, One Woman Show MICF
A force of nature with a voice to die for, and a Sydney expat offering 'zero profundity'.
Comedy review: Andy Balloch: Am I the Drama? MICF
Balloch's romp through history and contemporary times takes in light and shade.
Comedy reviews: Jordan Raskopoulos, Scout Boxhall, MICF
Two performers in gender fluid finery.
Comedy review: Wandi Cao, Rebellious Chinese Daughter, MICF
A solid debut show that punctures some cultural stereotypes.
Comedy review: Anna Brennan, Tinderella MICF
Will Tinderella find her prince charming?
Comedy reviews: Otto & Astrid's Joint Solo Project, He Huang, MICF
Badasses all round with a rocking duo and a Chinese export.