Reviews
Theatre review: Boy Swallows Universe, Playhouse theatre, QPAC, Brisbane
Trent Dalton's bestseller hits the stage in a meticulous adaptation that explores its light and dark themes.
Exhibitions review: Innovation and the Mandurah 9x5 Art Prize, WA
Deborah Zibah’s solo exhibition of large scale abstract art is perfectly balanced by the community-compiled collection of 9x5 boards.
Book review: Anything but Fine, Tobias Madden, Penguin
A coming-of-age tale about queer identity and dancing to your own beat.
Book review: Empires, Nick Earls, Penguin
A multi-layered and ambitious tale spanning centuries and crossing continents.
Exhibition review: Love in Bright Landscapes, PICA, WA
A multi-artist showcase of differences and commonalities between two seemingly disparate locations.
Dance review: Leviathan, Drill Performance, Hobart
Grace and control in abundance but an ultimately uneven performance.
Book review: The Attack, Catherine Jinks, Text Publishing
A slow-burner that canvasses familial conflict and builds to a violent crescendo.
Theatre review: Unbound, Blank Space Productions
Role reversals: No longer subsidiary players, Shakespearean female characters brought to the fore.
Concert review: Musica Viva Australia, Adelaide
A musical degustation encompassing 80 years of French composition.
Dance review: SITU-8:HOTEL, WA
Site-specific strutting showcases the vibrancy of WA independent performance.