Books, Reviews The Brothers Mankiewicz review: a groundbreaking dual biography Kevin Brianton The writing talent alone of the Mankiewicz Brothers – Herman and Joseph – is overwhelming. Younger brother Joseph won academy …
Festivals, Live, Reviews Perth Festival Postcard 4: Meow Meow and Rufus Wainwright Humphrey Bower The word ‘cabaret’ originally referred to the ‘little room’ – typically a tavern, pub, café, restaurant or nightclub – in …
Reviews, Stage Last Words review (Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre) Shane Murphy Written and performed by Joseph Sherman, Last Words is part reminiscence, part exploration, part homage and celebration and part reliving …
Festivals, Reviews Perth Festival Postcard 3: Chamber Music Weekend, Garrick Ohlsson, Kate Tempest Humphrey Bower Alongside his commitment to working with Indigenous artists, Festival Director Iain Grandage’s passion for music has been driving force behind …
Festivals, Reviews Perth Festival Postcard 2: Bran Nue Dae, Black Ties, Anthem Humphrey Bower Bran Nue Dae is an iconic work of Indigenous West Australian theatre, and the first Aboriginal musical. It was first …
Music, Reviews The Necks review (Union House, Adelaide) Murray Bramwell In the house of the Adelaide Fringe there are many mansions. Venues spring up all over the CBD each with …
Live, Reviews Amanda Palmer review (Enmore Theatre, Sydney) Benjamin Woods American singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer is a firm favourite with Australian audiences and the feeling is mutual. She recorded her masterful …
Reviews, Stage Perth Festival Postcard 1: Grounding and ‘Hecate’ Humphrey Bower Perth Festival Director Iain Grandage’s inaugural program reflects his passion for music (of all genres) and Indigenous collaboration (in many …
Reviews, Stage Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam review (Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney) Jason Whittaker The drought has broken, if not out west then certainly in Surry Hills. As the rain tumbled down outside, the …
Film, Reviews, Screen Bombshell review: truth is stranger than fiction Vicki Englund Bombshell might’ve missed out on a couple of Oscar nods for Best Picture and Supporting Actress for Nicole Kidman, but there’s …
