Crushers Comedy Gala: a powerhouse of fast laughs
There’s nothing like a set of comic relief to lighten the burden of Covid-filled angst, especially when the jokes are firing fast and on point. Funny…
Fantasie: a grand spectacle of glitz and ‘clitz’
There are many sexy Fringe shows that offer burlesque, circus, dance, striptease or, if you’re lucky, a combination of all four. And if you like your…
It’s always a full house at ‘Aces at The Maj’ during Fringe festival
I’m always comfortable when I’m watching a show downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth. To begin with, there’s always a table for every patron. If…
‘Spencer’: a surreal three days in the life of a stifled Princess
Spencer might best be categorised as ‘escapist’ cinema. If you’re going to see this movie expecting an explicit biopic, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. But…
The Wizard of Oz: a classic story gets a decent stage reboot but what’s with all the Kansas accents having gone with the wind?
The Wizard of Oz is on at Crown Theatre in Perth and there’s no better musical to escape to right now – especially after a heavy…
‘Delicious’: Sumptuous, easy-to-digest French fare
Delicious, directed by Eric Besnard, is a sumptuous feast of the senses; a film that whets your appetite and is easy to digest. Yes, the puns…
Sculpture by the Sea happens from March 4, 2022… but let’s hope it beats Omicron to the WA coastline
We love art and sculpture. The more we see of it, the happier we are. That’s why we love it when Sculpture by the Sea comes…
Camelot & Luna: Get set for some of the best summer outdoor cinema you’ve seen in years
During Covid times, we’ve gotten pretty used to staying glued to the sofa, streaming Netflix, Stan and Paramount+ and getting lost in quality television. Indeed, it…
Black Swan’s ‘The Tempest’ a great, topsy-turvy affair – to begin with, half the men have morphed into women
This year sees the Black Swan State Theatre Company (BSSTC) celebrating its 30th anniversary. Now, you don’t need to be a maths genius to know that…
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is deep in its message but a little daggy on the musical front
Dear Evan Hansen is a musical drama and a deeply moving experience that couldn’t be more relevant for our times, especially amidst a global phenomenon of…
‘Dune’ reboot is epic, sublime and kind of ‘spicy’ the ultimate space movie, then
Denis Villeneuve’s long-gestating creation of a fantasy sci-fi film Dune is an impressive feat of majestic vision with a surprisingly coherent narrative, leaving you yearning to…
Luxe cruising off Rottnest Island offers Western Australians a holiday adventure without the hassle or border drama
Western Australian borders may still be up to the rest of the world, but it doesn’t mean West Australians themselves can’t travel overseas. With Rottnest Island…
Film review: ‘Last Night in Soho’ revises swinging ’60s London with added gore for full fantastical measure
Edgar Wright’s transformative and surprisingly macabre film, Last Night in Soho, takes you on a sumptuous journey, equal in doses of fantasy and horror. Aided by…
