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Art of glassPremiumCurator reflects on two decades of glass art at AGWA

Fifteen glass artists are on this year’s short list for the Tom Malone Prize, their artworks set to be exhibited at AGWA alongside a retrospective of previous winners from over the years.

Tanya MacNaughton

Can-canPremiumAge is just a number for Australia’s leading lady

Never in her wildest dreams did Rhonda Burchmore imagine after 40 years in show business that she would  be invited to star in Parisian-themed revue Cabaret de Paris.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical tourPremiumWASO brings classics to the regions

WA Symphony Orchestra is bringing the magic of Mozart, Beethoven and Vivaldi to Geraldton and Bunbury in August

David Cusworth

Classical livePaul Grabowsky back to Bach in Perth

Aussie jazz legend Paul Grabowsky AO is turning full circle with  a Music Viva tour of Bach’s Goldberg Variations coming to Perth in June. 

David Cusworth

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Songs for the Soul a night to remember

Giovanni Consort polled well on Saturday at Government House Ballroom, with a Songs for the Soul program showcasing female performance and composition on a night to remember.

David Cusworth

Aboriginal artPremiumAnnual exhibition and art market a WA snapshot

FAC visual arts curator Glenn Iseger-Pilkington’s level of joy for the venue’s annual Revealed exhibition is easy to gauge when he refers to the program as being like “Aboriginal art centre Christmas”.

Tanya MacNaughton

Grease is the wordPremiumReimagined musical has got a groove and a meaning

Unlike his predecessor, John Travolta, 17-year-old music theatre performer John Berry is a lot more age appropriate to take on the role of Danny Zuko in Drew Anthony Creative’s reimagined production of Grease.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical liveACO’s heroic return to Perth Concert Hall, Mozart & Britten

Australian Chamber Orchestra return to the Perth Concert Hall stage and a heroes’ welcome with Mozart and Britten.

David Cusworth

Classical kidsPremiumMagical tale connects kids and WA Symphony Orchestra

Paul Rissmann joins WA Symphony Orchestra this month for two children’s concerts themed on Angela McAllister’s magical story book, Leon and the Place Between.

David Cusworth

Classical liveCherubini’s Requiem graces St Mary’s Cathedral

WA Symphony Orchestra Chorus premiere an organ-and-choir setting of Cherubini’s Requiem, directed by  Andrew Foote at St Mary’s Cathedral.

David Cusworth

Rhys’s PiecesPremiumWild times for most outstanding comedian

Perth audiences will have the chance to experience the award-winning Rhys Nicholson in red-hot form during Perth Comedy Festival with a performance of Rhys! Rhys! Rhys! at Astor Theatre.

Tanya MacNaughton

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumThe perfectly ugly Balingup scarecrow everyone remembers

When Bush Legends went looking for WA’s best regional town entry statement it was impossible to go past the ugliest scarecrow in the State - and the story behind her making is one for the sisterhood.

Steve Butler

New era CommentsPremiumHow NFTs have the potential to transform industries

WA founders believe NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have the potential to completely transform creative industries and create value for businesses.

Caitlin Paroczai

Coveted awardIndigenous painter Blak Douglas wins Archibald Prize

The winner of the prestigious 2022 Archibald Prize for best portrait of a person distinguished in art, science or politics, has been announced.

Mibenge Nsenduluka

Classical livePremiumMagic of Mozart with ACO and Stefanie Farrands

Stefanie Farrands expects magic when the Australian Chamber Orchestra returns to Perth Concert Hall for the first time in two years.

David Cusworth

Dress for successPremiumKaren From Finance is what the world needs right now

Drag queen Karen From Finance has set up her Out of Office to delight audiences while making her Perth Comedy Festival debut.

Tanya MacNaughton

Play burns brightPremiumGrief, family and loss take centre stage in play

Emerging actor Anna Lindstedt finds sense of belonging in reuniting with the cast and creatives on Toast, a funny, frank play as three sisters grapple with the sudden loss of their mother.

Tanya MacNaughton

Opera livePremiumHansel & Gretel a musical feast for mums and kids

Hansel and Gretel mixes family frolics and magical mayhem in a whirlwind 40 musical minutes for Mother’s Day.

David Cusworth

Packing room prizeSelf-taught artist’s Taika Waititi portrait takes out Archibald prize

Sydney-based artist Claus Stangl has won the Archibald Packing Room Prize for his portrait of Academy Award-winning director Taika Waititi.

Cassandra Morgan

Very important datePremiumWA Ballet dance back down rabbit hole

WA Ballet’s trip to wonderland at the end of 2019 was only the start of a mad world for principal Chihiro Nomura who danced the title role of Alice.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumConfronting teenage ideas through art making

Nathan Beard did not need to have his TEE artwork selected for Year 12 Perspectives to have his own experience with the AGWA exhibition featuring a glimpse into the minds of graduating high school students.

Tanya MacNaughton

Classical livePremiumRock Star clarinet and Scottish vibes with WASO

Ashley Smith gave a spirited reading of Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No.1 with WA Symphony Orchestra at Perth Concert Hall.

David Cusworth

Perth Comedy FestivalPremiumGlass half-full approach to life, even in lockdown

Canberra-raised comic Kirsty Webeck heads to Perth to put a positive spin on life

Simon Collins

Don’t let it goPremiumDisney’s musical Frozen set to hit the stage in Perth

Disney’s hit musical based on the Oscar-winning movie Frozen is set to hit the stage at Crown Theatre Perth - and the stars of the show say fans are not going to want to let it go.

Tanya MacNaughton