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Men I Trust is a heat-seeking missile for queer longing
Tommi Parrish’s second graphic novel explores a relationship between two characters spanning a range of emotion that is usually only skimmed in traditional novels. Read Bec’s review of it here!
The Nerves And Their Endings: essays on crisis and response is an insight into the slow doom of climate collapse
With a powerful and responsive voice, Jessica Gaitán Johannesson’s The Nerves and Their Endings holds the reader with an urgent grip lest we struggle away, put down the book, and resolve to our inaction. Read Clare’s review of it here.
Review: Venus on the Half-Shell entwines brutal beauty with Polly Pocket pretty
Clare went along to the opening night of Oigåll Projects’ Venus on the Half-Shell. Read her review of the exhibition focussing on fertility, appearance and connection here.
Kaleidoscope Recs: some poetry for people who don’t read poetry
Isabella Luna is a small kindness of ravens stacked together to form a writer, editor, and tea-enthusiast living on Dharawal Country. Check out their guide to poetry for poetry newbies here!
Essay: the newest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is shocking but it’s not surprising
Maddy is an Australian musical theatre performer who’s shocked, but not surprised, about the atrocities in the production of Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat that’s currently touring Australia. Read her full essay on the role of actors and institutions in it’s making here.
Review: Purgatorio is a surreal examination of forgiveness
Ariel Dorfman’s lesser known play Purgatorio takes shape in an expansive white gallery at Flow Studios. Read Charlotte’s review of this emotional puzzle here.
Review: Brittany & the Mannequins showcases the horrifying rot of wealth
Clare loves a well crafted theatrical world - read her review of the terrifyingly detailed one created by Callum Mackay and the Fever103 team here.
Review: Art + Information is an exciting three-course meal
Ceridwen is passionate about artsifying the sciences. Read her review of the University of Sydney’s performance lecture series, where art brings big ideas to life, here!
Review: Tongue Tied has trouble focusing on its real subject
There are so many stories about journalists out there, it’s sometimes hard to make your mark. Read Charlotte’s review of brand new Australian play Tongue Tied, about Mia the journalist, here.
Review: RBG: Of Many, One is a portrait of pop feminism
Charlotte is a lawyer, and every day they get closer and closer to defecting to the arts. Read her review of Suzie Miller’s (a lawyer who’s already defected) newest, somewhat disappointing work with Sydney Theatre Company here.
Review: Australian Theatre Live preserves a sophisticated production of Away
Charlotte played Meg in a high school production of Away, and has finally had an opportunity to see the whole thing performed, thanks to Australian Theatre Live. Read their review of it here!
Essay: Grand Theft Theatre, or a reflection on reflections
Martha loves mirrors, has complicated feelings about theatre, and went to see Pony Cam’s Grand Theft Theatre at Melbourne Fringe. Read her essay about all those things here.
Review: Australian Theatre Live’s Taming of the Shrew is a muddled production
Clare sat down in her pyjamas with her cat to watch some theatre on the brand-new streaming service Australian Theatre Live - read about her experience here!
Review: Totally, Literally could be your nostalgia album of the year
Bec is a radio host blessed with the most luxurious radio voice in the Inner West. Read her review of Kitten Heel’s debut album here!
Review: we need more loving plays like Meet My Grandies
Meet My Grandies is a lovely development where three grandchildren tell you about their grandparents and their shared worries and loves. Read Martha’s review of it here.
Review: End Of isn’t necessary enough
It’s an incredible privilege to be an artist in Australia. Read Charlotte’s review of Ash Flanders’ reflection on being an artist that doesn’t quite hit the mark.
The one woman show: a resurgence of storytelling
Clare loves cry laughing at high octane comedy. Read her review of three excellent one woman shows doing the most at Melbourne Fringe!
Review: Getting It is a self-help slut’s wet dream
Maddy is a slut for a self-help book, and Alison Moon’s Getting It is a self-help book for sluts. Read her review of it here!
Kaleidoscope Recs: three fun, inclusive comedy nights in Newtown you should know about
Bea Barbeau-Scurla is a rat of all trades with her fingers in every pie in the Sydney filmmaking and comedy scene. Check out her recs for fun, inclusive and secret comedy nights around Sydney!