Perth

Theatre Review: On the Misconceptions of Oedipus – Perth Theatre Company (07.09.12)

Many will undoubtedly be familiar with the Oedipus myth, even if only in passing; we have Freud to thank for that. On the Misconception of Oedipus posits itself before the events of the famous play by Sophocles or Seneca; a prequel of sorts. But it’s also a meditation on fate and the shadow it casts…

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Fringe World Live Review: Zack Adams: A Complete History – The Treasury Cabaret (13.02.12)

Following rave reviews for his previous show Love Song’s for Future Girl Shane Adamczak a.k.a Zack Adams returned to the Perth stage to revive his show Zack Adams: The Complete History for the Fringe World festival. An autobiographical tale peppered with some fine musical moments as well as plenty of laughs. The life of Zack…

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Fringe World Live Review: The Table – State Theatre Centre: The Courtyard (09.02.12)

In the middle of the courtyard there is a wooden dining room table, with four chairs. The lights dim, and from the four corners of the courtyard four men dressed in black make their way to the table and each take a seat. The lights raise again. A somewhat incongruous and misleadingly simple start to…

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Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Long Strides + Cin Ciaru + That Velvet Echo – The Rosemount, Perth (16.09.10)

Having arrived at Rosemount not having heard anything of the first two bands in the bill, I had goosebumps before I got through the door with the haunting strains of Scott Nicholas paired with the lustful soul of Gabrielle Harter drifting down the alleyway. It took me a while to reach for my camera as…

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Photo Gallery: Stoney Joe + The Cannonels + Tomas Ford and His Broken Guitar – The Velvet Lounge, Perth (10.09.10)

Stoney Joe was joined by The Cannonels and Tomas Ford and His Broken Guitar at The Velvet Lounge in Perth. Tony Lendrum was there and brings you these photos from the night.

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