The Miles Franklin Literary Award 2022 longlist has been announced. Twelve authors will be competing for one of the most prominent literary prizes in Australia, with the winner also receiving $60,000. The Miles Franklin Literary Award was established by feminist, and author of My Brilliant Career, Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin. First presented in 1957, the […]
Little Tornadoes | Dir: Aaron Wilson | ★ ★ ★ ★ There was a lot happening in 1971, even in small Australian towns where everyone knew each other. But while people in the cities were protesting against the Vietnam War, prejudice against migrants was still going strong throughout the rest of the country. While Germaine Greer preached […]
Beloved Western Australian author Tim Winton, science fun guy Dr Karl, local poet Scott-Patrick Mitchell, Honeybee author Craig Silvey, Christos Tsiolkas and writer-comedian Judith Lucy are among the new names to round out the full Writers Weekend program for 2022. Embodying Perth Festival’s 2022 Wardan (ocean) theme, the 26 – 27 February weekend will make waves of connection […]
Anthem | State Theatre Centre | Until 16 Feb | ★ ★ ★ ★ In 1998 some of Australia’s most talented writers and a composer came together to create a play that captured the mood of the times. Who’s Afraid of the Working Class was written to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Melbourne Workers Theatre, and saw Andrew […]
Christos Tsiolkas’ acclaimed novel has been adapted for the small screen and is currently screening on ABCTV. The novel has just been re-released, with a new cover to tie in with the TV series, Lezly Herbert checked out the original book. Barracuda by Christos Tsiolkas Allen & Unwin In 1994, Danny Kelly is given an […]
This month the ABC bring the novel ‘Barracuda’ by Christos Tsiolkas to the screen. The Australian author’s has a long history of his works being adapted for the screen, his novel ‘Loaded’ became the feature film ‘Head On’, while ‘The Slap’ was adapted for TV both in Australia and in the U.S.A. Actor Elias Anton […]
Simon Burke’s acting career has spanned decades and continents, from Australian television and film to the West End in London. His latest project is taking him back to his roots as he returns to the role that first brought him into the national spotlight at age 13 in 1976. In Fred Schepisi’s 1979 film, ‘The […]
