the arts
REVIEW: Year of magical theatre
It is my sad duty to report that of the best pieces of theatre I saw in Brisbane in 2009, none of them were locally produced. But we were witness to some of the best writing from the world of theatre; some gems that truly left their mark. Here’s a round-up of the best of the best.
How faith, and America, can heal
The Trial of the Catonsville Nine is many things Australians dislike about Americans: political, patriotic and preachy. But unlike the worst of the United States, the play is also deeply questioning of its place in the world. It prosecutes American exceptionalism and the greyness of, and uneasiness between, faith and justice.
For true Grace, mags still rule
An exhausting number of words have been written on the future of journalism in a digital age, but little has been made of what sort of future art and design has in the seemingly inevitable online convergence. The wonderful new documentary The September Issue brings into sharp focus the real art of magazine production in danger of being lost.
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