International Women’s Day 2021: No Choice But Change

Emily Tyrrell reflects on International Women’s Day and the reality that a woman in 2021 Australia must face. Each year, International Women’s Day selects a theme to reflect the milieu. This year, they’ve picked ‘choose to challenge’, their rationale being that a ‘challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change’. This statement doesn’t sit well with…

ByEmily Tyrrell8 March 2021

Opinion

Musical Theatre: Is it Time for a Change in the Casting World

Kiran Gupta asks whether a change in attitude is needed when it comes to casting musical theatre in Australia. Suspension of disbelief Three words that are often thrown around on the theatre casting table or in rehearsal. The phrase basically acknowledges that a theatre audience must accept that the action on stage forms part of…

ByKiran Gupta24 December 2020

Opinion

WAP – Women As Powerful or Powerless to the Patriarchy?

Nina Friars interrogates the patriarchal and racial structures that underlie the criticism of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit record ‘WAP’ (Wet A*s P***y). WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Guess who back in the mother***in house / With a fat d**k for your mother***in mouth I had respect for ya lady / But now I take…

ByNina Friars24 December 2020

Opinion

The Rise and Resurgence of the Megamusical

Kiran Gupta explains what a megamusical is and why they have come back into fashion. Jesus Christ Superstar. Les Miserables. Phantom of the Opera. These are some of the most famous megamusicals ever. They have changed the game in the musical theatre scene, shaped so many performers and connected with so many audience members…

ByKiran Gupta12 November 2020

Opinion

Donald Trump: The Art of the Aspiring Authoritarian?

Rob Abadee discusses why even though Donald Trump may seem harmless, we should be concerned with his increasingly authoritarian attitude, I used to find comparisons between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler rather amusing. Although Trump promised to rebuild a nation that had lost its intrinsic “greatness” and exploited prejudices through a distinct brand of populism,…

ByRob Abadee16 September 2020

Opinion

Novak Djokovic and Defaults: Do The Rules Need to Change?

Kiran Gupta unpacks the rules around disqualifications in tennis in light of the Novak Djokovic incident and questions whether the rules need to change. A few days ago, the tennis world was stunned by the revelation that Novak Djokovic had been defaulted from the US Open. The reason? Towards the end of the first set…

ByKiran Gupta13 September 2020

Opinion

Looking for a Father, Let Me Know if You Have One Spare!

Grace Papworth reflects upon her childhood growing up with two mothers and interrogates the “traditional” narrative of parenthood and the structures that underpin it. The Catholic Church phrases it best when they remind us of our civic duty “to not ignore the needs of children for appropriate mothering and fathering.” They warn us of…

ByGrace Papworth31 August 2020

Opinion

Investing: The Time to Start is Upon Us

Ever wanted to try your hand on Wall Street or one of the world’s great trading floors? Jayden Soedirdja explains why now is the best time to start investing. Before you read this article, I have one question.. Are you currently investing in the stock market? If the answer is yes then congratulations! You are…

ByJayden Soedirdja31 August 2020

Opinion

Turning back the clock: The Renaissance of 70s and 80s music

Kiran Gupta discusses the renaissance of 70s and 80s music and analyses the reasons for its continued success. When Queen frontman Adam Lambert recently released his new solo album, he turned more than a few heads. Gone were the days of his unashamedly flamboyant pop songs that provoked American television audiences and propelled his post-American…

ByKiran Gupta26 June 2020

Opinion

Musical Madness: The Importance of the Composer’s Mental Health

Cassidy Watts grapples with some of the challenges that performers face in dealing with their mental health as well as the need to address these issues as a matter of priority, both from a historical and current perspective. Music is one of the most important elements in everyday life, adding value in aspects of entertainment,…

ByCassidy Watts13 June 2020