Science and art are colliding like never before. Whereas once seen as distinct and separate disciplines, they are now forming a symbiotic alliance and generating immense creative possibilities for us to enjoy. Like all good trends, this is popping up…
Sometimes the most powerful message can be conveyed in the simplest of terms. When an idea has enough force to carry its own weight simply by its word, it eschews the need for superfluity. Such is the case with The…
‘Mother…’ Cate Blanchett calls out softly into the dark. The screen is black and empty, when suddenly, it is illuminated by a flash. Light is blasted onto the screen. The Big Bang has occurred – the universe has been created….
After being greeted at the gate by a security guard, we were guided through various parts of the zoo, using only a torch and moonlight to illuminate our path. Empty of all visitors, and shrouded mostly in darkness, the zoo…
Theoretical physics and quantum mechanics are not easy subjects to understand. Very few people will ever be able to gain a sophisticated understanding of these incredibly complicated subjects, let alone communicate them in a way that is accessible, easy to…
As a small child, I used to dance wildly around the house. Instead of walking from room to room, I chose to use made up dance moves to get around. Our living room was host to many days (and nights)…
Chunky Move have done it again. With ‘Anti-Gravity’, their contribution for Dance Massive, they have once again pushed the limits of modern contemporary dance. ‘Anti-Gravity’, in its world premiere, features Chunky Move Artistic Director Anouk van Dijk using internationally renowned…
Dereb the Ambassador is one of Ethiopia’s most well known and loved musicians, and has clearly begun to transfer that fame to his adopted home in Australia. Boasting an extensive CV of performances down under since his relocation, he graced…
A few years ago, I accidentally stumbled upon the experimental, minimal-techno duo that is Kiasmos. Their music really stole my heart from the first beat and has been the soundtrack to some of my most incredible journeys (most recently –…
Watching The Hot 8 Brass Band was always going to make for one hot night – for starters, they have the word ‘hot’ in their name. But not only that, the night was a more-than-balmy 30 degrees and the band…