Perth Writers Festival
Perth International Arts Festival presents “art without borders” in their 2017 program
- November 3, 2016
- Arts
- Amy Sharrocks
- Back to Back Theatre
- Ben Rawlence
- Crystal Pite
- Gregory Maqoma
- Ian Bostridge
- Inua Ellams
- Jacobus Capone
- Jane Smiley
- John Akomfrah
- Jonathon Young
- Lola Arias
- Madeleine Thien
- Martin Green
- Marwa al-Sabouni
- Nick Earls
- Nigel Jamieson
- Omar Musa
- Perth International Arts Festival
- Perth Writers Festival
- Richard Nelson
- The Last Great Hunt
- Wendy Martin
Themes of migration, reconciliation, accessibility and empathy form the heart of Perth International Arts Festival’s 2017 programming. Over the course of 24 days, from Feb 10th to March 5th, Perth will play host to over 700 artists from around the world, to 11 Australian exclusives and to 5 World premieres, all to better understand and…
Philosopher AC Grayling to unravel the Age of Genius in Perth for one evening only
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Arts Review: Perth Writers Festival Opening Address – Ahdaf Soueif: On Art and Politics – Octagon Theatre (21.02.13)
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