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06 October 2023

Salted Pretzels: Review – A Sweet Romantic Comedy

Salted Pretzels in a romantic comedy for the 21st century written by talented local writer, broadcaster and performer Cezera Critti-Schnaars. Clocking in a 60-minutes in length it’s short, sharp, funny and incredibly sweet.

Posted on: OUTinPerth

06 October 2023

Salted Pretzels: A Love Story During the Messiest and Saltiest of Times

'Salted Pretzels' at Blue Room Theatre in Perth from APK Productions and queer, First Nations artist Cezera Critti-Schnaars builds on this idea, as it introduces Cassius and Dom who meet online.

Posted on: Scenestr

16 March 2023

Björk at Perth Festival

Björk’s ‘Cornucopia’ was a prime example of effective, and impactful, visual performing arts. It was best viewed in the scope of an immersive multimedia narrative, then as a concert, nestled in the largest constructed pavilion in the hemisphere within Langley Park.

Posted on: Scenestr

11 March 2023

Haines Digs Deep into LGBTQIA+ History to Build Queerstory

Mr Gay Pride Australia finalist and queer arts practitioner Joshua Haines is on a mission of historical proportions to create a history book that focuses on the LGBTQIA+ histories of Western Australia.

Posted on: GayNation.Co

17 January 2023

ABC Story Stream – LGBTQIA+ Advocate, Joshua Haines

LGBTQI+ advocate Joshua Haines spends most of his time campaigning for causes affecting his community, but you won't find him at a protest. Because Joshua is immunocompromised, he's found other ways to fight for what he believes in.

Posted on: abc.net.au

30 November 2022

How Arts Access and Wellbeing Helped a Former Navy Sailor

As we delve deeper into the topic of arts access and wellbeing, I reached out to a friend about their time at sea, experiences with the arts, and how drag expressionism inspired a career shift for the better.

Posted on: GayNation.Co

19 October 2022

Darren Hayes On New Album ‘Homosexual’ – An Ode To Being Your Authentic Self

Darren Hayes talks all things mental health, sexual awakening, queer politics, generational stigma, and the catharsis surrounding the release of the new album ‘Homosexual’ after a ten-year sabbatical – “recording this album was like a primal scream; it wasn’t a choice, it was therapy.”

Posted on: frooty.com.au

22 September 2022

Inspiring a New Queer Generation: Joshua Haines named WA Finalist

With a majority of the finalists from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, WA’s sole contender, 31-year-old Joshua Haines, will head to the competition as an advocate for mental health awareness and arts access to all communities.

Posted on: PerthNow