Interview
Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending
The Booker Prize-shortlisted author talks climate change, writing teenage characters and Judy Blume.
- by Kylie Northover
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Death threats are an occupational hazard: Geoffrey Robertson
The leading human rights lawyer will grapple with state of the world in a new live show.
- by Kylie Northover
I may never eat fish again after reading this new book
James Bradley’s epic non-fiction book Deep Water explores the world’s oceans and our interconnectedness with them. And it may change your thinking about many things.
- by Kylie Northover
Did Salman Rushdie foresee the attack that nearly killed him?
Three nights earlier, the acclaimed author had a disturbing dream. It was not his first eerie premonition.
- by JP O'Malley
‘I could Joe Rogan it up’: is Wil Anderson embracing the anti-wokers?
The stand-up veteran admits it’d be far more lucrative to join those complaining that they “can’t say what they want to”.
- by Kylie Northover
He’s everywhere, but Angus Sampson is ‘loath to say yes to anything’
He has turned down a Marvel movie and Ford vs Ferrari, but the LA-based Sampson jumped at the chance to star in Heartbreak High while filming another hit Aussie series, Bump.
- by John Bailey
Punk icon Carrie Brownstein happy to see next-gen riot grrrls
The musician, actor, author and comedian is heartened to see young women adopting and reconfiguring the tenets of the movement she helped pioneer with punk trio Sleater-Kinney.
- by Michael Dwyer
Starstruck made Rose Matafeo famous, then fans got strange
The Kiwi comedian heads to MICF this month with her first show since her breakthrough Horndog won the top prize at Edinburgh Fringe in 2018.
- by Hannah Story
Dyslexia helped this bestselling author rewire his brain
British novelist Jasper Fforde’s new novel is a sequel to a book he wrote in 2009.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Named after the number worn by Adam Goodes, a new play takes on AFL culture
The emotional and physical demands that 37 places on its cast aren’t for the faint of heart.
- by John Bailey
His music has changed the world but who is the man behind Wicked?
As the cast prepares for the Melbourne run, composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz wishes his record-breaking show was not quite so timely.
- by Kerrie O'Brien