Life & LuxuryArts & CultureReviewPrint articleOpinionThis 4000-year-old story could be fresh off the front pageSanskrit epic Mahabharata showing at Perth Festival has an urgent message for all of us – particularly for some in the WA capital.Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorUpdated Feb 16, 2025 – 2.17pm, first published at 1.29pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginPerth is the perfect place to host a staging of the Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata.Both, after all, contain powerful clans, fighting it out for control of Earth’s non-renewable resources, with plenty of hubris and hatred along the way.Loading...Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.auSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreReviewPerforming artsPerth FestivalArtsPerthOpinionLatest In Arts & CultureFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Life and luxuryThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewHow Matt Comyn starts his daySally Patten and Lap PhanFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersLuke BenedictusWhat’s the difference between $40 jeans and $400 jeans?This elusive fashion designer is finally stepping into the spotlightRich ListCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexSarah PettyAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richer
