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Seesaw Magazine is WA’s independent voice for the arts – and we’re back!

We’re publishing fresh, thoughtful arts writing that champions creativity, fosters critical conversation, and reflects the diverse cultural life of our state. With editorial independence at our core, we’re guided by integrity, curiosity and a deep belief in the value of the arts. From dance to design, music to literature, and even circus to drag, our coverage is crafted for audiences, artists and sector leaders alike.

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  • So It Comes to Dust. Image by Thomas Earnshaw. Five people stand or sit on a stage. War, guilt and ghosts in the dust
    Reviews

    War, guilt and ghosts in the dust

    6 August 2026

    Evan Rickman’s So It Comes to Dust is a thoughtful, atmospheric meditation on violence, loyalty and the moral cost of war, writes Darcy Lewis.

    Reading time • 5 minutesTheatre
  • Composer Liza Lim’s “The Oresteia”, libretto Barrie Kosky; Sydney Chamber Opera with Elison Ensemble at Carriageworks, Sydney, August 2026. Image supplied. Two men and two women perform on stage as part of an opera. How to listen to Perth’s weirdest music
    Engage

    How to listen to Perth’s weirdest music

    5 August 2026

    New Music can be baffling, noisy, delicate, thrilling – and sometimes all at once. Jonathan W. Marshall offers a guide to opening your ears to Perth’s most adventurous sounds.

    Reading time • 9 minutesMusic
  • Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
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