West Australian Ballet’s Nutcracker is on its third outing but it managed to win over an unwilling attendee, admits Nina Levy.
Author Archives: Nina Levy
Reviews
Gala promises to be a people pleaser
20 November 2020
With a snappy program that is paced to suit our social media shaped attention spans, West Australian Ballet’s ‘Gala’ is designed for popular appeal, writes Nina Levy.
Podcasts
A Festival to crush cultural cringe
18 November 2020
Listen to Perth Festival Artistic Director Iain Grandage tell Nina Levy why he’s so excited to be presenting a local line-up in 2021.
Features
Dipping into our home-grown Festival
18 November 2020
To celebrate the 2021 Perth Festival programme launch, Seesaw’s Nina Levy shares her top picks from the line-up.
Q&A
Take a walk on the art side
13 November 2020
Take a walk down Forrest Street in Fremantle over the next couple of weeks and you’ll notice something special. The street has been turned into a walking art gallery by local artist and resident Alex Desebrock. Nina Levy chatted to Alex to find out about the Forrest Street Banner Project, and the creative practice behind the work.
Podcasts
Curator Lee Kinsella reveals a visual arts treasure trove
13 November 2020
Australia’s largest collection of women’s art is now available online. In the second podcast from the winter season of the Seesaw Lounge, curator Lee Kinsella takes us through some of her favourite works.
Reviews
From silvery clouds to crimson extravagance
11 November 2020
LINK Dance Company’s double bill “Arrival” showcases the versatility of its 2020 cohort, writes Nina Levy.
Features
WA dancers grace the national stage
29 October 2020
The shortlisted nominees for the 2020 Australian Dance Awards have been announced and West Australian artists have made their presence known.
Features
Arts must stay young at heart
29 October 2020
Investing public money in youth arts companies and programs should be a no-brainer, writes Nina Levy. Here’s why.
Podcasts
Behind the scenes at the ballet: A conversation with Aurelien Scannella
21 October 2020
The winter season of the Seesaw Lounge is being released as a podcast series. In this first interview West Australian Ballet’s Artistic Director Aurelien Scanella offers fascinating insights into the company’s artistic machinations in his conversation with Nina Levy.
