It’s Orwell, but not as you know it. That’s what Black Swan State Theatre Company is promising audiences in Van Badham’s take on his seminal novella Animal Farm. Cast member Andrea Gibbs tells Nina Levy all about it.
Author Archives: Nina Levy
Features
Carn the Arts!
21 September 2021
It’s all about the footy grand final this weekend… but local artists Jen Jamieson and Matt Aitken reckon that it can be about the arts too.
Reviews
Fantasy, fun and footy in Aussie Coppelia
20 September 2021
With the first ever WA-based AFL Grand Final almost upon us, the timing couldn’t be better for a ballet that references the much-loved game. But that’s not the only reason West Australian Ballet’s Coppelia is a people pleaser, writes Nina Levy.
Q&A
What to SEE: Watch and Act
7 September 2021
How do we cope with the impending climate catastrophe? Do we need a new kind of emergency warning system… or Nigella Lawson? Local theatre maker Katie McAllister explores the answers in her new play Watch and Act.
Reviews
Fertilising the dance ecosystem
3 September 2021
It’s encouraging to see one of WA’s flagship dance companies taking steps to support independent choreographers, says Nina Levy.
Competitions
WIN copies of the latest books from Upswell Publishing
3 September 2021
Upswell Publishing has three new books hitting shelves this spring and we’ve got copies to give away to six lucky readers!
Reviews
Hotel hidey-holes make perfect performance spaces
27 August 2021
Whether cool, creepy or comical, ‘Situ8:Hotel’ is another terrific program of site-specific work from STRUT Dance and Tura New Music, writes Nina Levy.
Features
Diving into the detailed world of Leon Pericles
25 August 2021
Packed with whimsical surprises and tiny secrets, Leon Pericles’s art works have been delighting viewers for almost 60 years. Nina Levy relished the opportunity to dive into his magical world.
Reviews
Extravagance of Dracula continues to thrill
20 August 2021
If you’re looking for glorious escapism, then look no further. West Australian Ballet’s Dracula is it, says Nina Levy.
Opinion
What happens when a classic becomes controversial?
19 August 2021
In the wake of fiery debate on social media after the publication of Seesaw’s review of West Side Story, we invited WA arts leaders to weigh in on the question of what we do when beloved classic works perpetuate outdated views and values.
