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An image promoting the WOW Festival, which features a wall of records. Take a Wander Out West
What to SEE

Take a Wander Out West

17 January 2023

There’s a new festival on the block this January, and it’s all about showcasing local arts and culture.

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Clara Cupcakes. Photo: Joel Devereux A woman dressed as a cowgirl/clown poses cheesily for the camera. Saddle up! Clara Cupcakes is back in town
The Festival Sessions

Saddle up! Clara Cupcakes is back in town

17 January 2023

Fusing cabaret, clowning, burlesque and circus, Clara Cupcakes promises to make the West a little wilder when she gallops into Northbridge for festival season.

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Joe White, creator and performer of Ethiopian & Not Hungry, poses for a photo. He is wearing a burgundy suit and leaning towards the camera. He is smiling warmly. From refugee to business banker to comedian
The Festival Sessions

From refugee to business banker to comedian

11 January 2023

It’s hardship that has taught comedian Joe White the value of humour – and he promises plenty of laughs in his stand-up show Ethiopian & Still Not Hungry.

Reading time • 7 minutesComedy
Anita Wigl'it wears a hot pink dress. She is about to take a bite of a doughnut. Wigl’it, just a little bit
The Festival Sessions

Wigl’it, just a little bit

10 January 2023

Drag Race fans, this one’s for you – RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Anita Wigl’it is premiering her new one-woman show Funny Gurl! at Fringe World.

Reading time • 6 minutesComedy
Aliya Kanani. Photo: Aliya Kanani A woman in a green and black stripy dress holds a mauve paper aeroplane in one hand. In front of her is an orange paper aeroplane that she has just thrown. Tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up
The Festival Sessions

Tales of fitting in, sticking out and standing up

9 January 2023

The question “Where are you from?” can make you roll your eyes if you’ve heard it too many times. But Aliya Kanani has turned this vexed enquiry into a one-woman comedy show.

Reading time • 9 minutesComedy
Cream of the crop 2022
Features

Cream of the crop 2022

15 December 2022

Which shows were Seesaw Mag’s favourites this year? We ask our writers to reflect on the year that was… and the year that will be.

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BETA by Mark Haslam. Photo Chris Symes A work from IN.HOUSE Studio Season - a cube is awash with psychedelic colour. Inside we can make out the outline of a dancer Eclectic triple bill of dance ideas
Reviews

Eclectic triple bill of dance ideas

25 November 2022

The second iteration of Co3 Contemporary Dance’s ‘IN.HOUSE Studio Season’ provides an intriguing glimpse into the ideas of three dance makers, writes Nina Levy.

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A dark bird-like creature with dazzling hues rippling through its wings leaps into the air. Behind it, water glistens in star light, though the dark clouds cast a dangerous and moody pallor. This is a scene from WA Ballet's Swan Lake. Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin
Reviews

Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin

21 November 2022

Transplanting Swan Lake from Europe to Fremantle, West Australian Ballet weaves Noongar storytelling through the beloved classic in a bold and beautiful move, writes Nina Levy. 

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