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Arts a state of the heart for Governor
Features

Arts a state of the heart for Governor

27 October 2021

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia, is a relatively recent convert to the arts. He chats with Rosalind Appleby about his advocacy work, his “crazy blokes” icon collection, and why a vibrant arts culture is the heart of a healthy democracy.

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Podcasts

An arts conversion

25 October 2021

The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia, is a strong advocate for the arts. But in an exclusive podcast conversation, Rosalind Appleby discovers this hasn’t always been the case.

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Podcasts

Your Arts Playground: October

28 September 2021

Wondering what to SEE in WA in month? From circus to opera, craft to literary fiction, the October episode of Seesaw’s podcast, Your Arts Playground, has you covered!

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A stage with the curtain down. The curtain is red and lit with several spotlights. When a classic becomes controversial: Part II
Opinion

When a classic becomes controversial: Part II

21 September 2021

In part two of our conversation about what we do when beloved classic works perpetuate outdated – and potentially damaging – views and values, local writer, director, designer and composer Joe Paradise Lui dives into the fray.

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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.

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Three paper puppets of Australian native animals in front of a cream paper backdrop Spring gig guide for kids
Kids

Spring gig guide for kids

16 September 2021

Spring in Perth offers the very best range of arts events for children. Check out our gig guide for your next fabulous family experience.

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A man in tights and wearing an emu puppet stands on a circular stage surrounded by a cardboard bush set and various props How the arts equip children for life
Features

How the arts equip children for life

7 September 2021

Why do children need the arts? AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson says the arts are fundamental to the development of children, help teenagers stay sane and keep on giving for adults too.

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