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Seadragon weaves magic spell
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Seadragon weaves magic spell

28 September 2023

The Magical Weedy Seadragon enchants junior reviewer Isabel Greentree with a winning blend of story, song and humour.   

Reading time • 4 minutesMulti-arts
Isolation no obstacle for artists
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Isolation no obstacle for artists

24 August 2023

Over the last three years the Mycelium project has presented 12 exhibitions, one in every region of WA. The culmination of this project, Open Borders, celebrates the creative energy of our regional artists, says Craig McKeough.

Reading time • 6 minutesVisual Art
Photo: Tashi Hall A band fronted by two female singers in leopard print jumpsuits plays 10 Nights in Port Take a treasure hunt at 10 Nights in Port
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Take a treasure hunt at 10 Nights in Port

7 August 2023

Fremantle Festival’s 10 Nights in Port is like an adventure, discovers Nina Levy, where audiences can discover music, art, circus, dance, film and even augmented reality in Walyalup | Fremantle’s hidden corners.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
Two men in Nazi-style uniforms and big black boots stand on steps, looking menacing. Beside them is a black statue of Atlas, clad only in a loin cloth, head bowed with the weight of a globe above him. This is the WA Opera production of Otello Menacing Otello takes total control
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Menacing Otello takes total control

21 July 2023

Opening in a blaze of sound and fury, Otello unleashes an emotional rollercoaster. Will Yeoman urges you to jump on board. 

Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
A character dressed in gold jacket, striped swimmers and a purple seadragon mask takes a bow, his arms out wide. This is the Magical Weedy Seadragon. Dive in for delightful sea change
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Dive in for delightful sea change

2 July 2023

Make way, city slickers. This Great Southern creation is awash with laughter, music and magical mayhem – and it’s heading to Perth, writes Julie Hosking. 

Reading time • 7 minutesMulti-arts
Melissa Sandy Panting by Bobbie Lockyer Plunge into the art of the Pilbara
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Plunge into the art of the Pilbara

29 June 2023

There’s plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in First Nations art and more, in the Pilbara, says Ara Jansen. You might just have to drive further to discover it.

Reading time • 10 minutesMulti-arts
A woman in a purple dress with floral motifs and lace edges lies on her side, her head resting on one hand. Her brown hair is piled on her head, as she looks straight into the camera. It is Stella Donnelly. Donnelly floods us with emotion
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Donnelly floods us with emotion

2 April 2023

Stella Donnelly returns to her hometown for the kind of warm and fuzzy house party you could attend over and over again, writes Zali Morgan.

Reading time • 4 minutes
Nuriah Jadai, 'Don't Mess With Me' Photographers’ hearts held by Country
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Photographers’ hearts held by Country

30 March 2023

If you’re craving a taste of the Kimberley, New Voices in Australian Photography will transport you there, with works from four emerging First Nations artists, writes Savannah Travia-Dann.

Reading time • 6 minutesVisual Art
Into the Woods. A large cast of performers on stage under a huge spiral staircase which forms the centrepiece of the set Spectacular foray into the woods
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Spectacular foray into the woods

26 March 2023

Emma Jayakumar puts her Sondheim reservations aside and is caught up in the lavish design and exhilarating performances in the fractured fairytale world of Into The Woods.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
Sky show fans embers of ancient stories
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Sky show fans embers of ancient stories

17 March 2023

First Lights has illuminated skies over Perth and Darwin, sharing ancient stories in modern ways. As the Fremantle Biennale project embarks on a regional tour, Greg McFerran speaks to two of its creative forces.

Reading time • 8 minutesMulti-arts

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