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@stephenheathphotography WAAPA’s final Verge is a triumph laced with nostalgia
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WAAPA’s final Verge is a triumph laced with nostalgia

18 November 2025

In its final season inside the Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA’s Verge presents a beautifully crafted evening of ballet and contemporary works. From ghostly Romantic classics to Antarctic-inspired landscapes and a playful, history-rich finale, the 2025 showcase is both a farewell and a celebration of the school’s evolving legacy. Nina Levy writes.

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The dancers of West Australian Ballet in The Nutcracker (2020). Photo by Bradbury Photography copy The stage is filled with dancers clad in pink tutus, standing in a pose. They all face towards the Sugar Plum Fairy and Sugar Prince who are centre stage, dressed in sparkling gold costumes. Behind them is Drosselmeyer and Clara. Still sparkling in season three
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Still sparkling in season three

22 November 2020

West Australian Ballet’s Nutcracker is on its third outing but it managed to win over an unwilling attendee, admits Nina Levy.

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