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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.

A blindfolded man in a t-shirt and open button shirt stands against a backdrop of glittering lights. This is Breaksea's Thunderstorm In the eye of the storm

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In the eye of the storm

19 September 2023

Breaksea’s poignant story of the search for light in the darkest hours ignites the senses. Julie Hosking rides the waves of emotion.

A man with a moustache and curly hair stares out to the distance. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white buttoned-up shirt. The ocean and a dark sky are behind him. Silver lining behind dark clouds

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Silver lining behind dark clouds

13 September 2023

What if you only had memories to guide you? Breaksea artistic director Matt Ward invites us to ponder the power of human connection.

Kids

Making the holidays Awesome

5 September 2023

From nylon zoos to the Moon, magical weedy seadragons to audio magicians, this year’s Awesome Festival promises to be, well, awesome. Julie Hosking gets the lowdown.

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.

A group of characters clad in fairy-like costumes stand across a stage. They are all wearing headdresses. The four wearing colourful capes and skirts are looking at queen in a frothy white gown and a man in a octopus headdress and plaid pants, who are looking skywards. This is a scene from Breaksea's Fairy Queen. Breaking down artistic barriers

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Breaking down artistic barriers

22 March 2023

A small arts organisation based in the Great Southern, Breaksea isn’t afraid to dream big. Julie Hosking discovers the community heart behind its creative forces.

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Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. Continue

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Seadragon weaves magic spell

In the eye of the storm

Silver lining behind dark clouds

Making the holidays Awesome

Dive in for delightful sea change

Breaking down artistic barriers

Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Continue