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 Fiona MacDonald, Linnea Tengroth and Haylee Whisson in 'HAIR' Welcome to the pitty party
Reviews

Welcome to the pitty party

16 January 2021

Whether it’s your crowning glory or the fuzz of shame, Claire Coleman finds reasons to celebrate a woman’s body in Hair.

Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival
Tiny figures tell big stories
Reviews

Tiny figures tell big stories

16 January 2021

With its magical mix of fairy tales, shadow puppets and a family love story, Tale of Tales captivates David Zampatti.

Reading time • 5 minutesFringe World Festival
She is Strong A woman wearing a black crop top and black jeans carries another woman who is draped across her shoulders. The background looks like a wooden fence. Dance that defies gravity
The Festival Sessions

Dance that defies gravity

11 January 2021

Celebrating the strength of three women, She is Strong is a work that sees two local companies join forces. Aerial dance collective Natural Wings and Rachel Collier Photography have created a work that promises to leave the audience with a sense of community and connection.

Reading time • 7 minutesFringe World Festival
Martin Sims Award winner returns
The Festival Sessions

Martin Sims Award winner returns

8 January 2021

The 2020 Fringe World season was a big one for Kohesia Ensemble. The local group, which performs Persian music, took out the top prize at the Fringe World Awards – the Martin Sims Award, recognising the best new West Australian work in the festival, and the one most likely to succeed internationally.

Reading time • 7 minutesMusic
Pictured is a black cat puppet. It had an angular face and pointy chin. Telling a tale for our times
The Festival Sessions

Telling a tale for our times

8 January 2021

New Perth-based theatre company Monkey Brain will be making its debut at the 2021 Fringe World Festival, with a show about the luckiest cat in the world. Why is that a particularly pertinent topic in 2021? Monkey Brain founder Yvan Karlsson explains.

Reading time • 9 minutesFringe World Festival
A woman in a pale pink dress holds a whistle in her mouth and a small accordion in her hands (as well as a recorder awkwardly lodged in her right hand. She looks concerned. A wild ride through past bangers
The Festival Sessions

A wild ride through past bangers

7 January 2021

There’s nothing like that moment when you hear a banger that you’d almost forgotten about. It’s that joyous recognition that’s at the heart of Lucinda Panties’ Super Funtimes Singalong Jamboree Part 2.

Reading time • 8 minutesMusic
Summer 2021 gig guide for kids
Features

Summer 2021 gig guide for kids

16 December 2020

School’s out, theatres are open and it is time for summer fun! Read on for Seesaw’s curated list of family-friendly Christmas and festival shows.

Reading time • 7 minutesMulti-arts
Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival

Cleaver Street Studio

Cleaver Street Studio

 

Cleaver Street Studio