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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!

Reading time • 5 minutesMulti-arts
Oscar Valdes as Henry and the dancers of West Australian Ballet in Coppelia. Photo by Bradbury Photography The footy scene in Coppelia shows a group of men posing in old-fashioned black and white footy uniforms, with women in 19th century dresses looking on. In the background the sky is a luminous violet, as though the sun has just set. Fantasy, fun and footy in Aussie Coppelia
Reviews

Fantasy, fun and footy in Aussie Coppelia

20 September 2021

With the first ever WA-based AFL Grand Final almost upon us, the timing couldn’t be better for a ballet that references the much-loved game. But that’s not the only reason West Australian Ballet’s Coppelia is a people pleaser, writes Nina Levy.

Reading time • 6 minutesDance
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Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast

30 June 2021

Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.

Reading time • 7 minutesMulti-arts
Festival’s rollicking finale
Reviews

Festival’s rollicking finale

28 June 2021

The inaugural Perth International Cabaret Festival concluded with a bang on Saturday night, and David Zampatti was there to raise a glass to it.

Reading time • 5 minutesCabaret
A man in a sequined jacket leans back in a chair, strewn with rose petals Cabaret comedy is cathartic
Reviews

Cabaret comedy is cathartic

25 June 2021

Steven Oliver’s saucy “faboriginal fabaret” delights Erin Hutchinson, with its mix of light and shade.

Reading time • 4 minutesCabaret
A woman with blonde hair and an enormous pink sequined fluffy coat stands on stage holding maracas Singular survivor hangs up her feather boa
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Singular survivor hangs up her feather boa

23 June 2021

David Zampatti went to the iconic drag queen Carlotta’s last party at The Maj, and left wondering if there will be others as brave to take her place?

Reading time • 4 minutesCabaret
The Two Pigeons, Frederick Ashton, Lucette Aldous & Kelvin Coe, Principal Artists, The Australian Ballet. Photo ©David Parker 1975) A black and white photograph of Lucette Aldous, as a woman in her thirties, sitting in front of Kelvin Coe. They are both in ballet costume; his arms are wrapped around her and his head leans on hers. Always dancing in her heart: a tribute to Lucette Aldous
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Always dancing in her heart: a tribute to Lucette Aldous

18 June 2021

As the international ballet community mourns the loss of Lucette Aldous AC, who passed away 5 June 2021 at the age of 82, choreographer and former director of West Australian Ballet Barry Moreland reflects on the joys of the time he spent with his dearly loved friend and colleague.

Reading time • 9 minutesDance
A person wearing sequined silver dress and black ruffled coat stands behind a microphone A final bow for living legend
Q&A

A final bow for living legend

17 June 2021

Cabaret icon Carlotta will give her farewell performance at the Perth International Cabaret Festival, after six decades on the stage. She chats with Rosalind Appleby about a life spent following her heart.

Reading time • 5 minutesCabaret
Under an arch three cowboys are leaping in the air, watched by a cast dressed in assorted bright constumes Students star in euphoric musical
Reviews

Students star in euphoric musical

14 June 2021

WAAPA’s music theatre students remount George and Ira Gershwin’s delirious Crazy For You a decade after its fabulous 2011 production, and for David Zampatti, the thrill is still there.

Reading time • 7 minutesMusical Theatre
Seated in a lounge room are a man playing guitar and a woman leaning forward and singing Come and sit at our campfire
Q&A

Come and sit at our campfire

9 June 2021

Noongar songs will be performed in a space where Noongar people were once forbidden to tread, when Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse perform at the inaugural Perth International Cabaret Festival.

Reading time • 6 minutesCabaret

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