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A figure clad in black hoists a huge groper puppet above his head, the fish looking out towards the netting in front of them. This is Spare Parts Puppet Theatre's production of Blueback. Keep the kids happy this holidays
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Keep the kids happy this holidays

26 June 2023

Feeling the cold? There’s plenty to warm young hearts (and the young at heart) this July school holidays. Enter a winter wonderland of creative pursuits. 

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A small child looks up in wonder at the light show throwing colours and patterns on the people and room around them Light takes on a life of its own
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Light takes on a life of its own

17 February 2022

This genre-bending Perth Festival show casts light itself as the star, creating an experience that leaves Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewers Chloe and Jackson Davis completely elated.

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Humphrey Bower as Prospero. Photo Daniel J Grant Prospero kneels at the front of the sand covered stage, his staff raised and his head upturned. In the background we can see other characters from the play. Terrific team tackles The Tempest
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Terrific team tackles The Tempest

25 November 2021

David Zampatti is no fan of The Tempest. Is Black Swan’s “by popular demand” production going to change his mind?

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The cast of 'The Tempest' in action. Centre is Mararo Wangai. Photo: Daniel J Grant. What to SEE: The Tempest
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What to SEE: The Tempest

3 November 2021

Black Swan State Theatre Company is inviting audience members into the dream-like world of Shakespeare’s Tempest, promising an experience from which you won’t want to wake. Nina Levy spoke to director Matt Edgerton to find out more.

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A little puppet man stands on a book, and around him hang stories, tied onto balloons, operated by three people. A special kind of heart-wrenching
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A special kind of heart-wrenching

2 November 2020

A compelling cast bring to life one of Barking Gecko Theatre Company’s most popular productions. Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewer Bethany Stopher discuss what makes this show so special.

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