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A scene from Seven Sisters showing young performers, holding cradles of fairy lights. Telling stories to the stars
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Telling stories to the stars

14 February 2023

Star gazing is the starting point for WA Youth Theatre Company’s new work, transporting us into the worlds of young people and the challenges they face. The result, says David Zampatti, yields many rewards.

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A guitarist wearing a baseball cap sings into a microphone. She is backlit by bright pink elevator walls. This is WA singer-songwriter Angie Colman performing in Goods LIft. Audience engagement elevates experience
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Audience engagement elevates experience

29 January 2023

Staging and environment may determine a gig’s level of intimacy but audience involvement takes it to new heights, writes Angela Ho.

Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
Head-banging synchrony
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Head-banging synchrony

28 July 2021

Combining the wildness of the mosh pit with the athleticism of contemporary dance, Cry Baby, which made its debut at Fringe World, has been developed into a full length work to be presented at the Rechabite. Ahead of that season we’re sharing Nina Levy’s review of the original.

Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival
Head-banging synchrony
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Head-banging synchrony

17 January 2021

Nina Levy is blown away by the powerhouse rock and energy of contemporary dance show Cry Baby.

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Rock show vibe electrifies
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Rock show vibe electrifies

19 February 2020

Discipline meets wild fury in STRUT Dance’s ‘Hofesh in the Yard’, and Nina Levy finds it exhilarating.

Reading time • 5 minutesPerth Festival
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Clayton Doley plays the Ellington Jazz Club Jazz feast begins
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Jazz feast begins

9 November 2019

Review: Perth International Jazz Festival, ‘Clayton Doley’; ‘Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School’ ⋅ Ellington Jazz Club; State Theatre Centre Courtyard, November 8 ⋅ Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅ …

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