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Tim Watts in 'It's Dark outside'. Photo: Rochard Jefferson A man is silhouetted by a spotlight. He holds a fishing net into which he is placing a luminous cloud It’s Dark Outside – darkness depicted with a light touch

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It’s Dark Outside – darkness depicted with a light touch

18 March 2022

A decade after its premiere, The Last Great Hunt’s acclaimed exploration of dementia is still captivating audiences, writes Claire Trolio.

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The Smallest Stage – a journey of love and longing

24 February 2022

Seesaw’s junior reviewer Bethany Stopher shares her thoughts on The Smallest Stage, the unconventional account of a father’s love for his children.

An image from Oliver Twist's show JALI, pictured a man stands looking out into the audience one arm outstretched a blue light engulfing him. ‘Jali’ – a single voice captures shared journey

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‘Jali’ – a single voice captures shared journey

18 February 2022

JALI is a triumph of storytelling which, for Patrick Gunasekera, encapsulates the ebbs and flows of the migrant’s struggle to be heard and understood.

An image from the performance of And The Earth Will Swallow. Pictured are 6 dancers, the stage behind them is dark. And The Earth Will Swallow Them Whole – cathartic dance

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And The Earth Will Swallow Them Whole – cathartic dance

16 February 2022

Emerging dance critic Zendra Giraudo finds Rachel Arianne Ogle’s new work about life, loss and grief profoundly moving.

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Rachel Arianne Ogle voyages to a realm beyond

14 February 2022

An innovative Perth Festival performance work examines the beauty and power of rituals surrounding death, and Rita Clarke is mesmerised.

Pictured are cast members of The Underground. They are posed sexily at the front of the stage. The women are mostly wearing midriff revealing tops and short skirts, while the men are more casually dressed in black shirts and pants. ‘The Underground’ delivers dopamine hits

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‘The Underground’ delivers dopamine hits

28 January 2022

Fans of TikTok will probably enjoy dance extravaganza The Underground, says Kim Balfour… but she wants more.

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Bogan Shakespeare take on Caesar is comedy gold

22 January 2022

For its seventh Fringe World season, the Bogan Shakespeare gang tackles Shakespeare’s most overrated play and gives it the DIY makeover it so richly deserves, says David Zampatti.

Photo: Anthony Tran Five performers stand on stage of Impro Musical BangTown!. One is centre and has his arms raised like a preacher, the others stand around him in a semi-circle like inspired followers. Impro Musical BangTown! – will it fizzle or bang?

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Impro Musical BangTown! – will it fizzle or bang?

21 January 2022

Despite the talents of a stellar cast of improv vets, Impro Musical BangTown! didn’t blow away David Zampatti on opening night. (But that could all be different tonight.)

'Every Beautiful Thing' with Luke Hewitt, Black Swan State Theatre Company. Photo: Philip Gostelow Luke Hewitt, a middle-aged man wearing a collared shirt, holds a half-eaten chocolate ice cream. He looks very happy! The bright side of life

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The bright side of life

4 August 2021

Ice cream, skinny dipping, laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose… Every Brilliant Thing is a play about all the things that are worth living for. Ahead of the show’s Perth season, Nina Levy spoke to performer Luke Hewitt (with a cameo from director Adam Mitchell) to find out more.

Natalie Allen performs in Julia. Natalie Allen as Julia Gillard has one finger raised and her mouth open as though she has swung around to retort. She wears a bright red wig and blue suit. A dance work for our times

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A dance work for our times

23 May 2021

Solo dance work JULIA is a work for our times, a powerful statement of feminist resistance and rage, with a glimmer of hope, writes Nina Levy.

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