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High-flying and fearless: Circa’s Duck Pond

15 April 2026

Circa makes ripples in a comedic virtuosic production, that is visually lush and technically stunning. Sarah Chaffey reviews: DUCK POND

A dark bird-like creature with dazzling hues rippling through its wings leaps into the air. Behind it, water glistens in star light, though the dark clouds cast a dangerous and moody pallor. This is a scene from WA Ballet's Swan Lake. Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin

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Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin

21 November 2022

Transplanting Swan Lake from Europe to Fremantle, West Australian Ballet weaves Noongar storytelling through the beloved classic in a bold and beautiful move, writes Nina Levy.

Always was, always will be…

Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. Continue

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High-flying and fearless: Circa’s Duck Pond

Noongar thread gives classic an exhilarating spin

Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Continue