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@stephenheathphotography A scene from Rise, in which a dancer is in a deep lunge that is almost middle splits. She leans on one elbow, her fingers splayed in front of her face. Pace, grace and talent in WAAPA dance bill
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Pace, grace and talent in WAAPA dance bill

10 June 2023

WAAPA’s annual mid-year program showcases the talents of the current crop of dance students with a line-up that’s varied enough to ensure everyone will walk away with a favourite, writes Kim Balfour.

Reading time • 7 minutesDance
A drummer, double bassist and pianist play on a stage, absorbed in their music. Behind them is a black backdrop with a blue circle. They are acclaimed trio The Necks. Trio stick necks out with flair
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Trio stick necks out with flair

5 June 2023

In an evening of luminous soundscapes, The Necks show why they are masters of improvisation. Kristian Borring is thrilled to hear the trio live. 

Reading time • 4 minutesMusic
The young men of Fatherland explore the bond between fathers and sons in this play. Photo: Stephen Heath. Five young men sit in chairs across the stage and the man in the middle is pointing with his right hand in the play Fatherland. Five men from the play Fatherland. Photo: Stephen Heath. Human politics well played
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Human politics well played

19 May 2023

Two standalone works make for a satisfying double bill about the ups and downs of adolescence, ably presented by WAAPA’s acting students, writes Claire Trolio.

Reading time • 6 minutesTheatre
Raising the voices of forgotten artists
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Raising the voices of forgotten artists

15 May 2023

The Giovanni Consort’s Kate McNamara is on a mission to ensure female composers get their due. As she prepares to take listeners on a uniquely meditative journey, the artistic director tells Julie Hosking there is a wealth of material to choose from.

Reading time • 10 minutesMusic
@stephenheathphotography A musician wearing a bright red hat and colourful patterned shirt looks intently at his guitar as he plays. This is jazz fusion legend Frank Gambale. Master leads apprentices in style
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Master leads apprentices in style

7 May 2023

Having conquered the world stage, legendary jazz guitarist Frank Gambale brings out the best in some of WAAPA’s rising stars, writes Garry Lee. 

Reading time • 5 minutesMusic
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@stephenheathphotography A curly-haired man with a murderous expression on his face stares into the camera. He is holding what looks like a blade. Behind him a dark-haired woman in a white top pleads with him. This is a scene from WAAPA's production of Sweeney Todd WAAPA cooks up a killer finish
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WAAPA cooks up a killer finish

4 April 2023

Dark and demonic, Sweeney Todd is also hugely entertaining. The musical rounds out the first season from WAAPA’s graduating classes in terrific style, writes an enthralled David Zampatti.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusical Theatre
@stephenheathphotography A wedding scene from Much Ado About Nothing Students make much of Shakespearean favourite
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Students make much of Shakespearean favourite

31 March 2023

In WAAPA’s Much Ado About Nothing they all live happily ever after, and David Zampatti says there are plenty of reasons for its audience to be happy too.

Reading time • 5 minutesTheatre
Photo by Cam Campbell IG and FB @placeorpoint The Kronos Quartet are shrouded in blue light on a stage, the four musicians playing a variety of stringed instruments. Kronos raise the bar in every way
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Kronos raise the bar in every way

6 March 2023

Kronos Quartet embrace and elevate diversity with a concert showcasing their generous spirit and musical mastery, writes Emma Jayakumar.

Reading time • 6 minutesMusic
A scene from Laura Boynes' Equations of a Falling Body, in which a dancer kneels on length of solver material, whilst falling to one side. Everyday life placed under a kaleidoscope
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Everyday life placed under a kaleidoscope

28 February 2023

Laura Boynes’ on-the-spot choreography makes for dance theatre that’s at once comic and enthralling, discovers emerging critic Dominique Logan.

Reading time • 6 minutesDance

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