An ambitious reworking of Tchaikovsky’s opera Iolanta sheds light on the experience of living with disability. But Rosalind Appleby says it comes at a cost.
Tag Archives: West Australian Opera
What to SEE: May gig guide
7 April 2022
Wondering what to SEE this May? Check out Seesaw Mag’s new gig guide for the hottest tips across theatre, music, dance, visual arts and more!
Cream of the crop 2021
15 December 2021
Which shows were Seesaw Mag’s favourites this year? We ask our writers to reflect on the year that was… and the year that will be.
Ancient tale carries language revival
4 October 2021
A creation story and a powerful First Nations cast provide the perfect vehicle to bring the Noongar tongue to a new audience, as Rosalind Appleby and junior reviewers Emma and Liliane Wadley discover.
Your Arts Playground: October
28 September 2021
Wondering what to SEE in WA in month? From circus to opera, craft to literary fiction, the October episode of Seesaw’s podcast, Your Arts Playground, has you covered!
Spring gig guide for kids
16 September 2021
Spring in Perth offers the very best range of arts events for children. Check out our gig guide for your next fabulous family experience.
How the arts equip children for life
7 September 2021
Why do children need the arts? AWESOME Festival director Jenny Simpson says the arts are fundamental to the development of children, help teenagers stay sane and keep on giving for adults too.
Everyday tales of love and murder
21 July 2021
Love, lust, betrayal and murder are all a part of “everyday life” in this highly successful double bill, writes Leon Levy.
Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast
30 June 2021
Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.
Collaboration brings out the best
17 May 2021
Stuffy traditions are pushed aside in a performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah which Sandra Bowdler says is brought to life with imagination and solid musical values.