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Seesaw Magazine SEESAW - WA’S ARTS MAGAZINE: Everything you need to know about shows, exhibitions, concerts and more.

Our vision is to ignite conversation about the arts among artists, audiences and the wider community. Seesaw is a not-for-profit, digital arts magazine founded in August 2017 by arts journalists Varnya Bromilow and Nina Levy and currently co-edited by Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby. Drawing on decades of experience, they lead a team of WA’s most authoritative arts writers to provide the most dedicated and comprehensive arts coverage in Western Australia

What happens when 250 Fremantle primary school students collaborate with a seasoned artist?👉Regenerative Strategies is t...
08/08/2025

What happens when 250 Fremantle primary school students collaborate with a seasoned artist?

👉Regenerative Strategies is the latest exhibition from Vessel Contemporary, bringing together the vivid imagination of Year 1 and 2 students with the refined vision of artist Gian Manik.

Hosted at The Naval Store, these large-scale paintings explore humanity’s relationship with the environment — with every canvas echoing a different story of place, climate, and collective creativity. Worth a look! 👀

🖼 Review by Jaimi Wright
📍 The Naval Store, Fremantle
📖 Read the full review below

Fremantle’s Regenerative Strategies sees visual artist Gian Manik collaborate with local primary school students on a powerful exhibition exploring our relationship with the environment.

✨ The Gospel According to Paul has landed in Perth — and it was worth the wait. Jonathan Biggins delivers a masterclass ...
29/07/2025

✨ The Gospel According to Paul has landed in Perth — and it was worth the wait. Jonathan Biggins delivers a masterclass in satire, performance and political insight.⁠
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🎭 Review by Victoria Laurie⁠
📍Presented by Black Swan STC
📸 Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul. Photo supplied.⁠
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Western Australia’s arts playground

📣 This Saturday, Perth Slam kicks off the local heats of the Australian Poetry Slam with August’s WA winner heading to t...
28/07/2025

📣 This Saturday, Perth Slam kicks off the local heats of the Australian Poetry Slam with August’s WA winner heading to the Sydney Opera House to compete against the nation’s best.

Not sure what a slam is — or what it takes to get on stage?

Writer Joni Boyd paints the picture in this immersive, poetic POV of stepping on stage.

Step into the world of poetry slams with writer Joni Boyd, as she breaks down the hype, heart, and high stakes behind Slam Poetry.

23/07/2025

🎉 Seesaw’s newsletter returns August 4!

Half review recaps, half sector love letter — we'll roll out the wrap up (or wrap up the roll out?) straight to your inbox.

No monthly generated templates, just what to SEE and what we SAW, with a little commentary to start the conversation.

💌 Sign up here so you don't miss the first edition.
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⚡️SWEAT, SWAGGER, & SHREDDINGThe Hives returns to WA and The Southern River Band supports with the local fire. Harvey Ra...
21/07/2025

⚡️SWEAT, SWAGGER, & SHREDDING
The Hives returns to WA and The Southern River Band supports with the local fire. Harvey Rae reviews the gig at Metros Freo🔥

Western Australia’s arts playground

🤖🎨👀 A hot topic not to be missed!
16/07/2025

🤖🎨👀 A hot topic not to be missed!

🧠 What does artificial intelligence mean for the future of the arts? How can creators harness AI tools without compromising ethics or ownership? Will AI expand human creativity or replace it?

Join us for a critical conversation between two leading thinkers, Martin Dougiamas (Founder of Moodle) and Professor Tama Leaver (Curtin University), as they explore the impact of AI on writers, artists, musicians, and creative industries. Facilitated by journalist and author Victoria Laurie.

Whether you’re an artist, educator, or just curious about what’s ahead, this event is for you.

👉 Book your spot now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lFX3b0

We recently sent senior writer Mark Naglazas to review something a little different — and a little fabulous.The Boy from...
14/07/2025

We recently sent senior writer Mark Naglazas to review something a little different — and a little fabulous.

The Boy from Ballajura is the heartfelt drag memoir of performer Sam Williams, told through his performance personas Alexas Armstrong and Karl Kayoss.

Fusing humour, nostalgia and athleticism, Williams brings his personal story — and suburban roots — to the stage with disarming honesty.

This show was an encore for one night only, but you can read all about it at the link below:

🔗 https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2025/07/review-the-boy-from-ballajura

“The weight of resistance, loss and cultural pride was laid bare.”The 7 Stages of Grieving still resonates with quiet po...
11/07/2025

“The weight of resistance, loss and cultural pride was laid bare.”

The 7 Stages of Grieving still resonates with quiet power — nearly three decades on from its debut. Victoria Laurie reflects on this moving work by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman, performed with strength and sensitivity at Subiaco Arts Centre.

🔔 Final performance: Saturday 12 July
👉 Read the full review:
https://www.seesawmag.com.au/2025/07/the-7-stages-of-grieving-review

And we’re excited about it. After a bit of quiet time, Seesaw Magazine has returned to do what we do best: amplify, ques...
10/07/2025

And we’re excited about it.

After a bit of quiet time, Seesaw Magazine has returned to do what we do best: amplify, question, celebrate, and critique the rich, diverse, strange, and brilliant world of Western Australian arts and culture.

We’re still fiercely independent. Still WA-based. And still committed to championing the artists, organisations, and stories that shape our creative landscape.

So whether you’re here for the reviews, the insights, or even just to see what's going on — welcome back to your arts and culture magazine.

🎭 New reviews and features are already live - we'll be highlighting them soon.
📲 Follow us and visit our website to explore what’s new and stay up to date.

Seesaw Magazine is delighted to announce the appointment of Jesse Oliver Garlick as Business and Editorial Manager to le...
29/04/2025

Seesaw Magazine is delighted to announce the appointment of Jesse Oliver Garlick as Business and Editorial Manager to lead the restart of WA’s premier online arts magazine 🎉🎭

Jesse’s extensive leadership experience spans publishing, financial strategy, governance and audience engagement, with a proven ability to drive editorial excellence, financial sustainability and diverse readership growth.

He will commence as Business and Editorial Manager in late May as Seesaw takes the next step towards returning as the source of WA’s best arts and cultural news, reviews and views by the middle of the year.

In thanking you so much for your continued interest and support for Seesaw Magazine during our extended pause, we are thrilled to let you know that we have secured significant funding and will soon be resuming publication.

Do you have a passion for journalism and arts, culture and creativity, and want to shape debate and conversations about ...
18/02/2025

Do you have a passion for journalism and arts, culture and creativity, and want to shape debate and conversations about our unique part of the world? ✍🎭

Applications are now open for BUSINESS AND EDITORIAL MANAGER, an exciting opportunity to lead the resurgence of Seesaw, WA’s independent online arts and culture magazine.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to lead the resurgence of Seesaw, WA’s independent online arts and culture magazine.

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Our vision is to ignite conversation about the arts among artists, audiences and the wider community.

Seesaw – your WA arts playground – is a not-for-profit, digital arts magazine founded in August 2017 by arts journalists Varnya Bromilow and Nina Levy. Seesaw is currently co-edited by arts journalists Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby. Drawing on decades of experience in the arts, they lead a team of WA’s most diverse and authoritative arts writers to provide the most dedicated and comprehensive arts coverage in the State.

WA arts and culture risks being undervalued by the public because of a growing vacuum in the coverage and critical appraisal of the sector. It has become clear that a vital part of the life cycle of the arts is missing. The Seesaw team believe it is crucial that the voices of the artists in our community are documented, championed and critiqued. It is time to restore journalism to the arts ecosystem. And not just fill the gap left by traditional media, but create something that is accessible, inclusive and reaches beyond the perceived walls of elitism often associated with the arts.

We love the arts and want to ensure the continuity of journalism as a crucial part of the arts ecosystem. Take your time to browse, join the conversation, share with your friends and support us. Together we are building a thriving arts community in Western Australia.