A fascinating new doco digs into the mystery of an enigmatic singer who could – and should – have been a superstar, writes Norman Burns. Read our feature and watch 'Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille' at Luna Palace Cinemas THIS Friday night: bit.ly/3Lox4z4

WHAT TO SEE: Join Nina Levy for a sneaky peek into the studios and creative lives of six of the 166 artists who are taking part in the 10th anniversary edition of Margaret River Region Open Studios: seesawmag.com.au/2023/08/discov… #visualart #margaretriver

WREKD by Fringe favourites YUCK Circus returns to The Rechabite next week for a 3-week season. Re-read our last review about this dystopian landscape where survivors skip rope, scavengers suspend themselves mid-air, and worms breakdance: seesawmag.com.au/2021/12/apocal… #circus #perth

Angela Ho, one of our interns who quickly graduated to being a regular contributor, has been shortlisted for the ‘Outstanding Journalism Student Award’ in the 2023 WA Media Awards. Congrats to Angela and all of the finalists! bit.ly/3rjxnVm MEAA Curtin University

Despite its focus on the inhumanity of incarceration, Jurrungu Ngan-ga has the audience laughing and on its feet with admiration, writes Rita Clarke about Marrugeku's latest contemporary dance production: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/straig… 📍Continues at State Theatre Centre 'til Sep 23rd.

There’s magic in the air in this dazzling production of Mary Poppins, a place where anything can happen, writes Julie Hosking about this marvellous Disney & Cameron Mackintosh production: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/umbrel… 📍Mary Poppins is at Crown Perth 'til Oct 22nd #musicaltheatre

Breaksea’s poignant story ‘Thunderstorm’ about the search for light in the darkest hours ignites the senses, and Julie Hosking rode the waves of emotion at the Art Gallery of WA on Saturday. Read the review: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/in-the… #perthlife #artsmag #multiart

Violinist and composer Rupert Guenther welcomes us into his inner world for a soul-searching evening of improvisation, writes Angela Ho. Read her review about 'New Letters to Esterhazy' at Government House Ballroom on the weekend: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/close-… #musicreview #perth

It’s a privilege to witness the stunning dexterity of choreographer Raghav Handa and musician Maharshi Raval as they disrupt the traditional roles of Indian dance with grace and charisma. Read our review and catch ‘Two’ at PICA 'til Sep 23rd. seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/rewrit…

From the fresh and funny to the weird and wonderful, WAAPA’s Performance Making students bring fresh incisive work at full tilt, writes Claire Trolio. Read the review and catch Program 2 of Tilt at The Blue Room Theatre ‘til Sep 23rd: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/next-g… #waapa #pertharts

AWESOME Festival begins this w/end in Kelmscott and then heads to City of Perth next week. The program is packed full of magic and wonder for all ages incl. ‘Alex and Evie and the Forever Falling Rain’. Read our review: bit.ly/46nE0Vi AWESOME Arts The Blue Room Theatre

AWESOME Arts Festival begins this w/end in Kelmscott and then heads to City of Perth. The program is packed full of magic, wonder and fun for all ages including the Albany-grown 'The Magical Weedy Seadragon' by Breaksea. Read our review: bit.ly/3EPCvDA AWESOME Arts

From Awesome activities to magical nannies, there are so many marvellous ways to have a jolly holiday, writes Julie Hosking: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/spring… #schoolholidays #perth AWESOME Arts Spare Parts Puppet Theatre West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) The Blue Room Theatre FremantleArtsCentre

A local artist with an international reputation, Erin Coates is known for making works that are at once unsettling and compelling. Read Nina Levy’s Q&A with this visual artist and creative producer working across drawing, sculpture and film: bit.ly/46aDqdV #visualartist

This light-hearted spin on a classic is the perfect entrée to ballet for all ages, writes high school student Bethany Stopher: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/fairyt… 📍 WAAPA's Little Red Riding Hood is performed twice daily at the Perth Cultural Centre 'til Sep 30th AWESOME Arts

Balancing weight with whimsy 'Claire Della and the Moon' strikes the right chord for its target audience, writes Claire Trolio: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/gentle… #kidstheatre #pertharts #artsmagazine AWESOME Arts

There’s pride in the past and optimism for the future as STRUT Dance celebrates its 20th birthday. Nina Levy catches up with organisation’s homegrown artistic directors as they look back and forward. seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/strut-… #contemporarydance #perthwa

Less than a decade into his career, local choreographer Scott Elstermann has presented work at the prestigious Venice Biennale, mentored by the renowned Wayne McGregor. He gives guest writer Ruby Michael the lowdown: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/dance-… #contemporarydance

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery blazes a trail with an exhibition of remarkable portraits, writes Belinda Hermawan: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/a-blaz… #visualarts #perthnews

Dr AudiYO uses vocal gymnastics to take the audience on a fun adventure. Junior reviewers Jackson and Chloe Davis are happy to take this prescription: seesawmag.com.au/2023/09/just-w… State Theatre Centre AWESOME Arts