Nanci Nott

Nanci Nott is a nerdy creative with particular passions for philosophy and the arts. She has completed a BA in Philosophy, and postgraduate studies in digital and social media. Nanci is currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing, and is working on a variety of projects ranging from novels to video games. Nanci loves reviewing books, exhibitions, and performances for ArtsHub, and is creative director at Defy Reality Entertainment.

Nanci Nott's Latest Articles

A young Aboriginal man in a black suit standing next to a large silver steel door frame.
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Theatre review: Blue, State Theatre Centre of WA 

'Blue' will kick you right in the heart; make sure your mascara is waterproof.

Nanci Nott

May 28, 2025
A ballerina in red photographed mid-leap. There are various cast members behind her.
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Dance review: Don Quixote, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth

This world class production, masterfully staged by West Australian Ballet, is not to be missed.

Nanci Nott

May 19, 2025
Two panels. On the left is author Gretchen Shirm. She is in profile shot, looking over to her left. She has long brown hair and is wearing a black top. On the right is the cover of her book 'Out of the Woods.' It has intricate red and blue flowers on it
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Book review: Out of the Woods, Gretchen Shirm

Universal concepts are examined through personal minutiae in this stunning exploration of empathy, repression and the impacts of human brutality.

Nanci Nott

Apr 22, 2025
Priscilla Queen of the Desert. A couple of drag queens and a transwoman stand on stage in front of an orange backdrop and a prop bus. They are in extravagant costumes and are holding hands.
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Musical review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert – the musical, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

This accomplished jukebox musical served as a reminder of how far society has (and hasn’t) evolved. 

Nanci Nott

May 15, 2024
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Dance Review: SILENCE, His Majesty’s Theatre, WA

SILENCE is a plea for treaty in dance form with drum-heavy soundscapes and a clever use of comedy.

Nanci Nott

May 6, 2024
Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett. A woman in black feathers against a hazy spotlit backdrop throws her head back while stretching up her arms and singing into a microphone.
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Performance review: Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, FRINGE WORLD, WA

A sexy and subversive celebration of difference.

Nanci Nott

Feb 1, 2024
Chicago. Image is a chorus line of dancers grouped behind a woman in a very short black dress and stockings. All have their right arms raised and wrists slightly bent, and their right legs bent so they're on tiptoe.
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Musical Review: Chicago, Crown Theatre, WA

One of the longest running musicals on Broadway is returning to tour Australia, first stop Perth.

Nanci Nott

Dec 5, 2023
Dirty Birds. Image a large ink set of a bedroom, with two women looking out a window with their backs to us.
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Theatre Review: Dirty Birds, Heath Ledger Theatre, WA

'Dirty Birds' explores the off-centre symmetry of sisterhood in a context of anxious absurdity.

Nanci Nott

Nov 23, 2023
Nutcracker. Image is three dancers, two in pink with puffy pantaloons on bended knees and the third in the middle in light blue in a dancing pose with both arms raised to the sides.
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Dance review: The Nutcracker, His Majesty's Theatre, WA

This seasonal favourite tells a timeless tale.

Nanci Nott

Nov 21, 2023
Venus in Fur. Image is a woman in bondage gear and long dark hair standing in a purple it audition room.
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Theatre review: Venus in Fur, Fridays Studio, WA

The play within a play narrative of this production addressed themes of intersecting power and eroticism.

Nanci Nott

Nov 20, 2023
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