Nanci Nott, Author at ArtsHub Australia

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

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.

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.

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

Democracy Repair Services. Image is of four actors on a black stage that can barely be seen, but each has a head torch

Theatre review: Democracy Repair Services, Blue Room Theatre, WA

This subversive play challenges concepts of democracy by exploring the dark side of general consensus.

Nanci Nott

Nov 14, 2023

Green Dot. Image is of a woman from the waist up with short red hair and a red shirt, and on the right a book cover of a black and white illustration of a faceless woman in front of a burning house.

Book review: Green Dot, Madeleine Gray

This impressive debut explores the complexities of love in the context of an illicit workplace romance.

Nanci Nott

Nov 8, 2023

Architect of the Invisible. A large group of dancers in bright clothing reach across steps and lift dancer in blue dress.

Dance review: Architect of the Invisible, State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

Contemporary dance merges with classical literature in this symbolic reimagining of Dante Alighieri’s 'The Divine Comedy'.

Nanci Nott

Oct 12, 2023

the little mermaid. Woman with long red hair and mermaid costume stands on stage.

Musical review: The Little Mermaid, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA

Better than Broadway, this production was perfectly cast, exquisitely choreographed and aesthetically executed.

Nanci Nott

Oct 3, 2023

Music review: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore: David Theak Meets WAYJO, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

Music that transported appreciative audiences to bygone eras with rousing melodies.

Nanci Nott

Sep 19, 2023

Book review: Why We Are Here, Briohny Doyle

A hilarious and devastating window into the transformative impacts of love and grief.

Nanci Nott

Sep 13, 2023

Book review: But the Girl, Jessica Zhan Mei Yu

This delightful debut is a literary coming-of-age story.

Nanci Nott

Sep 11, 2023

Ballet review: echoes of VAN GOGH, His Majesty's Theatre WA

Achingly beautiful in every aspect – the must-see production of 2023.

Nanci Nott

Sep 11, 2023

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