We pay tribute to the late David Zampatti, a foundational Seesaw contributor whose love for artists and their work found fine expression as Perth’s leading theatre critic.
Tag Archives: Fringe World
Features
How to choose your Fringe World shows
30 November 2023
Overwhelmed by the 2024 Fringe program? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Reviews
Joe being naughty and not very nice
6 February 2023
Eddy Brimson’s Naughty Boy haunts the dark alleys and late-night empty train carriages of our nightmares. David Zampatti rides along.
Reviews
A cappella queens get the party started
5 February 2023
With sparkly dresses, neon shades and stunning harmonies, Meadowlark return to Fringe with a new greatest hits playlist. Bourby Webster is caught up in the heat of the moment.
Reviews
Heartfelt tale makes a double feature of family life
28 January 2023
David Zampatti laughed through tears at master tale teller Damian Callinan’s sweet, sad story of his mum, dad and post-war Melbourne.
Reviews
Hits and misses in tale of war’s human toll
26 January 2023
The Actors’ Hub offers valuable experience for those honing their craft but this production falls short, writes Claire Trolio.
Reviews
Shaken, twisted and stirred, Kiwi style
26 January 2023
There’s a lot more to Laser Kiwi’s Rise of the Olive than circus tricks. Nina Levy is delighted with what she finds.
The Festival Sessions
Love and kisses from Menagerie
24 January 2023
From love’s young dream to the pain of breaking up, this Perth-based indie pop choir invites you to a show that’s about more than happy endings.
The Festival Sessions
Sex, drugs and… opera
24 January 2023
Tenth Muse Initiative is bringing a haunting tale from queer history to The Blue Room Theatre stage this summer, and if you’re new to opera, this could be the place to start.
Reviews
In love with a master manipulator
23 January 2023
Melon the Human charms and delights Rita Clarke and the rest of the audience with his contortion and object manipulation.
