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BarbieQ brings Dolly sparkle to Koorliny

20 August 2025

Sequins, sass and a whole lot of heart — BarbieQ’s Dolly Parton tribute at Koorliny Arts Centre shone bright, writes Penny Shaw.

Reading time • 5 minutesCabaret
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Ballajura is the surprising inspiration for a heartfelt drag show

7 July 2025

Mark Naglazas reviews The Boy from Ballajura, which returned to Connections after winning raves during this year’s Fringe World.

Reading time • 6 minutes
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The A to Zed of reviewers | Vale David Zampatti

1 October 2024

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.

Reading time • 7 minutesTheatre
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.

Reading time • 10 minutesFringe World Festival
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.

Reading time • 4 minutesTheatre
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.

Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival
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.

Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival
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.

Reading time • 4 minutesFringe World Festival

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Seesaw Magazine acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and live, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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