David Zampatti, Author at Seesawmag

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Telling stories to the stars

14 February 2023

Star gazing is the starting point for WA Youth Theatre Company’s new work, transporting us into the worlds of young people and the challenges they face. The result, says David Zampatti, yields many rewards.

Both actors and cameras are seen on stage in “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. Photo: Daniel Boud. Actors Mathew Backer and Ewen Leslie on stage, in costume, standing close together with cameras next to them in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Actors Mathew Backer and Ewen Leslie and cameras are seen on stage in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Photo: Daniel Boud. Jekyll and Hyde spectacular but strange

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Jekyll and Hyde spectacular but strange

13 February 2023

Though undoubtedly an astonishing achievement, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde leaves David Zampatti a little bemused.

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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.

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Glorious gathering of the Gods

2 February 2023

Alexander Wright, Phil Grainger and Megan Drury deliver a tour-de-force in The Gods The Gods The Gods, that’s as free spirited as it is philosophical, writes David Zampatti.

Double Feature. A middle aged man in 1940s style high-waisted trousers, braces and tie stands in front of a large projected image of a black and white photo of a smiling woman Heartfelt tale makes a double feature of family life

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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.

Two performers stand next to a box. One is wearing a purple suit, the other a white top and black stockings. Behind them is a huge image of a cartoon female dressed as a rabbit. They are part of The Purple Rabbit cabaret show Rabbit’s tricks light on magic

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Rabbit’s tricks light on magic

27 January 2023

Raucous Rabbit generates plenty of laughs but is missing that magical touch, writes David Zampatti.

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Sharp Floozy is too close for comfort

25 January 2023

Leaving home is hard but coming back isn’t easy either – even for a force of nature like Jamie Mykaela. There’s brilliance here, although Floozy doesn’t quite hit a home run, writes David Zampatti.

Colossal. A young man in white t-shirt and jeans lies on his side in a relaxed pose, his head propped on one hand and the other hand gesturing towards the camera Classic double act the epitome of Fringe

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Classic double act the epitome of Fringe

21 January 2023

The rejuvenated Fringe World begins with a bang with two gigantic shows. (You’ll know why when you take David Zampatti’s advice and see them both!)

Pictured Merlynn Tong. Photo: Devika Bilimoria A woman is captured mid-cackle. She holds one hand up like a claw, her face is scrunched. Savage story provides enlightenment

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Savage story provides enlightenment

16 December 2022

The most important human being ever born and the most powerful creature ever to exist hook up. David Zampatti looks on with admiration.

Arielle Grey and Ben Sutton. Photo: Daniel J Grant A scene from D*ck Pics in the Garden of Evil. A woman stands to one side, wearing a unitard with two skin coloured circles on her breasts. She stands next to a giant screen onto which a man's face is projected. He has an unkempt beard and a surprised expression. Plenty of sexy hijinks and humour in Hunters’ Eden

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Plenty of sexy hijinks and humour in Hunters’ Eden

21 November 2022

Jeffrey Jay Fowler’s screechingly funny, woeful D*ck Pics in the Garden of Eden means what it says, David Zampatti discovers.

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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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