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Two men are sitting back-to-back on a whimsical, sinister looking clown figure that is acting as a bench holding the two men like puppets. The clown has a large, cartoonish face with black eyes and a red mouth, and it is covered in bright, colorful fabric with circular patterns. The man on the left is bald, wearing a red shirt and jeans, while the man on the right has curly hair, wearing a teal shirt and jeans. Both men have serious expressions and are sitting upright with their hands on their knees. The background is plain and neutral, drawing attention to the subjects and the playful but sinister clown Two men are sitting back-to-back on a whimsical, sinister looking clown figure that is acting as a bench holding the two men like puppets. The clown has a large, cartoonish face with black eyes and a red mouth, and it is covered in bright, colorful fabric with circular patterns. The man on the left is bald, wearing a red shirt and jeans, while the man on the right has curly hair, wearing a teal shirt and jeans. Both men have serious expressions and are sitting upright with their hands on their knees. The background is plain and neutral, drawing attention to the subjects and the playful but sinister clown The Umbilical Brothers’ Speedmouse is a masterclass in precision chaos

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The Umbilical Brothers’ Speedmouse is a masterclass in precision chaos

12 May 2026

Controlled chaos and precision collide as The Umbilical Brothers unleash Speedmouse: mime, soundscapes and a rogue remote, with hilarious real-world tech mishaps folded seamlessly into the show.

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Dave Hughes cooks up everyman comedy-fest gem

5 May 2026

In Cooked, Dave Hughes mines an AFL Legends charity-match injury for a loose, self-effacing set that also detours through Perth beginnings, family life and the realities behind his TV persona.

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Outer Perth suburban charm shines in Bogan Shakespeare’s Macbeth

28 August 2025

Bogan Shakespeare’s Macbeth is the same Shakespearean plot we know and love just with a little more outer Perth suburban charm.

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Pollie tales prove a cracker

28 August 2023

There’s plenty of bogan in this fun trawl through Australian politics, with some serious bite to boot, writes David Zampatti.

A drag queen wearing a see-through black top stares into the camera, arms folded on top of his head. He is wearing long false eyelashes and sporting bright red lipstick. Oh Kaye, you are too much!

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Oh Kaye, you are too much!

6 May 2023

Reuben Kaye turns up the heat on the haters in a wicked performance that makes us all feel good, writes Julie Hosking.

A woman with short-cropped hair holds a cute little dog in her arms. Comedian Kirsty Webeck is looking off into the distance with a smile on her face. Have the last laugh

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Have the last laugh

20 April 2023

Need a laugh? Perth Comedy Festival is back with a host of stars, established and rising, to lighten the mood. Julie Hosking takes a look at the line-up.

A voluptuous woman with long wavy hair looks into a handheld mirror. It's an artist's impression of Helen of Troy. Overloaded Ships needs more steering

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Overloaded Ships needs more steering

6 February 2023

Gillian English has plenty to say about beauty standards in her entertaining new show. Like our relationship with our bodies, however, 1000 Ships is a work in progress, writes Claire Trolio.

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Vikings rock the boat with fun and games

5 February 2023

These knife-juggling, acrobatic Vikings are on an important quest, but do they have what it takes? Junior reviewers Jackson and Chloe Davis find plenty to appeal to young ones.

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Krautrock chaos a blast of laughs

1 February 2023

Berlin punk-pop siblings Otto & Astrid return with their unique brand of musical madness and while the show is played for laughs, these guys can play, writes Ara Jansen

The Festival Sessions

Anything goes for this topsy-turvy trio

30 January 2023

Judging by their madcap ‘rehearsals’, Bits Akimbo won’t be holding back much in pursuit of laughs. Just don’t leave anything behind.

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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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