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Hold the line, this one’s a must-see

1 February 2023

Solo performer Elsa Couvreur turns the telephonic torment of being put on hold into an hour of witty, spell-binding physical theatre. Rita Clarke’s advice? Don’t miss it.

Photo: Mitchell Aldridge A scene from Ignorance Was Bliss in which three young women stand with their hands under the breasts as though pushing them up A tarnished golden age?

Reviews

A tarnished golden age?

31 January 2023

Underneath rose-tinted nostalgia Kim Balfour finds darker truths in dance theatre work Ignorance Was Bliss.

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.

Features

Summer showtime: Get ready for the curtain call

28 January 2023

In our final selection from the Fringe smorgasbord, we delve into February fare. You’re bound to find something to take your fancy.

Etta D'Elia and her jazz band mix comedy and music into an interactive experience. Etta D'Elia stands amongst her troop hands outstretched as her band make Italian hand signals around her. Mamma mia! Break out the jazz hands

The Festival Sessions

Mamma mia! Break out the jazz hands

27 January 2023

Jazz singer Etta D’Elia draws on her Italian heritage to mix music with comedy – and a whole lot of hand signals.

Reviews

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!)

A man in a checked shirt stands in the centre of a stage holding a black trophy aloft. Behind him four competitors look on with expressions ranging from bemusement to reluctant appreciation. This is The Little Hoo-HAA! Hot competition for big laughs from little ones

Reviews

Hot competition for big laughs from little ones

21 January 2023

The audience involvement in this improv game show makes it all the more enjoyable for junior reviewers Jackson Davis and Mischa Fitzpatrick.

Features

Summer showtime: Act two just for you

19 January 2023

Still wondering what to see this month? Step right up for the second act as Seesaw Mag’s editors peruse an artistic menu for entertaining morsels to please all palates.

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

Reviews

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.

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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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