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Vale David Zampatti The A to Zed of reviewers | Vale David Zampatti
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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.

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@stephenheathphotography Next-gen theatre makers impress
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Next-gen theatre makers impress

21 September 2023

From the fresh and funny to the weird and wonderful, WAAPA’s Performance Making students bring fresh, incisive work at full tilt, writes Claire Trolio.

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A singer stands centre stage, coloured flood lights shining around him. Behind is a band playing. Master and apprentices leave you thirsty for more 
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Master and apprentices leave you thirsty for more 

11 September 2023

A collaboration between Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte and WAAPA’s contemporary music students showcases creativity and talent. It’s also loads of fun, writes Ara Jansen.

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A family stand on a stage, looking up at each other or the sky. The children are in dressing gowns, the boy holding a blue kite. This is the Banks family in Marry Poppins. From WAAPA to Winifred
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From WAAPA to Winifred

10 September 2023

Mary Poppins flies into Perth for the final leg of a magical journey, bringing one of its stars back to where hers began. Julie Hosking catches up with WAAPA graduate Lucy Maunder.

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@stephenheathphotography Lyrical litter bring new purr-spective
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Lyrical litter bring new purr-spective

9 September 2023

WAAPA’s graduating class shine in a poetic production of Cats, even if the feline stories don’t quite thread together, writes Erin Hutchinson. 

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@stephenheathphotography Fearless, fabulous WAAPA crew hit the heights
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Fearless, fabulous WAAPA crew hit the heights

9 September 2023

The WAAPA graduating class’s production of Wise Children sinks its teeth into our reviewer David Zampatti and won’t let go. He begs us not to miss this one.

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Making the holidays Awesome

Making the holidays Awesome

5 September 2023

From nylon zoos to the Moon, magical weedy seadragons to audio magicians, this year’s Awesome Festival promises to be, well, awesome. Julie Hosking gets the lowdown.

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@stephenheathphotography Hundreds of musicians and singers spread across the stage over two tiers. Behind them the pipe organ is lit in purple. This is the WAAPA Music Gala Showcase at Perth Concert Hall. WAAPA talent raises the roof
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WAAPA talent raises the roof

31 July 2023

A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

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A pianist sits at a pianoforte, flanked by a violinist who is standing and a cellist sitting. They are all intent on their playing. Behind them are the columns of a ballroom. Helen Kruger, Geoffrey Lancaster and Noeleen Wright performing Australian Baroque's concert of Haydn's Piano Trios Three times the joy
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Three times the joy

22 July 2023

Haydn’s piano trios get a rare outing with a grand guest. Classical enthusiast Julie Hosking is swept along by the majestic movements and their magnificent players. 

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