In her award-winning cabaret Comma Sutra, Louisa Fitzhardinge spins a wonderful tale of her search for love and language in a world so avidly opposed to correct punctuation and spelling.
Read MoreA Musical Romp Through Some Unbelievable Stories: What Doesn’t Kill You [Blah Blah] Stronger
Comedy duo Erin Hutchinson and Tyler Jacob Jones are perfectly in sync in this glorious cabaret all about near-death experiences from around the world.
Read MoreUnchained and Unflinching: Bitch on Heat
An all-guns blazing, brute force demolition of sexual politics, Bitch on Heat is a show that will leave you reeling from sensory overload.
Read MoreA Hilarious Trio of Tartan-Clad Fools: Scotland!
Scotland! is a show filled with tartan-clad mime, thistle-scented slapstick, and a surprisingly touching closing scene.
Read MoreA Festive Reminder of Rom-Com Clichés: Love/Hate Actually
If there’s one thing uniting Amy and Natalie’s opinions of the 2003 film Love Actually, it’s a relentless appreciation for Colin Firth. This, however, is the only instance in which their opinions converge.
Read MoreSides Split by Quick Wit Twits - Jeromaia Detto: Canapes & Cocktails
Sydney improv stalwart Jeromaia Detto warmly ushers his audience into the worlds he creates through character-based sketch comedy in a fantastic example of crowd work done right.
Read MoreTime-Travel, Murder, and Muslin in JANE AUSTEN: PRIVATE EYE
Would Jane Austen make a great literary detective? It’s not a question many have asked, but it’s a premise that draws the audience through the amusing one-woman whodunnit created by Jessica Messenger.
Read MoreParadise the Highlight: Girls Stand Up
Getting the right mix of funny, edgy and cutting social commentary is a fine balance, and with its all female line up GIRLS STAND UP provides a platform for female comedians and audiences alike to enjoy.
Read MoreCaricature and Flannos in Bogan Shakespeare Presents: Romeo & Juliet
While paring Romeo and Juliet back to the main storyline, this production manages to explore distinctly Western Australian themes including beer, extreme AFL fandom, and the class divides caused by FIFO wages.
Read MoreLose Yourself in Laughter: Garry Starr Performs Everything
In his defiance of critics and hatred of Shakespeare, Starr rampages through an array of theatrical genres in this jam-packed hour of comedy, clowning, and interpretative dance (yes, really).
Read MoreA Comedic Step Back in (Musical) Time: Golden Age Girls
Golden Age Girls is a perfect example of the power of cabaret. It’s the music, not plot, that reveals the heart of both the show and its characters.
Read MoreRaising the Bar: Little Death Club
With a new show, a new headline timeslot, and a more tightly themed lineup of performers, this year’s Little Death Club takes the stunning success of previous festivals and elevates it to dizzying new heights.
Read MoreA Musical Must-See: Be More Chill
With a Broadway production opening in mid-February, this is your chance to get ahead of the curve and memorise the lyrics to this soon-to-be musical theatre hit.
Read MoreBoundless Delight: Not Romeo and Juliet
Not Romeo and Juliet is brimming with energy, wonder, and exquisitely crafted commentary.
Read MoreMore Than Words: Thunderc*nt
Taking a deep dive into feminism, Thunderc*nt is a meticulously researched and nuanced look at the variety of ways inequality is present in society.
Read MoreNothing Much to Say: Silence of the Labia
Simone Springer brings a show to FRINGE WORLD that, given the subject matter, could be a smart, body positive reclamation.
Read MoreCristina Lark: Caution - Deadline Ahead (A Comedy About Procrastination)
Rushing onto the stage after leaving things far too late, Cristina Lark presents an intensely relatable show, much to the mirth and amusement of her audience.
Read MoreThe Bittersweet End: MELBA
Writer Dawn Farnham has created a bittersweet vignette exploring the concepts of public life, ego, and women’s roles as objects of beauty and desire.
Read MoreA Niche Fantasy Exploration: How to Win Loot and Influence Dragons
Whilst many improv shows inflict a nervous or uneasy energy on unsuspecting audiences, the players and host within How to Win Loot and Influence Dragons are inviting and warm. They ensure everyone, D&D fan or otherwise, feels welcome in this intimate performance space.
Read MoreLaughter and Trauma Turn Everything Inside Out: GRACE
Together, the four cast members in GRACE close the gap between stage and audience to create a hilarious, poignant, and ultimately emotive experience.
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