
2025 Fringe Review: Willing Participant
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I marvel that how one person under a spotlight on stage can deliver personal stories that keeps the audience enthralled for one riveting hour.
FRINGE WORLD returns with a burst of creativity, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances from Wednesday, 21st January until Sunday 15th February.
The 2026 line up promises a tapestry of awe-inspiring local acts and international artists, weaving together a cultural celebration that transcends boundaries.
From the heart of Western Australia to the far reaches of global creativity, the program of must-see performances encapsulates the essence of Fringe — daring, innovative, and always pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
The struggle to choose a Fringe show to watch is real. Here at Perth Happenings, we offer one of the most extensive coverages of the Fringe program. Last year, we reviewed 72 shows throughout the three week run. How many will we cover this year?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I marvel that how one person under a spotlight on stage can deliver personal stories that keeps the audience enthralled for one riveting hour.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What do you get when you cross a comedian with a scientist? Kate Smurthwaite’s informative yet hilarious Fringe show Evolution Revolution. Kate kicks off

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nanna Bingo is a laugh-out-loud, irreverent, colourful and interactive take on your classic bingo, and will delight audiences with its zany, doesn’t-take-itself-too-seriously appeal. With

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am a big fan of improvisational comedy (improv); I love watching how quick improv artists are thinking on their feet. One of my

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Since 2017, Perth’s Fringe Festival Adult Bubble Performance has been selling out shows worldwide, delivering a unique and visually stunning spectacle that completely redefines what bubbles

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shakespeare is revered for being a master playwright. However, as pretty as his words are, they do not hold the attention of the masses.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin is a wonderfully engaging, funny, and poignant show that brims with charm, thanks in large part to its

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Access all ARIEL of Disney tunes with Enchanted Dreams at Fringe this summer! Held at the De Parel Spiegeltent in The Pleasure Garden, this

⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half. WA Exposé sells itself as a rapid-fire variety show that allows audiences to experience a wide range of performance arts. From

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thunderstruck is an immersive electric violin performance showcasing beloved hits of classic rock with some surprises thrown into the mix. Blue Violin aka Christopher
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Well behaved women seldom make history” When you think of a show about history, you might think of dusty textbooks or black and white

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Being a stand-up comedian is challenging at the best of times but performing stand-up for kids takes things to a whole new level. As

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A show catered specifically for babies? That’s got to be one in a Milly-on at Fringe! Bubba-licious, created by Kat Grey and her husband

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yee Haa! Our steamy 40+ degree days ain’t got nothing on this! Corral your friends to Perth’s HOTTEST Fringe World 2025 ticket, Merrik Ashton’s LASSÙ.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nestle back into your seat, gaze up at the dome and immerse yourself into a sensory world with the sounds of K MAK. Created