
Carnie Brewed Review: Fringe World Perth 2023
Get ready to join the circus! Or, if that sounds like far too much hard work (like it does for me), then pull up a
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?

Get ready to join the circus! Or, if that sounds like far too much hard work (like it does for me), then pull up a

Fringe World, can I give MORE than 5 stars? I really think that Otto & Astrid Play The Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert You’ve Ever

There are not many Fringe Shows that two people can attend the same show, at the same time, and have a completely different experience, however

When discussing family, heartbreak and tragedy, it takes an experienced and talented performer to still weave in laughs, and this is exactly what Damian Callinan

There is no mistaking it. Seconds into the first number of the night and you KNOW that this show is going to be far from

If you are after an entertaining evening filled with glitz and glamour, then lock in Big Time Burly Q2! This show is big, bold, and

Jamie Mykaela is a Perth girl who has broken up with her town. It isn’t really us, it is just that Jamie has outgrown what

In an era where the word comedian has become so loosely applied including everything from a tiktok “celebrity” to the funny guy in the office

This is my first-time seeing Adam Hall and after the review on their Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra earlier this season by Jane I

A show where no two nights are the same, anything could happen, and no one can predict how it will end… As its name suggests,

When 60% of the Perth Happenings team goes to the same show and we all come up with a solid 5 STARS, you know this

We arrived a bit early for the 110% Michael Shafer show, headed down an alley for a drink in an urban fringe bar set up.

If you’re a fan of dry, quick-witted, and wildly inappropriate British humour, then this one is for you. Andrew Silverwood’s stand-up comedy act – I

Aire Flamenco has dispelled my preconceptions of what Flamenco is. Even when frenetic, there is finesse to the stamping, akin to the quick shuffle of

They’re loud! They’re noisy! They think they’re musical geniuses (but we’re not convinced 🧐). They are the Listies! Filled with side-splitting humour about musicians, funny