
Burlezque Pillow Talk – Fringe Review 2022
Burlezque Pillow Talk ‘Love, loss, acceptance and solidarity, told through a Queer lens.’ By Lauren Halford After an ill-timed car accident and then state lockdown
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?

Burlezque Pillow Talk ‘Love, loss, acceptance and solidarity, told through a Queer lens.’ By Lauren Halford After an ill-timed car accident and then state lockdown

What do circus performers get up to after the curtains have closed? Find out in this adults-only cabaret that explores the darker, sexier, and funnier

Alex & Evie and the Forever Falling Rain takes you on a paper boat ride past childhood fears to a destination filled with sunshine, friendship

By Paddy Then Come join the late-night congregation of Worship, an evening of mysticism, jarring sound and avante garde performance that stirs a sensitive

By Alexandra Casey It was a rainbow of light, colour and sparkles as Perth drag artists Skye Scraper, Moxie Heart, Rhonda Civic and Miss Cara

By Chloe King “The Motherhood Comedy Mums, Emma Krause, Pony, and Simone Springer are joined for the first time by Dads! Andrew Wolfe and David

By Lauren Halford A sensory and thought-provoking adventure that keeps you waiting for the next twist. Entering the classic Darkfield shipping container, you are ushered

by Claire Wilson Gripping, entertaining and comic at times. Wheatfield with Crows presented by Motif Collective and produced by Madeleine Stephens has it all.

Club D’Amour Fringe Review 2022 by Lauren Halford ‘Set deep in the red-light district of Paris, Tone & Cheek presents Club D’amour, a back-alley French

The Underground is filled with Latin vibes, a live drummer and some of the hottest dancers you’ll find in Perth.

There are not many Fringe shows that promise 80’s vibes that truly pull it off, but the team from Perth based, Kaleido Company, did just that.

The best word to describe the ‘COMA’ immersive experience at Fringe is Unsettling. Encouraged into a shipping container full of claustrophobia inducing bunk beds, the world outside seems to slip away. As

In all my wildest dreams, I never imagined I would see a Burlesque show so riveting, so hilarious and so god damn sexy as Lucid.

“What if the Breakfast Club met not in detention, but at the karaoke club?” What a show. If you are after a feel good, toe tapping,
Year after year, Kinetica produce memorable and moving Fringe shows – Hold Close was no exception.