
2026 Fringe Review: Balls Up Bingo
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s Balls Up Bingo and that’s exactly what you get: a wacky two hours of bingo, balls, drag, and pure mayhem. The night begins
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?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s Balls Up Bingo and that’s exactly what you get: a wacky two hours of bingo, balls, drag, and pure mayhem. The night begins
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The audience is welcomed to Murder Village – population: decreasing – by the actors already in character, right off the bat. From the moment

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Whether a conclave is over quickly, or involves a longer, arduous process, what happens before the white smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m not going to lie. I went into this show with such low expectations we were likely to hit Mines of Moria, but after
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fringe is my favourite time of year. I am always astounded by how Perth gets absolutely flooded with creative talent. Our stalwarts are out

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ How did a jury room, mushroom murders, and minty Mentos turn into one of the funniest, most unhinged nights of musical theatre I’ve had

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trigger warning: This show mentions mental health issues and miscarriage, which are also mentioned in this review. Please take care when reading. Anna Thomas’

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adults Only Magic Show begins with the MC’s monologue, heavy on dad jokes and deliberate cheesiness but he gets the audience going and ready

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When you think of Shrek, you think green heart-shaped nipple tassels, right? Well, that’s exactly what you get in Swamplesque, and that’s just the

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Controversial opinion: Quindell Orton’s Making of a Man is exactly what the Fringe World Festival should be about. Let me explain. But first, let

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Showcasing a contemporary flamenco style, Flamencodanza brings together dancer Aylin Bayaz, and guitarist Raúl Mannola, based in Spain. Their award-winning show has toured internationally,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half Mention Head First Acrobats and you’ll immediately think of their spicy late night shows GODZ and Elixir Revived. The shows have

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I walked into Scary Queen of Scots knowing not a damn thing about Scottish history, folklore or Queen Mary of Scots but I walked

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We went into Swingers without any prior experience of Christian Elderfield’s comedy, and within minutes it was clear we were in very capable hands. Elderfield is