2025 Fringe Review: The Cancer Card
⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half. The Cancer Card: Can a Show About Cancer Be Funny? When asked to review The Cancer Card, I approached the task
Perth Happenings: Your Guide to Fringe
FRINGE WORLD returns with a burst of creativity, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances from Friday, 17th January until 16th February.
The 2025 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, we’ve meticulously curated a list of must-see performances that encapsulate the essence of Fringe — daring, innovative, and always pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Piping Hot Reviews as We Watch Them!
2025 Fringe Review: Break a Leg: Perth’s Finest Ballet School Dropouts
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Goodness, gracious me. These ballerinas aren’t just dropouts. They’re miscreants shedding the rigidity of the form and bringing their strength and sass to cabaret.
2025 Fringe Review: The Good, The Bad and The Hardy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stand up comedy is tough – but this young guy from the country is far from a bumpkin. Hardy Croucher owns the stage with
2025 Fringe Review: #SwiftTok
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I put my hand up for this show because, yes, I will admit it – I’m a Swiftie. So is my tweenager and before
2025 Fringe Review: Retro Lights
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Retro Lights has returned for another year at Fringe. Brought to you by local talent All The Lights Entertainment, this is a vibrant, high-energy
2025 Fringe Review: Game on 3
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When you’re handed a coloured Among Us beanie, Nerf guns, and a bag of Nerf bullets as you walk into a show, you know
2025 Fringe Review: Villains
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half. Calling all Lamingtons! The Hairy Godmother is back! This time, instead of a quest for true love, we’re being taken on
2025 Fringe Review: Drag Me to Broadway
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just another drag show…Abso-fringe-alutely NOT! Drag performers notoriously get “visual” attention for their wild outfits and cheeky personas. However, THE Dean Misdale commands more
2025 Fringe Review: The Empire Strikes up the Band
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Millenium Falcon and Darth Vadar helmet sit a light sabres distance from the black grand piano. The collection of brass instruments is lined
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.
2025 Fringe Review: Evolution Revolution
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
2025 Fringe Review: Nanna Bingo
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
2025 Fringe Review: Impromptunes: Tune Your Own Adventure
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am a big fan of improvisational comedy (improv); I love watching how quick improv artists are thinking on their feet. One of my
2025 Fringe Review: Adult Bubble Show
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
2025 Fringe Review: Bogan Shakespeare Presents: Romeo and Juliet
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shakespeare is revered for being a master playwright. However, as pretty as his words are, they do not hold the attention of the masses.