
2026 Fringe Review: Speed: The Movie, The Play
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop quiz, hot shot. You notice the Speed Bus in the Pleasure Garden with long queues and signs for sold out shows. What do
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?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop quiz, hot shot. You notice the Speed Bus in the Pleasure Garden with long queues and signs for sold out shows. What do

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We walked into the Gold Digger Tent at the Pleasure Garden expecting a fun night of circus… but Eye Catching Circus delivered something so

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When I first heard about burlesque nearly twenty years ago, I thought it was “artful stripping” – for want of a better term. But

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MARVELous: A Risque Parody has been a highly anticipated show among the comic book geeks. This is evident, judging the long lines waiting to

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I walked into the Ellington Jazz club to watch “Gamer Jazz – TRIFORCE!” with high expectations. Music and video games are literally the core

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Day After The End Of The World is a quietly powerful piece of theatre. Heartfelt, grounded, and unexpectedly funny, it resists spectacle in

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ain’t no chavs mucking about in this lineup of royally talented acts! I went in blind. No reviews, no deep dive on the Fringe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ever wondered what it would look like if you mixed gritty detective tributes, Flushed Away, and a healthy amount of cheese puns? Hard Cheese:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I walked out of The Blue Room Theatre at Perth’s State Theatre Centre completely stunned by the performance I had just witnessed. sitting, screaming

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It never ceases to amaze me how one man and a folding chair can elicit so many feelings in such a short time. Last

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s a pretty ingenious concept, really. Ply your audience with copious amounts of wine, all the while poking fun at them (and sometimes, yourself).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We slid into Fringe’s Gold Digger tent with absolutely no clue what we were in for. What we got was a gloriously unhinged theatrical

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alone: The Sacred Riana LIVE is easily one of the creepiest, most unforgettable illusion shows I’ve ever experienced. From the second Riana stepped on

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What is the 27 Club? The 27 Club is a group of mythical young musicians at the pinnacle of their careers, who died of

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A comedy show worth staying up late for, Saturday Night Dive is an unruly blend of a high energy game show and fast paced