
2026 Fringe Review: Mel McGlensey is NORMAL
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mel McGlensey Is NORMAL is one of those Fringe shows where you know within minutes whether you are exactly the right audience for it.
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?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mel McGlensey Is NORMAL is one of those Fringe shows where you know within minutes whether you are exactly the right audience for it.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Naughties by YUCK Circus is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud love letter to the early 2000s that instantly transports you back to a simpler, more chaotic

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Returning to Fringe World while celebrating its tenth year of performances, Improv RPG Presents: Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) remains sharp as ever. The show

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elixir, by Head First Acrobats’s tagline reads: This show is Cirque Du Soleil meets Magic Mike. I disagree. It is SO much more than

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When MILLENNIAL first kicked off, I had a brief moment of panic. For a second, it felt like it might be heading down the

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently attended the Academy of Magic show at Glowing Rooms 3D Mini Golf, and it was such a memorable experience for the whole

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fringe baby!!! Whooo! Comedians, burlesque, those pink triangle bunting everywhere! There is something about it which gets people excited to see new acts and

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GASHA is part fashion show, part acrobatics and part electronic music festival. Anchored by a soundtrack that combines the Japanese koto with pulsating beats

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