2025 Fringe Review: Gender Drugs & Rock ‘n Roll Comedy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now I know why trans girls love pickles… and it’s not why you think! Courtney Maldo’s Gender Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll mixes humour with insight
Perth Happenings: Your Guide to Fringe
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?
Piping Hot Reviews as We Watch Them!
2025 Fringe Review: Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Just in: Due to incredible demand – they’ve added an extra week of shows!!** Seeing last year’s reviews had me cursing with FOMO for
2025 Fringe Review: Outrageous III
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Want to hear something Outrageous? I have NEVER been to a show by Kinetica. Yes, I know, we should probably revoke my Fringe reviewer
2025 Fringe Review: Barbie Burlesque
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Welcome to Barbie’s dream house, where the Barbies (and some daring house guests) come to play! We visited this late-night spectacle that brings all
2025 Fringe Review: Revealed: A Cheeky Burlesque History
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a half. Sugar Blue Burlesque knows it’s stuff. It’s been churning out award winning performers since its inception in 2007 and it doesn’t
2025 Fringe Review: LSD – Love. Sex. Drugs
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Scottish comic, Grant Mushet of 100% Scottish Comedy notoriety opened his 2025 FRINGE WORLD show last night. This year he is drawing inspiration from
2025 Fringe Review: TOD Talks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have a soft spot for improvisational comedy. While I appreciate the craftmanship behind tailoring a laugh out loud show, the ability of a
2025 Fringe Review: Abs Flab
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I laughed so hard watching stand-up comedian, Gill Cordiner, perform her show “Abs Flab” that I got a stitch in my side. Don’t let
2025 Fringe Review: Sinsuality: A Decade of Sin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Prepare to be dazzled, delighted, and maybe a little scandalised! Sinsuality: A Decade of Sin is turning up the heat at Perth’s 2025 FRINGE
2025 Fringe Review: Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grab your lifejacket because MOTORBOAT is setting sail, and it is an absurdly wacky ride! Mel McGlensey, high off an award-winning tour at Edinburgh
2025 Fringe Review: Murder on the Magic School Bus
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Is this going to be a normal Fringe show? With the Frizz? No Way! This spin-off story of the nostalgic children’s tv-show introduces Ms
2025 Fringe Review: The Human Library
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in someone else’s shoes? What if you could go beyond imagining it… and
2025 Fringe Review: Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit Comedy / Improv
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I like to witness murder’, I began to write on the bus, looking up to check there were no furtive eyes lingering on my
2025 Fringe Review: Movin’ Melvin Brown: SWEET SOUL MUSIC
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the moment Melvin Brown graced the stage with his infectious smile, he had me – and the rest of the crowd engrossed. Singing
2025 Fringe Review – Spyhard
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The night I attended Spyhard, it was a full house – which is always a promising sign. From the very first moments, the audience