Why I Stuck a Flare up my Arse for England 4.5****

I have to say I took a punt on this show based solely on the title – why would anybody stick a flare up their arse?

Alex Hill is both the writer and performer in this one man play which … Read More

Nina Conti: Whose Face is it Anyway 5*****

Nina has become a household name along side her trusted, sarcastic monkey and hilarious face masks. This show was completely unscripted with audience participation key.

Monkey made several appearances throughout the show, even offering some counselling to members of … Read More

Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair 4.5****

Luke Rollason’s show is an excellent and very entertaining hour of comedy, performed clown-style by a skinny wiry man in pink with endless facial expressions, doubtless coming from mime training, who really looks the part. Traditionally clown shows are tedious … Read More

Lie with me 4****

Lie with me is a mind bending and sometimes operatic performance by Riah Knight that has you relaxing one minute then feeling the nervous anxiety and frustration of the performer the next.

Riah wakes up in a surprised state to … Read More

Kurt Sterling – Corporate Chronicles 4****

This is Kurt Sterling’s first time at The Fringe and he means business. Corporate business!

Following a successful run at both the Adelaide and Sydney Fringe, he’s bringing his “Corporate Chronicles “ halfway across the world to entertain us here … Read More

Matt Castellvi: Dirtbag 3.5***

Matt Castellvi’s solo show Dirtbag! at the Fringe is an electrifying ride that leaves you breathless and in stitches. If you’re a fan of brash in your face rude and loud comedy, then this is the show for you. Castellvi, … Read More

Man Up: A Show for Women 5*****

Drag King Chip Johnson, portrayed by the fantastic Maggie Metnick (she, her, they them), is a product of the American education school system and attaining valedictorian malakey. Chip is a far-right-feminist-ally who is pumped up to the eyeballs with white … Read More

Camille O’Sullivan – Love letter 4****

For those Camille fans, who attend every year she graces the Fringe, the 2024 version will be slightly different than the usual fare. This is not ‘another’ show. This is her homage to two friends who are no longer with … Read More

Letters From My Dad (Who is Dead) 5*****

The title would suggest this play could be a bit dry and morbid but it’s not, it is an outstanding piece of work performed by four actors. When a dying father decides to write letters to his son Charlie, to … Read More

Eleanor Morton – Haunted House 4.5****

In a dark basement, part of the Monkey Barrel group, the stage is set with an impressive old dolls house, spookily lit with lights, and then Eleanor Morton appears, dressed in a white Victorian style dress and questions the audience … Read More