Sydney Fringe Festival
05
Sep
06
Oct
Village Green Garden

Sydney Fringe Festival

Get ready for a line up of drag delights, circus and cabaret for Sydney Fringe!
When
Thursday,
05 Sep 2024
Sunday,
06 Oct 2024

Located on Darling Quarter's Village Green, say hello to the brand new home of Sydney Fringe. Bringing explosive performance and fabulous mayhem to Darling Harbour, Sydney Fringe is guaranteed to wow with a program of drag delights, circus, cabaret, and more

For the kids
Experience sensory displays, interactive music, bubble magic, mad science, and more. Fun for the whole family awaits!
101 Ways to Annoy your parents and other really old people
Title says it all! *Evil laugh*. Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From multi award-winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butthole as he brings the chaos of his mind to the Sydney Fringe.
 
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Bubba Licious
A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more.Get your tickets early this show is a hit!
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Bubble Show in Space
Come along on a soap-tastic adventure through bubbles in space! This show combines an outer space adventure with the best bubble tricks, fantastic costumes, amazing puppetry and laugh out loud slapstick. 
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CIRCUS OF F*ACT*S
Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of a bygone era, where the men don hats and suspenders, and the women dazzle in sparkly gowns. From classic circus feats to side-splitting humor, CIRCUS OF F*ACT*S transports you to the golden age of entertainment with a contemporary twist.
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CIRCUS The Show
CIRCUS is the latest trailblazer in children’s entertainment - featuring world-class illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, breath-taking and elegant aerialists, an endearing clown with his GIGANTIC 6ft balloon, and enough side-splitting comedy to send any grown man running for the toilet!
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I Pet A Dog
Taylor Nodell is a singer/songwriter bringing focus to the little things in life that give him joy. He used to sing in an 80's hair metal band but didn't really align with the lyrics he was singing and endeavored to write songs more grounded with his reality. Now he writes rock songs about petting dogs, love-lorn bossa novas, and old country music inspired tales of his adventures around Australia.
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KABOOM!
The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads back to Sydney; with the crowd-favourite, all ages electromagnetic extravaganza - KABOOM! He’s exploded his way across the country, lighting fires on stage and setting kids’ curiosity ablaze; now he’s built a fascinating new set of gizmos and gadgets guaranteed to electrify!
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Let me explain...
‘Let me explain... ’ is an all ages live performance; part science lesson, part comedy, part social revolution, passionately delivered with colourful, exciting close-up photos of weird and wonderful critters. Over an hour they'll explore where Gone Buggo came from, where it’s going, what it's good for, and why it matters to everyone, whether they like bugs or not.
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Restricted Access
Prepare for a unique experience that will awaken both your mind and heart. Inspired by the timeless charm of Charlie Chaplin, this show promises an immersive adventure brimming with laughter and excitement for everyone.
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Spaghetti Confetti - Lettuce Dance
Spaghetti Confetti’s interactive show encourages audience participation involving singing, dancing and rocking out as members of the band. Expect ultra-catchy songs played by a super high-energy live band. Spaghetti Confetti can currently be heard on ABC Kids Listen radio and digital music platforms and are guaranteed to entertain everyone from risonis to rigatonis.
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The Bubble Whisperer
Join Maxwell the Bubbleologist at the Sydney Fringe for a captivating family show filled with fun, interaction, and plenty of silliness. Known for his mesmerizing bubble artistry, Maxwell brings beautiful hand bubbling, dancing, and juggling to the stage, creating a magical atmosphere for all ages.
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The Giant Balloon Show
The Giant Balloon Show will have you in stitches and awe – expect balloons, audience participation, a banging '80s soundtrack, dancing, and the all-important GIANT BALLOON! Non-stop fun for the whole family - do not miss it!
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WILD-LIFE
With a magical blend of rhythm, dance, and musical exploration, this vibrant event is set to captivate young audiences. "WILD-LIFE" is not just a performance, but an IMMERSIVE experience that encourages children of ALL ages to MOVE, CREATE and IMAGINE!” [Especially 5-12yr olds]
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For the adults
Prepare for bespoke experiences that celebrate local stories and strengthen the bond between you, other festival-goers, and the city’s rich tapestry of communities. 
Adult Bubble Show
Mix one part physical theatre, one part bubble artistry and one part neo-burlesque, and you get a soapy concoction of kinky, in-your-face theatrics. A raucous and raunchy affair with a surprising story arc full of abstractness and the slightly grotesque, a surreal performative experience that wonderfully showcases the technical prowess of bubble art on a first-class level.
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AFTER HOURS
A unique blend of class, comedy and chaos, AFTER HOURS is sensational circus with a seductive twist! Featuring acts you won’t find anywhere else this Fringe, this fast-paced show will leave you begging for more! 
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Bite
Sink your teeth into a wickedly thrilling burlesque show featuring iconic horror-inspired performances starring Scream, Carrie, Jennifer’s Body and The Craft, guaranteed to make you say "good for her!” Featuring a star-studded cast depicting various roles from the victorious final girl to seductive killers, that will leave you gasping for breath. As the lines begin to blur, you'll find yourself questioning - do you side with good or evil?
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CAMP
A celebration of individuality, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of drag. Watch as our glittering guides navigate the ups and downs of their whimsical quest, spreading joy and self-acceptance along the way. With stunning costumes, show-stopping numbers, and a heartwarming storyline, this drag show is the perfect blend of campy fun and meaningful entertainment.
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Dead To Me: A Comedy Ghost Tour
Join comedian and confirmed bachelor Matt Bell for a walking ghost tour through Sydney’s storied streets and fabled haunts where you will encounter terrifying tales inspired by single life. Get the gory details about the horrors of running into exes in the street, being literally ghosted, and having dates miraculously return from the dead. 
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Decadence and Debauchery
Prepare to have a decadent and debaucherous time, while we reject the idea of the binary between highbrow vs lowbrow art... Each show tours a new cast of internationally acclaimed headlining performers and an eclectic mix of artists sharing vintage striptease, circus/sideshow, fan dancing, live music, comedy and more!
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Disco Peeps Party Walks
Disco Peeps is the ultimate silent disco party walk at Sydney Fringe Festival! Get ready for an electrifying adventure - whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to explore the city, this event promises an inclusive, energetic, and entertaining experience. 
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FRINGE COMEDY: FRESH CUTS
Let down your locks for a huge night of laughs at Fringe Comedy's 'Fresh Cuts' - featuring the festivals funniest in one jam packed showcase. This show is guaranteed to have you perm-anently laughing. You will be buzz-ing all night. It will be layered with laughs. Your stomach will be curling. It will be packed full of textu.... Ok, you get the jist.
 
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Ken's Dream House
In this provocative and Adults only cabaret show, Ken is grappling with an existential emptiness. Embarking on a quest of self-discovery, Ken encounters his fellow toy box comrades, each one coming alive offering unique advice and lessons. Every interaction unfolds as a distinct cabaret experience, featuring opera, fire breathing, drag, live singing, satire and dance.
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Leather Lungs: Shut Up & Sing!
With the flamboyance of Prince, the force of Aretha, and a vocal range as mind-blowing as Freddie’s, this daring deviant will blow you away. A master of falsetto and stiletto, this vocal sensation marries savage wit, outrageous innuendo and what Express Magazine called “a voice to die for” to drag you screaming with laughter into a world of pleasure, amusement and sensation!
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Otto & Astrid - The Stages Tour
Berlin’s Prince and Princess of Art Rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid – Die Roten Punkte, thunder through a blisteringly hilarious set of songs from (almost) all of their albums. The utterly dysfunctional siblings are a lipstick smeared sonic collision between The B-52s, The Pixies, Kraftwerk and early Ramones.
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Psychedelic Bubble Show

The Psychedelic Bubble Show, presented by Maxwell the Bubbleologist, offers a unique exploration of bubbles and their connections to nature, geometry, and consciousness. This extraordinary performance views bubbles as dynamic spheres of energy.
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Something Wicked
Prepare for an immersive experience that will leave you enchanted and trembling. Immerse yourself in the darkly seductive world of Something Wicked - A Bewitching Burlesque, a spellbinding festival experience that defies expectations.
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The Rapture
The flames of wholesome hellfire welcome you to the Rapture - a spiritual striptacular of queer and gender-diverse excellence. Bear witness to a slick fusion of circus artistry and eroticism. Brought to you by an exquisite cast of potent, delicious creatures, defying gravity and collectively re-birthing.
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Tickle and Tease, a Comedy Cabaret
Indulge in an evening of seductive satire as our talented performers take the stage, blending the timeless art of striptease with a side-splitting twist. Prepare to be charmed by their captivating presence and entranced by their teasing elegance. Each act is carefully crafted to showcase not only the beauty of the human form but also the power of laughter.
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Twisted Tales
As the magic mirror shatters, so will your childhood beliefs. Twisted Tales, a spellbinding cabaret guided by the infamous magic mirror spilling it's secrets, throws a provocative twist on beloved Disney stories. Peel back the layers and discover the truth behind "evil" characters and the surprising flaws of your favourite heroes.
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VICE: The Seven Deadly Sirens
Prepare to be entranced and enamoured, as the seven deadly sins are reborn as seductively sinful sirens. It is known that to commit a mortal sin, without penance or confession is the ultimate act of death, but we take pride in denouncing virtuous glory. Burlesque by its nature is an act of rebellion and they're here to revel in it. 
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Voilà!
Get ready to be transported to the heart of 1920s Paris as you step into Madame Coco's apartment for "Voilà!" - an extraordinary cabaret experience like no other. A perfect blend of elegance, eccentricity, and Parisian charm that will leave you spellbound.
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