Sydney Fringe Festival Guide 2015 by Sydney Fringe

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contents SPECIAL EVENTS

FRINGE IGNITE LAUNCH PARTY

FRINGE AMBASSADORS

FOCUS WEEKS

FESTIVAL VILLAGE

BROADWAY & POPUP FRINGE

REDFERN GROOVE

FRINGE KIDS

CRAFTERNOONS & WORKSHOPS

FILM COMPETITION

SILENT DINNER PARTY

FORUMS & TALKS

FREE EVENTS

THE PLATFORM

EMERGING ARTIST HUB

EVENT LISTINGS HOW TO BOOK TICKETS

THEATRE

PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

DANCE

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

MUSIC

POETRY & SPOKEN WORD

VISUAL ART

COMEDY

MORE FESTIVAL AWARDS & COME DOWN PARTY

SUSTAINABLE FRINGE

BOX OFFICE & ACCESSIBILITY

FESTIVAL VILLAGE MAP

VENUE INDEX

FRINGE PARTNERS

STAFF & SUPPORTERS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY Sydney Fringe Festival would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that we meet on, and pay respect to the 29 clans of the Eora Nation. We would also like to acwknowledge that this land falls within the boundaries of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. We would like to pay our respect to elders past and present, and all the Aboriginal peoples whichever Aboriginal nation they may come from. PAGE 2

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welcome! KERRI GLASSCOCK Festival Director

I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2015 Sydney Fringe Festival. This year the Fringe turns six, and like any child starting kindergarten, we’re venturing out into the big wide world, away from the safety of our underground spaces and onto the streets in a burst of colour and creativity. From our opening celebration FRINGE IGNITE to artisan workshops, Independent productions, exhibitions, forums or gigs the Fringe gives you a snapshot of what our local artists produce all year round. The Independent artists of Sydney have once again come together to show you why this sector is so vital to the creativity and atmosphere of our beloved city. This year you’ll find us in pop-ups, shop fronts, artist run spaces and the best Independent venues in town. So join our orators and creators across the city during September for the brightest Fringe yet.

GREG KHOURY NEPA Chair

Now in its sixth year and into its second year under the directorship of Kerri Glasscock the Sydney Fringe continues to focus and build on its core aims of supporting emerging artists and new producers. The Fringe strives to connect artists, producers and venues and create a platform for new work to be seen by the greatest audience possible. That’s our reason for being. This year the Fringe is at the forefront in the campaign to break-down the onerous and outmoded licensing and compliance barriers to the establishment and ongoing operation of live performance spaces. We are delighted to be working with Marrickville Council and the City of Sydney to progress the findings of the LIve Music and LIve Performance Taskforce in a ground-breaking pilot initiative for pop-up festival venues and the establishment of new, ongoing venues. Stay tuned and enjoy this year’s cornucopia of events and shows.

CLOVER MOORE Lord Mayor of Sydney

On behalf of the City of Sydney, I’m pleased to welcome you to the sixth annual Sydney Fringe Festival. The Fringe has become a vital part of Sydney’s cultural scene, contributing to the variety and scope of local productions, and giving new and established artists opportunities to realise their visions and find new audiences. I’m sure this year’s Fringe will continue to inspire and entertain with its fantastic program of dance, music, art and theatre. This year the City has been working with the Fringe to find temporary performance spaces – everything from empty shopfronts to hairdressers and cafes – and to make these spaces more readily available. This is a wonderful opportunity to activate empty shops and for businesses to host cultural activities. I look forward to seeing temporary performance spaces becoming a regular feature of the Fringe, and other creative events, in the future. I wish Sydney Fringe Festival all the best with this year’s event.

MARK GARDINER Mayor of Marrickville

Marrickville Council is proud to be a Founding Sponsor of the Sydney Fringe. In six short years the Fringe has become a fixture on the arts calendar – and for good reason. Thousands of people have been entertained, provoked, and stimulated by a program that is innovative, uniquely inner west, and distinctively Sydney. Marrickville Council came on board very early in the evolution of the first Fringe because we truly believe that it brings huge benefits to our artists, the community and the local economy. And this year, Council is delighted that the grand old Marrickville Town Hall will host both the inaugural Fringe Kids program, and the festival’s closing event, the Silent Dinner Party. With Marrickville home to NSW’s largest population of arts and cultural workers, we look forward to continuing our partnership and seeing the Fringe continue to flourish. Have a great festival.

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POP-UP VENUES APLENTY Head down to the village of Erskineville, pop into shops to take in some music, watch a performance from the street, keep an eye out for the odd surprise or just relax somewhere cozy as we present four hours of live gigs and performances. To catch the most gigs possible, track down one of our festival guides – hint: they will most likely be sporting very large beards full of flowers!

FRINGE IGNITE FESTIVAL HUB Join us at the Erskineville Town Hall as we breathe new life into the old girl, transforming her into a 1920’s inspired festival bar, theatre and speakeasy lounge.

WHAT TO SEE AFTER 7PM Not ready to go home yet? Never fear we’ve scheduled some of the festival highlights to open tonight right in Erskineville. •

Catch the amazing De Quincey Co in the site specific performance MOONDANCE in Erskineville Anglican Church 8pm

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See 6 Degrees of Ned Kelly in our pop-up The Village Theatre 7pm

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Or head down to the PACT Theatre for three productions in our Emerging Artist Hub.

FRINGE IGNITE CURATOR, RAI THISTLETHWAYTE Best known as the frontman of the multi award-winning Thirsty Merc, APRA AMCOS Ambassador Rai Thistlethwayte has been at the forefront of the local music scene for over a decade now. Splitting his time between L.A and Australia, Rai is an accomplished songwriter, pianist and guitarist. Returning to Australia this year to release a new album by Thirsty Merc, Rai also performs solo under his project Sun Rai.

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y have in their own right, between them the All award winning successful artists aves. They have written, performed, created graced our screens, stages and airw d thousands of audiences across the globe. and devised works that have reache se incredible artists, they all acknowledge and One fundamental element unites the pite constant threats to venues and a very tor is the embrace their independent roots. Des arts continue to flourish, this vital sec real funding crisis the Independent on TV, in the cinema, hear on the radio and see breeding ground for what we watch invite you this Fringe to join our Ambassadors on the main stages across town. Werywhere. – Kerri Glasscock and celebrate independent arts eve

PAUL CAPSIS

Winner of 4 Helpmann Awards, Paul Capsis is theatre royalty. An actor, singer and cabaret star, Capsis boasts a history of performances that highlight his diversity and humility. A chameleon, he is equally as comfortable in front of the camera or behind a microphone as he is on stage. Paul is one of the countires most unique voices who has never backed down from telling stories his own way. “Alternative arts at this time in our history is much needed. We must express our full potential and expression. We cannot be defined in any one way. We are multifaceted and multicultural and at this time in our history it seems the powers that be are trying to say something else about who we are. We know who we are and this festival gives space to that truth.”

KATE MULVANY

One of Sydney’s most beloved playwrights, with a whopping 25 plays under her belt, Kate is an award winning playwright, actress, screenwriter and dramaturge whose small town upbringing has fostered her creative talents onto a national stage. Always one to forge her own way, in her own voice, telling stories close to her heart Kate has a career trajectory that is an inspiration to all Independent artists. “I am a proud ‘indie’. The spaces I have been lucky enough to work in across Australia, with their often dated (but always dutiful) equipment, their untiring, full-hearted artists and the independent community’s constantly simmering spirit have taught me hard and fast about theatre and life and everything in between. Most importantly, what the independent arts has taught me is the importance of risk. To not be afraid. To forge on regardless. To not shy away from thinking big, no matter how small the space. We may be a bunch of Davids amidst a daunting team of Goliaths, but we know how to survive, slingshots in our pockets, with stories to share. And the unfurling of ideas that comes from pure, gut-driven, fearless independent storytelling is what got me started as an artist and continues to inspire me today. I’m so looking forward to celebrating our independent stories during this brilliant Festival.” PAGE 6

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URSULA YOVICH

You will have seen Ursula in numerous Australian television shows, feature films and on stage for all our major companies. She is a Helpman Award winning and five time nominee actor and singer, who has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s most impressive talents. Recently listed as one of the top 21 most iconic women of the Australian stage, page and screen by The Age, Ursula is one of the hardest working performers in the country. An inspiration to indigenous and non-indigenous performers alike, she has carved out a formidable career. “Art in all it’s forms is important because it’s where we go to practice our affinity with being human, it’s where the space between us and them becomes minuscule and we become the ‘other’. Independent arts is a creative nursery, where new ideas are born and nurtured and where old ideas are born again and given new life. The Independent arts is an integral part of the industry, integral in it’s growth and development as a whole, without it creativity would be stagnant.” URSULA IS PERFORMAING AT VENUE 505 ON SEPTEMBER 16TH

WES CARR

After winning the 2008 series of Australian Idol, Wes shot to fame with his single titled You, a Platinum selling Aria number 1 and his Gold selling album The Way the World Looks. Having well and truly sampled the big end of town Wes disappeared to make the music he wanted to make, and aren’t we glad for it. A true troubadour Wes has the ability to spark your imagination, carry you away from your seat and into a land of heartfelt, truthful and inspiring songs. An exceptional artist who embraces his freedom and encourages you go with him. “Independent art gives total power to the artist. There is no filter. No red tape. It’s the raw creation straight from the artist to the hearts of the community. It’s total freedom to create what you desire. It allows us all to celebrate and express who we truly are as artists.” WES IS PERFORMAING AT VENUE 505 ON SEPTEMBER 4TH

JON BENNETT

For those unfamiliar with South Australian Jon Bennett all we can suggest is you best turn to YouTube and look him up. Bennett could quite possibly be one of Australia’s hardest working comedian/story tellers, and in our opinion one of the funniest men alive. Constantly on tour he performs at literally hundreds of Fringe Festivals around the world every year and has won just as many awards for his shows It’s Rabbit Night, Fire In the Meth Lab and Pretending Things Are C*&k. There is possibly no other artist as Fringy as Bennett. “Independent art and events such as Fringe festivals are widely important. The term, ‘starving artist’ comes to mind. Having a chance to create something without having to conform to any set rules or ideals, is an incredible thing. Independent art allows both artists and audiences to go beyond the spoon fed culture that surrounds us. Expressing ourselves is something that we all try to accomplish on a daily basis. Finding an outlet that is personally creative is one of the most pertinent ways of doing so. As well, seeing art in its most raw form is inspiring in more ways than one. It allows for growth, empathy and connection. Thus putting the audience on the same level as the artist, giving the public the fortuity and inspiration to think, “I could make independent art too”.”

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THE INNER CITY Week one of the festival takes you straight to the heart of our city. We’ve picked out some very secret, and especially fun pockets around Surry Hills, Redfern, Chippendale and Erskineville to excite, entice and entertain.

WEEK 1 TUE 1ST SEPTEMBER 7:30PM

Fringe Opening Night Special Comedy Club Giant Dwarf – Redfern

WED 2ND SEPTEMBER 8:30PM Dark Vanilla Jungle Old 505 Theatre – Surry Hills

THU 3RD 8:00PM

Impact The Platform – 107 Projects – Redfern

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Wes Carr Venue 505 – Surry Hils

THE FESTIVAL HEART Who are we kidding, we’re Inner Westies at heart. Here you will find a spectacular array of delights, both aural and visual to fill your week in Erskineville, Newtown, and Enmore.

WEEK 2 MON 7TH

Peter Baecker moves into Broadway Sydney

SAT 5TH 3:00PM-7:00PM

TUE 8TH 8:30PM

SUN 6TH 6:00PM

WED 9TH 7:00PM

FRINGE IGNITE Festival Opening Celebration Erskineville Road 6 Degrees of Ned Kelly The Village Theatre – Erskineville

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That’s Showbiz The Reginald Theatre – Chippendale

THU 10TH 8.30PM

Illusion Through Expectation w/ Alex Moffat Speakeasy Lounge – Erskineville

FRI 11TH 9:15PM

Tender Indifference Emerging Artist Hub – PACT Theatre – Erskineville

SAT 12TH 8:30PM

Little Moons Village Theatre – Erskineville

SUN 13TH 4:00PM

Fringe Festivals around Australia Info Session

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focus WEEKS welcome! FAMILY EVENTS APLENTY It’s the final week of the festival and the first week of school holidays so we have family events aplenty plus some big kid fun too!

WEEK 4

MON 21ST 6.30PM

The Great Big Story Book Fringe Kids – Marrickville Town Hall

THE TREATS CONTINUE Just past hump week and into the final couple of weeks of the festival, we have some standout events opening this week to keep the good times rolling.

WEEK 3 MON 14TH 7:00PM-10:00PM

Public Forums The Eternity Playhouse – Darlinghurst

TUE 15TH 7:30PM

Kinski And I 505 @ 5 Eliza Street – Newtown

WED 16TH 8:30PM

TUE 22ND 8:00PM

Late Night Library Village Theatre – Erskineville

WED 23RD 8:30PM

Almost Face To Face Old 505 Theatre – Surry Hills

THU 24TH 6.00PM

Britannia Waves The Rules The New Theatre – Newtown

FRI 25TH 7:00PM

The Screamers The Imperial Hotel – Erskineville

SAT 26TH 7:00PM

Silent Dinner Party Marrickville Town Hall

SUN 27TH 2:00PM & 5:00PM Spectrophobia Glitterbox Hair Salon – Newtown

Ursula Yovich Venue 505 – Surry Hills

THU 17TH 7:00PM

Elixir The Reginald Theatre – Chippendale

FRI 18 8:30PM TH

Host A Murder Party Speakeasy Lounge – Erskineville

SAT 19TH

Small Worlds Festival Sydney Park – Alexandria

SUN 20 11AM TH

The Vegetable Plot Fringe Kids – Marrickville Town Hall

THE LAST DAYS And a few more goodies to see out the festival…

WEEK 5 MON 28TH 6:00PM

Fringe Film Comp Screening Dendy – Newtown

TUE 29TH 6:00PM

Fringe Awards & Come Down Party Venue 505 – Surry Hills

WED 30TH -PM

Something from: The Factory Theatre – Marrickville

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This year we’re partnering with the fine folk of Erskineville in Sydney’s Inner West to host our main festival hub. Including a 1920’s inspired speakeasy lounge, a theatre space and a festival bar presented by Coopers and our friend s at the Erskineville Hotel in the beautiful Town Hall, plus pop-up performance spaces along Erskineville Rd, and of course our opening night shin-dig. g the best Independent artists Sydney has to offer includin Here at the Festival Village you’ll be able to see some of Night Libraries Late ’s Sydney of City the with ed partner we’ve Plus theatre, live arts, workshops, music and dance. performances, comedy and music in the village. who will be presenting a month-long program of talks,

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festivalVILLAGE No 1920’s inspired Festival Village would be complete without an official Speakeasy Lounge. We’ve made ourselves right at home in the glorious Erskineville Town Hall and built an art deco lounge room to host our very own exclusive gatherings. Limited to 18 guests only, the Fringe Speakeasy Lounge is Sydney’s newest littlest club. With close-up table magic, burlesque, murder parties, talks and performances. Round up a group of friends, frock up and come to the most exclusive party around.

ILLUSION THROUGH EXPECTATION

WITH ALEX MOFFAT

Imagine stepping into a room at the famed Magic Castle in LA or the underground lair in London’s Magic Circle. Multi-Award winning Parlour Magician Alex Moffat performs his most prized effects and takes you on a journey where he plays with your expectations. Remember....it is always your life experience mixed with immediate expectation, that creates the illusion. Presented by Adam Mada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

F $22 – BOOKED IN GROUPS OF 6 ONLY SPEAKEASY LOUNGE – ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL 8:30PM-9:15PM

HOST A MURDER PARTY

Join our gorgeous host as she guides you through the deep dark seedy world of 1920’s gangsters and rival speakeasies. With more murder, bribery and backstabbing than you can poke an elegant cigarette holder at. Dress in your finest 1920’s inspired glad rags and be sure to watch your back! F $22 – BOOKED IN GROUPS OF 6 ONLY SPEAKEASY LOUNGE – ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL 8:30PM-9:15PM

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MUSIC OF THE 1920’S

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane playing the songs that shaped the roaring 20’s. From ditties to rag-time, swing to jazz, these intimate concerts will have you tapping you toes and maybe even singing along. F $22 – BOOKED IN GROUPS OF 6 ONLY SPEAKEASY LOUNGE – ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL 8:30PM-9:15PM

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FESTIVAL VILLAGE BAR

Our friends at the Erskineville Hotel and Coopers have created a 1920’s inspired festival bar as part of this years village. Drop in for a pre or post show drink, grab a tipple to take into the Speakeasy Lounge, or simply hang out and soak up all things roaring, sparkling and fabulous. FOYER – ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL 6:00PM-10:00PM

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festivalVILLAGE Join some of Sydney’s leading historians and creators as they discuss life in Sydney in the 1920’s, the legends, the scandals and the people. All talks are free entry please reserve your place at sydneyfringe.com/talks

LATE NIGHT LIBRARY: SYDNEY FRINGE! Late Night Library is spreading its wings and exploring the quirks and gems of the Sydney Fringe Festival! We will be bringing our very own quirky gems to the Festival Village at the glorious Erko Town Hall. And while we do like hanging out in Erko, our heart belongs to the library and our Fringe season includes two at Newtown Library. Presented by Campfire Collective and City of Sydney Library. 8, 15, 22 SEPTEMBER – ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL – MAIN HALL 1, 29 SEPTEMBER – NEWTOWN LIBRARY 8:00PM-9:00PM

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The library is setting-up at Erko Town Hall for the month of Fringe, come to the Speakeasy Lounge for a series of bespoke talks exploring the history and texture of Sydney in the 20’s and 30’s.

TILLY DEVINE, KATE LEIGH AND THE RAZOR GANGS

POVERTY, EVICTIONS & HOUSING: RESHAPING

LARRY WRITER

ERSKINEVILLE IN THE 1930’S LAILA ELLMOOS

SPEAKEASY LOUNGE 6:30PM

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CHASING THE FOX:

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ERSKINEVILLE

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TRAM LINE LIAM HOGAN

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MOONDANCE

Presented by De Quincey Co. One of the highlights of this year’s festival, the renowned De Quincey Co present this very special, site-specific work in the heart of our Festival Village. MOONDANCE is a mesmerising and unforgettable experience. The tidal power of the moon over our lives is explored through a visceral layering of imagery, sound and movement. This intense performance evokes tides, gravitational fields, solar winds, the sputterings and vacuum atmospherics of our nearby astronomy - our ‘other’ isotopic self. F $23 C $18 STANDING $12 ERSKINEVILLE ANGLICAN CHURCH 7:30PM

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and art activations all over town as

PETER BAECKER

All the way from Berlin, performance artist Peter Baecker is heading to the Fringe to ‘live’ in three locations across the festival. Merging dance, DJing, performance art, Vox-pop and multi media, Peter Baecker connects with adults and kids alike. He’ll be meeting Fringe audiences, artists and city visitors throughout the festival, filming daily video blogs, creating living installations and oodles of good vibes across Sydney. Peter will be ‘living’ in Broadway Sydney from 7th September, so keep your eyes peeled for a shiny silver jumpsuit and the biggest Mohawk you’ve ever seen.

SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER FRINGE IGNITE – ERSKINEVILLE

MONDAY 7TH - SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER LEVEL 2 BROADWAY SYDNEY

MONDAY 21ST - SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER FRINGE KIDS MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL

BAFCAT

Our friends at Broadway Sydney have given Bafcat a blank canvas upstairs on level 2. Over two months Bafcat will create an interactive mural. Drawing inspiration from nature and animals, incorporating these shapes and patterns into his works. An avid comic book reader and sci-fi movie buff, Bafcat’s works are inspired by vibrant cartoons and characters.

STAGE 1 – JULY LEVEL 2 BROADWAY SYDNEY

STAGE 2 – SEPTEMBER LEVEL 2 BROADWAY SYDNEY

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popUP fringe Our friends at 505 are cre ating a custom built 70 seat theatre and cockta decadent Edwardian Bal il lounge in the incredibly l Room at Fringe HQ – 5 Eliza Street Newtown.

505 @ 5 ELIZA ST

Ten years ago the 505 team started an underground warehouse space in Surry Hills, they now run two of Sydney’s most beloved artist run spaces. The Old 505 Theatre and Venue 505, have been featured in a swag of ‘Best of’ lists, and program over 350 events a year. In celebration of their 10th birthday this pop-up will feature a program of some of their favourite shows of the past year and some very special surprises.

»» LOOSE: A PRIVATE HISTORY OF BOOZE AND IGGY POP 1996 TO 2015 (N.Z) »» KINSKI AND I »» CLOCKFIRE THEATRE COMPANY MASTER CLASS SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

POP-UP THEATRES

As part of our commitment to Independent arts we’re piloting a Temporary Theatre Pop-Up Project with the City of Sydney and Marrickville Councils to place art everywhere! So expect to see shows in shop-fronts, warehouses, town halls and everywhere in between. Some of the highlights:

»» SPECTROPHOBIA »» THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA »» CRAZY BRAVE And….. we are even taking over our very own shopfront to run a Fringe Box Office/HQ with crafternoons, artisan workshops, host exhibitions, talks and much, much more. FRINGE POP-UP BOX OFFICE SEE WEBSITE FOR DEATILS

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popUP fringe SUPERHERO KIDS YOGA

Using four yoga superheroes YOGANAUTS guide children through the different benefits of yoga in a new and lively way. Come along to a fun, imaginative class using the popular ‘obstacle course’ format, designed for all abilities, and learn about resilience, breath, balance and positive growth. Suitable for ages 5-9. In partnership with YOKE POP-UP. “Yoganauts teaches us we all have the super powers inside.” Zach, aged 6 1 CHILD $5; 2 SIBLINGS $8; 3 SIBLINGS $12 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 9:00AM-10:00AM

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BEAUTIFUL PAGES POP-UP SHOP

The delights of this recognisied Darlinghurst store, Beautiful Pages will be featuring their wares at this year’s fringe in partnership with YOKE POP-UP magazine. Their obsession with graphic design, books, paper, language and all things related to art and design will make their way into one beautifully made space. Please see website for dates and times. FREE ENTRY FRINGE POP-UP BOX OFFICE

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YOUR GUT FEELING

THE ULTIMATE BALANCING ACT

Tapping into some of Sydney’s most well known health and food gurus, to look at how everyone can eat and nourish for a different purpose. Visit the website for more on who our chosen gurus are and reserve your place. Check out yokemagazine.com for details. SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Chaired by Augusta Supple, a conversation with successful, creative mothers, sharing their take on work-life balance. With Sydney Fringe Director Kerri Glasscock and other fabulous women. FREE ENTRY 505 @ 5 ELIZA – NEWTOWN 3:30PM – 4:30PM

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EXPRESS YOURSELF

Artereal Gallery in partnership with YOKE POP-UP magazine brings a series of provocative artist led conversations and performances including: • From Meditation to Manifestation with Noula Diamantopoulas

YOGA UNDER THE STARS

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Intuitive Art Matters : A conversation between friends with Noula Diamantopoulos, George Raftopoulos and others

As part of YOKE POP-UP magazine, join us for yoga under a starry sky in the great night tent in the Marrickville Town Hall, brought to life especially for this years Fringe.

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Uncovering the Creative Process of Artists: A panel conversation involving Sam Holt, Shoufay Derz and guests

Please see website for more on sessions and our recognised yoga teachers.

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Gender in Art and Performance: A conversation with contemporary artists and performers including Liam Benson, Owen Leong, Paul Capsis and more

SEPTEMBER 8TH 6:00PM-7:00PM ARTEREAL GALLERY

SEPTEMBER 15TH 6:00PM-7:00PM ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL

SEPTEMBER 22ND 6:00PM-7:00PM ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL

SEPTEMBER 22ND 6:30PM-8:30PM 505 @ 5 ELIZA STREET – NEWTOWN

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Liam Benson’s performance on Saturday to coincide with the opening of Sydney Fringe. SEPTEMBER 5TH FRINGE IGNITE

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MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 7:00PM-8:30PM

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redfernGROOVE This September, the Fringe is proud to present an APRA AMCOS sponsored event with Redfern Community Centre. Redfern will play host to a day full of music, culture and coming together, not just FOR the community, but also WITH their community. al and cultural n social links through shared recreation s to not only create, but also strengthe for the Fringe to host ng setti ct perfe the is it ve The Redfern Community Centre seek belie ts, we on, the c, art, culture and community even a 2 minute walk from Redfern Stati pursuits. With a strong focus on musi creative achievements. Located just and c musi s enou indig ent pend a day celebrating inde creative and cultural talents. housing the communities growing space is the cultural hub of Redfern, This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an outdoor Fringe event and soak up the spring warmth. The day will see performances by three indigenous bands, a jumping castle for the kids and food trucks, all for free. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring a picnic rug and come enjoy and support the talents of our local indigenous artists and connect with others in your community.

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BRINGING ABOUT HEALING A panel led exploration by thought leaders and luminaries – in partnership with YOKE Pop-Up Magazine. A conversation about how connection to country, community and ceremony can regenerate a state of healthy self-respect, and from here bring about a healing of our nation. FREE ENTRY SEE WEBSITE FOR TIMES AND PANEL

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fringeKIDS MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY

LAH-LAH LIVE IN CONCERT Lah-Lah is Australia’s premier band for children and their families, a band like no other in Australia! The stars of ABC KIDS and CBeebies will have the whole family up singing and dancing along with the band at Lah-Lah LIVE In Concert! Meet and Greet the cast after the show. F $22 U12 $22 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 10:00AM

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THE GREAT BIG STORY BOOK

THE GREAT BIG STORY BOOK is a colourful comedy show based on the Little Red and her brother Blue meet a famous Aboriginal legend of Tiddalik stranger in the woods with big ears and the Greedy Frog. Performed in a eyes and….if you think you know the rest beautiful 3D pop-up storybook, this you’re in for a surprise. much loved dreamtime story tells Once again the Acting Factory brings of a frog who drinks all the water in you a slightly warped version of a the world. An unforgettable theatre classic children’s story. experience. F $14; FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 KIDS) $45 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL THU & FRI 4:00PM 1

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Come and experience a tea party with Alice, The Mad Hatter and friends. Sit at the table, nibble the food and play some games with your hosts. There will be songs and lots of fun. The Mad Hatters Tea Party is an interactive experience where the themes of friendship and bullying are explored in a fun environment. Dress up and join in! (Photo by Joanne King) F $25 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 11:00AM 1

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MAKUKUHAN

Get set for an exciting performance from Makukuhan, a mini-gamelan orchestra which brings to life Indonesian music in a riot of rhythm and colour. From the pitch-changing kendang drums, to the mesmerising Jatayu dance, and unbelievably rapid Javanese clapping, you will be enthralled by the sights and sounds of Indonesia. F $10 U12 $5 FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 KIDS) $25 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 2:00PM 1

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THE FILL IN

THE LADYBUG EXPRESS

F $15 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL MON & WED 4:00PM; TUES 11:00AM

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‘The Fill In’ is a dynamic, side splitting clowning show suitable for all ages. Per Westman takes you on a hilarious journey full of excitement; an engaging collection of circus skills and physical comedy and facial acrobatics. There is never a dull moment with Dweezle. It’s impossible not to laugh at the “skill, humour and clever body language”.

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The guitar is tuned… The crowd is ready… But we can’t start the show yet… Annie has turned herself into a puppet! Join us on a fun filled musical adventure with our lovable cast of characters and work together to make magic happen so that Annie can finish the show! Arrive a little earlier to see the bike-drawn gypsy wagon puppet theatre ride into town hall!

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80S KIDS THE SUITCASE SHOW

THE VEGETABLE PLOT

Winner of the 2014 Fringe Kids Award, this delightful “roots musical” for kids, Discover magic puppet secrets within each case, including a mystery birthday families and foodies serves up a feast cake made out of fruit (and ROCKS?!!), of fresh grooves, catchy tunes, colourful characters and delicious puns. Starring a kooky confused emu who’s a bit of a birdbrain and a beautiful pop up theatre some of Sydney’s tastiest musicians and singers, you’ll never think about that charmingly reveals a whole world and tells a story of friendship, diversity, roots music or vegetables the same way again. and unifying nature of music. F $10 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 2:00PM 1

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DISCO 80’s Kids Disco!

Be a DJ, Be a Presenter, Be a Dancer, Be a Star! Enter the stage and create your act, where its all about 80s music. Kids, Teens and even Adults are welcome in this highly interactive Show with Berlin based performance-artist Peter Baecker LIVE. F $15 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL SAT & SUN 4:00PM; MON 2:00PM 1

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PAPER OF HEARTS CRAFT CIRCUITRY CRAFT Like Minecraft? Then you will love Minecraft craft. Kids will get to make their own Minecraft-themed creations including a blocky cube head or using graphics as inspiration for a pixelated prop. With resource gathering and crafting, this fun workshop for kids aged 7-12 years old will be as imaginative as the game itself. Free. Book online at www.marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com. au or call 9335 2173.

How many kids does it take to make a lightbulb? At this workshop, kids aged 7-12 can learn the basics of circuit building and conductivity while playing with simple LEDs and copper tape. The result: A cool paper-based project that lights up! Free. Refreshments provided. Book online at www.marrickvillelibrary. eventbrite.com.au or call 9335 2173.

FREE ENTRY STANMORE LIBRARY – TUE 11:00AM MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY – MON 11:00AM

FREE ENTRY MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY 11:00AM-1:00PM

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This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! Kids can celebrate the timeless book by transforming a deck of playing cards into their own inspired characters. For kids aged 5-10. Book online at www.marrickvillelibrary. eventbrite.com.au or call 9335 2173.

FREE ENTRY DULWICH HILL LIBRARY – WED 11:00AM MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY – THU 2:00PM STANMORE LIBRARY – TUE 11:00AM 1

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Kids get to dress as their favourite Alice in Wonderland character at this free screening of the 1951 version of Alice in Wonderland. One of the greatest cult classics of animation, the mid 20th century adaptation continues to amaze new generations with its magical characters and timeless songs. For kids aged 5-12. Free. Popcorn and drinks provided. Film duration: 75 minutes. Book online at www.marrickvillelibrary. eventbrite.com.au or call 9335 2173. FREE ENTRY MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY 6:00PM-7:30PM 1

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crafternoons INNER WEST WOMEN’S SHED PAPER CLIP BEADS

The Ladies of The Inner West Women’s Shed want to show you the unlimited possibilities of paperclips and used envelopes, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. They will teach you how to turn your average paperclip and recycled envelope into a beautiful necklace or bracelet. Whether you want to stick with one pattern or mix it up with multiple, there are many techniques the ladies will show to make whatever statement piece you’re after. FREE ENTRY HUT 5B ADDISON ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE, 143 ADDISON ROAD – MARRICKVILLE 12:30PM

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INNER WEST WOMEN’S SHED RAG TWISTING

Learn the wonders of twine and the endless possibilities on how to make and use it with The Inner West Women’s Shed Rag Twisting Workshop. Who would’ve thought that your scrap fabric could be used for gift wrapping, necklaces, bracelets, placemats, bowls, hanging planters and so much more? Use your favourite sport colours or experiment with patterns. FREE ENTRY FRINGE POP-UP BOX OFFICE 2:00PM-4:00PM

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POSTCARDS FROM THE FRINGE

Come be a designer for the day and join The Creatory to stitch up and stamp down your very own set of postcards. Design and make your own personalised postcards, using cool contemporary stamps and a vibrant array of threads. Whether you want to post them from the Fringe to your friends and family, or keep them as a memento of the festival for yourself, this is a crafternoon not to be missed. FREE ENTRY FRINGE POP-UP BOX OFFICE 11:00AM-1:00PM

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WEAVE PARRAMATTA

WeAve Parramatta is a culturally diverse group that connects through textile art, with a focus on contemporary practice. Join us to hear about the panama hat from Julio of Newtown’s Caramba, and be wowed by Peruvian contemporary textile artist, Lucia Scurrah. WeAve Parramatta is an initiative of Parramatta Artists Studios. FREE ENTRY CARAMBA, 398 – 492 KING STREET NEWTOWN 11:00AM-3:00PM

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TERRARIUMS

Too young for a baby but too old for a tamagotchi? A terrarium is the perfect child for you. Create your own miniature rainforest, fairy garden or bubble of greenery at Sydney Fringe this year. Add toad stools, shells or pebbles or simply fill it with succulents, moss and ferns. This is the perfect ornament and plant in one. Give it as a gift or keep it for yourself, theres one thing for sure. Once you’ve made your first terrarium, it won’t be your last. So release your inner green thumb and come join our free Terrarium workshop at Sydney Fringe. FREE ENTRY SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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POP TAPE (GAFFER TAPE) FLOWERS

For all those who want the aesthetic of a vase full of flowers but with the ease of not needing water and photosynthesis, this is for you. Take tape and turn it into spectacular flower. Just bring your gaffer tape (the more colours and patterns, the better) and we will show you how to turn that sticky mess into a vibrant, funky bouquet. Say goodbye to leaves, wilting and thorns. Pop tape flowers are the way of the future. FREE ENTRY SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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artistMasterClasses STACKS OF WAX CANDLEMAKERS

Have you ever wanted to make your own candle? Now you can thanks to Stacks of Wax. In partnership with Sydney Fringe, Stacks of Wax will be holding a candle making workshop, putting you in charge of the design and making process of your very own candle. Having supplied candles for parties over 3000 guests including Splendour in the Grass. Fashion Week, AFI Awards and Inside Out Launch, just to name a few, the guys at Stacks of Wax have the expertise when it comes to all aspects, including colouring, styling, placement, light intensity and effects. You will be given expert advice and training within the workshop, learning about essential and fragrant oil pairings, wax types, moulds, wicks and dyes. All materials are included in the cost price, all you need to bring is yourself. So come along and learn to make a soy candle, pillar candle and bees wax candle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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TEA COSY

Queen of The Tea Cosies Loani Prior will be treating Sydney Fringe to a workshop in her unique haute couture of gentle arts, tea cosie knitting. Her “knit outside the square” philosophy comes out with her designs, full of vibrant colour, branching off the teapot and into another dimension of their own and she is bringing her passion and lifes worth of knowledge to Sydney Fringe According to Loani, tea cosies are the perfect little project to learn a great number of knitting skills. So if you can knit a stitch, purl a stitch, cast on and cast off, then you’re welcome to join and if you’re a seasoned knitter, come step outside your comfort zone. Loani is a wealth of knowledge and passion and we are super excited to see what kind of tea cosies will come out of her workshop. Materials not included, materials list provided on registration. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

$135 SAT – SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS SUN – THE CONCOURSE CHORUS ROOM, 409 VICTORIA AVENUE – CHATSWOOD 9:30AM-4:30PM

RESIN JEWELLERY

If statement accessories are your thing then you do not want to miss the ButtonUp Designs Workshop. Jodie from ButtonUp Designs will be hosting a very special resin jewellery workshop this year at The Fringe, to show us the ins and outs of resin jewellery making and how to turn function, into fashion. The jewellery design ranges from bold and eclectic pieces to more simple and quaint designs, making these pieces one of a kind bangles and rings and that will suit either the chaos or calm in you. ButtonUp is all about turning the old into the bold and we are very excited to have Jodie from ButtonUp Designs at The Sydney Fringe this year to teach you how to do the same.

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FUNKY BLOSSOM BUST WORKSHOP

The Funky Blossom Bust Workshop aims to release your inner child and bring craft to a whole new artistic level. Assemblage artist, Freya Jobbins, focuses the re-use of materials from paper to plastic and everything in between. You will snip, glue, scrunch, pin and layer, all in the process of creating a 3D Blossom Bust sculpture. Gone are the days of material flowers being used are decorations on your dining room table. Freya will show you how to turn these flowers in a sculptural masterpiece. With only a Styrofoam base, material flowers and a few tools, you will have all you need to channel 16th century portraits into 21st sculptures. It’s time to channel the inner artist you’ve always wanted to be. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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FringeFilmComp BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT Attention all film buffs, The Fringe Film Competition has made a return this year and we are on the look out for the best Sydney has to offer. As far as we are concerned if you have a camera, phone, tablet or any kind of filming device, we want to see your short films. The theme 2015 is “Blink and You’ll metaphysical. All we ask is films areMiss It”. Think abstract or literal, cryptic or to you. We are leaving it in your han between 5 and 10 minutes long but the rest is up ds to interpret, think outside the box something spectacular. and create their films screened for audiences Sponsored and hosted by The Dendy, all finalists will have This is the perfect platform for and will be judged by our panel of industry professionals. by the best in the business. independent filmmakers to get their work seen and heard new to the film game, this is the Whether you’ve had years of directorial experience or are competition for you. Eliza Street, ed by DVD to Fringe HQ (5 ing Scorsese’s, it’s dd Entries need to be submitt bu So all you h. 15t r be em pt Se on m Newtown) by 5p rolling and call action! time to get those cameras

FINALIST SCREENING – FREE ENTRY DENDY NEWTOWN 6:00PM

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PLEASE DO NOT USE WORDS OR YOUR VOICE PLEASE DON’T READ OR WRITE TRY TO MAKE AS LITTLE NOISE AS POSSIBLE DON’T INTERACT WITH TECHNOLOGY STAY WITH IT FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS

For the Sydney Fringe Festival’s keynote closing event this year, we are hosting Honi Ryan’s international performance art project – Silent Dinner Parties. After having booked out runs globally, including Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, the Silent Dinner project returns to it’s hometown to quietly unite Sydney folk with it’s biggest banquet yet. We invite you to join us at Marrickville Town Hall as we shuffle up social norms, and see what communication morphs into over a delectable three course dinner without words. The meal is prepared by Sydney’s Studio NEON chefs who are constantly looking for something creative, challenging and a little outside the box. They are contributing to an inspirational evening as part of the silent dinner series with a local, seasonal, menu filled with lots of colour, texture and flavour to keep your senses captivated. Come and play with the possibilities of making connections in different ways, as we dine together in silence. If you would like to participate in the event for free there are spaces open to volunteer staff for the night. Send your expression of interest to hq@sydneyfringe.com. For more information visit www.silentdinnerparty.com F $75 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 7:30PM

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F $15 ETERNITY PLAYHOUSE 7:00PM-10:00PM

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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS: SPACE, GENRE, DIVERSITY The breakdown of traditional ‘barriers’ is a growing trend in the Independent Arts. Venue shortages are sending artists into less traditional space, opening up new opportunities and challenges around pop-up performance. The evolution of art forms has seen an increase in hybrid and cross arts performance. Conversations continue about content and casting diversity. »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Where can artists perform? How do we make the pop-up revolution a reality? How do we increase content diversity? Are we making real efforts toward diversity or is it tokenistic? How do we catagorise hybrid and cross-arts performance? Do audiences care for genre? What does the breakdown of genre mean for our arts space?

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RADICAL IDEAS: PROGRESSIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE INDEPENDENT ARTS Limited funding, limited venues, questions around content diversity. These are some of the questions and challenges facing the Independent Arts sector. On the back of our first Forum, our industry panel of artists, thinkers and policy makers are given one provocation: Bring your one radical idea for the Independent Arts. The moderated panel discussion will be followed by an open Q and A from the audience. All Panelists announced August 2015 Our Forums day is supported by:

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Forums&ArtistTalks LIVE MUSIC FRONTIERS

How do you feel when you see your favourite band, live in the flesh on stage? Or when you discover a new artist, down at the local venue or at a festival? Live music lets you feel it in your bones. Not only does a live performance enhance your musical experiences, it also plays a significant role in contributing to the livelihood of artists, venues and community culture. Our panel of experts include:

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MARK GERBER; OWNER OF THE OXFORD ART FACTORY IN SYDNEY BILL CULLEN; ARTIST MANAGER AT ONELOUDER DAMIAN CUNNINGHAM; DIRECTOR – AUDIENCE AND SECTOR DEVELOPMENT (LMO) SYBIL BELL; DIRECTOR OF INDEPENDENT VENUES WEEK IN THE UK

The panel will be moderated by Yvette Myhill, Executive Director of the Association of Artist Managers

F $10 C $6 ERSKINEVILLE TOWN HALL 3.00PM - 4.30PM

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INFO SESSION

Join us as we welcome representatives from NZ Fringe and Adelaide Fringe. Learn what makes their festivals different, ask all the questions you can and get ready to plan your next Fringe adventure. A great opportunity to get the inside scoop!

NZ FRINGE The Wellington NZ Fringe is the largest and longest running fringe in New Zealand. On every year in February/March the festival is for all arts and 100% open-access; we say “as long as it’s basically legal you can do it!” Registrations open August to October at www.fringe.co.nz.

ADELAIDE FRINGE The Adelaide Fringe is the largest Fringe Festival in Australia and the second oldest Fringe in the world. Come chat to Adelaide Fringe reps to find out all you need to know.

FREE ENTRY 505 @ 5 ELIZA STREET – NEWTOWN 4.00PM

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FreeEVENTS REDFERN GROOVE

A family friendly free day of Indigenous music, art and fun. FREE ENTRY REDFERN COMMUNITY CENTRE 2:00PM-6:00PM

BORROW A HUMAN AT MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY The Human Library concept substitutes bound books for people. Quite simply, “readers” visit the library, choose a human “book” and sit down to experience a life story. Bookings essential via marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com. au. FREE ENTRY MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM)

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THE 5 STEP PROGRAM

CRAFTERNOONS

Circaholics Anonymous is a fire based circus group. Take aspects of traditional circus, add some dance, martial arts, little bit of comedy, a dash of flammable material here or there and they present to you ‘The 5 Step Program’, meetings for those fighting the struggles of being a circus freak.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get your hands dirty making paperclip beads, postcards, terrariums, pop tape flowers and more. FREE ENTRY SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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FILM FESTIVAL

Library are bringing their own brand of fun to both Newtown Library and the Festival Village this Fringe, with talks, music, comedy and more. FREE ENTRY VILLAGE THEATRE – ERSKINEVILLE NEWTOWN LIBRARY 8:00PM-9:00PM 1

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POP-ART

Curated by our friends at Art Pharmacy see work by some of the best local artists in some of the most unexpected places included shopfront windows and pop up spaces. FREE ENTRY CHECK WEBSITE FOR DATES & TIMES

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SCREENING The films are in and the finalists have been decided! Come and see all the short films entered in this years film comp with the theme ‘Blink and You’ll Miss It’. FREE ENTRY DENDY NEWTOWN 6:00PM

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LEICHHARDT ART TRAILS Our friends at Leichhardt Council have put together a fantastic program of free events as part of this years fringe. Including exhibitions, art walking trails, open studios and live art making. FREE ENTRY CHECK WEBSITE FOR DATES & TIMES

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LATE NIGHT LAUGHS Carla Fletcher Jenny Kee © the artist. Portrait of Jenny Kee, fashion designer

@ ART AFTER HOURS Free events, Wednesdays until 10pm Australia’s funniest comedians put their spin on Australia’s favourite portrait prize in a series of free stand-up performances 2 Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept

Cocky & Pompous: Paul McDermott and Paul Livingston Hannah Gadsby Cal Wilson Ronny Chieng

In partnership with the Sydney Fringe Festival

ARCHIBALD PRIZE

THE ART SYDNEY’S TALKING ABOUT ART GALLERY RD DOMAIN SYDNEY

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PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NIDA AND URBANE PROPERTY

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The Independent sector is thriving, with 100’s of graduating artists hitting the scene annually our limited stock of local venues is at capacity. We’re keen to show you the incredibl e work being created by Sydney’s early career artists, and are facing the venue challenge head on! We’ve partnered with the countries leading dramatic institution NIDA and Urbane Property to activate THE PLATFORM. tre ide young thea ation will prov work tiv d ac an s is th ce , ie ts n 107 Projec eate masterp cr ru t s, on tis ea ar id ad l t he rfu ou , space to test sure to excite rs in the wonde challenge and e performance Hosted upstai bl to t da Se or . aff se s, oo bone ey ch g the work th makers a bare want, presentin all about. is e av w xt in the way they ne e d out what th down and fin

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EMERGINGartist hub One of the most Emerging Artist exciting venues of this year’s be hosted at PA Hub presented by Macquarie festival, the their fabulous veCT Centre for Emerging ArtistsUniversity will especially for th nue into two intimate perform. We’ve turned e emerging arti sts of this year’sance spaces Fringe. atre makers is one of our Nurturing the next generation of theerging Artist Hub offers up and passions here at The Fringe. The Em space to explore new work, test coming artists a safe and supportivethe ground. We also offer on the out ideas and get their projects off of stage managers, technical job experience to our next generation internships, so even our crew are operators and event managers via supported when starting out

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BECOME A FUNCTIONAL ADULT IN 45 MINUTES BUSHFIRE EVERYTHING I LEARNED AT NIDA NOT AT THE DINNER TABLE TENDER INDIFFERENCE THE AUDIENCE DIES AT THE END UNEND

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BRILLIANT PLAY, YOU’LL LOVE THE FILM as part of the Sydney Fringe 2015, presents

A TASTE OF HONEY BY SHELAGH DELANEY

CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE 1st-6th of September at 7:30pm Saturday 5th Matinee, 2:00pm Courtyard Studio SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL 8th-12th of September at 6:30pm Sunday 13th of September at 5:30pm Kings Cross Hotel, Lv 2 NOTHING CAN KEEP THEM APART... EXCEPT THEIR PARENTS!

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TemporaryTheatre pilot As part of our commitment to build a sustainable sector and contribute to Sydney’s reputation as a global city, we’re tackling the city’s growing venue crisis head on. Made possible by the City of Sydney Council and with help from Marrickville Council we are piloting a project that will hopefully spearhead the creation of a temporary theatre licence that will enable artists to present work in empty retail spaces, warehouses and other non-conventional spaces without the current overbearing costs associated with compliance.

“For a vibrant cultural sector we need a wide variety of cultural facilities, we need small intimate theatres, we need spaces where emerging artists can affordably hire and explore ideas, we need space for curated presentations and places companies and artists can run themselves and call home. In the current Sydney landscape this is simply impossible to achieve in any affordable way for the large majority of artists. We need to think outside the box, we need to encourage artists and companies to redefine the traditional performance space and use available, affordable spaces. This doesn’t just make cultural sense it makes economic sense. If empty retail space was opened up to the performance sector it would encourage a varied nightlife, reinvigorate our struggling high streets and add to night time economies, all the while filling a gaping hole in our local venue ecosystem, without major investment in infrastructure. We welcome the opportunity to get our hands dirty and work alongside the City to explore alternative processes for the temporary use of space within the City, to allow the performing arts sector the same benefits that the retail sectors currently have within the popup revolution.” Kerri Glasscock Sydney Fringe Festival Director

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HOW MANY SHOWS CAN YOU SEE IN 30 DAYS?

When you turn over this page you will be in the thick of all of our wonderful Fringe artists and their events. This really is the most important part of our festival. We love our partner events, free activities, street activation and parties but the heart and soul of the Fringe is the independent artists of Sydney, showcasing where community intersects with creativity. ad hter, pen and notep yourself with a highlig hop arm to so e m, sur gra be pro so s years e planned for you, ud of the talent in thi h how much we hav wit r ove g We are extremely pro llin spi s ge r. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the pa before you turn ove e. own Fringe adventur r you ok bo to online

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6 DEGREES OF

NED

A SUNDAY MORNING IN THE

KELLY

AFTERPLAY

SOUTH & BRONZE

Melita Rowston journeys into the heart of Kelly country to uncover the truth of her family’s folklore – did her grandpa steal Ned Kelly’s bones? Along the way she meets colourful characters who swear they’re connected to Ned Kelly. And she’s astounded at the lengths they’ll go to prove it...

A Sunday Morning in the South & Bronze a book of verse by Georgia 1920s Moscow, a small run-down café. Douglas Johnson.Georgia Douglas Uncle Vanya’s niece, Sonya Serebriakova, Johnson writer, poet & playwright now in her forties, is the only customer. is valued as one of the unique Until the arrival of Andrey Prozorov, from contributions to American dramatic Three Sisters. Afterplay revisits the lives literature & theatre history. Her work of two characters from Chekhov’s plays. emphasized themes of institutionalized Famous Irish playwright, Brian Friel, at racism, social determination, his poetic best. motherhood, love & nature.

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A SNOWFLAKE ON THE TONGUE OF OBERON

MEDEA

In this dark and raw new adaptation of the most infamous heroin in theatre, a soft focus wet dream becomes a blood This is the company’s second season of drenched nightmare as we confront performing the play after returning from the horrifying worst case scenario the their recent production at Canberra that lurks behind every argument and Theatre Centre. disappointing romance.

A sequel to Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, this fantastical rhyming comedy transports the audience to the magical land of Faeries. Mourning his wife Titania, King Oberon plunges the forest into an eternal winter, leaving its fate in the hands of loyal Puck, and his duplicitous split personality Robin Goodfellow.

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Fiddler’s Green Theatre Company presents ‘A Taste of Honey’ by Shelagh Delaney.

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ALMOST FACE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

TO FACE

Flik has a story to share. It’s very funny, rather sad, and entirely out of her control. And completely up to you. “Sliding Doors” meets “Choose Your Own Adventure” in this playfully interactive exploration of the power of choice. Presented by subtlenuance, written by Paul Gilchrist, performed by Kathryn Schuback.

Nominated for a 2015 Green-Room Acting Award, “Almost...” by Awgie winning playwright Stephen House takes a moving and brutal journey into a hidden Dublin world. “Lurid and confronting, ultimately touching theatre” THE AGE “House is an amazing storyteller...Not to be missed” THE MUSIC “A show that must be seen” WE KNOW MELBOURNE

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BECOME A FUNCTIONAL ADULT IN 45 MINUTES

BITCH BOXER

Sophie is a borderline incompetent 22 year old suffering from Peter Pan syndrome. Can she overcome her own immaturity to become the elegant woman she wants to be? Watch her take the ultimate test to hopefully emerge a bit less of a dysfunctional, childish mess.

Chloe likes life’s simple things: cherry sambuca, hairbrush-in-the-mirrorkaraoke and winding up her Dad. London 2012. Women step into the Olympic boxing ring for the first time. Can Chloe prove she’s worth the title? An inspiring, breathtaking and critically acclaimed new play by Charlotte Josephine, performed by Katherine Shearer. (Decadence 2013)

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THE RULES

Carl’s a misfit. The army seems like his ticket to freedom. But the army takes him to Afghanistan. And when he comes home it is not as a war hero but as a changed man. F $25 C $20 NEW THEATRE TUE & THU 6:00PM; WED 8:00PM; SAT 5:00PM & 7:00PM 1

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BUSHFIRE

In the not too distant future, Sydney is reborn according to the great Australian values of mateship, humility and fair shaking of bottles of sauce. However, outside the gated idyllic suburbs of new-Sydney, a gang advances on the comfortable; a mostly queer, interracial gang called the Refined Young Cannibals. F $25 C $20 EMERGING ARTIST HUB – PACT 9:00PM 1

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CRAZY BRAVE DANCING ON A BLUE BY MICHAEL GURR

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Alice is a member of a desperate group, with no faith in mainstream politics, who have embarked on a program of urban disruption. Their guerrilla tactics create havoc within the well-oiled machine of the city. Now they face the prospect of taking their actions to a new level of danger.

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Journey with comic book writer Cormac and his editor girlfriend Aishling over 5 years as they traverse their relationship and the various potholes of reconciling your dreams with your life; creativity,love,economics and fun; what life is worth against what it costs. And of corse superheroes.

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EIGHT DARK VANILLA JUNGLE

BY PHILIP RIDLEY

BY ELLA

HICKSON

A beautiful, breath-taking drama about one girl’s craving for family and home… and the lengths she will go to achieve them. From the multi award winning playwright, Philip Ridley and the critically acclaimed team behind SHIVERED. WINNER Scotsman Fringe First Award ‘A masterpiece..An absolute must see’ ***** – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Following rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ella Hickson’s ‘Eight’ premieres at this year’s Sydney Fringe. You will meet a Scottish lass, a sex worker, a drunk, an ex-soldier, a school boy, a businessman, an art dealer and a pregnant youth. But choose only 5. Who will you leave behind?

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EVERYTHING I LEARNED

AT NIDA

Kyle Walmsley dropped out of NIDA. From humble origins of not being at NIDA, to all the way to being at NIDA – this is the rags to riches, Bundaberg to Blanchett story of Kyle Walmsley’s journey to Excellence in the Arts. F $25 C $15 EMERGING ARTIST HUB – PACT 6:45PM 1

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IF YOU COME TO

HANDLE IT – A ONE WOMAN PLAY

AUSTRALIA

If you come to Australia is a new verbatim theatre project devised in collaboration with 5 asylum seekers who As relationships between young women live in western Sydney. They describe in and men are impacted more than ever intimate detail their journey, experience before by the expanding world of the Hedda dies at the end. She always dies of detention and the challenge of internet, six “Gen-Y” characters battle adapting to their new lives. Written at the end. Hedda after Hedda Gabler with evolving ideas of relationships directly for you, the audience, it pays explores the problems inherent in the and sexuality. Are we becoming tribute to those who did not survive the rehearsing of prejudice. What does it desensitised? Are we just bodies? Are say about theatre’s power to affect journey and provides a testimony which A chilling look into the life of a young we safe? The real question is: Can we soldier in Australia’s most unpredictable change if we are still depicting the same challenges the humanity of current handle it? and controversial war in Afghanistan. governmental approaches. issues over one hundred years later? F $26 C $22 VILLAGE THEATRE – ERKO TOWN HALL 8:30PM 1

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HEDDA AFTER HEDDA GABLER

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IMPACT

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theatre KINSKI & I WINNER SYDNEY FRINGE THEATRE AWARD 2014. This hilarious and deeply disturbing portrait of German movie star, sex addict and megalomaniac Klaus Kinski returns to outrage Sydney again. “**** The actor as a savage force of nature.” Adelaide Advertiser “**** Your shocked laughs turn to gasps.” Rip It Up Magazine “**** Spellbinding.” The Clothesline.

KING STREET Take a voyage through the cracks and crevasses of King Street, in an intimate disruption of every day life. Audience members will roam from performer to performer in a creative subversion of Australian storytelling, reveling in the menial and illuminating the extraordinary. Keep your ears to the ground. It’s a secret.

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LIFE OF THE PARTY This is a new play written by the vibrantly talented Mark Alan Lee. It tells the story of our protagonist, the loveable affable, Charlie a recent newlywed who just lost the love of his life, the vivacious effervescent, Anna. Consequently Charlie is overcome with grief and suffers severe depression. F $22 C $17.50 VILLAGE THEATRE – ERKO TOWN HALL WED - SAT 7:00PM; SUN 6:00PM 1

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NOT AT THE

DINNER MANY MOONS MNM MAKES SENSE BY ALICE BIRCH

Juniper is looking for love, Robert is trying to avoid it, Ollie doesn’t know what it is and Meg has resigned herself to never having it. One July day, as their worlds orbit one another, they unknowingly hurtle towards a moment that could devastate them all.

More than a training institute, mnm is a dream factory powered by passionate mentors and a unique Chairman who are on a mission to change entrepreneurship. The world is going to know that name. Participants collaborate, share their inspirations and achievements, creating their ideal lifestyle together.

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OUR FATHER WHO ART (NEARLY) IN HEAVEN

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TABLE Taboos, table manners and a really nice restaurant. It’s no good mourning the death of Good Manners. Pull up a chair and bite straight into all the delicious topics your mum insisted were “not dinner conversation”. Come on, Mum! It’s 2015! Nothing’s taboo these days! Now, hurry up and order. F $20 C $16 P $15 EMERGING ARTIST HUB – PACT 7.45PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30

NEIGHBOURHOOD,

PATCHES

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A PLAY WITH SONGS

The focus of this work is the dismal Our Neighbourhood follows Worrigal state of Foster Care situations in New the Dingo and Noori the Emu as they South Wales and the psychological A fun filled farce. The Longhorn family effects on fostered children these patriarch is on his death bed and his dirt journey to discover the lasting effects of the strange, newly arrived “Whitesituations can lead to. The performance poor relatives are circling in to slice up the estate. But just who will end up with Black-Fella” A contemporary look at the will be a theatre piece, which will place colonisation of Australia through the heavy emphasis on (but not limit itself the cash is anyone’s guess. adventures of Australian animals. to) movement. F $26 C $19 U12 $17 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8.30PM 1

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POUNDING NAILS IN THE FLOOR WITH MY

FOREHEAD

This brash piece aims scorching social commentary at the contemporary urban and suburban scene. Combined with a seductive element of selfrevelation, this play heightens the disturbing connections between its characters and, by extension, between us and the people we try not to see and not to be - everyday. F $25 C $18 THE PLATFORM – 107 PROJECTS THU - SAT 8:45PM; SUN 7:45PM 1

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LiftOut FRINGE IGNITE

OPENING CELEBRATIONS

Join us for a free afternoon of entertainment curated by APRA AMCOS ambassador and Thirsty Merc front man Rai Thistlethwayte. Rai will transform the strip of Erskineville Road into one enormous musical feast, placing live music and performances into the shopfronts, venues, cafes and restaurants of our very own Festival Village in Erskineville. FREE ENTRY ALONG ERSKINEVILLE ROAD 3:00PM-7:00PM

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LEFT

Left is all-ensemble, gritty physical theatre. 6 acrobats, no solos, 12 circus acts in 1 hour. Left is a show that shares the joy of building human relationships and community, and the experiences of loss, grief, and recovery. Left is the winner of the 2014 Melbourne Fringe People’s Choice Award. F $30 C $20 P $20 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8:30PM

BIG

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GIANT DWARF

Our friends at Giant Dwarf in Redfern have put together a mini festival within our festival. Featuring some of the best local and international artists and past Fringe festival winners, plus a Coopers festival courtyard bar. GIANT DWARF – REDFERN SEE WEBSITE FOR DETIALS

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SMALL WORLD FESTIVAL

Small World Festival will once again fill Sydney’s inner west with a cornucopia of food, drink and entertainment offerings. In addition to a wealth of local music talent, the Small World Festival 2015 will feature local legends in the Sydney food scene including Mary’s, Bloodwood, Porteno, Black Betty BBQ and Cornersmith. SYDNEY PARK – ALEXANDRIA SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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MELBOURNE CITY BALLET CARMEN

Melbourne City Ballet’s Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo reimagines Bizet’s “Carmen” through a combination of neoclassical ballet and opera that brings to life this evocative tragedy. “Carmen” tells the story of a city policeman whose mother calls him to return home to marry his childhood sweetheart but instead a chance encounter meeting an enchanting gypsy girl. Starring Melbourne City Ballet’s very own Ballet Mistress & Principal Artist Iona Marques. F$32 C $26 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8:30PM

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LAH LAH’S BIG LIVE BAND

You’ve seen them on the TV, and if you’re a Mum or Dad of a little one under 8 you’ve probably heard them over and over again, now come and see them live! Lah-Lah is Australia’s premier band for children and their families. The stars of ABC KIDS and CBeebies will have the whole family up singing and dancing! Meet Mister Saxophone, Squeezy Sneezy the piano accordion, Tom Tom on drums, Buzz the Band Leader, Lola the Dancing Double Bass and the ever loveable Lah-Lah! F $22 U12 $22 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 10:00AM

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MAKUKUHAN TRIO

PRESENTED BY MUSICA VIVA IN SCHOOLS

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One for whole family, this is about as far away from the Western musical tradition as you can get. Makukuhan is a mini gamelan orchestra, which brings the distinctive and stirring Indonesian sound to life. Combining traditional masked dance and instruments including the kendang, angklung and rebana, Makukuhan is the perfect window into the exotic music of our northern neighbours. F $10 U12 $5; FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 KIDS) $25 MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL 2:00PM

FRINGE COMEDY FACTORY THEATRE

Head down to the Factory Theatre in Enmore for all things comedy. With over 130 shows across the festival there’s sure to be something to tickle your funny bone. SEE GUIDE FOR GIG LISTINGS

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LOOSE PULL OUT WITH CARE

A PRIVATE HISTORY OF BOOZE AND IGGY POP 1996 TO 2015

The winner of the inaugural Sydney Fringe presented KOHA Award at this years Wellington Fringe Festival. Jonny Potts will cross the Atlantic for a return season of his award winning production. “Hilarious satire” – Salient 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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REDERN GROOVE

Join us as we team up with our friends at the Redfern Community Centre to present a day of Indigenous art making, music and performance. Featuring local artists, food trucks and market stalls, this family friendly event is a terrific way to see what is happening in Redfern all year round, meet the local artists and hear some local music.

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SILENT DINNER PARTY

Join us, and internationally renowned performance artist Honi Ryan, as she hosts one of her legendary Silent Dinner Parties in the historic Marrickville Town Hall. In a world where we communicate in every waking moment can you enjoy the company of others over a meal with no words? Dinner is included in the ticket price and you can grab a drink from our Coopers bar. A rare chance to be part of a living artwork, that has now been hosted in 8 countries since 2006. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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ELIXIR

HEAD FIRST ACROBATS

Three enthusiastic and acrobatic scientists attempt to create the elixir of life. The mayhem that follows is a perfect mix where physical prowess meets physical comedy. A highly acclaimed acrobatic performance with something for all ages, amazing stunts and an intriguing story-line that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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SLUT

QUARTER RETROGRADE LIFE CRISIS

Only girls get called sluts. And sometimes girls try to own it. But in the end they’ll be worn down by it, no matter how much a girl thinks her life’s her own and she can do whatever she wants.

Steph went to uni, got a job, fell in and out of love and then...and then what? It’s the eve of her 25th birthday and she’s started to question a few things. Is this life? Is this adulthood? Is this it?

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SHAKESPEARE SPECTROPHOBIA TONIGHT If Shakespeare were writing today, would he be a genius, an outsider, or just plain ‘Bill’? In Shakespeare Tonight The Bard is alive and kicking, and we get to ask the ‘big’ questions: Are the plays really his? Why has he turned to tragedy? Tim Ferguson’s first stage play. Comedy.

What happens when you look in a mirror?No, really look?Can you look? Spectrophobia explores the world of mirrors, beauty and hair - the stuff that haunts us everyday. A new, immersive theatre experience taking place in a world of mirrors: a fully functioning hairdressing salon, Glitterbox, King Street Newtown.

THE CULTURE

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STRIP!

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A thrilling new Australian play exploring the meeting of Earl, a terminally-ill therapist, and his patient Sonny, a young offender on Parole, in the melting pot of a therapists’ meeting rooms. Produced by SANDKING. F $25 C $20 P $20 107 PROJECTS WED-FRI 7:00PM & 9:00PM; SUN 6:30PM & 8:30PM 1

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Laura Jackson returns with a brand new play “The Culture”: following dovetailing stories of two best friends: Katie, a young woman, Will who is gay…the two make a pact, to do “whatever it takes” to take down “The Culture”. Directed by Janys Hayes, performed by Michael Blakeley and Laura Jackson.

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THE KVETCH SET PRESENTS

THE AUDIENCE TRAFFIC STREET TELLING STORIES DIES AT THE END

To strip or not to strip, that is not the question in the opposite worlds of burlesque and politics. Will Victoria, our politician and burlesque dancer, reveal her secret to either side or conceal it to her own destruction?

All Jobi wants is to tell a story as good as the ones on telly. And she does... So what if it’s not 100% true? It’s still full of murder plots, blackmail, Ron Moss, sex, betrayal and life changing indiscretions... It’s a soapy story time scrubbed down to raw reality.

When Bill Murray meets Cabin In The Woods meets the Theatre you get the psychological comedy The Audience Dies At The End. You will be grasping for breath as you laugh into your sudden but inevitable demise. Enjoy the show!

Take a congested road trip with a bunch of Inner West flatmates who find out they are to be evicted and their house demolished for the world’s largest underground road system! The Kvetch Set Sketch Collective present their debut live show Traffic Street. Absurd, satirical and close to home!

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theatre THE WONDERFUL

WORLD OF

DISSOCIA BY ANTHONY NEILSON

THE

MANNEQUINT

Lisa Jones is on a journey. It’s a colorful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life. TKC re-imagines ‘Dissocia’ as an immersive, theatrical event, located in a Secret Location in Metropolitan Sydney. Where is Dissocia? Register for clues: whereisdissocia@ thekingscollective.com.au

A black farcical comedy in which: a well-meaning man from a family of compulsive liars must deal with his father and half-brother falsely assuming the roles of private detectives while he tries to win back his elusive fiance, who’s just run off with their wedding photographer. Hilarity ensues. F $25 C $20 KINGS CROSS THEATRE TUE - SAT 8:30PM; SUN 7:30PM

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TENDER INDIFFERENCE On trial for murder, it is not Meursault’s innocence or guilt that will decide his fate, it is his apathy. Part existential comedy, part disillusioned tragedy, Tender Indifference is inspired by Camus’ seminal novel The Outsider. F $20 C $15 EMERGING ARTIST HUB – PACT TUE - THU 8PM; SAT & SUN 9.15PM 1

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UNEND

Australia. Five years from now. Two people meet on a park bench. A fire encroaches and the pair begin to appreciate their shared and jumbled history. This absurdist play is an existential examination of human interaction as it dances between the lines of sorrow and humour. If this was the end of the world, how would you pass the time? F $15 EMERGING ARTIST HUB – PACT THU 9.15PM; FRI & SAT 8:00PM 1

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THOM PAIN: BASED ON NOTHING “Did i say he had a heart and body full of bleeding wonder and love? Not important.” Thom Pain tells jokes about death in an attempt to find some tangible feeling. Wielding an unstable combination of sharp intelligence and profound unhappiness, he’s here to welcome you into his world. SEE SYDNEYFRINGE.COM FOR DETAILS 1

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WHERE’S MY MONEY A surrealist comedy about marriage, fidelity and retribution. When a failed actress, uptight accountant, disgruntled housewife and a couple of divorce attorneys try and navigate the rules of love, they forget that the past will always come back to haunt you literally! F $28 C $22 P $20 VILLAGE THEATRE – ERKO TOWN HALL WED - SAT 7:00PM; SUN 6:00PM 1

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

Jordy Shea brings Neil Labute’s dark comedy to the Sydney Fringe. In a small town, Adam’s life is drastically changed when he meets the mysterious and enticing Evelyn. His friends are confused at the sudden changes, questioning both themselves and Adam. F $20 C $15 KINGS CROSS THEATRE TUE - SAT 8:30PM; SUN 7:30PM 1

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UNDER MILKWOOD Welcome to Lllareggub! Wander the streets, meet the locals, live their lives and dream their dreams. Tiny Horse Theatre Company are proud to present a bold, exciting new theatrical adaption of Dylan Thomas’ beloved radio play UNDER MILKWOOD. F $18 C $13 NEW THEATRE MON & WED 6:00PM; SAT 3:00PM; SUN 5:00PM 1

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circus physicalTheatre ELIXIR “Wicked sense of humour” 5 stars - Ripitup “Awesome and absolutely incredible” 4.5 stars - The Clothesline Three acrobatic scientists attempt to create the Elixir of life, nothing goes according to plan and what they create is circus mayhem and comedy gold (with zombies!). Hilarious, sexy and damn good fun! Winner Best Cabaret Brighton Fringe 2015 F $29 C $21 P $20 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 7:00PM 1

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LEFT Left is all-ensemble, gritty physical theatre. 6 acrobats, no solos, 12 circus acts in 1 hour. Left is a show that shares the joy of building human relationships & community, and the experiences of loss, grief, and recovery. Left is the winner the 2014 Melbourne Fringe People’s Choice Award. F $30 C $20 P $20 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8:30PM 1

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INSOMNI_AIR:

THE ART OF

DROPPING OFF “Insomin_AIR” is a new Aerial Circus work from Aerialize, Sydney Aerial Theatre.

Exploring the ‘theatricality of the brain’ during an Aerial Sleep Lab, Aerialize’s emerging circus artists will climb, wrap, drop, fly, catch and juggle you through a Rapid Eye Movement like never before…. you can drop off…just don’t fall! A perfect show for all ages! F $30 C $20 REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 7:00PM 1

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THE 5

STEP PROGRAM Circaholics Anonymous is a fire based circus group. Take aspects of traditional circus, add some dance, martial arts, little bit of comedy, a dash of flammable material here or there and they present to you ‘The 5 Step Program’, meetings for those fighting the struggles of being a circus freak. FREE ENTRY FORECOURT – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8:00PM 1

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WORKSHOP Physical Approaches to Creating Characters with Clockfire Theatre Co.

So often when creating characters, an actor is motivated by the innerworkings or psychology derived from the written word, yet the physical manifestation of the character cannot be felt or seen by the audience. Led by Clockfire Co-Directors Emily Ayoub and Kate Worsley, this workshop will unlock some of the key physical approaches to finding and shaping a character and allow the actor the space to observe, discover, create and play. Through a Lecoq-based approach, participants will deepen their discovery of characters through physical improvisation and the study of animals, the elements, paintings and photographs, objects and costume. F $85 PER PERSON 505 @ 5 ELIZA STREET – NEWTOWN 10.00AM - 4.00PM

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dance CARMEN

IN FORMATION II

Melbourne City Ballet returns to Sydney with Michael Pappalardo’s operaballet fusion, “Carmen”. “Carmen” focuses on the tumultuous relationship between gypsy girl Carmen and policeman Don Jose, whose initial brief encounter changes their lives forever. With dazzling costumes and Bizet’s intoxicating score, Carmen is simply unforgettable.

IN FORMATION II has been conceived by a need to progress and transform. It resides in a realm where the desire for freedom is as powerful as the devotion to familiarity. Containing multiple perceived and dissolving realities it asks what is required of us to step into the unknown. Nominated for Green Room Award for Concept & Realisation 2015.

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Do you believe in fairytales? To Profess perpetual solemn vows, living a life according to another? Who would want to marry God? He’s the ultimate bachelor. He’s like something from a book. Who would want to f#@k God? OMFG!!!!!

Experience the infectious sounds and visual vibrancy of Jamestown! Imagine what’s possible as the Jamestown Collective transforms everyday objects and incorporates them into an explosive performance of percussion, acrobatics and dance, inspired by everyday life in Africa. Jamestown invites audiences into a world all about rhythm and dance.

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JAMES TOWN

OMFG

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MOON DANCE

MOONDANCE is a mesmerising and unforgettable experience. The tidal power of the moon over our lives is explored through a visceral layering of imagery, sound and movement. This intense performance evokes tides, gravitational fields, solar winds, the sputterings and vacuum atmospherics of our nearby astronomy - our ‘other’ isotopic self. F $23 C $18 STANDING $12 ERSKINEVILLE ANGLICAN CHURCH 7:30PM 1

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PLATFORM

YOGA DANCE TRANCE

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SHORTS

Do one thing every day that scares you. Will you look foolish? Absolutely. We all will, and we are going to love it. Our DJ Back for its 5th season, Platform Shorts will be spinning tunes while we sweat, continues to present fresh new works by baby, sweat. Downward dogs and Sydney’s independent choreographers. transparent yoga pants are welcome. Dance, 10 minutes at a time. Dress code: hippie.

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cabaret musicalTheatre BURLESQUE AT THE BONES Join Juliet Montague and her delicious band of playfellows as they put LOVE under the microscope. Performed by Sydney’s top cabaret performers, Artisan Presents LOVE is a warm, witty, slick and delightfully sexy cabaret show that is bound to get your blood racing!

Lazybones Burlesque is back. Starring a very special selection of Australia’s best burlesque acts! BUNNI LAMBADA KELLY ANN DOLL DIESEL DARLING BULLS EYE BILLY & AMELIA WOOD With a very special closing set by THROWBACK who play funk/dance/ RnB! Hosted by Miss Burlesque NSW, the only and only MEMPHIS MAE!

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ARTISAN PRESENTS LOVE

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COUGAR

MORRISON,

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Hosted by Maxi Shield and Charisma Belle, its the only comp on Oxford Street open to EVERY Queen. FREE ENTRY THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT 10:00PM

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HOW NOT TO EAT A BANANA IN PUBLIC

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INDEPENDENT SURGICAL HOSPITAL ON THE HILL

Dr. McCarb’s Independent Surgical Hospital on the Hill is well known for its success with even the most difficult of medical cases. But when the Department of Health performs an inspection, will the unconventional methods allow the hospital to keep its license? A new Horror/Comedy musical

“****!” – The West Australian. “GIVES BEYONCE A RUN FOR HER MONEY!”– OUTinPerth. Cougar Morrison is the cheeky love-child of Piaf and Bowie. He’ll tighten his corset, take off his pants and warble his way into your hearts. Sexy, androgynous and a brilliant singer. Come for the Piaf, stay for the ass.

CASH FOR QUEENS

DA Carter serves up Cooking with Music - an audible buffet where fresh organic songs are on the menu. DA has toured the world with a passionate hunger for new sonic flavours & returns with a zesty combo of comedy, crispy rhythm & rhymes and wholesome improvisation for your earbuds!

DR. MCCARB’S

RAWWR!

COOKING WITH MUSIC

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From the creators of Big Brother, Draculas, The Voice and a plethora of fabulous men; comes a cabaret about love, lost interest, and awkward moments. Starring #9 on the Gold Coast’s best dressed list, Charne Louise takes the audience on an epic tale of mis-adventure, mistakes, and other missuses of intimate objects.

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FRIDAY KEIRA DALEY’S

SONG NIGHT! I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE SLAPDASH “Slapdash is a riot!” – OUTinPerth PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Exploring the nature of relationships, this show will frighten you with familiarity as each song and scene is another page out of the book of love. This hilarious revue will make you laugh, cry and cringe and leave you wondering how lucky you are in love.

This dangerously catchy variety show favourite returns for its third year. Enjoy songwriting battles, hilarious originals, cool covers, and fast-fire chats with your LadyNerdy host and a slew of outrageously talented guests. NOMINATED: Best Cabaret, Fringe World 2015.

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NIGHT

LIVE

Two of Australias favorite queens Minnie Cooper and Vanity Faire performing and sometimes singing in their own voices! Special guest Hannah Conda. FREE ENTRY THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT 9:00PM 1

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cabaret musicalTheatre SCREAMERS! DELUXE EDITION

singer. dancer. actor. motivational speaker. Looking into the world of self help, celebrity memoirs and tell all interviews.

MAD MAX meets WIZARD OF OZ meets QUESTION TIME in a Most Magical Musical Mash Up Made for this Moment, taking sharp aim at current Oz Politics. SCREAMERS stars singers Joseph Chetty & Jackie Vance, and features the sparkling talents of BETTY GRUMBLE, VASHTI HUGHES, AARON MANHATTAN, NORRIE MAY-WELBY and – direct from Sweden – the high Sarah Gaul has trouble sleeping, so camp of the haughty HUSQVARNA! So, instead she stays up and dreams of a join us as we follow the Yellow Brick world where bacon is free, pilates is a Road on the way to the Thunderdome, forgotten fad, and rent money grows on stopping in at Parliament House, to trees. SLUMBERLAND is a new original take on the Lizard of Oz himself! Stick show from one of Australia’s finest around after to have a dance with the emerging musical comediennes. Screamers! Betty Grumble on the decks!

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SARAH GAUL IN

QUADRUPLE THR4T

SLUMBERLAND

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KNOX STREET BAR Knox Street Bar is an eclectic bar experience located in the basement garage on the corner of Shepherd & Knox Street in Chippendale. As a venue, the small bar is steadily becoming notorious for hosting exciting, fresh and often ephemeral events ranging from stand-up comedy, experimental music performance, theatre, burlesque, film and multimedia experience. As Sydney's only sour-centric bar, it's a must for any sour lover but be warned, you may also find yourself spinning the cocktail wheel of fortune, indulging in a craft beer or simply drinking the best classic you've ever had. If you ask nicely, you may even walk out with a jar of honey from the bees that live on the roof. The tinkering and experimentation at Knox Street never stops and there's something for everyone, so be sure to check out their program ASAP. THU 3RD – AFTER WORK DISCO SAT 6TH – THROWAWAY SUNDAY THU 10TH – FREE THE BEATS THU 24TH – WOLF COMEDY SAT 26TH – KNOX STREET BAR SHOW & TELL SEE KNOXSTREETBAR.COM FOR DETAILS 21 SHEPHERD STREET CHIPPENDALE

SCI-FI LOVE STORY

Interstellar – the Cabaret! Blast off with this sci-fi-rom-com, in a tale of love & space & super massive black holes. Join our star-crossed lovers as they share their celestial love story from the late 21st century, in a musical romp through the best space songs of the 20th. F $22 C $16 (THU) F $24 C $16 (FRI/SAT) SOUND LOUNGE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 8:30PM 1

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SOFONDA BLACKMEN PRESENTS UNCULTURED SONGS FROM THE

CHAOS FRINGE EDITION

BLACK SHEEP

Sofonda Blackmen, along with Bunni Lambada, Rosie Rivette, Juicey Biggun, Mac Galleon plus 15 of Australia's hottest burlesque/boylesque and cabaret talent bring burlesque, comedy, puppetry and all things Uncultured and Chaotic to the Fringe.

It wasn’t always easy growing up as a musician in a family of Doctors. Or as a raging thespian in provincial Jamberoo. Or with a surname like Condon for that matter. Featuring original music, a bit of Chopin, and a few show tunes, SFTBS embraces the oddball in every family.

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THE GUILTS KITCHEN AND VARIETY SHOW Hunger comes in many forms. THE GUILTS KITCHEN AND VARIETY SHOW, featuring a host of sensational special guests giving you the best in circus, sideshow and burlesque, accompanied by the lush and raucous songs of The Guilts, and delicious treats from Sydney's delightful Knox Street Bar and Lazybones Lounge. F $17 KNOX STREET BAR (FRI) LAZYBONES LOUNGE (SAT) FRI 8:00PM; SAT 9:00PM 1

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cabaret musicalTheatre THAT’S

THERE’S NO ONE NEW AROUND YOU: A TINDER MUSICAL

SHOWBIZ

Swipe left for ‘no’ too often on the infamous dating app and you’re told “There’s no one new around you”. But we don’t blame you for being tired of tigers and trout-pouts. Sweeten your swipe-free sour times with original songs by Keira Daley (LadyNerd) and Mark Simpson (Hairspray).

Feisty, funny, sexy musical theatre with amazing players, burlesque performers and actors delivering a unique theatrical experience. “A brilliant way to spend an hour” – Clothesline Magazine reviewing the 2015 Adelaide Fringe performance. F $27.50 C $22.50 (TUE) F $32.50 C $27.50 (WED/THU/FRI/SAT) REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 7:00PM 1

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TWO BRUNETTES

AND A GAY.... This hilarious cabaret-comedy starring three sensational performers is set to ruffle the feathers of show-goers from all walks of life. Two Brunettes and A Gay is willing to go where no show has gone before... guaranteed to have you laughing and singing along in your seats. F $22 C $19 KNOX STREET BAR 8:00PM 1

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THRENODY

A teenage girl decides to think for herself, and the world decides to punish her for it. A dark musical that embraces the surreal and the sublime. A jet black noir with a spiritual score. A twisted take on morality, sexuality, and growing up. The Weird occurs. One night only. F $15 C $10 THE VANGUARD 8:00PM 1

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GINGER'S THE OXFORD HOTEL Gingers, a glamorous New York style cocktail bar, events and entertainment venue. With luxurious finishes, intimate booths, mezzanine level seating and a state of the art sound and lighting system; Gingers offers an alluring, contemporary and decadent event experience. FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT: THEOXFORDHOTEL.COM.AU 134 OXFORD STREET DARLINGHURST

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH 6PM Join us as we say goodbye to Sydney Fringe 2015. Our friends at Venue 505 in Surry Hills will be throwing open their doors and providing a soundtrack of tunes that shaped modern funk, jazz and soul music, so you can party away the festival in style. Come say goodbye to old friends, enjoy the company of new friends find out which productions take out and this year by the fine folk at NIDA. the coveted Fringe Awards presented

Photo by Matthew Venebles FREE ENTRY VENUE 505 6:00PM

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MINI RHINO 20TH CENTURY DOG WITH A very special performance releasing

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“Something approaching improvised perfection.” – SMH

Justine Wahlin’s debut album “A Long Way from Home”. Mini Rhino is a spectacular collection of musicians who have come together to create a unique soundscape for her beautifully crafted songs. Don’t miss this wonderful show supported by Duo; Method

When keen utopian and nostalgic feelings freely meet, music cuts through to higher reality: the lucid dream of what humanity stands for is already real existent life. A Russian Dream: Europe, Asia – neither. GOTTHARD KILLIAN, CELLO and DANAE KILLIAN, PIANO CONCEIVED BY GOTTHARD KILLIAN.

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Drawing from Jazz, Afro-Beat and 20th Century classical music with influences as wide ranging as Miles Davis, FelaKuti, Bela Bartok, Ornette Coleman, Gyorgy Ligeti and Thomas Mapfumo.

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YOVICH Sydney Fringe Festival Ambassador Ursula Yovich has a unique and powerful voice that has been described as bush honey and smoke. With an eclectic set of blues and soul originals, some classic blues covers and first class musicians Ursula mesmerises with a deeply soulful experience. F $22 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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BREWED BALLADS DARRYL BEATON & THE Sydney Antiphony is bringing music back to the public house, taking bawdy ballads and drinking songs out of the concert hall and into the pub. Some of the greatest composers and performers in music history have taken to letting off steam and downing a pint at the pub. Join us for a unique performance experience, where audience and performers - libations in hand - sing the night away. Anything could happen. SEE SYDNEYFRINGE.COM FOR DETAILS 1

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D1 CARTEL

Dynamic and deliciously diverse, Darryl Beaton and the D1 Cartel is more than just a band, they’re an aural adventure. A fusion of intense musical genius and powerful poetry, this troupe delivers an eclectic sound, unsurpassed in artistry and musicianship – with buckets of soul. F $17 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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ELEKTRA MORPHING

DESERT ROSE

COMPLEX, SLAVIC GROOVES AND MEDITATIONS

“Desert Rose” is a partnership between singer songwriter Jasmin Jones & visual artist Sera Lee. It is a spontaneous collision of music and art that awakens creative expression!

Ranging from high energy, ‘up-your-beat’ rhythms, to spacious lyrical melodicism, Slavic Grooves and Meditations is a large-scale set of works three years in the making. This is music to fire up and melt your multi-cultural soul. Featuring composer Romano Crivici.

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music DON WALKER AND BAND Don Walker’s songs have been mapping Australia, from Kings Cross to regional towns and the spaces in between for more than thirty years, through solo albums and shows, a couple of albums with Tex, Don and Charlie, back to his youth as a member of Cold Chisel. His first book, “Shots”, was published by Black Inc. in 2009. Don’s latest solo album, Hully Gully, was released in August 2013. Don and his exceptional band make a rare Sydney appearance at Venue 505 as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. “The Cold Chisel songwriter should be doing soundtracks for Tarantino films” SMH “He is among the best – the most Australian – of songwriters” – The Music facebook.com/donwalkermusic | donwalker.com.au F $45 C $40 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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ELEKTRA STRING QUARTET ‘GREGORIAN FUNK’ Who said funky improvisation and string quartets don’t mix!? Contemporary composer Romano Crivici makes his debut at the heart of jazz in Sydney, Venue 505 with three new major works – the gentle, pulsing sound-scapes of ‘Undercurrents’, brutal driving rhythms of ‘Gregorian Funk’ and lyrical outback atmospherics of ‘Landscapes’. Funded by the Australia Council for the Arts. F $27 C $22 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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HUGO RACE & THE TRUE SPIRIT WITH ED CLAYTON-JONES JAMES MULLER TRIO Ex-member of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and founder of The Wreckery, Hugo Race and his long time collaborators the True Spirit release their first album in seven years, “The Spirit”. Supporting is Ed Clayton-Jones (Bad Seeds), Gene Maynard (The Apartments) & Ken Gormley (Cruel Sea)- swampy delta blues.

One of the greatest guitar trios on the planet!

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This remarkable guitar virtuoso and musical giant returns for a very special Sydney show. Famously cited as John Scofield’s favourite guitar player come and check out what so many people are losing their minds over.

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JAZZ JAM SESSION & GAMES NIGHT Monday is our weekly Jazz Jam Session with great local players and special guests. Roll that into our games night and it’s a fun and easy way to while away your Monday. FREE ENTRY VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO FEATURING JOHNNY TEDESCO After two sell out performances last year the remarkable and show stopping dancer Johnny Tedesco, from Melbourne’s Arte Kanela, returns with the unique and equally jaw dropping Bandaluzia Flamenco for TWO NIGHTS! Their unique characteristic is the knowledge and experience to deliver virtuosic flamenco dance, music and rhythm and the ability to conjure up it’s distinctive emotion, together with the blending of the rich harmonies and explosive improvisations of Jazz. The ensemble is also revered for it’s ability to combine within this the exotic melodies of the Orient and the infectious rhythms of South America. F $32 C $27 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM) 1

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JOHNNY GIRARD’S DARK SIDE OF THE SALOON SHOW

Multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jean-Marc Girard presents this premiere season of his one-man Country & Western show. This semi-rural boy from the fringes of south-western Sydney will explore and explain his fetish and fascination for all things Southern through the music of classic artists including Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons & Merle Haggard. F $20 C $15 THE NEWSAGENCY SAT 7:30PM; SUN 6:30PM 1

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music LJUBIČICA – WILD VIOLET

SOUL COLLECTIVE MIXTAPE #3

Stories of love, legacy, memories and blood lines, woven into a haunting and jubilant tapestry of Croatian gypsy chansons, evoking tears of amorous nostalgia and hope. Presented by the luminous singer Josipa Draisma alongside Sydney’s best folk musicians. “Josipa is a star performer simmering with emotional intensity.”

An event that celebrates the music of New York city in the era when Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and African Americans combined their distinct musical cultures to compose musical masterpieces. Not to be missed.

NUYORICA

OLD SCHOOL FUNK AND GROOVE NIGHT Playing the tunes that shaped modern Funk, Jazz and Soul music. A fast favourite at the club the Old School sessions have a party atmosphere and attract exciting local and touring musicians and DJ’s to the 505.

A killer night of intoxicating groove featuring four of the nations most exciting future-soul, hip-hop and electronica inspired groups. Melbourne’s hip-hop/soul juggernaut 30/70, New Zealand future-soul duo Fortunes and Sydney’s own soul siren, Lana Rita. Plus electronica/afro-beat inspired supergroup, The Cosmodelta.

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FREE ENTRY VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM)

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THE SPIRIT OF FLAMENCO / EL ESPIRITU DEL

THE LIBERATORS

‘HERE COMES THE SUN’ THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISON

‘Here Comes The Sun’ showcases much loved Australian singer songwriter, and Sydney Fringe Festival Ambassador Wes Carr interpreting George Harrison’s songbook – taking on such chart topping classics as ‘My Sweet Lord’ and ‘What is Life’, and The Beatles classic ’Something’, a song which Frank Sinatra deemed ‘the greatest love song ever written’. ‘Here Comes The Sun’ will see Wes share intimate tales and anecdotes from George Harrison himself, not only showcasing the depth of George’s music but looking ‘within and without’ on a spiritual journey, recounting conversations George started many years ago. Storytelling is what Wes does best, and this is a truly unique story, celebrating the essence of an incredible artist from a musician’s perspective. F $23.80 (ONLINE); $25 (DOOR) VENUE 505 7:00PM SHOW (TWO SETS) & 9:30PM SHOW (TWO SETS) 1

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SIRENS BIG BAND

17-piece Sirens Big Band return to the 505 stage to present their brand of exciting danceable big band music – jazz melded with Middle Eastern, Latin and African grooves.

SWORDS

“The Sirens are… all-funky and allembracing in their influences…” John Hardaker – AustralianJazz.net

Local band Swords will perform along side special guests at The Newington Inn located in Petersham. The event will be showcasing local music and talent from around Sydney.

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FLAMENCO

Local band Swords will perform along side special guests at The Newington Inn located in Petersham. The event will be showcasing local music and talent from around Sydney.

Inspired by Afrobeat and American Funk, The Liberators are a rock solid outfit typifying the Nigerian Afrobeat sound of 70’s Africa. The Sydney Based 10 piece create a fierce array of super heavy grooves that ensure you are served with some sizzling treats.

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music THE STORY OF THE THE NUKES

The Nukes are New Zealand’s premier original ukulele group.

THE RACHEL COLLIS TRIO

They love to play intimate, theatrestyle venues where audiences can enjoy the subtleties of their songs and humour. Audiences can also expect to be dazzled by the sounds the humble ukulele is capable of producing and seduced by their wonderful three-part vocal harmony – in other words, expect the unexpected!

Highly acclaimed songstress Rachel Collis is a “welcome jolt back to the time of Jim Webb, Carole King and Joni Mitchell” – Orange Press. Rachel is sweetness, sophistication and good old-fashioned songwriting. Her songs range from the heart-swelling to the introspective to the humorous – always intelligent, always finely-crafted, always heartfelt.

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SILICON VALLEY COWBOY This is the story of the Silicon Valley Cowboy – a multisensory and emotionally charged show that weaves a tale of love and loss through haunting music and projections. A heartbreaking ode to the vanishing breed of cowboys of yesteryear. This is country music like you have never seen it. F $20 DJANGO BAR 7:30PM 1

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BEpartofFRINGE IGNITE WANT TO JOIN IN ALL THE FUN OF OUR OPENING CELEBRATIONS FRINGE IGNITE? DO YOU HAVE A FLOWING BEARD?

We're after men with glorious, voluminous, shaggy and fiercely hairy beards that we can fill with flowers. These gorgeous men will then take their floral adorned whiskerandoes and lead our guests on a musical journey up Erskineville Rd. We will return the favour with access to our exclusive VIP Prohibition Cocktail Bar and good vibes a plenty. If you have suitable bristles and are keen for a fun afternoon please email hq@sydneyfringe.com with the heading I have fine tassels.

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word poetry&spoken BORROW A HUMAN AT MARRICKVILLE LIBRARY The Human Library concept substitutes bound books for people. Quite simply, “readers” visit the library, choose a human “book” and sit down to experience a life story. Our Human Library will be open at branch locations on select dates during Sydney Fringe Festival. Each session is 20-minutes. Bookings essential via marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com.au. FREE ENTRY CHECK WEBSITE FOR VENUES & TIMES 1

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HIDING IN

BUNKERS FROM BASS DROPS

Hiding in Bunkers from Bass Drops is the second solo Fringe show written by current New Zealand Poetry Slam Champion Ben Stokes. It's his part poetry, part rap, semi-punk, semisocially conscious take on the state of things. 'Invokes a young Jim Morrison with buds of Kerouac and Kurt Cobain.' - Wellington Fringe Review. F $10 SEE SYDNEYFRINGE.COM FOR DETAILS 1

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LITTLE

FICTIONS

An evening of live readings by professional actors of short and longer stories from Spineless Wonders authors. MON 7TH COMEDY NIGHT MON 14TH SYDNEY STORIES MON 21ST THE GREAT UNKNOWN MON 28TH CRIME SCENES KNOX STREET BAR 7:00PM 1

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underground

FILM festival Celebrating the weird and wonderful, the 9th annual Sydney Underground Film Festival returns to The Factory Theatre from 17th – 20th September. SUFF screens 100+ films you won’t easily forget and offer a two-day film masterclass and talks program during the festival. In the words of Hunter S. Thompson, “Buy the ticket, take the ride”! THE FACTORY THEATRE SEE SUFF.COM.AU FOR PRICES AND SESSION TIMES 1

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visualARTS AYOTZINAPA VIVE! A group of Sydney based artists from different backgrounds (Mexico, Venezuela, South Africa, Canada and Australia) exhibit to visually speak out about the disappearance of 43 students in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero by the Mexican corrupt Government State last September 2014. FREE ENTRY M2 GALLERY WED 7:00PM-10:00PM (OPENING); THU, FRI & MON 12:00PM-7:00PM; TUE 12:00PM-4:00PM; SAT & SUN 11:00AM-7:00PM 1

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MODERATION Lenni Moe has established herself as one of Sydney's most vibrant artistic talents, originally from East Berlin. The Artist finds inspiration in the colourful energy of both her city and heritage. Street Art, Modern Art, Contemporary Art can be found around the globe. "I feel privilege to have my German heritage but also I am part of a generation that was not born into freedom, now I am free and that is what my art is all about. SEE SYDNEYFRINGE.COM FOR DETAILS 1

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POPart

THE GENDERATOR The Genderator, is a mixed media installation that creates a surreal/pop audiovisual experience juxtaposing ideas of sexuality, shame and consumerism that we accept as “normal” concepts of femininity. FREE ENTRY THE SHOP GALLERY 6:00PM-8:00PM; SEP 3RD OPENING MON - FRI 12:00PM-7:00PM; SAT & SUN 12:00PM-5:00PM 1

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WHEN LESS ISN’T MORE

There are times when less really isn’t more… Visual artist and iPhoneographer, Paula Broom, explores this altered adage from an ecological viewpoint as she focuses on some of Australia’s more obscure, fast-disappearing, threatened and endangered species with the help of scientists from Sydney’s esteemed Australian Museum. FREE ENTRY GKJE GALLERY 1 8:00AM-8:00PM; SEP 3RD OPENING 6:00PM-8:00PM 1

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As part of Pop-Up Fringe we are partnering with our friends at Art Pharmacy to present exhibitions in unusual spaces. Expect to see works by some of the most exciting and vibrant emerging and established artists in shopfronts, windows and all places unexpected. Art Pharmacy is an online gallery that hosts regular pop-up exhibitions around Sydney. Their aim is to make affordable art accessible to everyone, while supporting local Australian artists. FREE ENTRY 1-30 SEPTEMBER VENUES: URBANE PROPERTY KING STREET NEWTOWN WOOLWORTHS ERSKINEVILLE FRINGE POP-UP BOX OFFICE FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.ARTPHARMACY.COM.AU

HELLO PETAL

The 2nd annual Inner West Women’s Shed exhibition presents the creations of emerging artists aged under 18 years and over 35 years.

In response to the The Creatory’s recent community call for works, this exhibition Utilising mixed media techniques, and showcases a diverse range of textile encompassing all genres these works creations in response to the theme explore the concept of emergence. ‘Hello Petal’. FREE ENTRY THE CREATORY – 3/60 CARLTON CRESCENT, SUMMER HILL SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS 1

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STILL EMERGING

FREE ENTRY SEAVIEW GALLERY – SEAVIEW STREET, DULWICH HILL SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS 1

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comedy #HASHTAG

Take six champion improvisors, add a wi-fi connection and watch the internet come to life.

#PORKY4PM

Justin Jones is Porky. Porky wants to be PM. One of Sydney's newest and brightest Your tweets, instagrams, emojis and stand up comedians Justin Jones is status updates are the inspiration for bringing his debut show to Sydney some of the finest minds to ever make Fringe. 3 chances only to see a fresh things up. face in comedy with some big ideas. On-line is going on stage 140 characters Follow the action with #PORKY4PM. With support from Peter Gleeson at a time. F $15 C $10 (TUE) F $18 C $15 (THU/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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25TH ANNUAL COMEDY SPELLING BEE (WITH ACTUAL BEES)

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After ridiculous and frankly unanticipated success at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Michael Hing (Good game Well Played, triple j), Alex Lee (BuzzFeed, The Roast) and Patrick Byrnes (SBS Comedy) thought it would be funny to do this thing again where they make comedians spell words. This is always great.

AARON CHEN &

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SAM CAMBELL FEEBLE MINDS

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GILLTY

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AL & ANNA’S

ALEX JAE, WILL MCKELLAR & MITCH GARLING

MUSIC RANT

SOLD OUT: MICF 2014. As heard on Triple J.

A SOLID 20

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‘Sharp, smart, howl-inducing’ Herald Sun

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‘***** one of the festival’s very best’ Funny Tonne

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Do you ever feel like you're the only one going the right way up a one way street while you battle crowds going the opposite way? Me too! But maybe it's not a one way street: maybe it's a 2 way street and THEY'RE on the wrong side! Let's discuss!

Little Chen and Big Cambo dare you to see this cool show. It will be like Dr. Phil on ketamine.

‘Must See’ TimeOut

2 WAY STREET

Can't decide which comedian to see at Sydney Fringe? We've made it easy for you! 10 comedians for $10. Some of these comedians cost a lot more than that to see on their own. A great way to start your 2015 Sydney Fringe comedy experience!

Fresh off the success of ‘Too Old For This’ at Adelaide Fringe Festival, rising comedians Alex Jae, Will McKellar and Mitch Garling team up again to bring you ‘A Solid 20’.

He’s been busy performing at Just For Laughs Sydney Opera House & hosting his own breaky radio show. But there’s shit he can’t talk about on radio-some stories are only suitable for the stage! Wanna know? You’ll have to catch the show’ he’s Gillty, are you?

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FOR $10

Human iPod Al Newstead & professional duffer Anna O’Bryan present a critically acclaimed brand of all-singing, allstand-upping, occasionally dancing edutainment that’ll change your stance on popular music (...or at least just Chet Faker).

ALICE FRASER AMOS GILL SAVAGE A chance encounter. Life, death, love, paper. Banjo playing, overeducated and full of wild words, Alice Fraser (SBS Comedy) takes you through a Savage new hour of ‘brilliant’ (smh) comedy about love, anger & belief.

10 COMMEDIANS

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ANDREW BARNETT THE FUNNY ONE

At their wedding in 2007, Andrew Barnett’s wife made a kinda funny speech. Since then they have been locked in an ongoing argument as to which of them is funnier. Join Andrew as he attempts to prove once and for all that he is indeed ‘The Funny One’. F $10 C $8 (TUE) F $15 C $10 (THU) F $18 C $12 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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ANDREW BENSLEY, DANNY BENSLEY AND JAMES MCMAHON ARE – THREE YOUNG MEN TRYING THEIR BEST

Three Young Men Trying Their Best features three young men trying their best. Off the back of runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as part of Capital Punishment and The 5.30 Show, these guys have become household names in their own homes. An absolute must see. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM

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Join the Central Coast’s best for an hour of ‘solid 20 minutes sets’.

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comedy ANDREW HASTINGS

& PAIGE HALLY GLOOMINATI

Everyone knows comedians are all depressed, come find out why. Gloominati is a showcase of dark comedy featuring established and up and coming comedians exorcising their demons, dragging their skeletons out of the closet and making jokes about things that they might go to hell for. F $15 FACTORY THEATRE TUE, THU & SAT 9:45PM 1

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ANTHONY JEANNOT UNACCEPTABUBBLE

ANNALIESE CONSTABLE LITERALLY

One hour of funny stuff from the violently idiotic Annaliese Constable. Laugh at the various pickles Annaliese has created and observe, first hand, her inability to function in society. If you are capable of comparison, Annaliese guarantees you’ll leave feeling better about your own life. F $15 C $10 (WED) F $20 C $15 (FRI) F $20 C $10 (SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:45PM; SUN 8:45PM 1

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ANNE EDMONDS ANNIE SCHOFIELD Anne Edmonds returns to Sydney for an encore season of her smash-hit show.

“sheer comic brilliance” ****1/2 – Herald Sun

When boy meets girl. Girl meets crow. Crow meets Pigeon. Pigeon dies. Crow grieves Pigeon. Crow dies. Ant eats crow. Ant goes home. Ant swims the sea. Ant walks the desert. Ant climbs the mountains. Ant meets BEAST. BEAST kills ant. BEAST does show. You meet BEAST.

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This critically acclaimed show attracted the much sought after, oft talked about, but rarely seen ‘buzz’ at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and won the coveted peer award - Piece of Wood.

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A SUNBURNT HISTORY

‘A wonderful storyteller’intelligent and insightful’ Herald Sun

History does repeat itself and savages Appropriately Inappropriate is a mixture can be found throughout our blunderfilled age! The many fooled, foolish and of anecdotes and taboo subjects. Part fool hearty savages of Australia's past stand Up , Part Visual Comedy, Part Physical Theatre all in all its a complete and present fill this fast-paced frenzy of joke. Thao's political incorrect views are facts, figures and forget-me-nots. Don't Guaranteed to make you laugh and test miss A Sunburnt History's debut. '...flat-out entertaining.' **** Herald Sun your threshold of sensitivity.

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‘The second he steps on stage, his charm grabs the room’ Four stars’ Illegitimate theatre

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BEN & GIRARD MYSTERY SOLVERS

Did Oswald kill Kennedy? Who is the Zodiac Killer? Was DB Cooper’s parachute really a jet pack? Join your fearless hosts as they put an end to the world’s most enduring mysteries. No one is safe when Ben and Girard are on the case. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:45PM; SUN 8:45PM 1

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BART FREEBAIRN

APPROPRIATELY INAPPROPRIATE

After a successful Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Anthony Jeannot brings his debut solo show unaccept-a-bubble to Sydney Fringe.

BEAST

UNLIMITED COMEDY BATTLE SPIRIT ONE HOUR ONLY Bart Freebairn is a seriously great comedian who is full of huge epic jokes.. and UNLIMITED COMEDY BATTLE SPIRIT! There is a ten million percent chance this show will fill you full of a glorious laughter. Pure comedy awesomeness! This crazy guy has unlimited comedy! FOR ONE HOUR ONLY! F $15 FACTORY THEATRE 7:15PM

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DRAISMA BEN POBJIE BEN AND DAVE BEN OLD FART LET’S PUT ON A SHOW GO TO THE FACTORY Have you ever wondered why people do what they do? If yes, or even no, then this is the show for you. If nothing else, you will be left wondering why these two people do what they do.

His legs may be rickety and his eyes aren’t the best, but he’s as sharp as a tack, and knows how to boogie. Brutally blunt and full of beans, this old fart has got you pegged, so get ready for a jolly good-walking stick-prodding.

What is funny? Ben Pobjie isn’t quite sure, so he’s enlisting your help. You tell him what you want him to talk about, and he’ll talk about it. A new hour of comedy every night, in the show the audience helps write.

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comedy BECKY LUCAS TRIAL SHOW

Writer, performer, rat and prolific tweeter. Becky Lucas is one of most exciting new voices on the Australian comedy scene and is quickly commanding attention. Be one of the first to check out her brand new show. F $10 (TUES/WED/THU); $15 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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BEN RUSSELL IN THE TOKYO HOTEL Check yourself into the Tokyo Hotel as you become Ben Russell’s guest whilst he guides you to your room on a tour of LA’s grandest and most historically infamous hotel. **** – The Age **** – The Herald Sun

LATE THAN CALL ME MICHELLE PREGNANT Four Comedians, Four different styles, Four different laughs. ‘Better late than pregnant’ is a showcase premiering Four comedians that are sure to shake up the comedy world. F $5 (WED); $10 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:45PM; SUN 8:45PM

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BETTER BISH MARZOOK

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This is Bob and his show about things that are in the sea, or related to the sea. Like your cousin the old salty dog. Or like a dog fetching a stick from the oceans edge. There will be some facts, some music and some possible lols. F $10 (WED/SUN); $15 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 7:15PM; SUN 6:15PM 1

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The creators of international smash hits The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik and It's Dark Outside are back with a new lo-fi puppet spectacular. A non-stop rollercoaster of love and regrets that bends time and melts your heart.

"...a live-action B-movie – and it is exquisite." – Australia Times F $15 GIANT DWARF 7:00PM

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"... funny, heart warming and simply a joy to watch." – OutInPerth

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CAKE EATERS CAIT JOHNSON & ANDREW STORRIER, DAVE HENNING & GEARARD JAMES FOLEY MCGEOWN

YOUNG, WILD AND FREE COMEDY

Nominated 2015 Best Comedy Act in Australia - Our Mums.

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After selling out [to their respective corporate employers], James Foley, Dave Henning, and Andrew Storrier Gearard McGeown and Cait Johnson are are trying to reignite their passion for young, wild and free. The comedy isn’t. comedy and stop eating so much cake.

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BRYCE HALLIDAY A comedy show with music, loops, sound effects and... well there’s a lot going on. Award winning cabaret artist, Bryce Halliday presents a brand new show of songs, sketches, stand up, sound art and sibilance in an evening that’s a little bit Bill Bailey, a little Reggie Watts and Regina Spektor.

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BY THE TIME YOU WATCH

BRUCE

BOB DEACON IN & AROUND THE SEA

If you would like to hear about one person's struggle to be a person, call a friend; we're all in this together and everyone appreciates a good catch-up. If you'd like to watch a show about Bish, metadata and rap music, this is the event for you.

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CALLING THE KETTLE – A BLACK COMEDY

Bootlegging. Murder. Estate Law. Jazz Hands. These may or may not be in this show. We don’t know, we haven’t written it yet. But when you take your seat on opening night, we probably will have. A series of darkly comic vignettes, Calling the Kettle is an idiotic idiomatic delight. F $10 C $7 (WED) F $15 C $10 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM 1

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THIS WE MAY ALREADY BE DEAD – A MACABRE

SKETCH SHOW

A weird and macabre sketch show from the finest young performers that Sydney has to offer, By The Time You Watch This... promises laughs, chills and the freakish cornucopia of emotions you feel in between. Book now! F $10 C $5 (TUE) F $15 C $10 (OCT 1ST/3RD) FACTORY THEATRE 7:15PM 1

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CAMERON DUGGAN SORRY I’M LATE

You’ve asked, you’ve pleaded, and now you’ve gotten what you (nobody) wanted - ‘Sorry I’m Late’ is the debut show from Qld comic, and selfproclaimed top-bloke Cameron Duggan. F $15 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 7PM; SUN 6PM 1

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comedy CAMERON JAMES

SHA NA NA NA NA

A teenage romance. A knife fight. A guitar. A debut hour of energetic stand up, live rock n roll & improvised stupidity from an acclaimed up-and-coming comedian (ABC’s How Not To Behave, Triple J’s Matt and Alex, RAW Comedy Runner Up) and failed musician (several awful bands). F $15 (WED) F $20.50 C $17.50 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED 8:15PM; OCT 2ND 8:15PM & 4TH 8:30PM 1

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CAPPERJACK

BACK IN THE HABIT RELOADED 2000

Is Sydney ready for these two big dawgs? One has noticeable hair the other one is visibly anxious, a classic comedy duo! Watch as these meat sized flesh kings bear their souls in an hour of dangerous art (we don’t want your filthy money). F $12 (WED); $15 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM 1

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CATHERINE DEVENY’S PUSHY WOMEN

Wendy Harmer, Tracey Spicer, Zoe Norton-Lodge, Mariam Veiszadeh, Dee Madigan & Nakkiah Lui share tales of town bikes, lady riders, pedal pushers, lycra ladettes, fixie hipsters, BMX bandits, dykes on bykes and women who don’t ride AT ALL. Join us for a free women’s cycle before the comedy kicks off. F $45 C $35 FACTORY THEATRE 4:00PM 1

CATLOVERS: TWO GIRLS ONE HICCUP Enjoy the comedy stylings of Lily Starr and Alex Reynolds as they take to the stage in an attempt to bring meaning to their lives and make you feel better about your own. F $20 FACTORY THEATRE 9:45PM

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CASEY TALBOT A CASE STUDY

A Case Study’ is a hilarious observational and improvisational take on the life of a 30-something man meeting the challenges of marriage, mortgages, mayhem and medicine. Resonating with audiences’ young and old, Casey Talbot will leave you laughing. Limited season at The Factory Theatre. F $10 C $8 (TUE) F $15 C $10 (THU) F $18 C $10 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 9:45PM 1

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50% Chimp. 50% Chimp Cop. 100% Chimp Cop. F $18 C/G6+ $15 (THU) F $20 C $17 G6+ $15 (SAT/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE OCT 1ST & 3RD 9:30PM; OCT 4TH 8:30PM 4

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COREY WHITE

PRETTIEST HORSE IN CYRUS BEZYAN COOL GUYS NICE THE GLUE FACTORY JACKETS CHARLIE MCCANN, JAMIE KIRK & JAIME EVAN 4 young handsome boys giving lessons and bringing giggles by the BAG FULL. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE TUE 9:45PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 9:45PM 1

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2014 Sydney Fringe Festival Best Comedy Show. 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer. 2015 Sydney Comedy Festival Best Newcomer. This is a show about “us” and “them” – the way humans form ingroups and outgroups, the mechanism of the world’s suffering.

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CHIMPO FISTO is a one-hour stand up comedy showcase featuring very hot sets from: Lee Jowono, Chris Kearey & Charlie Mccann (2015 RAW Comedy national finalist). See three KILLER acts making a mark on the burgeoning Sydney scene in a night of firm giggles & comedy gold (24 carat). F $10 (TUE/THU); $12 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE 8:30PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 8:30PM 1

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IS SELF TITLED (TRIAL SHOW)

DANE HISER DAYS SINCE INCIDENT: ZERO

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Cyrus Bezyan (Raw National Finalist, ABC Fresh Blood, All Round Nice Guy) delivers a brand new hour of comedy in a trial show for the 2016 festival season. The show will be a story about how Cyrus changed his name when he was a teenager and will include all new fresh F $10 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN); $15 (FRI/SAT) Bezyan. FACTORY THEATRE TUE - FRI 8:15PM; OCT 3RD 8:15PM; 4TH 7:15PM

LEE JOWONO, CHRIS KEAREY & CHARLIE MCCANN

“It’s a jungle out there! People are going bananas! Ape pun! When a city cries out for a hero, there’s only one mammal to turn to. Join Adam Knox, Ben Vernel, Rosie Vernel and Timothy Clark in this hilarious cop/sketch show.

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CHIMPO FISTO

CHIMP COP

Ray Cashman and Andrew Marriott are CASHMANDREW - a shaky premise that sounds better each time it’s repeated. CASHMANDREW is a melding of styles. It’s two guys with opinions on the day to day but nothing heavy like religion or war because they’re not smart enough to do that content. F $15 C $10 (WED/SUN) F $18 C $15 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM

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CASHMANDREW – CASHMANDREW

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According to brainy types, a ‘Black Swan’ is a highly improbable and unpredictable incident. Comedian Dane Hiser is not in control. His life is full of ‘sh*tloads of black swans’; a ‘river’ of black swans, if you will. And Dane has no paddle.

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comedy CHRIS

WAINHOUSE

THE ANTICHRIS

The ANTICHRIS is a Supernatural Evangelistic Expialidocious journey, from the 6000 year old planet Chris grew up on to the 4.5 billion year old planet he now calls home. Please declare your pitchforks at the door! F $15 FACTORY THEATRE TUE - SAT 8:30PM; SUN 7:30PM 1

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COMEDYISH

That Jerry Seinfeld bit about airport security staff started somewhere. That Chris Rock bit about how men and women are different was once performed for the first time. Come down and see the best of Sydney’s comedians (with some drop ins from interstate and overseas) try out their new material for the first time. F $10 GIANT DWARF 4:00PM 1

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CIEL & SARAH LEVETT

CJ DELLING

From public smacking to Lean Cuisine 2 of Sydney’s finest funny ladies, Sarah Levett and Ciel, unleash on the good, the bad & the filthy of being Barren and a Breeder for 3 nights only.

Strong stories, poor research. After sold out shows in Melbourne, the live podcast debuts in Sydney. Comedian CJ Delling (SBS, 2ser) and guest comedians unearth the week’s inconsequential news. Join the unscripted silliness.

While Sarah was Breeding last year Ciel sold out Sydney Comedy Festival- don’t miss out in 2015! F $16.50 (WED/SUN) F $22.50 C $18 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:30PM; SUN 7:30PM 1

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COMEDY AGAINST HUMANITY

‘Delling can find the humour in even serious current affairs.’ Herald Sun

An improvised comedy show based on the cult party game for horrible people.

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THE GET OUT STAKES

DANIEL DAN RATH MUGGLETON RATHEMATICS SHOW TRIAL A show trial is a public trial in which there is a strong connotation that the judicial authorities have already determined the guilt of the defendant, Daniel Muggleton (Mug & Kettle Comedy, Eveleigh Comedy, Sydney Comedy Festival FRESH Artist 2014/15).

Rathematics is a show for anyone who has ever had problems genuinely showing affection for a dog. Rathy wants to share his idio(t)syncratic view of life with society in the hope of fostering a connection with someone. Anyone.

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DANIEL CONNELL For six years Daniel Connell loved to gamble. During this time he placed a $1000 bet on a racehorse. Unbeknownst to him, he had a gambling problem. This heart-warming tell-all show is about the risks he took then and the gambles he’s taken since.

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PARKER DANNY GILES & DARREN RECOGNISE THIS.... recognise /'r3kəgn^ız'/ verb: recognise MATT LANE Identify (someone or something) from ARE OVERTHINKING IT

UNDER THE NEWS DESK

THE BARREN & THE BREEDER LIVE PODCAST

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DAVID GAIRDNER,

FABIAN AGUIRRE, CHRIS BUTLER, LIAM CALLEN, JABEZ BIRD, BRADY & NICK PHILLIPS –

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DAVID TIECK INTERVIEWS WITH INANIMATES

Danny Giles is a writer, radio host, filmmaker and comedian who’s performed in multiple festivals. Matt Lane is a standup comedian and writer who made his festival debut in the 2014 Sydney Fringe. Together they’re putting a a show at the 2015 Sydney Fringe Festival. You should go see it.

having encountered them before; know again: I recognised he was making me think when he began speaking. Please make him stop.

This is a comedy show to ‘recognise’ the hell out of ‘Straya’. All will be recognised Agitations is a show that will inspire and ridiculed – hard! *reconciliation true events. results may vary*

Inanimate objects are ever present in our lives. There is almost no human experience possible without one to help. Well I say it’s time we get their thoughts on existence, that’s why I am presenting a show dedicated to long form, in depth, philosophical interviews with inanimate objects!

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AGITATIONS F $10 FACTORY THEATRE 9:45PM 1

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comedy DAZ GILES DOMINICA DUCKWORTH EDDIE SHARP THE CUNNING STUNT TOUR KILL TONY ABBOT Daz Giles has spent the past 20 years doing stand-up comedy in Sydney Pubs and Clubs. Now he has distilled all of this into his first Festival Show! This is an edgy comedy show that has come from growing up in the 70s, being married through the 80s and then cut loose to get naughty in the 90s.

Furious, hilarious, politically correct, unsettling, alternative stand up from a woman who needs to get into less arguments and maybe more sleep. Audiences have said ‘too didactic’, ‘actually scary sometimes’, ‘I’ve always hated Woody Allen’ and ‘have you heard of Bill Hicks?’.

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ELISA CRISTALLO FELLOWS WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Marie is hosting the weekly family get together but she’s struggling to fit it into her busy schedule. Will she get the apartment clean in time? Or worse, will she have time to hide the pack of shop bought biscotti? F $15 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE 5:45PM 1

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FIVE

Five guys. Four brains. Three nights. Two highlights. One dream. Join The Fellows Five at their Fun Emporium! F $10 (WED); $15 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED 9:45PM; OCT 2ND 9:45PM; 4TH 8:45PM 1

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Warning! This world debut comedy show from self-described wunderkind Eddie Sharp (Versus on FBi, Erotic Fan Fiction) is designed to blow your MIND APART.

EROTIC FAN FICTION

Sydney’s FINEST (only) night of comedy and erotica is back at Giant Dwarf with new stories from Greg Larsen, Eddie Sharp and lots more!

“Go see everything Eddie Sharp puts his name to, you wont be disappointed” – The Brag

“The most shamefully filthy and gloriously hilarious storytelling night out there” – Concrete Playground

“ … comedy … charming … successful … funny …” – Chortle.co.uk

“To describe this event is to describe the cosmos” – Two Thousand"

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FIRST TUESDAY COMEDY CLUB: FRINGE OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL

Kicking off fringe is a classic New York style comedy night. One of the best new comedians on the scene, a feature comic you're going to love and one of the country's best headliners. Line up includes, Anne Edmonds, Bart Freebairn + many more. F $25 GIANT DWARF 7:30PM 1

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BAD EGG BOYS Bad Egg Boys is an interactive sketch/ theatre/comedy show run by two bumbling criminal wannabes who bust in and hold the audience captive with their unique brand of playful charm and threatening chaos. ‘Fabulous comediennes who follow through and hit every mark.’ ***** – The West Australian F $15 (WED) F $20 C $18 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM 1

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GARETH O’CONNOR

WHATEVER IT TAKES #ROADTORIO IMPROVISED SHERLOCK #RWC15 Something to think about #RWC15 THE GAME IS AFOOT! – AN

FREE TO A GOOD HOME, LIVE PODCAST

Join Michael Hing, Ben Jenkins and a veritable hessian sackfull of guests as they trawl through Gumtree and Craigslist to find the best stuff to talk about (NB: most stuff is birds) F $15 GIANT DWARF 7:30PM 1

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HOLMES MYSTERY

A full-length improvised comedy play, deduced entirely from your suggestions, in the style of the world’s most famous detective. Expect hansom cabs, handsome improvisers – and a mysterious mystery that needs solving! F $15 C $12 (WED) F $18 C $15 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 6PM 1

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#RoadtoRio #TonyRobbins #GetRichQuick #Wealth #Money #Abbott #IStandWithGillianTriggs #GetUp #Greenpeace #GunControl #ThatSugarFilm #Frackman @ BraveNewFilms @TheRealNRA @ GetUp @GreenpeaceAustralia #SecretRiver #TropFest #CityofSydney #LockoutLaws #NannyState #Comedy F $25 (TUE/WED); $30 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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GELDWELT

Funny dudes and dumb friends Alex Lee (The Checkout, The Roast) and Simon Greiner, present a brand new comedy. An insomniac king demands a bedtime story. A drowning sailor takes her last breath and imagines the perfect sitcom. The stories we tell ourselves to stay awake and to fall asleep. F $17 C $15 GIANT DWARF 7:00PM 1

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comedy GEN FRICKER, MICHAEL HING, TOM WALKER & DAMO HIGGO (WEDDING DJ) – THE COMEDY OF GEN, HING AND TOM FT. DAMIEN (A WEDDING DJ) Michael Hing (triple j, Good Game), Gen Fricker (triple j, Dirty Laundry Live), Tom Walker (Parisian Clown) and Damo Higgo (an actual wedding DJ) will perform an hour of sketches, clowning, improv, stories and other stuff that’s too weird for their solo shows, requires more than one person, or, more likely, definitely requires the frankly awful soundtrack that only a wedding DJ can provide. F $15 C $12 FACTORY THEATRE FRI & SAT 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM 1

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GHOST STORIES

GEN FRICKER GEOFFREY TRIAL SHOW

Gen Fricker has quickly become one of the brightest young stars on the national comedy circuit, with her unique blend of sassy stand up and dark musical experimentation, delivered with a butter-wouldn’t-melt-in-her-mouth smile. Don’t miss this hilarious brand new show. F $10 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN) F $15 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE – SAT 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM 1

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F $10 THE HIVE BAR TUES 8.30PM; FRI 7.30PM

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Gentle pauper and award-winning comedian Geoffrey Windle presents his latest 50 minutes of stand-up comedy after having toured it around various Australian capital cities. A work in progress. F $10 (WED/SUN) F $15 C $10 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:30PM; SUN 7:30PM 1

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A truly unique experience for the comedy-savvy, GHOST MACHINE is the supercharged new show from multi-award winning stand-up Laura Davis. Winning the prestigious 2015 MICF Golden Gibbo award for best independent show, GHOST MACHINE delights audiences and pushes into new ground in this darkly honest, constantly surprising, existential extravaganza. F $17 C $15 GIANT DWARF 7:00PM 1

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GUY MONTCOMEDY

GOOD HAIR HOUR

WILD BUSH PENGUIN

GHOST MACHINE

GUY MONTGOMERY

It’s hilarious and spooky. It’s creepy and it’s kooky. Frankly, it’s altogether ooky. It’s Ghost Stories at Giant Dwarf. Sydney’s best comedians and writers emerge from the shadows to deliver original urban legends and urbane legends so funny and scary that you won’t know whether to laugh, cry… or scream!

WINDLE

GLORIOUS POMEGRANATE

Join raconteur Phil Spencer for an evening of tender and treacherous stories. Effortlessly weaving together Hi, we're Tristan Haze and Tony B from standing up on his feet, and talking GHH here! We're a cool local band out of his face, Glorious Pomegranate but this time we're going something is a slide show of family tales and different just chatting to the you guys about us, some Q&A, and couple of little tiny witticisms. “Spencer’s charm and surprises thrown in there maybe! Should winning on-stage charisma is simply delightful” **** – The Brag be fun. THanks guys find us on Facey!

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‘I’d recommend Guy Montcomedy to anyone’ – TV3 ‘Brilliant. Utterly Brilliant.’ – The Ruminator ‘Made me laugh so hard beer shot out my nose.’ – The Dominion Post F $15 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 7PM; SUN 6PM

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Join award winning New Zealand comedian and improviser Guy Montgomery for his ambitiously titled Australian debut, Guy Montcomedy.

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HAYLEY DINNISON HARRY LICENCE & EAT HONEY BADGER’S THROUGH THIS JOSH WOOLLER Sometimes crappy things happen. GUIDE TO ADDICTION

I'M SORRY

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TWO HOT DUDES IN A SAUNA Two guys. One stage. And a heap of penis jokes! Harry and Josh perform an hour of sketch comedy filled with crazy characters, ridiculous situations and also normal characters in normal situations. The show is brash, in your face and the epitome of the phrase ‘toilet humour’. F $15 FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

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Sometimes you just need to talk to some food about it.

FRANKLIN & PENDER IN

James Flavin won the lottery of life.

In her debut solo show, Hayley Dinnison chugs through the wreckage of the worst 12 months of her life, delivering an hour of meaty stand-up and sketch comedy while smashing back hotdogs and cheese.

Part sketch, part stand-up, part badger, all good. They have been working together for 10 years. If you recall the Ronnie Johns show, this show is for you. If you don’t, it’s also for you. This show is for everyone, but there aren’t 7 billion tickets, so get in fast.

He was born in Sydney, Australia in the 1960's. He is married, straight, middle class, middle aged and white. Now his teenagers and have told him EVERYTHING is his fault. James Flavin is sorry for everything.

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And it is time to apologise.

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comedy JAPE GREGORY & SHUBHA JACK SAVAGE, JACINTA

I MEAN, YOU KNOW, I DON'T KNOW

PLEASE, SPEND THE NIGHT WITH US

Half an hour of dead-pan fabricated stories told by a morally superior idiot.

Join Jacinta Gregory, Jack Savage and Shubha, three up and coming Sydney comedians (christ, another three?!), as they talk about the majesty of life, and why they’re so shit at it. Please, please spend the night with them.

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JEEVES VERMA

HE’S JUST NOT THAT INDIA Mum, if you’re reading this, I have something to tell you: I’m not that ‘good Indian boy’ that you think I am. I also don’t like any of the girls you’ve arranged for me. Can you please arrange me some white girls, instead? Thanks, much love, son. F $18 (WED); $22 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

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JOHN CONWAY ARRIVAL

John Conway arrives. ‘A Cult in the making’ Chortle Best Comedy - Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Nominated) F $10 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN); F $15 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE & WED 8:30PM; OCT 3RD 8:30PM; 4TH 7:30PM 1

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JEKYLL X JAMES FOURTH. WALL. DOWN

What is Art? What is Garfunkel? If a man beatboxes on a stage, and another man isn’t around to play funky guitar to it, does it even make a comedy? Is the stage the flat high bit, or the bit with all the chairs? If the fourth wall falls, can’t we just knock down the other three and live in the wild? F $15 (TUE) F $20.50 C $17.50 (THU/SAT/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE TUE, THU & SAT 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM 1

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JOHN CRUCKSHANK PLEASURE AVALANCHE

The sold out hit of the Sydney Comedy Festival returns for the Fringe. You’re seeing the funny stuff all the time but you don’t realise. Stand Up Comedian John ‘Cruckshank’ Cruckshank knows how to set it off. F $15 (WED); $20 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE WED 9:30PM; OCT 2ND 9:30PM 1

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SALAD JAPE SALAD

Infantile, and spewed from the bowels of the Sydney University Arts Revue, this is a shell company for some comedians who would like to make funny sketches. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

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JOE MANDE

Joe Mande is a comedian/writer/actor. His stand-up appearances include Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers, and he had his own half hour special premiere on Comedy Central in 2012. He released his first album, BITCHFACE, last year to critical acclaim. F $25 GIANT DWARF 8:15PM 1

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JON WILLIAMS

IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR KIDS After the success of ‘Jon Williams Is Inappropriate’ last year, Jon returns with puppets, stories and sketches from a life humiliating himself doing children’s parties, student theatre, promotional work and an audition where he literally sh*t himself. F $10 (WED) F $15 C $10 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM 2

SODIUM VALPRO 808

He’s beatboxed and rapped for Sony, Coca Cola, The Comedy Channel, Triple J, Art Vs Science, Hermitude, The Preatures, and supported rapper DMX; now, Jared Jekyll takes audiences inside his head for a no-holds-barred hour of Hip Hop, Psychology and Existentialism told through various forms of comedy. F $15 (TUE) F $20.50 C $17.50 (THU/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE 8:15PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 8:15PM 1

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JOEL

SPREADBOROUGH &

PETER ADAMS TO BE CONFIRMED

Spreadams comedy presents an exploration into something; answering all the big questions about things and furthering everybody’s knowledge about stuff. F $10 (TUE); $15 (THU); $20 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:15PM

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JARED JEKYLL

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JONAS HOLT THE ROAST OF TONY ABBOTT PM Tony Abbott (Jonas Holt) is slowly roasted by comedians, characters, and stereotypes over an hilarious hour. Starring Tony Abbott Impersonator (Jonas Holt ‘At Home With Tone’), Mark Williamson as your Roastmaster MC, with more to be announced and added. F $15 FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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comedy JOSIPA DRAISMA SHAPE-SHIFTER

As mysterious as a midnight shadow, as undulatingly changeable as a train timetable & as utterly admirable as a sock hanging off the end of your foot. Part clown, improvisation & scripted, SHAPE-SHIFTER tumbles you down the rabbit hole of the mundane, absurd & ridiculous minutia of our lives. F $10 (THU); $15 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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KATE COATES GUYS, I'M OKAY

JUST PERFECT

"LA BLASÉ"

KARA MAKES YOU A SANDWICH

*Samantha is single and doesn't have the requisite 1.8 children, but you've got to leave room for sequels.

Your hosts Kiki & Pascal will be joined on stage by the formidable “Governess” AKA Anne-Louise Rental, Bulli’s favourite Hula-Hoop artist Heidi Hillier, Sydney pinup boy Drew Fairley and the ever present ABC musical egghead Nick Rheinberger. Comedy, Circus, Music, Magic, Acrobatics, Clairvoyance and a truck load of Laughter.

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Samantha Magdalen-Stewart is the perfect, iconic 21st Century woman*

In just one hour, Samantha will show you how you too can be Just Perfect with her easy to follow five point plan...

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KERRY COBBER'S BIG AUSSIE MUCK-AROUND

Kerry Cobber is back! The comedian you After demolishing Sydney’s improv knew and loved makes his triumphant scene, by public demand, Kate Coates is return to the stage. Sing along to your performing her debut solo sketch show. favourite songs like "Fart Police" and No one asked for it, but she could see it "Kung Pow Chicken". Laugh at his classic in their eyes. Theatresports champion standup routines, and be blown away and star of the ITS Soap Opera at Giant by his crazy characters including "Dr Dwarf brings you Guys, I'm Okay. Jangles" and "Sergent Fuck". F $15 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE TUE 7:00PM; THU 8:15PM 1

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KABARET KARA SCHLEGL –

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LAUGH MOB SHOWCASE KILIAN DAVID KILIAN THE NAME OF

A brand new hour of sketch and stand up from the guy who brought you last year's 'Kililiananan Davavididd'. Has he since been dazzling audiences worldwide and garnering awards? Come along and find out! F $10 (TUE); $15 (THU/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE, THU & SAT 9:30PM

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Part stand-up, part history lesson and part cooking show - come on a culinary adventure as Kara Schlegl tells you stories about some of history's greatest feminist warriors while making you a sandwich. Sure to nourish your brain and confuse your taste buds.

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Laugh Mob Entertainment presents a fun and loose stand up show starring Kyle Legacy (UK), Ruven Govender (NZ Comedy Festival), Sam Kissajukian (RAW, Hive Baha) and last but not least Sean Michaels (Edge FM). This Showcase will be highly crowd interactive with the element of comedic roasting!! F $10 WORLD BAR – SEP 8TH, 11TH & 12TH THE NEWTOWN HOTEL – SEP 21ST HIVE BAR – SEP 25TH 8:30PM 1

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LAUGH MOB SHOWCASE

RUVAN GOVENDER, KYLE LEGACY, SAM KISSAJUKIAN LEVITATION AND OTHER THINGS WE'LL EVENTUALLY DO & SEAN MICHAELS Laugh Mob Entertainment brings a extremely fun and loose show with a variety of international comedians, Ruvan Govender (South Africa, New Zealand), Kyle Legacy (UK, USA), Sam Kissajukian (RAW national Finalist, Adelaide) and Sean Michaels (Edge FM, BET Awards) to the Sydney Fringe Festival. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE TUE 9:30PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 9:45PM 1

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LIVE PODCAST

What is a LOTWED exactly? Part improvised comedy, part sketch, part Podcast, all hilarious. Join as Sydney's newest favorite comedy podcast brings its fractured take on pop culture, current affairs and the fantastic to the stage for the first time. A unique performance that is never the same twice. F $15 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 1

LOOSE: A PRIVATE HISTORY OF BOOZE & IGGY POP 1996-2015

New Zealand comedian Jonny Potts presents a show about psychedelic drugs, small towns, fast cars, toasted panini and Raw Power. Winner of the A comedy magic show with experiences 2015 NZ Fringe Festival Best Stand-up & from travel to obscure parts of the Best Writing awards. world will delight audiences. Fresh from "Belly-laugh funny, oddly melancholy. sell out audiences at the Melbourne Startling in its perfectly ordinary Magic Festival. wonderfulness" – Theatreview. F $15 (WED)

LIAM POWER AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TRICKS

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comedy LOU POLLARD A REAL STATE

LUKE BOLLAND

Fresh from her 4 star (The Music) Sydney Comedy Festival show Looking For Mike Brady, Lou stars in a new show about Sydney's unreal estate.

Before he was happily married Luke had a lot of terrible relationships, rather than pay for expensive therapy he is working through these relationships with this hilarious storytelling stand-up comedy show.

Lou Pollard is in A Real State, squashed into a scenic apartment with her three children overlooking the rent.

DODGED A BULLET

'Comedian extraordinaire' – Dom Knight After a sell out season at Perth Fringe you can see Luke Bolland in Sydney for F $12 (TUE) 2 nights only. F $20 C $15 (THU) F $25 C $20 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 8:30PM 1

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LUKE NOWELL PLIGHT

Following the success of his sell-out solo show, The Weaning of Life, Luke has created a brand new show. A mix of physical comedy, clown & audience interaction, pLight is a highly unique & otherworldly experience. Luke finds comedy in the absurd and the frivolous, with rare physical precision. F $15 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM 1

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LUKE RYAN

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO CHEMO At 11, Luke was diagnosed with cancer. At 22, he was diagnosed with cancer again. This is a stand-up show, based on his reasonably-well-selling book, about those tumours. It will be funnier than it sounds. 'Honest, brave, funny and from the heart.' **** – The West Australian F $12 (WED) F $15 C $12 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:30PM; SUN 8:30PM 1

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LUKE HEGGIE, CHRIS WAINHOUSE & DANIEL LUKE JOSEPH RYAN – TOWNES – THREE'S BOONDOGGLE COMEDY Luke has been on radio, TV and now Three of Sydney and Australia's best comedians, Luke Heggie, Daniel Townes, and Chris Wainhouse, come together like Voltron in a brand new stand-up comedy show. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch three Australian comedy juggernauts. Five nights only. New material. Cheap tickets.

he's doing stand up. He's doing it all wrong. See his regression, live! Also, he's heaps funny. He wrote this blurb.

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Marc Ryan is a bogan. He has never denied that. However, he does take exception to being stereotyped as an average bogan. His aim in life is to be the most beautiful bogan he can be. Follow South Australia's Triple j Raw Comedy national finalist on his hilarious journey.

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FLANNO WORRIES

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THE BEAUTIFUL BOGAN

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Infantile, and spewed from the bowels of the Sydney University Arts Revue, this is a shell company for some comedians who would like to make funny sketches.

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The universal premier of psychedelic and non psychedelic sketches has landed. It's a farcical, absurdist and brave sketch show. Come sit in a very dark room and laugh into the abyss with Rubee, Madeleine and Todd. Admission includes free seat for duration of the show!

Live from the Factory Theatre, it's Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show – your new favourite podcast that features a guy called Lester Diamond! REDDY OR NOT Join host Mark Williamson as well as Matt Reddy's debut show, Reddy or Ryan Crawford plus special guests. Not, is a fun and cheeky show about There'll be laughs, explosions, pony Matt's amusing view on the world. rides and... F $12.50 FACTORY THEATRE 5:45PM

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MARC RYAN

SPACE FUNKIES

MATTY B

MATT REDDY

'I'm proud of you' Luke dressed as his dad looking in the mirror.

MADELEINE CULP, RUBEE SOOKEE & TODD ALLEYN

MARK WILLIAMSON THE CHAT SHOW

'an unpredictable mix of smut, cheese and wit' – The West Australian

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MICHAEL HING

TRIAL SHOW: THE UNBEARABLE WHITENESS OF BEING Michael Hing (triple j, good game) returns to Sydney Fringe with another hour of personal, political and potentially libellous stand up comedy about racism, white people, and racist white people. F $10 (TUE/THU); $12 (SAT/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE TUE 9:30PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 9:30PM; 4TH 8:30PM 1

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comedy MILES HUNT & LACHLAN KITCHEN THE LIGHT/SWITCH

NICHOLAS PHILLIPS

A sketch comedy extravaganza filled with songs, stories and silliness, featuring a host of crazy characters from Trance-Man to Cockney Jesus, and GIRT BY ME the Man born with horse hoofs instead of hands. The Light/Switch will take you Girt by Me is a stand up comedy show on a wild comical ride through a fantasy featuring standing up and, if there is time, comedy. world you didn't even know exist. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE SAT 6:00PM; SUN 5:00PM 1

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PATRICK MORROW RAY BADRAN & THE WHITES & NEUTRALS

JOHN CRUCKSHANK

COLLECTION

Unplug the answer machine, drop the blinds, put the dog out, dim the lights and tune into something special. Join Patrick Morrow (The Unlimited Dream Factory, The Garter Press, Get Up! Stand Up!) as he pathetically grapples with several of the small questions, and a big one if we’re feeling brave! F $10 FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

ANOTHER 48 MINUTES

After seeing the dynamic duo, Baddo and The Jonz, perform together a few years ago, the CEO of Toblerone, Mr Toblerone Jones, has booked them to perform for his company's Christmas party. This show watches them prepare for the biggest gig of their lives. F $10 (THU); $15 (SAT FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM

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Razor sharp, daring and downright lascivious, Rhys Nicholson is a wit gaining international acclaim. TOM SANDERSON, DAVE quickly Edgy and inventive with an astute HENNING & RUNI TALWAR observational style Ray Badran is widely These raw fun boys are doing a show regarded as one of the hottest rising only their parents and friends will see stars of Australian comedy. Rhys & Ray because nobody reads this thing except will be joined on stage by jjj's Kyran acts looking at themselves. If you are a Wheatley as your host. real person please come to da show. F $10 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN); $15 (FRI/

NIKKO MALYON, JACK WRIGHT,

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Over Under Improv combines a team of international improvisers and actors that mix Chicago style sketch, the spontaneity of long form improv, humorous monologues and a little bit of clowning to create razor-sharp, witty and insightful comedy.

Passing Time is a one hour existentialist play aimed at young adults who have just left high school or are going through university.

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RAY BADRAN TRIAL SHOW

Ray Badran is at the forefront of a new generation of comedians who are both edgy and inventive. His astute, observational style make him a hit with any audience. He is bringing a brand new show to this year's fringe festival. F $10 (TUE/THU; $15 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:15PM

RETURN OF RHYS NICHOLSON, RAY BADRAN & THE SPLIT: KYRAN WHEATLEY SPLITTING THE BILL II

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OVER UNDER IMPROV: AN EVENING OF SKETCH PASSING TIME A PLAY BY LIVIU MONSTED COMEDY AND IMPROV

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It deconstructs teenage clichés and explores the sense of loss and wonder of the bigger world.

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REECE PIPER

NOW WITH SUBTITLES

Note to self: write a blurb that reminds people you are really funny so coming to see a completely new, untested hour of yours would still be real good. Note to self: write a show. Note to self: replace this text later. F $10 (TUE/THU); $15 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 1

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ROARING TWENTY-SOMETHINGS:

RODNEY TODD

This is a comedy show about exactly what you'd expect! Sophia and Clare are friends! They're in their twenties! They're trying to be grown-ups! But also not! They hope this will be funny! Come see what they made to show their parents!

way to perform a spot at a stand up comedy gig. He rides his push bike to the comedy show. Follow Rodney on his way to his show and on the way home from his show. Hijinks and lowjinks assured. What will happen on his way to and fro?

NOT ANOTHER SHOW WASABI ARGUMENT TIME ABOUT YOUR TWENTIES A show within a show. Rodney is on his

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comedy ROSIE RIVETTE

MRS RIVETTE'S WILD NIGHT IN In this Perverse Adult-friendly Pantomime, you are invited to indulge in the whacky experiences of Mrs Rivette as she rediscovers her abandoned sexuality. What stems from this discovery leads to a random turn of events that no one would ever imagine could occur in the confinements of a kitchen! F $15 (WED); $20 (FRI/SUN) FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 8:30PM; OCT 2ND 9:30PM 1

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RUGBY LEAGUE – THE MUSICAL

Satirist Denis Carnahan celebrates the larger than life characters, melodrama, villains, farce, betrayals, controversies and pantomime of Rugby League. A dynamic live interactive musical video cabaret burlesque with a bombastic blend of original songs and classic rock/ pop parodies! Limited season! F $16.50 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN) F $22.50 C $18 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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SEAMUS MCALARY

A LITTLE TOUCH OF (SEAMUS) MCALARY IN THE NIGHT

After an 18 month hiatus from stand up (life got in the way...or did stand up briefly get out of the way of life?), Mr Seamus Dillon McAlary is back treading the boards. Its like a debut. But not. Definitely not.

SEAN CONWAY ALPHA DAWG

SAM JENKINS RYAN CRAWFORD DAMAGE CONTROL

Written by, and starring Sam Jenkins – two time Golden Goose award winner.

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SEAN MORAHAN 1 LINER

'An astute and insightful writer...his material is superb' The Daily Telegraph

Sean Conway takes you on a journey of self discovery and finds out what it actually means to be an Alpha Dawg!

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SIBEN & BENIMON

IN KOCHOSCO & BOSKOCHAN Siben and Benimon find themselves performing at Hemridge Hill Retirement Home. (They're getting 900k for the gig) (Each). They're seasoned performers having been in the game for 40 years, and performed for the likes of Bill Paxton, Eggy Azalea and the late great Steve Martin. Please come show. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE 8:30PM 1

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SKITBOX

SKITBOX PRESENTS Skit Box Presents' is a twisted cavalcade of comedy gifted to you by all-girl sketch troupe Skit Box – as seen on ABC – in their debut LIVE show. Expect weird and wonderful sketch, songs, stand up, and improv from a unique female perspective. F $16.50 (TUE/WED/THU/SUN) F $22.50 C $18 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE TUE - SAT 7:15PM; SUN 6:15PM 1

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A one-man sketch comedy, Australian Psycho is a hybrid of improv, stand up, and physical comedy.

When things go wrong the best thing to do is go into damage control. After living a life taking few risks, Ryan Crawford is throwing caution to the wind in his new stand-up comedy show. What's the worst that could happen?

They said I was a one-liner comedian and couldn't be a storyteller comedian. Tonight I prove them wrong. Once upon a time there was a comedian who told the following one-liners... Don't choose between one-liner and storytelling comedy: with this show, have both!

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AUSTRALIAN PSYCHO

'Brilliant sense of humor' – SusyGoesSee 'Very funny' – Lisa Thatcher 'Darkly funny' – Honi Soit

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SHUBHA EXTRA VIRGIN

A stand up show about Shubha, who is 20, has never been kissed, has never had sex, and who developed a crush on a guy...after he died. It's complicated. She's not a virgin. She's extra virgin. F $12 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE TUE 7:00PM; OCT 1ST & 3RD 7:00PM

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SOAME CHOPRA THE MINORITIES REPORT Debut solo show, explores the many minority groups to which the comedian belongs. He’s the only half-Indian financial planner, who is a mature age comedian and a master punster. His uniqueness begins and ends with his name. How many Soames do YOU know?

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SPOKEY BLOKEYS LIVE

SHANE MATHESON & RODNEY TODD Spokey Blokeys is the world's only podcast recorded on bikes. Now they bring their hilarious banter to a live comedy show! Rodney Todd and Shane Matheson will ride their bikes on the stage and into your hearts (not literally, although don't stand too close to the stage).

Light-hearted entertainment for all ages. F $15

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comedy SPORTSCHAT STEPHEN AN IMPROVISED ZAPPIA CHAT SHOW VOICES ON MY HEAD ABOUT A MADE UP

The Hats are Back! Five ordinary hats are imbued with five extraordinary personalities - watch as one man brings Michael Hing, Alex Lee, Wil Erimya, Pat each character to life, in a show that is Magee and a host of others present a guaranteed to warm your funny bone full improvised chat show about a made and tickle the cockles of your heart. up sport. Think the Footy Show but Wait. What? like, better. F $18 C $14 (WED/SUN)

SPORT

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STREET SMART: LIVE SAFE OR DIE TRYING

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STUART DAULMAN

Lee Reid and Kieran Daughton are two Comedians that grew up on the streets of Western Sydney. Join them for a night of laughter as they share with you their stories and survival tips to help you on the road to becoming "Street Smart".

Bees play a crucial role in nature, our food supply and way of life. They are dying all around the world on mass, why? Comedian Stuart Daulman presents an insightful exploration into the everyday struggle of the modern day honey bee.

F $10 C $8 THE WORLD BAR 7:15PM

F $17 C $15 GIANT DWARF 8:15PM

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SYDNEY FRINGE COMEDY SHOWCASE

The Sydney Fringe Comedy Showcase brings the festival’s funniest comics together for a massive night of new comedy every Tuesday during the Festival. With fresh line ups every week, The Sydney Fringe Comedy Showcase is your chance to catch the hottest talent of the Fringe, have a laugh and maybe even discover your new favourite comedian. F $15 FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 1

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THEATRESPORTS CRANSTON CUP, 2015 Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the Cranston Cup is Australia's premier Impro Comedy Knock-Out Competition, where all of Sydney's comedy tribes come together to ad-lib and out-laugh their way through hilarious heats and semi finals, all the way to the Grand Final at the Enmore Theatre on Nov 28! F $22 C $15 FACTORY THEATRE SUN 5:00PM; OCT 4TH & 18TH 5:00PM; NOV 1ST & 15TH 5:00PM 1

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STICKS &

STONES STORY CLUB Ben Willshaw's 'Sticks and Stones' is a one Man stand up comedy show the consists of self deprecation and anecdotal comedy. Ben expresses his thoughts and feelings of his life and the world in his 1st ever solo show.

Story Club: We pick a theme. We get the best people we can find to write a story around that theme. They sit in an armchair and read it to you. You LOL. You drink.

F $10 HIVE BAR 7:00PM

F $20 GIANT DWARF 8:00PM

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SUE THOMAS SUREN JAYEMANNE

IN HEAVEN AND HELL

In this one hour comedy show Sue Thomas draws on her collection of lurid tales, laced with a lot of laughs. Her unique story-telling style combines self-deprecating humour, witty ad libs and an erotic imagination that will really blow your mind. F $10 (WED/SUN) F $15 C $10 (FRI) FACTORY THEATRE– WED & FRI 7:00PM; SUN 6:00PM THE HIVE BAR – SUN 27TH 8:30PM 1

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WU-TANG CLAN NAME GENERATOR

After the success of 'Eat Praline, Die' at the 2015 Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, this is Jayemanne's second show. Comin at ya from a shipping container in Marrickville, you'd be Childish to miss out. F $12 (TUE/THU); $15 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 1

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THOMAS THOMAS MCMAHON GUY FELLA BLOKE MAN MURPHY THE MURPHY FAMILY WAKE Blending relatable observations with surreal flights of fancy, impressivelybearded Tasmanian Thomas McMahon has been consistently engaging Australian audiences with his unique perspective. F $10 C $8(TUE/THU); F $15 C $10 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

Thomas Murphy tells a tale of how we treat people before and after they die. Also, there's jokes. F $15 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 8:15PM; SUN 7:15PM

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F Full Price Adult | C Concession | U12 Under 12 | P Preview (first listed night) | G6 Groups of 6+

The family return to their childhood home after the death of Grandma Murphy, a truly awful woman.

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comedy THREE BLOKES TELLING JOKES

ANDREW BARNETT, MATTY B & SCOTT DETTRICK

Three Blokes Telling Jokes is exactly what it says on the wrapper. A solid hour of no nonsense stand up comedy from the diverse brains of three of Sydney's hottest rising stars - Andrew Barnett, Matty B and Scott Dettrick. The boys bring a solid show fresh from playing packed houses around Australia. F $12 C $10 FACTORY THEATRE WED & FRI 9:45PM; SUN 8:45PM 1

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TOPAZ JONES & THE TEMPLE OF TOPAZ

In line for their Australian Idol Audition, Topaz Jones, Nigel Romance, Cobalt the Mage and Ryan Holiday are preparing their renditions of 'Let It Go' when Adventure falls from the sky! What about the Temple of Topaz? Will our 4/3's of a threesome make the semi finals? And who is Adventure? F $10 C $8 FACTORY THEATRE WED 7:00PM; OCT 2ND 7:00PM; 4TH 6:00PM 1

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TIEN TRAN TRIAL SHOW

Tien Tran is an outlandishly funny comedian that was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his debut show 'If you don't know, now you know'. And he's back with a brand new show for this year's fringe. F $10 (TUE/THU); $15 (SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 1

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TOMMY DEAN LESSONS LEARNED GAMING Roll the dice. Play a card. Do not pass GO! Tommy Dean is obsessed with board games &their rules. But his time gaming has him now thinking there may be a roadmap to life in that box. Join him for a roll & move adventure through the philosophy of game! 'Weird wild & dangerously funny!' – Richard Glover F $16.50 (WED/THU/SUN) F $22.50 C $18 (FRI/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE WED 8:15PM; OCT 1ST, 2ND & 3RD 8:15PM; 4TH 7:15PM 1

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National Theatresports Champion and École Philippe Gaulier graduate Tom Walker returns to the Factory Theatre with his latest show, Beep Boop. Charming, surreal, visceral, and above all, funny, Beep Boop is marvellously stupid. Beep boop. F $10 FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 1

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TRI HARD UMIT BALI (GET RICH OR DIE CRYING) TURNING AUSSIE AT LAST! Three girls do sketch comedy in Tri Hard (Get Rich or Die Trying). It's lowbrow high art. It's deeply beautiful sans deeply beautiful anything. It's an achievement, it's a shame. It's a combination only 3 white girls could master. Breasts could happen but you might be disappointed by them. F $15 C $12 FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

JAPANESE TRIAL SHOW: Sean Murphy loves Japan. Now he lives there, will Japan love him back? This is a show about the highs and humiliations of escaping into a culture only to find it escaping from you. Hosted by the Japan Foundation. F $10 C $5 THE JAPAN FOUNDATION THU & FRI 7:00PM; SAT 2:30PM

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VICTORIA WINTER IS COMING

HEALY

Dragons. Walls. Handsome beards. Incest. Interpretive Dance. Really great accents. Awesome wigs. A Throne. Wine. Plastic swords. ACCORDING TO VICTORLEEDIA... ‘… high energy, hilarious musical Victor Lee, a Hong Kong born, Sydney spectacle … insanity and genius..’ raised comedian, he won't spank you ***** – Three Weeks (UK) Please form an orderly queue as this with chopsticks until you laugh your show is going to make the girls want to ‘…a well-written, expertly timed and face off, but his light hearted approach be her, the guys want to be with her and often hilarious comedy-musical…George and way of appreciating lives will make the gays...well...hungry. R. R. Martin would be proud.’ **** you laugh until your stomach hurts. – The Skinny (UK) F $15 (WED); $20 (FRI/SUN)

VICTOR LEE

TOM WALKER BEEP BOOP

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After a stellar tour across Australia, Umit Bali returns to Sydney with a new hour of his trademark upbeat, energetic punchlines and heartwarming stories. 'As entertaining as it is inspiring' **** – The West Australian 'captivating' **** – The Advertiser F $7 (TUE); $10 (THU/SAT) FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 1

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BUILDING A MORE ACCESSIBLE FESTIVAL

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PRINT Swing by Fringe HQ-5 Eliza Street Newtownto grab your official Fringe program. You can also find one at a newsagent, theatre, cafĂŠ, arts venue or retailer near you

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IT’S BEEN BLOOMIN’ GREAT THE SYDNEY FRINGE TEAM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Kerri Glasscock GENERAL MANAGER/ FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Sandie O’Neill ARTIST LIAISON AND OPERATIONS MANAGER Dino Dimitriadis DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Zoe Davies INDIGENOUS LIAISON Leah Flanagan  [ART]ICULATE PUBLIC RELATIONS  Kym Elphinstone, Anna Shapiro, Gabrielle Wilson MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY AGENCY AKA Promotions Pty Ltd Natalie Byrne, Emily Johnston   BRANDING PARTNER Peter Campbell Designs DESIGN ASSOCIATE Natalie Behjan SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST  David Watson at Strategy Point REGISTRATION & TICKETING SOLUTIONS 3dResourcing  WEBSITE DESIGN  Jessee Lee Johns at Studio Robot FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY Cynthia Sciberras

FACES OF THE FESTIVAL Matt Format Ngaiire Daisee Julia-Rose Lunam NEWTOWN ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT ASSOCIATION BOARD GREG KHOURY Chair & Public Officer LESLEY WATSON Vice-Chair  SANDY STEVENS Treasurer LOUISE FISCHER Director JOANNE KEE Director FREYA SMITH Secretary AMBASSADORS Paul Capsis Kate Mulvany Ursula Yovich Wes Carr Jon Bennett FRINGE IGNITE GUEST CURATOR Rai Thistlethwayte INTERNS Lucy Adkins Olivia Burke DIGITAL CO-ORDINATOR Anne Lau

Josephine Bennett, Victoria Johnstone, Ilina Lovely at MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL  Jan Campbell, Bill Brown, Bruce Turner at THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL OF ARTS   Elia Eliades, Sam Nardo, Shane Smith at CENTURY VENUES  Mark Ely at BANK OF QUEENSLAND, NEWTOWN Ryan Miller, Theresa Nguyen, Scott Guerin at KEEPING COMPANY Dean Ormston, Milly Petriella, Jana Gibson, Mike Tsangaris at APRA AMCOS John Wardle AND DAMIAN CUNNINGHAM LIVE MUSIC OFFICE Chris Bowen, Andy Sarkozky at MUSIC AUSTRALIA Matheieu Ravier and the team at THE FESTIVALISTS Elliot Solomon, Ben Stephens and the team at SOLOTEL Bafcat

Sydney Fringe Workshop Venues NEW THEATRE, OLD 505 THEATRE Rob Cannon, Margaret Spillane at AIM Hannah Clarke NZ FRINGE Gavin Waterson and the Team at ADELAIDE FRINGE The Team at MELBOURNE FRINGE Melanie Withnall, Anthony Dockrill, Mark Ward at 2SER  Glen Terry, Elizabeth Jenkins at DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY Gemma Greer at NEW THEATRE  Jess Cook at 107 PROJECTS  Emilya Colliver at ART PHARMACY  Bjorn Godwin at KNOX ST BAR Penny Clifford at MIDNIGHT SHIFT

FILM CO-ORDINATOR Bernie Burke,

Heath James at MIXITUP

Marc Bennie at THE OXFORD HOTEL

THANK YOU All our beautiful volunteers

Julia and the team at HOLLER AND HAUL

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Rachel Healy, Alex Bowen, Hugh Nicols, Jennifer Trinca, Ianto Ware, Michael Abbott, Melanie Penicka-Smith, Alison Dexter at THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SYDNEY

Adam Mada of MADA PRODUCTIONS

Peter Baecker

Kristina Karasulas and Preston Peachey REDFERN COMMUNITY CENTRE

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