SYDNEY FRINGE PROGRAM GUIDE 2023

THIS FESTIVAL GUIDE CONTAINS FOUR WEEKS

OF THE UTTERLY UNBELIEVABLE

1—30 SEP 2023

Proud to play our part

The City of Sydney is proud to partner with Sydney Fringe Festival.

We are committed to supporting arts and culture in our city.

Sydney Fringe acknowledges and is guided bythe allodial owners of the land that we meet on.We pay our respects to the 29 clans of the Eora Nation and recognise elders past and present,as well as all the First Nations People ofAustralia.

WELCOME!

After a few difficult years, and a couple of experimental years this year truly feels like Sydney Fringe Festival has arrived.

Over the past decade we’ve firmly established ourselves more broadly as the largest independent arts festival in NSW, but now we are claiming our space within our city limits louder, more bolder than ever before.

Our Festival Garden has expanded, our activations have grown, and our festival hubs are bursting at the seams with incredible locally made work across all genres.

Sydney Fringe is THE moment for our Sydneybased artists, our local stories and hundreds of world premieres to be seen, heard and celebrated. With hundreds of shows and thousands of performances there is something for everyone.

A very warm welcome to the 2023 Sydney Fringe Festival. We are absolutely delighted to be able to present our fourteenth festival this year.

The team have been working tirelessly to provide a platform for over 400 local productions and additional visiting shows to take part across Greater Sydney. Last year our festival provided a huge economic impact of over $36million and importantly supported over 2000 artists to have their voices heard.

I do hope you enjoy this year’s program and are able to get out and enjoy all that the festival and our beautiful city have to offer. And a big congratulations to our CEO and Festival Director Kerri Glasscock who is celebrating her tenth festival this year.

It is tremendous to see how far we have come over the years and the impact our beloved festival now has to the sector.

There is something special about the Sydney Fringe Festival. There is an edge to it I have always loved. It represents exactly the vibrancy I think of when I talk about Sydney being the first stop for culture in Australia. Starting in 2009 with a bold ambition to be one of the world’s leading open-access Fringe Festivals, it has grown to be a significant cultural player – with a strong vision for growth. As the largest independent arts Festival in NSW, Sydney Fringe supports the work of 2,000 local artists — and thousands of attendees who can – and do – explore and enjoy a broad ranging program. After its $36 million of economic impact last year, this year it boasts a new expanded Festival Garden at the Entertainment Quarter and Festival Hubs in Parramatta and Hurstville. With over 400 shows and thousands of individual performances across the wide footprint it unlocks areas of the city, and in doing so, offers opportunities for audiences to explore and be delighted in the unexpected.

It’s fabulous to welcome Sydney Fringe Festival back for another year of exciting events and shows that bring vibrance and culture to our night-time economy.

As Lord Mayor I’m thrilled to support this month-long artistic showcase with more than $300,000 in support from the City of Sydney. Sydney Fringe not only boasts a program of more than 400 events, it’s inclusive, supporting First Nations, youth and artists with disability. There’s much to explore — I hope you have fun at this unique festival!

We are proud to be a sponsor of the Sydney Fringe Festival and excited that the Sydney Fringe has found a home at Marrickville Town Hall. We wish you all a successful and spectacular Festival and look forward to many more.

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Kerri Glasscock Festival Director and CEO

Darcy Byrne Mayor, Inner West Council

Maree Taylor Chair, Sydney Fringe

The Hon John Graham Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, and Minister for Jobs and Tourism NSW

Clover Moore AO Lord Mayor of Sydney

Welcome to The Sydney Fringe Festival 2023!

A month of delicious, unfiltered, eclectic performances, where literally anything could happen.

From Parramatta to our beautiful harbour, across the CBD to the inner eastern and western suburbs you can find our Festival spread across every inch of the city. So no matter where you end up at Sydney Fringe, we guarantee an unforgettable experience that will stay with you long after the Festival ends. Prepare to be captivated by an array of performances of every genre that defy convention and challenge expectations.

Fringe is the only place where you can see hundreds of world premieres in your own backyard. And if you are a visitor to our incredible city there is no better way to experience Sydney's unique stories.

This September, leave your expectations at home, as we paint the town pink to showcase the vibrant, experimental, expressive, playful and diverse Sydney that dreams are made of. Grab your tickets and paint the town pink!

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Sydney Fringe is heating up The Rocks and throwing a free street party to kick-off the Festival, headlined by the iconic Rogue Traders!

From late afternoon, between Argyle to Atherden Streets, catch the best Fringe comedy, cabaret, music, dance and more, as our artists take over historic cobblestone laneways, sandstone buildings, and pop-up stages. Then, make your way to the Argyle mainstage and get ready to dance in the street as the best new independent voices take to the stage. Featuring the smouldering sounds of The Great West , False London,

and DJ Victoria Anthony.

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Laneway entertainment from 4pm Mainstage entertainment from 5pm FREE

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HIGHLIGHTS

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TWO FINGERS UP IRE

A celebration of pleasure and masturbation which rebels against the dangerous, shame peddling and antiquated sex education of Northern Ireland.

LOLA’S PIANO BAR

Live, intimate and a little sexy. Sydney's smash hit pop-up piano bar is returning to The Rocks this September.

Memoir in a camp fantasy vehicle, Theoretica is a collection of notes on the experience of untangling half-addressed trauma.

31

AUG — 1 OCT

A Sideshow of unique performances and remarkable experiences in the heart of the City.

Traverse the historic streets of The Rocks and dive into an evening of immersive performances, visual arts, genre-bending music, theatre, and hilarious comedy.

This program is truly one-of-a-kind, exclusively offered by Fringe and totally unlike anything else you'll find in Sydney.

Lose yourself in our intimate underground piano bar, step into an enchanting den of tarot storytelling, get swept away by Vivaldi's Four Seasons, enjoy a choral reinterpretation of Radiohead, or experience an unapologetic celebration of pleasure and self-discovery.

We recommend arriving early and staying late to soak up the fantastic vibes, grab a drink at the cozy bars, and savor the delicious offerings from the many eateries at The Rocks. Expect the unexpected, relinquish control for the evening, and join us for one, two, or three shows. Because how often do you get to do that?

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET 1—10 SEP

RADIOHEAD

UNCOVERED: HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY

NIDA’s Emerging Writer Award — Sydney Fringe Festival 2022

SAM KISSAJUKIAN: 300 PAINTINGS

An epic story combining comedy and visual art to explore the bipolar mind. A hit in 2022, this return season is not one to be missed.

WINNER — Festival Director’s Award, Sydney Fringe Festival 2022

A dazzling playground of wonder

A little about our fabulous venues...

Sydney Spiegeltent is home to award-winning cabaret, circus, comedy and musical theatre. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night at this always dazzling, occasionally rowdy, utterly iconic new venue.

The Vault is our pop-up circus dome, featuring an eclectic, hilarious and diverse line-up of performances from family friendly to adults only.

FRINGE PICKS

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DON'T MISS!

Home to the ever-amazing Sydney Spiegeltent and always-electrifying The Vault. Canopied under twinkling festoons and bursting with great food, curated cocktails, show-girl strength G&Ts and artisan beers, the Spiegeltent Festival Garden is the perfect spot for pre or post-show libations. Highlights include the five-star-studded The Marvellous Elephant Man the Musical, ancient Greece odyssey GODZ , Crème de la Crème, Garry Starr Greece Lightning, Titanic: The Movie, The Play, PreHysterical and so much more.

Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s Inner East, our vibrant outdoor Festival Garden will make its home at The Entertainment Quarter.

Crème de la Crème CIRCUS & PHYSICAL THEATRE 12 SEP — 8 OCT

Expect world-class acrobatics, from seasoned performers showcasing their weird and wonderful talents. Raw and yet refined work, equal parts grit and sweat, glitz and glam.

See Fringe-dex for full event details.

COMEDY 7—24 SEP

TITANIC: THE MOVIE, THE PLAY

Never let go, Sydney — Jack, Rose and the iceberg are back by popular demand! Strap on your life jacket and get ready to board this comedic homage to the most epic romance of the 90s. This sensational performance is back for another Fringe run. Think immersive, then multiply by 10. This interactive performance offers a stupendously fun and charming night out for all ages.

COMEDY 1—30 SEP

GARRY STARR GREECE LIGHTNING

An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology in an hour. The award-winning Sydney Fringe Favourite returns for a second year running.

WINNER — Pick of the Fringe, Adelaide Fringe 2022

WINNER — Best Comedy, Manchester Fringe 2022

WINNER — Best in Fest, Gothenburg Fringe 2022

Catch it before it hits Broadway

THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN

THE MUSICAL

Don’t miss The Marvellous Elephant Man the Musical. Fresh from five-star-studded seasons in Adelaide and Melbourne, the show makes its NSW debut at the iconic Sydney Spiegeltent.

This delightfully irreverent and remarkably inaccurate spectacle will warm your heart and split your sides. Catch this ‘outrageously entertaining’ gothic fairytale, before it hits Broadway, and you can't see it at all.

WINNER — Adelaide Critics Circle Award

“Beauty & The Beast meets Book of Mormon”

 — BEAT Magazine

“If I could give this show 10 stars, I would!”

 — GLAM Magazine

“A rollercoaster adventure of delight”

 — Canberra Critics Circle

“The jewel of the Fringe”

 — Stage Whispers

Time to get Greeced!

GODZ

1 SEPEMBER — 1 OCTOBER Show times sydneyfringe.com

From $49 Sydney Spiegeltent Spiegeltent Festival Garden Moore Park

Follow your favourite gods like Cupid and Hercules as they paint the scene of Ancient Greece and bring you to the biggest party to hit Mount Olympus since 500 BCE.

Expect a bodyssey of gravity-defying stunts, true tests of heroic strength and muscularity, and surprise comic twists. It’s a Fringe experience like no other, where you can see your favourite group of comedy acrobats take their unique mix of storytelling, circus, and physical prowess to godlike proportions.

WINNER — Best Circus, Fringe World Festival 2022

WINNER — People's Choice, Melbourne Fringe 2022

WINNER — People's Choice, Wynnum Fringe 2022

WINNER — Critics Choice Weekly, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2022

WINNER — Best Circus Weekly, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2022

31 AUGUST — 1 OCTOBER 8pm

From $44 The Vault Spiegeltent Festival Garden Moore Park

Home to fabulous mischief

FRINGE PICKS

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COMEDY 28

ADULTS ONLY

MAGIC SHOW

Prepare to be wowed out of your comfy seats in this jam-packed, adults-only spectacular!

“An Absolute Riot!”

Darling Quarter is the proud home of our brand-new Hello Darling tent, bringing explosive performance and fabulous mayhem to the Village Green. Hosting a program of drag delights, circus and cabaret.

After dark — for the big kids — Hello Darling has plenty of naughty and nice entertainment to titillate all the senses.

With a laid-back oasis of eateries, bars and open spaces to play, take time out to escape from the bump and grind of the city. From pre-theatre lunches to weekend spritzes, you’ll always find a reason to unwind at Darling Quarter.

Attention families! By day, Hello Darling will also host mind-boggling kids shows. Don't miss the chance for the kids to explore — see page 16 to find out more.

MUSICAL

TIMBERLINA & FRIENDS: A DRAG CABARET

Abork, Foxxe Faux & Timberlina will dazzle you with their extravagant costumes, mesmerising dances, and hilarious comedy skits.

 — Edinburgh Theatre Weekly MUSICAL

MUSIC & MAYHEM: REBELLION

A queer extravaganza of burlesque, drag, and sideshow, with live punk music by the band nonbinarycode.

COMEDY 27—28 SEP

SPANKIE JACKZON: JUST THE TIP

From the cow pats of her conservative country town to winning RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Join Spankie and Baaaza the sheep for a night of drag, music, and laughs!

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET 29 & 30 SEP

BEVERLY KILLS PRESENTS: HEAVEN & HELL

Putting the dead in drop-dead gorgeous — Beverly Kills is stuck between Heaven and Hell. Part comedy, part cabaret and 100% DRAG.

After a freak accident and Beverly’s untimely (yet fabulous) death, come watch the live verdict... Will a lifetime of sin *drag* her case down? Or will this knock-out one woman spectacular be holy (and hilarious) enough for a spot with the big G.O.D?

SEP — 1 OCT

THEATRE & CABARET 15—16 SEP

THEATRE & CABARET 15—24 SEP

Image by Belinda Rolland

SUPPORTED BY DARLING QUARTER, MONKEY BAA & NEW SYDNEY WATERFRONT

FRINGE PICKS

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WILBUR THE OPTICAL WHALE

Come meet Wilbur and his cheeky friends! Be transported to an underwater world full of stunning circus tricks, digital imagery, lively music, and interactive play. An accessible delight for everyone aged 3+.

A POCKET SIZED CIRCUS

Roll Up! Get ready to be a part of the biggest smallest show on Earth! A Pocket Sized Circus is a hilarious choose-your-own-adventure show set to make its mark in Sydney. Family entertainment at its best.

2023 Winner — FRINGEWORLD Overall Best Children’s Event Award

Fringe Kids is bouncing back to Darling Quarter with a line-up of brilliant shows that are as educational as they are bonkers!

Taking over the Village Green and ARA Darling Quarter Theatre for two weeks of spectacular programming in the school holidays. We encourage you to bring your family and spend the day with us. We have a full program of family fun at the ARA Darling Quarter Theatre presented in partnership with our friends at Monkey Baa Theatre Company, plus an array of spectacular circus and events in our pop-up tent just across the green. With a variety of food and drink options and diverse programming, there is something to satisfy even the fussiest of tots!

It’s the perfect destination for a day filled with mind-boggling family fun that will leave the entire family in awe. So don’t worry if you’ve left school holiday planning until the last minute, Fringe Kids has you covered.

The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is headed to Sydney Fringe with a brand new, all ages electromagnetic extravaganza in KABOOM!

A WONDERFULLY WACKY WIZARD

Harry who? Winni Wizard's hilarious high-energy show for ages 5—150, full of songs, dances, and jokes funnier than your Dad’s. Can she remember the ‘True Meaning of Magic’ and prove she's still Wizard-worthy?

FRINGE KIDS 28 SEP — 1 OCT

CIRCUS • THE SHOW

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular!

“A Winner in Family Entertainment!”

 — GLAM Adelaide

“The Greatest Circus Show Around!”  — Kiddo Magazine

WINNER Best Children’s Event, Adelaide Fringe Weeklies 2021, 2023

Circus: The Show, image by Mark Stewart

FRINGE KIDS 29—30 SEP

FRINGE KIDS 24—25 SEP

The Boxwars kids workshop

Sit back and be serenaded

ACOUST IC R IT UA L CABOX

A creative cardboard explosion of possibilities, build recyclable creations you get to take home and keep.

Run away to the circus with us. Become a ringmaster, walk the tightrope or drive the clown car. Our CABOX workshop is right next door to the Hello Darling tent, where you can join the sideshow action.

CABOX comes from the creators of the Australian phenomenon BOXWARS, a spectacle of truly mammoth scale. An energetic explosion of cardboard crumpling fun. The crafting skills have been honed in BOXWARS and now brought over to CABOX: the best activity kids never knew they wanted.

SUN 24 SEPTEMBER

10am—4pm FREE Village Green, Darling Quarter CBD

Mornings are for rituals, and what better way to start your day than immersing yourself in the acoustic splendour of the best indie vocalists.

We’ve dropped a Kawai baby grand into the beautiful George Place foyer.Grab your coffee in-house and be inspired by the sweet sounds of contemporary, classical, jazz and world music, all before you start your day.

Each morning concert presents two sets — the first from 8am, the second from 8:45am — featuring our favourite local singersongwriters performing well loved classics to the new and fresh. Curated by the legendary Sydney institution, Venue 505.

EVERY THURS IN SEPTEMBER

8–9:30am FREE George Place CBD

PRESENTED BY GEORGE PLACE — AN ISPT PROPERTY

Emma Stephenson, Sydney Fringe 2022, Image by Rod Studdert

PRESENTED BY SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

DANCE HUB

14—16 SEPTEMBER

The Neilson Studio Sydney Dance Company CBD

The Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company will play host to our first-ever Dance Hub. Situated on the waterfront at the iconic Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, an area fast becoming one of Sydney’s most exciting and buzzing cultural hubs.

Each evening from 14—16 September, we will showcase two phenomenal pieces. First up, Paulina Quinteros will bless us with the Australian premiere of the contemporary, multi-artform piece, ARTIS-MOTUS, and we welcome the awardwinning Unfolding from Lewis Major Productions, 2023 Winner of Adelaide Fringe Best Dance Award.

We also invite you to experience Lewis Major's award-winning, Lien: One-toOne, where one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a singular ten-minute encounter and a never to be repeated experience. With only 48 sessions available from 14—16 September, this is not to be missed and only 48 people will be able to see it, so book early!

ART OCCUPATION

PRESENTED BY SYDNEY PLACE

Renowned and infamous artists are turning Sydney Place into a living gallery.

Explore the mind-bending world of AI generation, and get lost in urban street murals, artist laneways, and unique shipping containers.

The opening event will be a spectacle for all senses, so clear your calendars for September 9. Sydney’s finest visual and performance artists will inhabit Sydney Place featuring multiple stages, live music, DJs and jaw-dropping live performances from the world of circus, cabaret and drag.

Pixel mapped projected art, an art trail and a very suspicious DO NOT PRESS button awaits.

Opening event 9 September Event times sydneyfringe.com FREE Sydney Place, Circular Quay CBD

1—30 SEPTEMBER

ARTIS-MOTUS

Unfolding image by Chris Herzfeld

Lien: One-to-one, image by YO

Sydney's home grown smash hits.

MADE IN SYDNEY

For its third consecutive year, the highly anticipated Made in Sydney program is making its big return, offering an extraordinary and exclusive experience. Home grown and found only in Sydney.

This year we are excited to unveil a brand-new home for our Made in Sydney Program, PACT. Complete with a charming courtyard bar where you can savour a warm, mulled beverage while chatting about outstanding performances. This space serves as the ultimate Fringe hangout during the Festival, allowing you to immerse yourself in top-quality performances that represent Sydney.

PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA

CLOCKFIRE THEATRE COMPANY

Online dating: fish tank or shark pool?

A darkly humorous and physically adventurous contemporary fable about finding the perfect catch. An absurd fantasy for all ages!

BLACKLISTED

ALMITRA MAVALVALA

Immigration sucks. Especially if you hold a unique passport... Blacklisted is a heartwarming, autobiographical tale of borders and belonging, featuring music inpired by South Asian Classical, jazz, blues and rock.

SUPPORTING SYDNEY

BETTY IS A BUTCHER

SIREN THEATRE CO

Betty’s voyage across the existential high seas of destiny and desire is both dark adult drama and very funny! Who is it we see behind us? What lies ahead?

Made in Sydney is our program that supports leading Sydney based theatre makers with extra funding and touring opportunities to get their shows on the road across Australia and beyond. This incredible group of works will head to Adelaide Fringe in 2024. First stop Sydney, second stop international Fringe audiences! Supported by the NSW Government via Create NSW. sydneyfringe.com/made-in-sydney

SEE ALL THREE SHOWS FOR $89! sydneyfringe.com/made-in-sydney

5—9 SEPTEMBER PACT Centre for Emerging Artists Erskineville

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET 5—9 SEP

THEATRE 5—9 SEP

THEATRE 5—9 SEP

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

SEE ANY THREE SHOWS FOR $89!sydneyfringe.com/touring-hub

12—23 SEPTEMBER

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

TOURING HUB

Erskineville

PRESENTED

IN COLLABORATION WITH 7AM

Bringing smash hit shows from the international Fringe circuit to Sydney, Touring Hub returns for its eighth year. It is the best place to check out what’s going on around Australia and across the globe.

The 2023 program features award-winning productions from the USA, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and all across Australia. With three shows a night, a courtyard bar and one of the best vibes around, we recommend you settle in and make a night of it. Expect laugh out loud comedy, mind bending experiences, jaw-dropping theatre, and moments you won’t forget in a hurry.

MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA USA

Award-winning drama of a widowed, gay, Black man and his straight white, teen stepson bonding over 'creature features'. “...Stunning...sharply written...”— Vanguard Culture

WINNER — San Diego International Fringe Festival Artist Pick 2019

WINNER — Young-Howze Theatre Journal Stage Writing of the Year 2023

DANCE 19—23

LOVE/LOVE/LOVE/

LOVE/LOVE

NZ

Tessa Redman introduces herself to Eora with a blatant, conversational dance about the glory, madness and intensity of what it means to fall hopelessly into romance. Welcome to Love: Tessa’s POV.

“Redman utterly abandons herself in hilarious, breathtaking fashion.” — Theatre Review NZ

“A high octane and purposeful performance.”

— Stuff NZ

WINNER — SYNZ Tour Ready Award, NZ Fringe 2023

THEATRE 12—16 SEP

THE MOTHER POLAND

An absurd solo piece adapted from an advocate of the ‘Theatre of Pure Form’. The portrait of grotesquely black exploration of the relationship between mother and son with the vampires lurking within flesh and blood relations. Performed in Polish with English subtitles.

“The artistic activity of Jolanta Juszkiewicz is uncompromising. She tirelessly examines the delicate matter stretched between man and history, fate of an individual and collective one.” — Mateusz Kanabrodzki

THEATRE 12—16 SEP

JON BENNETT’S PLAYING WITH MEN

AUSTRALIA VIA USA

Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer until he started playing with men. REAL men.

“A tour de force who will make you laugh–to tears.

” — Otakuno Culture

“Side-splittingly funny and scathingly self-critical, it’s a valuable work that probes at toxic masculinity and the culture of machismo.” — CVTV

MY CULT AND I

Colin Ebsworth was raised in a cult and his parents were matched in a mass wedding. This is the story of his life, family, and cult that brought it together.

“Refreshing, real, comical, raw, cathartic and captivating”  — Fourth Wall Media, 2022

“Hilarious and harrowing”— The West 2022

THEATRE 19—23 SEP OOL UK

Max, of multi-award winning Second Body, is about to perform the perfect show. It will answer all your questions. At long last you'll be happy. The question is — when will it begin?

Combining live music, storytelling and theatre this new piece examines the origins of life.

WORLD PREMIERE

SPOKEN WORD & STORYTELLING 19—23 SEP ME,

W.A.

SEP

THEATRE 12—16 SEP

Accessible, inclusive and all round marvellous

CRIPS & CREEPS

COMEDY

An inclusive comedy showcase that celebrates difference.

AN EVENING OF FILMS WITH EMILY DASH

FILM

A collection of short films curated by queer, disabled artist and advocate Emily Dash.

THE RECKONING

THEATRE

This poetic theatre piece performed in Auslan questions who gets to tell, who gets heard and who gets silenced.

DEATH IN THE PANTHEON

THEATRE

A murder mystery/comedy set amongst the Greek gods.

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

L I MITLESS

SUPPORTED BY CITY OF SYDNEY

An audience favourite, Limitless is back! Bringing a unique 2-week mini-festival that celebrates d/Deaf artists and artists with disability, while offering an inclusive and accessible space for audiences and artists to enjoy.

5—16 SEPTEMBER

107 Redfern Redfern

JAZZ OR A BUCKET OF BLOOD

COMEDY

Whacky comedy show starring frenemies Ange and Jane as they pit the entire genre of Jazz against a bucket of blood.

JD ZAMORA: FOMOSEXUAL

COMEDY

A comedy hour with JD Zamora, reflecting on being the ultimate diversity hire.

107 Redfern is the perfect spot to see some excellent visual art, grab a drink at the bar, and experience phenomenal live performances from the heart of the community.

Enjoy theatre, film, stand-up comedy, visual arts and more in a space that’s as accessible as they come. With access for wheelchair users, a sensory chill space, and selected performances incorporating Auslan interpretation and relaxed performances, we want to ensure it's a place where limits are boundless, fun is plentiful and everyone is welcome.

Detailed access information can be found on our website listings and on our app.

A SINKLESS SHORE

MUSIC

Experimental vocalist-songwriter and accordionist Melanie Eden intimately explores landscapes of madness to transform suffering into the divine.

See Fringe-dex for full event details.

IN THE GALLERY

An exhibition at 107 Redfern, celebrating d/Deaf artists and artists with disability. Featuring work by Robert Sherwood Duffield, Sue Jo Wright and Kyle Montgomery.

Gallery Tour: 9 September, 12pm: Join us for an Auslan interpreted gallery talk and tour of the Limitless Exhibition at 107 Redfern with our artists.

Crips & Creeps, image by Alan Fang

Robert Sherwood Duffield

JD Zamora: FOMOsexual

FIRST NAT IONS FIRST

We have an eclectic and vibrant line-up of First Nations Artists presenting works throughout the Festival. We want everyone to join us in a powerful, funny, informative and all-out deadly Fringe.

This year, Fringe is building something; we are embarking on a festival-long art project with Wiradjuri Yinaa (Woman) and artist Peta Joy Williams. Coil by coil an animal emerges from our collective yarning, it’s plumage made of our stories of reconciliation and respect.

Join us at one of our Waybara Gidyira (Weaving Animals) workshops. Get along for a Saturday lunchtime session of immersion into the beautiful indigenous cultural practice of coil weaving. We invite all participants to leave their coil behind to be added to our newest Fringe friend, Dinawan (Emu) created in collaboration with Gene Kelaher and Daniel Samuel.

JOIN US!

Want to contribute a coil to the Sydney Fringe Dinawan (emu)? Come along to one of our three weaving Workshop & Yarn events held at City and Inner West locations, including a special kids session. Head to sydneyfringe.com to book

FRINGE PICKS

TIMBERLINA & FRIENDS: A DRAG CABARET

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz, drag and glamour!

EULOGISER BUNNY

COMEDY

An interactive comedy show following the journey of Cameron Ribbons from birth until his mysterious demise.

TENDER

CIRCUS & PHYSICAL THEATRE

A merging of circus and cabaret delving into themes of love, desire, and vulnerability.

LEAH FLANNAGAN

MUSIC

A life lived in the laid-back tropical climes of Darwin, Leah brings refreshing authenticity to her work. Catch Leah at Acoustic Ritual at George Place.

UNFOLDING

DANCE

We are also excited to launch Deadly Tix — our community tickets program for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people. Mob can come along to Fringe events at a discounted price. Deadly Tix is part of our commitment to create more opportunities and accessibility for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations communities to have a Fringin’ good time!

Sydney Fringe is proud to support First Nations identifying artists. Taking the extra time to ensure our artists have the opportunity to network with each other and tell us what Fringe can do to support them in the future. We know big things are gonna come out of this, so watch this space!

Deadly tix available from sydneyfringe.com/deadly-tix

An award-winning dance performance featuring ground-breaking 3D projection and original score.

DRAGON HEARTS

THEATRE

An experimental puppet show exploring dragons, eco-feminism, and what it means to slay a creature of power.

See Fringe-dex for full event details

Tender

Leah Flanagan

Timberlina & Friends

Eulogiser Bunny

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Experience equal measure of glamour, comedy and debauchery

FRINGE PICKS

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MAD BITCHES INC.

THEATRE

This celebration of female creativity stars some of the most talented bunny boilers in the southern hemisphere. Curated by Helen Hopcroft/Marie Antoinette this is gender equity cabaret at its finest!

SHE: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF AN ORDINARY TRANSGENDER WOMAN

SPOKEN WORD & STORYTELLING

Katherine shares 30 years of trials and triumphs with a touch of glamour.

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF PONYBOI

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

Traverse the life of Danielle Cormack's drag king alter ego Poni Boi, in a fabulous, funny and musical exploration of identity.

THE KRIS & SARAH SHOW

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

COMEDY

A satirical take on television talk shows and reality TV. This is an opportunity for you (a peasant) to watch a talk show with a live studio audience. Laugh. Cry. Win Big! And prepare for blood!

LOAFAOKE

IMMERSIVE & INTERACTIVE

1—30 SEPTEMBER

CABAR ET CLUB

Hotel CBD

Castlereagh

Our Cabaret Club is bursting with vocal, comedy and cabaret talent this year! You’ll find legends of cabaret as well as the best new faces on the scene. Get your glam on and get yourself to this decadent and one-of-a-kind venue in the CBD.

For the whole month of September (except Sundays and Mondays so the team can rest their pipes). You’ll find a’capella choirs, drag kings, drag queens, improvised musicals and some very naughty storytellers.

It’s a Fringe space like no other, with garish interior décor, retro bars, and the most charming and audacious cabaret performances.

Loafaoke is bound to be ‘paradise by the cabaret lights’. Comedians and karaoke queens Lucy and Nicky will guide you through this mass singalong to Meatloaf classics.

ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

Frankie Fearce, a Christian-raised (turned) raging fruit tart, shares perspectives on (toxic) masculinity, gender and living authentically as a queer person in a heterosexual world.

See Fringe-dex for full event details.

Boutique

SHE: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Transgender Woman

Mad Bitches Inc.

The Immaculate Conception of PonyBoi

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

EMERGiNG ARTiST SHARE HOUSE

5—30 SEPTEMBER

Erskineville Town Hall

Erskineville

Welcome to the best house party in the Inner West. Leave your expectations at home for the night and join us for a line-up of the best-emerging artists at the Sydney Fringe Festival 2023.

The Emerging Artist Share House (EASH) returns to Erskineville with a smashing season of shows from Sydney, interstate and abroad, from 5—30 September.

At the Erskineville Town Hall, EASH will present 36 productions over 190 sessions and be THE hub for our emerging acts. Full to the brim with vibes, our four pop-up spaces feature a mix of theatre, cabaret, movement, clowning, music and comedy program. Head down to EASH, make a night of it, and see a show or three!

STUDENTS!

With a valid student card, see 3 shows in one evening for $33 and grab a tasty $5 drink at The Kick-Ons Bar.

THE KICK-ONS BAR

FRINGE PICKS

Every house party ends with a heartfelt D&M so to bring you the best Sharehouse experience, we’ve gone the extra mile by setting up a sensational new bar at EASH.

THEATRE 12—16 SEP

DALO CHIPS AND IMLI CHUTNEY

How do you try and learn from your parents’ mistakes? Do everything “right”... and for it to go all horribly wrong. Explore the reality that sometimes, mother actually does know best.

COMEDY 12—16 SEP

GREASER: COMEDY AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE

A blend of stand-up, ASMR, and theatre; pushing the boundaries of how stand up comedy can be performed.

THEATRE 26—30 SEP

WHALE W.A.

A raw and poignant show following the true story of Courtney, a fat and funny lesbian who doesn't give a f*ck. WHALE explores self-deprecating humour, diet culture, and the entanglement of fatness and sexuality.

THEATRE 19—23 SEP

WHY RUNS THE ABHISARIKA

What’s in the mind of a woman running to meet her lover? What’s in our brains when we run to meet our goals? A unique visual and oral storytelling performance with Indian dance and poetry about the simple neuroscience of passion.

Disgraceful

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Grab your popcorn and settle in under the stars

METRO MOVIE NIGHT

SCREENING JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE PLUS KIDS ENTERTAINMENT & LIVE MUSIC

For those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind… We’re kicking off the school holidays by setting up the big screen and beanbags for an outdoor movie night.

Head to Smidmore Street in the early afternoon for live tunes, giant birds and mystical insects.

Pick up dinner from one of the many restaurants and settle in as the sun goes down for everyone’s favourite movie, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

An evening with the family awaits, stay from 5pm until late.

SAT 23 SEPTEMBER

Live entertainment from 5pm

Movie from 6:30pm Rated PG FREE

Marrickville Metro Marrickville

PRESENTED BY MARRICKVILLE METRO

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

MUSIC HUB

12—23 SEPTEMBER

Fringe HQ

Marrickville Town Hall Basement

Marrickville

Transforming the basement of the Marrickville Town Hall into a cozy listening haven, we'll be hosting a month of sensational gigs, stimulating panel discussions, and activities.

Love to sing? Join in with the choir!

Budding musician? Absorb the panel talks! Guitar nerd? Get to the gigs!

From legendary Australian rock artists to the mesmerizing voices of Sydney's most iconic artists, prepare to be delighted by a diverse range of talent throughout the Festival. This epic lineup of over 20 acts and unique sounds will surely impress.

Located in the heart of Marrickville, a spot renowned for its vibrant grunge and rock music, our new space is the perfect setting to celebrate live music in all its forms. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and head to the Music Hub in the Basement at Marrickville Town Hall.

LINEUP

BILLIE MCARTHY

GREEN MOHAIR SUITS

15 SEP

A quartet of expressive songwriters that take their four-part harmonies as seriously as they take their dedication to a good time.

VERSACE BOYS × GIMME GIMME

17 SEP

A double headline show with the pop stylings of Gimme Gimme and the soul and hip hop from Versace Boys. Expect freestyle cheekiness and rowdy bangers.

PHIL STACK & NATALIE GILLESPE

21 SEP

For one night only Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc) and Natalie Gillespie (Yothu Yindi) join their mighty, musical forces at Sydney Fringe's Music Hub in Marrickville.

GODRIGUEZ

21 SEP

Billie is born to sing. An old-school storyteller with new-school stories, she is an unapologetic artist. Enjoy her jazz harmony, folk melodies, soul and hip-hop phrasing.

13 SEP

LUKE ESCOMBE THE EDIBLE PLAYLIST

A tripped out, solo guitar, pedals and drum machine sampler journey with hypnotic visuals. Transporting audiences beyond Marrickville.

ABBY DOBSON & DAVID LANE

22 SEP

Nobody puts music, comedy, and storytelling together quite like Luke Escombe. Join us for a special playlist from his personal songbook. GET BLIND WITH BRIAN

13 SEP

Abby Dobson (Leonardo’s Bride, Baby et Lulu) reunites with infamous and iconic Sydney artist, David Lane for one special show.

BOWER

22 SEP

Canadian-born musician Brian Campeau will immerse you in his ‘Bjork meets Nick Drake’ sound by limiting the audience's vision, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

15 SEP

Let Bower carry you home on thoughtful three-part harmonies, original tunes and delightful arrangements.

See Fringe-dex for full event details

Phil Stack

Natalie Gillespe

Godriguez

Billie McCarthy

COME DY HUB

1—30 SEPTEMBER

Marrickville

We have loads of comedy all across the festival and city but you can find the bulk of it at The Factory Theatre's Sydney Fringe Comedy program, with a line up of over 120 diverse comedians who will leave you in stitches.

Whether you have a taste for political satire, dry humour, physical theatre silliness, or just pure nonsense, this incredible line-up guarantees to tickle your funny bone.

Located in the heart of our vibrant Marrickville stomping ground, The Factory Theatre offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable comedy experience. Sip on delicious drinks, soak in the excellent vibes, and let the laughter roll out with big belly chuckles.

With shows running six days a week, there's an abundance of opportunities to catch your favourite comedians at an unbeatable value. You can also take a chance on discovering a new gem that will leave you reeling. It's the ultimate way to spend your evening at The Sydney Fringe!

THE FACTORY T HEAT RE

As a purpose-built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory Theatre has been presenting Sydney Fringe Comedy since our festival began! They have a commitment year-round to nurturing Sydney's entertainment scene, and emerging performers and acts.

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

YOUTH HUB

Greek Theatre Marrickville

Kick off the school holidays with a captivating week of shows in the Youth Hub! Located at the Greek Theatre in Marrickville’s Addison Road Community Centre, get ready for a big week of shows by youth, for youth.

Two larger-than-life productions will take over this space and showcase some incredible young talent.

Future Fringe Festival superstars? The next Hemsworths? This will be a space for budding performers and young theatregoers alike.

PROGRAM

SHE KILLS MONSTERS THEATRE

Award winning youth theatre company, Epiphany Youth Arts, presents She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen, a high octane 'coming of age' adventure about a queer teen, an unfortunate accident and a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. For ages 14—18.

KALEIDOSCOPE SHOW FRINGE KIDS

Wear your favourite colour and join us in Kaleidoscope, where the colours and monotones live in harmony. Delight in a beautiful story highlighting the importance of inclusivity and kindness. For ages 6—14.

See Fringe-dex for full event details

FOR UNDER 18S

23—30 SEPTEMBER

The Factory Theatre

Christina Zheng, Tryhard

Anisa Nandaula

Michael Hing

Join Jennifer Wong and friends in

FEAST

Celebrate the flavours and creativity of Southwest Sydney

FRINGEVILLE

Join six of Sydney's funniest, food-loving comedians, writers, and a chef for a sumptuous night of storytelling, laughter, and Filipino cuisine.

Chinese-Australian writer, comedian, and food enthusiast Jennifer Wong will play host, guiding you through a family-style feast, and call on her best and brightest friends to share their love of food and storytelling. Expect delicious stories and flavour-packed hot takes about how we eat and how we live. It’s dinner and a show, but not as you know it. Best shared with friends and loved ones.

THUR 14 SEPTEMBER

7pm

Single Ticket $45.80

Table of 10 $400

Marana Auditorium

Hurstville Entertainment Centre Hurstville

It’s a Fringe takeover! For one night only, Hurstville Plaza will come alive with live music and dancing, celebrating the flavours and creativity of Southwest Sydney.

Enjoy a local meal and experience colourful community performances and thrilling acts from artists across Sydney. Take part in the drumming circle and share in the rhythm, then sit back and enjoy the sounds of live world music from our gorgeous caravan.

Join us for this free party taking over the Southwest for the evening. Expect a night full of surprises, culture, and good times.

FRI 15 SEPTEMBER

5—9pm FREE Hurstville Plaza Hurstville

HAPPY FERAREN JENNIFER WONG

PATRICK GOLAMCO SARAH TIONG SHIRLEY LE SURAJ KOLARKAR SUREN JAYEMANNE

Image by Mariel Del Rosario

PRESENTED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL

PRESENTED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL

FEAST & FRINGEVILLE SUPPORTED BY

Bigger, bolder, louder...

FRINGE PICKS

BIG THICK ENERGY

A body positive festival with pop-up markets, workshops, and a night of empowering performances by curvy babes, celebrating dance music and inclusivity for IBPOC, POC, LGBTQIA+, and all abilities.

UNKISSED

Our 2022 Fringe award winner Sarah Carroll is back with a brand new show!

Your first kiss is weird. Do you close your eyes? Tongue? Sarah has never been kissed and is not even sure if she wants to be. Unkissed is the Y2K PowerPoint night of your dreams about one woman’s quest to figure out how to have the perfect kiss.

THE TRITONES: TRIUMPHS AND TRAGEDIES

14—23 SEPTEMBER

Riverside

PARR AMATTA F RINGE

SUPPORTED BY RIVERSIDE THEATRES AND THE CITY OF PARRAMATTA

Sydney Fringe is heading to Parramatta for a second year, and this time we are bringing a bigger program than ever before.

New to 2023 is a pop-up exclusive of our smash hit Lola's Piano Bar, that will transform Raffertys into a cabaret club for you to live out all your piano sing-a-long dreams! Plus, a variety of incredible Fringe works with everything from puppetry, cabaret, comedy and theatre.

To celebrate our opening weekend, we are bringing a special Parramatta only version of Big Thick Energy and our mates at Young Henrys are programming their live music event Best Served Loud in Parramatta for the first time. All the works shown here are exclusive to Parramatta so grab a group of friends and hop on a short train ride for a fabulous night out.

BEST SERVED LOUD

SAT 16 SEPTEMBER

Make sure you show up and turn up for our epic 2023 Best Served Loud music event, presented with our favorite beer makers Young Henrys. The Line-up includes the epic Becca Hatch, Vv Pete, Isaac Puerile, Sollyy and hosted by Adele from the iconic Snacc Pacc

Three amazing singers unite in a hilarious tale of a mis-cast trio bonding over their shared experiences. Join the Tritones for a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

DRAGON HEARTS

Using over 100 draconic shadow puppets, Wiradjuri/ Irish artist, Bria McCarthy, tells the ancient mythologies of dragons, exploring eco-feminism, power, and what it means to slay a creature of might through a mesmerizing light show.

RIVERSIDE

Sydney's smash hit is popping up in western Sydney. Live, intimate and a little sexy. With raucous singalongs, comedy and glasses flowing, you’ll walk in a stranger and leave a friend. Loosen up, lose yourself, get in amongst it. You’ll never be the same again.

CIRCUS & PHYSICAL THEATRE 16 SEP

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET 22 SEP

Big Thick Energy

SYDNEY FRINGE PRESENTS

Theatres & Albion Hotel Parramatta

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET 15—23 SEP LOLA’S

COMEDY 23 SEP

THEATRE 14—15 SEP

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cARibE C aR nA aVAL

Immerse yourself in an explosion of Caribbean culture, as picó sound system collective EL GRAN MONO take over the city’s most eclectic eat street, Kensington Street.

Dance the night away to tropical music pumping from the picó — a huge, hand-painted fluorescent style of speaker stack, often found in the neighbourhoods of coastal Colombian cities such as Barranquilla, Cartagena and Santa Marta. The first in the world to be built outside Colombia!

Joining EL GRAN MONO for the night is MC Kaimán Jiménez, with picótero (DJs) Carlo Xavier, Señor Bolivar, La Foxy Fuzz and Tropicante, together with dance performances by Wendy Nedd Yepes, and the incredible Sabor Carnavalero dancers.

Make a night of it at Kensington Street, a buzzing street food hangout with a diverse mix of international cuisines and sparkling rooftop bars.

Do not miss this chance to experience an authentic taste of the Caribbean on the last night of our Festival.

SAT 30 SEPTEMBER

6—10pm FREE Kensington Street Chippendale

PRESENTED BY KENSINGTON STREET

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AIDEN SCHOFIELD: MAGICIAN

Brisbane magician Aiden Schofield brings a high-energy, family friendly show jam-packed with incredible magic and mentalism. Witness the magic live for yourself this September!

Multiple venues

From $32 • Details sydneyfringe.com

BIG THICK ENERGY

A body positive festival with pop-up markets, workshops, and a night of empowering performances by curvy babes, celebrating dance music and inclusivity for IBPOC, POC, LGBTQIA+, and all abilities.

Riverside Parramatta

From $41 • Details sydneyfringe.com

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

Expect world-class acrobatics, from seasoned performers showcasing their weird and wonderful talents. Raw and yet refined work, equal parts grit and sweat, glitz and glam.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

$44 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DARK THINGS

Immerse yourself in Myke's tumultuous journey through 1980s Texas, a space where darkness meets macabre circus. Witness extraordinary feats, defiance, danger, and the power of rewriting one's story. Find hope in the darkest corners.

GODZ

Follow your favourite gods like Cupid and Hercules as they paint the scene of Ancient Greece and bring you to the biggest ever party to hit Mount Olympus! Circus for grown ups.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $43 • 8pm • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

LE COCK

Procreation. Veneration. Expiration. Let the hazing begin. We've got the paddle ready. Do you have the balls?

Created by and starring Natalie Noll, Casey Roberts and Lula Mae.

Emerging Artist Sharehouse $25 • 7:30pm

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MOIST

Experience thirst-trap acrobatics in a neon-drenched, disco dystopia, blending cheeky humour, campy theatrics, and watery stunts. A risqué, hilariously raucous, and award-winning queer circus spectacle.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $24 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SIDESHOW SELFINDULGENCE

This show is all killer, no filler. Life and/or limb is risked as these Cartoon Clowns traverse sparks, flames, blades and shards, in this surreal, and chaotically hilarious R18+ show that is not for the faint of heart.

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TENDER

Tender: gentle and affectionate or sensitive and aching. Experience a merging of circus and cabaret as Tender delves into themes of love, desire, and vulnerability through a queer gaze.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $34 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

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5 RULES OF ARRANGED MARRIAGE

Ever thought what a real arranged marriage is like. MAFS? Pullllleeeease!

A night hosted by veterans of arranged marriages and comedy. Come see how the real s**t is done.

From $19 • 6:00pm

7 COMEDIANS FOR $30

Choosing which comedians to see at Sydney Fringe? We've made it easy for you: Fringe's best value comedy in their 7th year of sold-out shows! Ideal for couples/ groups. Book early!

Multiple venues

$30 • Details sydneyfringe.com

90S ALTERNATIVE ROCKSKETCH COMEDY TELETHON

Raphael Stephens and a crew of sketch comedy legends host a charity* concert telethon starring a cavalcade of 90s altrock superstars** singing their greatest hits! *no. **invited, not booked.

Factory Theatre

From $21 • Details sydneyfringe.com

AIDAN BANNISTER - WEIRD STUFF

Are you interested in the paranormal and the weird side of life? Bannister, the sorcerer of Sydney, has got you covered. Weird Stuff is an opportunity to experience something rare, a psychic show.

Newtown Hotel

From $19 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ALCOHOL IS GOOD FOR YOU

From comics who found sobriety to those who still indulge in adult beverages, this night will be full of well-crafted humour, both relatable and entertaining, but shouldn't be. Overindulge in laughs until you are cut off. Hosted By Sean Michaels.

Petersham RSL $29

ALEX WHITE

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself from yesteryear and cringed so hard you disassociated? A stand-up show spliced together with moments from Alex's past where he looks ridiculous.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE INTERNET

Would you like to become the master of the internet instead of its servant? Learn how with hilarious tips, tricks, and hacks from the 7 Comedians team, known for their sold-out Fringe shows since 2015.

$30 • 7:00pm

A SLUMDOG IN BOGANLAND

Join Delhi Buoy, RAW Comedy SA winner/ Nationals runner-up, on a hilarious journey of a man from the rags of New Delhi streets to mediocre amount of wealth in OZ land.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

A SUCCULENT ASIAN COMEDY SHOWCASE

Don't miss out on a deliciously hilarious time featuring Australia's funniest up-andcoming, Asian-Australian comedians! It's a combination special of comedians with MSG guaranteed.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

ALEXANDRA HUDSON

My debut work-in-progress explores my experiences as one of society's lemons and how I squeeze the most out of their uninspiring misconceptions of disability for my own benefit.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ALL MY SUCCULENTS ARE DEAD

Connor, one half of the Van Vuuren Bros, and former stunt double to Michael Fassbender, presents a new comedy about failure. Join the overthinker and overwaterer as he ponders life's questions.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ALL THE HALLMARKS OF A CHRISTMAS MOVIE

She's a busy executive, he's a folksy craftsman. Could they fall in love... at Christmas? Join Jim Fishwick as they improvise a brand new romcom, full of festive joy!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ACADEMY OF IMPROVISATION PRESENTS: (BLANK)TOWN!

Welcome to (blank)town! You make up the town, we'll do the rest! An improvised comedy following the citizens of (blank) town.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 8:10pm

ADULTS ONLY MAGIC SHOW

Prepare to be WOW'D out of your comfy seats in this jam-packed adults-only spectacular! Indulge in this rollicking evening of entertainment, joining two of the best magicians in the business!

Multiple venues

From $33 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

AGGRESSIVELY HUMBLED

Annabelle James presents Aggressively Humbled, her magnetic charism and razorsharp wit will prove to you that laughter truly is the best remedy for life's humbling experiences.

8:10pm

Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ANDREW HAMILTON DOESN'T MENTION PRISON

Following his critically acclaimed debut Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison, Andrew's back with a Work-in-Progress show. He won't mention prison. What else can he talk about?

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ANDREW

PORTELLI - REAL TALK

"Comedian"? That's as good a name as any. "Sage" or "shaman" work too. Or maybe I'm just the one guy brave enough to tell you the truth. Join me, for Real Talk.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ANDREW SILVERWOOD: "I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY WANT A ZIG-A-ZIG-AH... AND A NAP!″

British Comedian Andrew Silverwood's critically acclaimed show about rude Scrabble words and Tellytubbies.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

Emerging Artist Sharehouse

ANISA NANDAULA

After 50 million views of her comedy, online sensation Anisa Nandaula is touring Australia with her hilarious show. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable experience!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

ANNIE BOYLE

Why does everyone keep asking if I'm ok? Do you not want me to be? Are you ok? That's what I thought. I've written a one-woman show to answer your question. Come find out the truth, and then never ask me ever again.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

ANOTHER KNIGHT

Chris Knight embarks on an epic quest to become a father. Watch as he hilariously attempts to 'slay' his way from Daddy Bear to Dad.

Factory Theatre

From $20 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BECKY LUCAS & CAMERON JAMES - NEW JOKES 2023 (TM)

Acclaimed stand-up comedians and podcast hosts Becky Lucas and Cameron James return to the Fringe with a half-hour of brand new jokes and stories each.

BEN HUNTER

We're always hearing about lone wolves. But you also sometimes hear about a pack of wolves. How many wolves constitutes a pack? Are there ever just say, two or three wolves? Join fresh, spry and otherwise supple Brisbane comedian Ben Hunter.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BEN RUSSELL

I'm working up a new hour, and I gotta start somewhere. It's all new! What do you want from me?

Factory Theatre

From $15

8:10pm

AS

SEEN ON TV!

Television like you've never wanted to see before! The satirical sketch comedy show, "As Seen on TV!" features the daily programs of the questionable two-man channel, Un-Prime Time.

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

$26 • 7:30pm

ASHLEE LAUREN: CHAOTIC NEUTRAL

Ashlee Lauren hasn't done comedy for a long time, but that's okay. Her show, "Chaotic Neutral," is all about embracing the imperfect side of life. Consider it a glorified trial show; messy, but fun!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 9:30pm

ATOMICALLY CORRECT

The (nuclear) fusion you've been waiting for: a science comedy by award-winning Rachel Rayner Science Explainer on language, lies and quantum-level realities. It'll be a quarking good time.

Factory Theatre

From $18 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BEST OF BRITISH

Best of British brings the top class comedians in a hilarious showcase. The top UK comedians around who will give you a well deserved chortle. A show the queen will be proud of, make sure you don't miss this invasion of laughter.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BEST OF THE FEST- CARAVAN ROOM

The ultimate sneak peek of the Festival's biggest & brightest, both international & local comedy stars. All jam-packed into a 1-hour show. New line up every night.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BEST OF THE FEST- CINEMA ROOM

Bringing you the ultimate sneak peek of the Festival's biggest and brightest international and local stars packed into an hour show. New comedians perform Wed to Sun, every week of Sydney Fringe.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BAD BOYS OF COMEDY

Be blown away with tomorrow's comedy legends as they unleash their most hilarious and daring material right before your eyes. Come laugh at things you probably shouldn't with this modern-day rat pack, that will have you in stitches!

Newtown Hotel

From $18 • 8:15pm

BAD GRANDMA

The hilarious, elderly, and vodka-soaked Mrs. Ngaire Chambers has returned to Sydney. She's viper-tongued, grandmotherly, and crazy like a fox. The former Sunday School teacher has turned to a life of crime, and good lord, it's funny.

BART FREEBAIRN

In this stand up comedy show Bart Freebairn will tell 30 new jokes that will blow your mind. A great night of laughs for sure!

BIG BUNS: IMPROV DU CINÉMA

Jordy and Tyler take you on a unique journey each night, like being at the opening and closing night of your new favourite film.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

BOATS AND BOGANS

We find the funniest boat people and the funniest bogans, and give them a comedy show! With an award-winning immigrant and native talent there will be stomach hurting, gut spewing, pants pissing laughter.

The Barrie Comedy Club

From $21 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BRITTLE WOMEN: FULL THROTTLE

Get ready for a high-energy parody musical; espionage, friendship and good vs evil. Expect singing, dancing, seduction and danger, all wrapped up in a queer and quirky Brittle Women bow.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CARELESS WHISPERS AND OTHER TRUE STORIES

Comedian and food enthusiast Jennifer Wong presents a night of story-telling and laughter, in a David Sedaris-style reading of her newest, funniest, truest stories about karaoke, George Michael, and more.

Factory Theatre

From $20 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CHEESE OFF CRACKER

Come and get "cheese off cracker" with Leanne as she yomps through life's biggest disappointments and worst addictions in search of joy - with all the maturity of a washed rind cheese.

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $14.85 • 9:00pm

CIRQUE DÉSOLÉ

FOUR comedy triple-threats, this the only show in the festival with a risk assessment and a DEFCON rating. Jeeves Verma, Angie Bradburn and Chelsea Zeller, and Henry Zhu invite you to a dangerously fun evening of never-before-seen comedy.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CRIPS & CREEPS

A kick-ass inclusive comedy night with the funniest comedians in town. An accessible show celebrating comedians who are marginalised due to sexuality, race, gender or disability.

Multiple venues

From $12.50 • Details sydneyfringe.com

DAN RATH

This guy hasn't slept for a year. Come and see the deranged rants of a bloke with the circadian rhythms of a private detective.

Factory Theatre From $15

Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DANIELLE WALKER

WIP stands for "work in progress" show. GOAT stands for "greatest of all time." FBI stands for "Federal Breast Inspector." FORD stands for "found

dumps."

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CLASS BROWNS

Three Good Boys Doing Comedy Without Parental Permission. Watch us exploit stereotypes, race and ourselves for your amusement.

From $15 • 8:10pm

COCKTAILS WITH COMEDIANS

Welcome to "Cocktails with Comedians", the show where we mix up equal parts history, humour, and booze! We've got three comedians who are ready to school you on the fascinating origins of alcohol.

The Barrie Comedy Club

$39 • 7:30pm

COMEDY BOOM BOX

Chaos, madness and tonnes of fun! The comedy show where comedians have their jokes REMIXED for better... or worse?

DAVID SMIEDT & BEC MELROSE WORK IN PROGRESS

David Smiedt & Bec Melrose bring their bestest newest material to the fringe. Crafting their best festival comedy bits for the year ahead.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DAVID TRUONGCORPORATE DADDY

What is it like for someone to pursue stand-up comedy while maintaining a full-time corporate job, hanging out with unbearable friends AND raising a baby at the same time?

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

DISGRACEFUL

A one-woman show about a lifetime of behaving badly. Think Fleabag meets Ab Fab! "I laughed so much a bit of wee came out" — you've been warned!

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $22 • 7:30pm

COMEDY CLUEDO WIP

Lucy Henderson has been murdered. But by who? And in which room? And with what weapon? Come guess the room, suspect and weapon each with a hilarious story behind them.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

COPPIN GOBBIES

Coppin Gobbies: a comical exploration of transitioning from immaturity to fatherhood in my mid-30s, bridging the generation gap with stand-up comedy and guitar parodies.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

CRAZY FUNNY ASIANS

This showcase returns after selling out 3 years running and features the hottest comedic talents in the Asian community. Some of the funniest comedians and will have you crying with laughter. Their jokes will laugh you long time, so don't miss out.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Details sydneyfringe.com

DON NOLAN: GOOD MAN

Don is a misunderstood, amateur boxer. 'Good Man' recounts the trials and tribulations of his life that led him to his debut match. Created and performed by comedian Kate Dolan.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

DON'T CALL ME A PAPADUM

This is not just a comedy show! This is the most amazing, spiciest, delicious, exotic curry you will ever have! Aditya Gautam is an author, screenwriter and stand-up comedian, but most importantly, whatever you do, don't call him a Papadum!

From

DON'T PANIC! (IT'S HAPPENED BEFORE)

"Absolutely the stand out at the Symposium. Has real Caesar potential with this potent history show. He also ate like 200 grapes." - Acta Diurna.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

DUMBASS

For context, I told everybody in my life that I was calling my show this and not ONE person questioned it!

From $15 • 6:50pm

EAT THROUGH THIS

In 1998 Hayley, came out to her mother in a regional Chinese Restaurant, while eating some prawn toast. It didn't go well.

EMMA HOLLAND

This is a work in progress show, that means all the jokes are mostly new! I'm trying to write a bit about how when I was a kid I had a sleep paralysis demon who was a soldier from the Kokoda Trail. Come along to see if I make anything of that :)

FRAN MIDDLETON PRESENTS

Your fave experi-mental comic is back in Sydney and ready to give birth to a new weird ass baby show for you!

"really, really f***ing funny" - Popculture-y

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

EULOGISER BUNNY

Eulogiser Bunny is an interactive comedy show where you'll follow the journey of Cameron Ribbons from birth until his mysterious demise. Murder Mystery? Check. Crowd Interaction? Check. Cheques? Possibly.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 9:30pm

EVERYTHING I LEARNED AT SUMMER CAMP

Everything I Learned At Summer Camp brings unconventional comedian Juliet Timmerman back to the stage with a collection of unique stories and real life lessons.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

EXCUSE YOU!

3 comics back to back to back.

Excuse You! is an hour full of funny shit by 3 funny shits. Get a load of it.

FREYA REVIEWS: YOU

Along with her chocolate reviews and negative opinions on sequels, Freya doesn't mind getting to know her audience. You're the real star of this show! Just don't tell Freya that.

FRINGE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY GALA

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs featuring a fantastic lineup of international acts and Aussie favourites, making it a must-see event for comedy lovers.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

FUNNY YOURSELF RICH WITH RICH BILLIONS

Raphael Stephens presents FUNNY YOURSELF RICH with RICH BILLIONS, a workshop in comedy skills that will make you a million times funnier and definitely* a billionaire**! *Potentially **Unlikely

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

FUTURE SCIENCE TALKS: COMEDY EDITION

Back after three sold-out Sydney Comedy Festival shows! Each show features different scientists who have partnered with comedians to bring laughter to science. Laugh and learn at the same time!

Waywards at the Bank

From $20.50 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

GARRY STARR GREECE LIGHTNING

An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology in order to save his Hellenic homeland from economic ruin.

5 Stars - Sydney Morning Herald.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $35 • 9:30pm

FADY KASSAB

Fady is Lebonese. Yep. In Australia, this Lebanese man is a fully sick Lebo. He's trying to heal this the only way he knows: by not shutting up about it.

Factory Theatre

$25 • Details sydneyfringe.com

FEAST

Join Jennifer Wong and six of Sydney's funniest and most food-loving comedians, writers, and a chef, for a sumptuous night of storytelling, laughter, and Filipino food. Ticket includes three course family-style Filipino feast.

Hurstville Entertainment Centre

Single ticket $45.80

FILLOW TALK'S IMMERSIVE FAMILY REUNION

Join in the Filipino family drama as a soonto-be-married couple meet their in-laws and approach their chaotic wedding day in this live improvised telenovela.

GEN FRICKER

This show features new stand-up material by comedian and sweetiepie Gen Fricker (triple j/The Dollop/Have You Been Paying Attention?).

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

GHIATHORA: AN IMMERSIVE SPIRITUAL AWAKENING EXPERIENCE

Witness Ghiathora (Clairvoyant, Phys-Kick & Spiritual Healer) showcase Mindless Meditation and ancient healing techniques to help you reach a higher state of being.

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $20 • 7:30pm

GIDDY UP

Elysia Hall and Kate Dolan present Giddy Up, a split bill stand-up show. Two fun time girlies giving out laughs. Get your jodhpurs on and come for the ride.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

GIRL. (JUST ONE). HBO

23 year old improviser/comedian/girl pays homage to HBO series 'Girls' in her debut solo show 'Girl. Just One. (HBO)' by relating themes to her own life, and probably yours too.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

GREASER: COMEDY AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE

A blend of stand-up, ASMR, and theatre; pushing the boundaries of how stand up comedy can be performed.

Emerging

From $15 • 9:00pm

HENRY YAN

Henry recently won the RAW comedy competition and now he's putting on a board game where you, the audience, will compete against him.

IT'S WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE WANTED

Nicky Barry is a wantonly wicked standup comedian with a razor-sharp wit and a potty mouth. Hers is a story both hilarious and deeply moving. Prepare to feel all the feelings.

JAMAL ABDUL HARRY JUN SPLIT COMEDY SHOW

To win at comedy in such an oversaturated market, you need a point of difference. Luckily Jamal's and Harry's points of difference are congenital.

JAZZ OR A BUCKET OF BLOOD

Yes, jazz is funny. Then again, so is this bucket of blood. Join childhood frenemies Jane Watt and Ange Lavoipierre as they compete to decide: who will prevail?

HIGH TIDE AT COOL GUY BEACH

Ride the wave of comedy onto the golden sands of laughter. Let Ryan and Laura's ALL NEW jokes pull you out to sea, stranding you on an island of hysterics.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

IMPROV COMEDY CAGEFIGHT

The award-winning Improv Comedy Cagefight is fast-paced comedy, involving teams of comedians battling for glory. YOU vote and decide on the winner each night! Don't miss this one-of-a-kind show.

Waywards at the Bank

From $18.40 • 7:30pm

IN THE LOOP

Eddy Rockefeller combines her raunchy humour, looping genius and audience suggestions to create a part concert/ part comedy, but fully spectacular show! One woman, one violin, no rules.

Factory Theatre

From $19 • 9:30pm

JD ZAMORA: FOMOSEXUAL

With an insatiable appetite, JD's freshly whipped serve of sweet yet salty selfexamination reflects on being the ultimate diversity hire. But despite having more intersections than a highway, somehow being too much is still not enough.

Multiple venues

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

JEROMAIA DETTO: MUSH

Unleash your inner child in this non-stop character comedy hour of silly proportions that will take you on a journey of absurdity!

5 Stars - Glam Adelaide

4 ½ stars - Xpress Mag

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $19 • 7:30pm

JEZ WATTS: BUN RUNNERTHE COMEDY MUSICAL

Love bunnies? Love original, hilarious musical comedy? Love an insane premise for a show? It's 1960 and MK-ULTRA created hyperintelligent talking rabbits. They got out. You decide the story.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

INFINITE JESTERS

Infinite Jesters (Luke Tisher, Theo Murray, Steph Ryan) is fast paced improvised comedy. See your suggestions plucked from a jester's hat and brought to life... then decide the jesters' fates!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

IT'S A MATCH! - TINDER COMEDY

Swipe right on the funniest show in town! A hilarious and heartfelt panel show that explores people's love lives, Tinder-style. This show will have you laughing, cringing, and maybe even swiping.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Details sydneyfringe.com

IT'S NOT FUNNY, IT'S PRIVATE.

Jenna Suffern in association with bAKEHOUSE Theatre presents It's Not Funny, It's Private. A comedy show about heartbreak and loss? Groundbreaking.

KXT Vault

From $34 • Details sydneyfringe.com

JOINT CUSTODY: CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING!

Four improvisers and co-parents battle for their children's love. Witness the epic (and completely improvised) custody battle as they vie to become the favourite parent.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

JON BENNETT: FIRE IN THE METH LAB

Dear Brother, How’s jail? Are you getting really strong? I’ve written a show about you, is that ok? You’re in jail so you can’t really say no. Love from your little brother, Jon

Sideshow

From $21.50 • 8:00pm

JON BENNETT: HOW I LEARNED TO HUG

Not a love story but a story of love, loss, sex and hugging, as told to an airport security guard while detained as a suspected terrorist in the Montreal Airport.

Sideshow

From $20 • 6:30pm

JORDAN SHARP

The book. I am going to read from a big book. I will also reveal my latest scientific invention. Hoping to get some pokies in so people can have a quick slap between jokes but the venue is kinda busting my ass about it, so I guess we'll see.

KARATE MAN - AN INTERACTIVE COMEDY

Wielding a bluetooth controller, command Karate Man to punch, jump or even 'open map' his way through evil henchmen and concerned friends. From sketch group BEAK (formerly Burger King Illuminati).

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

KELLY MAC: WRONG SIDE OF 50

Join Kelly Mac for a high-energy night of pinot noir and elasticised waists! Winner Best Comedy Newcastle Fringe 2023.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

KEVIN

JIN - COMEDY DUO

A monk asked Joshu, a Chinese Zen master, "Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?'. Joshu answered "Go watch Kevin Jin do stand-up comedy."

Factory Theatre $20 • Details sydneyfringe.com

KYLIE BRETHERIN - STEP BACK IN TIME!

An origin story of Parramatta's beloved dance teacher, Kylie Bretherin, an off beat character sketch comedy about dancing, marriage and an unsung Sydney hero's creative life.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LATE NIGHT PARTY BOYZ DO A LEGALLY MANDATED KIDS SHOW

Damien Vosk and Ross Purdy, the Late Night Party Boyz, are legally mandated to put on a kids show as punishment for their perceived crimes against entertainment.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 8:10pm

LAUREN BONNER

Lauren Bonner is a comedian, a girl, a podcaster, a redhead, an actress, a lover, and a fighter. She wants to tell you some things.

Factory Theatre

From $19 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LET'S BE CATS

It's a good show, but do you always believe what you read? If that's the case, you probably believe there's a killer clown living down a drain.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LIAM MCCANNARGUMENTS FROM IGNORANCE

Experience a one-man improvised comedy debating show. Submit your opinions at the door, and Liam will defend, attack, and link them together on the fly.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

LIVE

Step right up, everyones a winner! Sydney comedian Tom Orr has a new hour of jokes made with pride and quality. Are you ready to unlock the secrets and take your game to the 'next level'? Don't miss this limited time trial show, the power is in your hands.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 8:10pm

LONG DISTANCE

Armed with his Ouija board, hopeless romantic Henry is determined not to let a little thing like mortality get in the way of his relationship with his recently deceased girlfriend, Lisa. Unfortunately, Lisa's heart just isn't in it anymore.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LUKE HEGGIE, ALEX JAE, & DANIEL TOWNES

Daniel Townes, Alex Jae and Luke Heggie are back for another Sydney Fringe. Come check out three of Sydney's prime standups and an hour of their fresh new jokes.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MICHAEL HING

Hello! I'm planning to try out some new jokes, incorporate crowd work, explore half-thought-through ideas, and weave them into a loose narrative. These shows are always wild, so come along!

MICROSOFT ORIFICE

Break free from the virtual rabbit-hole of screens and purchase a subscription to Microsoft Orifice! It's the ultimate escape from workplace monotony and internet obsession, featuring comedian John Glover.

MILES MILSON 10 YEARS OF COMEDIANING

This won't heal unending sadness. But it is nice to soothe your life with a lovely evening at a public entertainment centre.

MADDIE STOKES AND EMMA

LEONARD: BOTH HAD OUR LIVES RUINED BY THE SAME GENIE

A stand-up/sketch show that delves into romance, misguided advice, and life lessons from two fresh Sydney comedians.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 8:10pm

MAMA LOST

Tragedy, Triumphs & Tantrums. Dive into the messy world of motherhood with Irish storyteller Susie and Sydneysider Loz, hilarious host of Podcast "Hiding in the Bathroom".

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MARCEL BLANCH-DE WILT: WHISPERING AT CAKES

Marcel is finding out new things about himself. A brand new hour from one of the longest names in comedy.

Factory Theatre $20 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MOSTLY KILLER (SOME FILLER)

A thrilling debut from whimsical Australian stand-up Jacob Henegan. This show will contain 3 perfect jokes, and many other jokes that are imperfect but beautiful in their flawed nature.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MOUSHIK HAFIZ - SHUT UP YOU CU-DDLY NICE MAN!

Thanks, Moushik. You've just gone and ruined our adulthood with your twistedly hilarious views and those wildly messed up thoughts. For God's sake, Shut Up You Cu-ddly Nice Man!

East Sydney Community and Arts Centre $35 • 9:00pm

MULTICULTURAL COMEDY SHOWCASE

Get ready for a hilarious Multicultural Comedy Showcase! Stand-up comedians from around the globe share unique perspectives on cultural identity, celebrating diversity and bringing laughter.

Newtown Hotel

From $21 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MEG JÄGER

Meg Jäger has got lot of shit to say in a set word limit. After years of marking oral presentations by teens, she is having a crack at presenting her own coherent essay of thoughts and vexations in the form of stand-up comedy.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MEMOIRS OF A METH HEAD

The hilarious yet humbling stories of a half-caste country boy from New Zealand and his maddening decent into addiction. These are the memoirs of a meth head.

MENAGE A TWITS

We are three female comedians with four boobs between us. Colleen's life mixes comedy and horror, Keely had an unconventional upbringing, and Katie often goes unnoticed.

NEWS FIGHTERS

Do you love wacky news clips? Then come join Chaser/Tonightly video editor Dylan Behan and his podcast that hilariously deconstructs all the news (with special guests)!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

NICK BARTLETT

An abandoned tonight show host needs your help to get the show over the line, or suffer the perils of the sponsor. Don't worry, Ai will handle the details.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

NICK ROBERTSON - LEAVE TO ENTER

In 2017, Nick was deported from Scotland. Finally he's ready to talk about it. Described by Tim Minchin as 'a genius', Nick makes his Sydney debut with this hilarious show.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

NRI HINGLISH STANDUP COMEDY

A stand up comedy show on the hilarious journey and struggles of immigrants from India. Performed by local award-winning Desi/Aussie comedians, Delhi Boy and Aditya Gautam

$22 • Details sydneyfringe.com

NUN SLUT

Join Claire Wall in the crypt of desire, between a life of monasticism and sluttery. Nun Slut is a comedy cabaret that combines the liturgical and the lewd.

ONE NIGHT STAND IN SYDNEY

Comedian Sean Diao tells jokes about names, Aussie babies, food, and family.

RUBY BLINKHORN

If your dog could talk to you, what would it say? Ruby Blinkhorn is back at Sydney Fringe with a one-woman sketch play, and she's got big paws to fill.

RUNNING OUT

Late 20s. Aging? Relationships. Marriage? Children, GOD, Children. Job. Success. Climb. SORT IT OUT. Ethnic. Culture. Don't turn your back on your culture. HOW DO I DO THIS? Anxiety. Depression. HECS. Coffee? Run. Time. RUNNING OUT.

SAM KISSAJUKIAN: 300 PAINTINGS

Winner of "Best Comedy" & "Directors Choice Award" at Sydney Fringe 2022. An epic story combining comedy and visual art to explore the Bipolar mind.

The Sideshow Gallery $26 • 6:30pm • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

PARTNERS IN GOOFS

Josh Magee and Hayden Wright, acclaimed improvisers and two of the creators of ITS Sketchibition, bring their unique comedic chemistry to the stage.

From $15 • 9:30pm

PERFORMING SEALS

For two nights only, Luisa and Laura guarantee laughs so loud, they'll disguise your cheeky mid-performance farts. This hilarious duo offer characters galore, that you've never seen before, that proves we are much more... than Performing Seals.

Chaotic Social

$29 • Details sydneyfringe.com

RAINBOW HISTORY CLASS

School's in! See why the Internet is wild for Rainbow History Class. A romp through queer history, entertaining stories & historical facts, this all-inclusive academy welcomes LGBTQIA+ folk and allies.

Factory Theatre

$29.90 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SECRET COMEDY CLUB

Shhh! We have invited Sydney's best comedians to share their funniest material with you. It's the 7th year of sold-out shows, so tell your friends, but book your tickets first!

Multiple venues $30 • Details sydneyfringe.com

SEIZURE KAISER - THE SPECIAL

It's been 17 years... What will it take? A new comedy show from the mind of Seizure Kaiser.

From $16 • 8:15pm

SHINY NEW JOKES

Shiny New Jokes is a stand up comedy show from popular Sydney comedian Fiona Cox. Fiona will perform all new jokes to see what's worth keeping.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

RAVENOUS

Samuel Brookfield presents Ravenous, a stand-up show about everything that can devour us whole: cults, hatred, Armageddon, and the justice system. It's also meant to be funny.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

RICHARD LINDESAYALWAYS BEEN A PLAYER

Tiktok sensation and creator of Recorder in the Corner, Richard Lindesay, shows how he went from being the unpopular kid to becoming the coolest flute and recorder player in the land.

4:00pm

ROAST BATTLE TOURNAMENT

Comedian VS Comedian in a battle of insults! This is comedy Fight Club. Tournament starts now to crown the 2024 champion!

Newtown Hotel From $19 • 9:30pm

SKETCH: ART INSPIRED IMPROV

10 years of art meets Improv! Each skit uses audience doodles, sketches, plus a guest artist's piece as inspiration. No skit or show is ever the same, and it's all coming from you!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SKITSTORM

Dipskit is creating an absolute Skitstorm this year with their hilarious new show. Come along for a jam-packed hour of quirky sketches and a skit ton of laughs!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

SOMETIMES THE SHEEP WANDER INTO THE WRONG JOKE

Enter comedian Peter Green's world of weirdness involving sheep, seagulls and the odd sloth or two. "Like a Gary Larson cartoon brought to life".

West Tradies

$25 • Details sydneyfringe.com

SPANKIE JACKZON - JUST THE TIP

From the cow pats of her conservative country town to winning RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Join Spankie and Baaaza the sheep for a night of drag, music, and laughs!

From $29 • 8:30pm

SPARKLESHARK

SPARKLESHARK is a sketch comedy noir written and performed by queer comedian and improviser Mike Crowley.

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SPEED DATING: THE COMEDY SHOW EXPERIENCE

Attention singles! This event will have you laughing and meeting new people. We combine the best of a comedy show and a singles event, which will make it incredibly easy and fun to meet new people.

TAG TEAM: OPERATION UTAH

Damian and Jacques return with their patented Tag Team format: One comic opens with 7 mins onstage before swapping to the other for their 7 mins stanza, and repeat. A sizzling/dazzling 56 mins that's sure to satisfy.

TALES OF COLOUR

Tales of Colour uses stand up and sketch comedy to explore the theme of standing out. The show will make you laugh with a deeper meaning and different ways to handle not fitting in.

TEARDROPS ON MY DILDO

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations on parenting, dating and all things female.

Multiple venues

From $39 • Details sydneyfringe.com

SPIC AND SPECS

Two of the country's best young comics, Nick Schuller and Matthew Vasquez, bring 30 minutes of new material to Sydney Fringe Comedy.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 9:30pm

SUGAR DADDIES

Sugar Daddies is a deliciously sweet comedy show that explores a wide range of topics, from health and relationships to fatherhood and everything in between.

Hotel $24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

SUPERFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Hailing from LA & Dublin- Page & Neil each have a unique knack for finding humour in the most unexpected places, weaving quick witted stories & sharing perspectives on their own mishaps, parenthood and the ridiculousness of our times.

Factory Theatre

$20 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

TEMPORARY VISA HOLDER

A story filled with ups and downs in a typical I'm-coming-to-Australia-for-oneyear-only-and-now-looking-for-ways-tostay-here-forever kind of fashion. Move to Australia to do stand-up instead of finding a husband and having kids?

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

THE ALGORITHM

The Algorithm is a funny and compelling tale of one woman's spiral down the bizarre and niche online world, and her fight to get back out.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

THE BALD AND BEAUTIFUL

First, Claudia's experimental comedytheatre fusion offers an emotional and hilarious journey. Then, Colin the British geezer takes on the world in his stand up comedy performance.

Emerging Artist Sharehouse $29 • 9:00pm

SURAJ KOLARKAR

Suraj is trying to be a better brown person. He doesn't feel quite as 'coconut' as he would've had he grown up here entirely. But he does feel a little coconut. He's also trying to be a better lot-of-things. A better partner. A better driver. Just better.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SWAPSIES - COMEDY SWITCHED

Six comedians go on stage, perform their acts, and then later in the show swap sets with each other! The challenge is to see if comedians can do each other's material but better, after seeing it for the first time.

Newtown Hotel

From $12.50 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

SWINGERS

Join award-winning UK comedian Christian Elderfield on a hilarious journey of debauchery trying to find love in a whirlwind of wild parties, swinging events and open relationships. Did he make it work?

Factory Theatre

From $18 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

THE BEATLES ON HOLIDAY

Pack your bags and grab your passports. Sydney comedy duo The Beatles present an exciting hour crammed full of sketches, scenes, songs and surprises.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

THE BEFORE SHOT II

Sarah Gaul and Chris Ryan are back with a 'raw,' 'fresh' show - that is, they are each testing half an hour of brand new material for your entertainment.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

THE COOL MUM

The award-winning comedy show for Teens to Boomers - sold out around New Zealand and Adelaide Fringe! You can become cool - the Jo Ghastly way (seriously, Jo is on TikTok so you know she's got the credentials!)

Bondi Pavilion Theatre

From $12.50 • 7:00pm

THE ESTATE - MRS. SHOW

Alternative comedy darlings Juliet Timmerman and Tim Dunk are back as The Estate with an hour of darkly absurd sketch comedy.

From

• 6:50pm

THE FUNNIEST COMEDIANS YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF Three comedians. 70 years comedy experience. Multiple sold-out shows at Sydney Comedy Festival. See these outrageously funny "unknowns" before they become even less famous!

THE JOLLY GAGMAN

Corey is a criminal lawyer and Australia's most controversial comedian. An incisive, incorrigible non-binary thinker, packing a swag of agenda fluid gags that are rigorously tested, safe and effective for all.

THE WOMEN'S ROOM

We've had our babies and our men. Made careers and made our beds. Now we have lots to say about balancing life, love, kids, ageing parents, and what it's like to be in the middle of it all.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TING LIM: TRIAL BY FIRE

#Workinprogress. Ting is back with a new hour of jokes. If you are a work in progress (much like this show), you will probably enjoy this show.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TINYPROV

Three improv sets. Two performers at a time. One big night of comedy. See teams of newcomers and seasoned performers, plus a special twist - the final pair of performers find out who they're performing with when their set begins!

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

THE KRIS & SARAH SHOW

'The Kris & Sarah Show' is a satirical take on television talk shows and reality tv personalities. This is an opportunity for you (a peasant) to watch a talk show in 3D with a live studio audience. Laugh. Cry. Win BIG! And be prepared for blood!

$26 • 6:00pm

THE LAUGHING DEAD

First Rule of Laughing Dead: Cardio. A double tap of comedy like no other! Horror enthusiasts and fans of Dark Humour this is the taboo show you've been waiting for. Not for the easily offended.

The Barrie Comedy Club

$24 • 7:30pm • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

THE MODERN WOMAN'S GUIDE TO AGEING LIKE A SAGACIOUS BABY!

How do the world's most successful people do it all? By ageing backwards! Join us for a character-based sketch comedy to guide you.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 8:10pm

TITANIC: THE MOVIE, THE PLAY

All aboard the "unsinkable" ocean liner! Jack and Rose return in this comedic homage to the most epic romance of the 90s. "An uproarious send-up." - Theatre Travels

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $39 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TOKEN SINGLE FRIEND

Lauren is almost 40, and is sharing her journey to becoming the 'Token Single Friend'. Full of true stories and song, it's a celebration of life, despite all society's expectations.

Chaotic Social $16 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TOM WITCOMBE & FRIENDS

Tom Witcombe, a RAW Comedy National Finalist with millions of views across social media, performs totally new material with support from some of Australia's most exciting emerging comedians.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 9:30pm

THE RACIST IMMIGRANTS

An hour of unabashed comedy that will leave you crying with laughter and questioning everything you know about immigrants.

Multiple venues

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

THE WEIRD SISTERS

What if Macbeth's three Witches were your siblings? Inspired by audience input, The Weird Sisters is an improvised comedy focussing on all the "double, double toil and trouble" of these somewhat kooky, and slightly spooky sisters.

THE WINE SCIENCE SHOW

Luke Morris presents laughs, mystery, identity theft, lies, truths, psychology, cyber security, memory loss and the greatest red wine ever produced.

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

TOMMY DEAN

Exploring the hooks, riffs and melodies of a life lived in laughter. An intimate look inside the mind and moments that truly make Tommy (TGIF, Just For Laughs, Spicks&Specks) laugh.

Factory Theatre

$25 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

TOP KNOTS

A new material show with Bec Melrose and Steph Broadbridge is back! Buckle up as they crack their notebooks for the first time in this work-in-progress performance.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 6:50pm

TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN

Stand up comedy from funny garbageman Rohan Arneil, a regular on the Sydney comedy scene, a raw state finalist and a writer for The Chaser's Australia book.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TORI CRISP IS NOTORIOUS

...ly into planes. She doesn't owe the fans an explanation, but, luckily for them, she's a chronic oversharer. This debut comedy hour will answer all of your juiciest questions.

From $15 • 6:50pm

TRYHARD

Christina achieved success by her mum's definition (corporate job, husband and a mortgage), but she yelled yippee-kay-yay, burnt it to the ground and found failure and freedom in equal measure.

TUXEDO RENTALS: RETIREMENT TOUR

Don your dinner jackets as improv comedians Tuxedo Rentals unleash their debut one-hour show: Retirement Tour. An hour of absurd characters, grounded relationships and non-stop laughs.

WHO IS JARRED KEANE?

This raunchy raconteur will sift through the safety personas propping up a rather large fourth wall in an unusual blend of comedy, theatre and cinema.

WICKED WOMEN OF COMEDY

Get ready for a night of side-splitting humour featuring the funniest women in comedy! These women are wicked, dangerous, and are the most exciting comics on the scene today.

WOULD WE LIE TO YOU?

From gaslightees to gaslighters. Standup comedian Sarah Ison and sketch artist Laura Johnston pose the ultimate question: "Seriously, would we?" Are these comedians performing sketches from real life or complete fabrications? Take a guess.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

TWO MEN AND A PARACHUTE

Two improvising comic maestros take the audience on an exciting and fun frolic into the unknown, weaving a hilarious web of improvised characters and their interwoven stories.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

USYD QUEER REVUE

Sydney University Queer Revue: Here We Go Again! With new and old sketches, put your go-go boots on and get ready for a jam-packed hour of hilarious sketch comedy.

Factory Theatre

$24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

UMIT

BALI: CARPE DUMB DUMB!

"Seize the Day" they said. "It'll be rewarding" they said. Join Umit for a night of humorous stories of missed opportunities, embarrassing moments and family interactions.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

UNKISSED

Your first kiss is weird. Do you close your eyes? Tongue? Sarah has never been kissed and is not even sure if she wants to be. Unkissed is the Y2K PowerPoint night of your dreams about one woman's quest to figure out how to have the perfect kiss.

Riverside Parramatta

From $19 • Details sydneyfringe.com

XXX NAUGHTY COMEDY SHOWCASE

Are you ready for an uncensored, hilarious comedy show that guarantees to keep you laughing all night long? No topic is taboo for these comedians!

ZHU FAST ZHU FURIOUS

Henry Zhu brings you an hour of turbocharged comedy, where he'll Hobbes and Shaw-ly leave you in stitches as he Tokyo Drifts between Ludacris stories and Vin Diesel punchlines.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • 9:30pm

WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

Join Matt Harvey for a fast-paced hour of comedy in the infuriating realm of customer service. It's minimum wage and maximum grief. In this world, the customer is always wrong.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

WHEN CHICKEN TALKS TO DUCK

Meet Anthony Wong, the up-and-coming comedian who draws from his experiences growing up as an Australian born Chinese person, tackling topics like culture clash and identity with humor and insight.

Factory Theatre

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

ARTIS-MOTUS

Be immersed in live music and dance. This is a show designed to be felt and experienced, not just seen. Created and performed by extraordinary Australian artists, presented by Paulina Quinteros DANZA DEL ART.

DECADENCE AND DEBAUCHERY

This celebrated burlesque variety night is back! Decadence & Debauchery is bringing you premiere alternate performing artists! Prepare to have a decadent and debaucherous time.

I DREAM OF JUJU

Experience the otherworldly magic of JuJu's debut solo show, with a captivating fusion of hula-hooping, belly dancing, rollerskating, and swinging Gogo dancing. JuJu unveils her divine journey and the art form that transcends boundaries.

LIEN: ONE - TO - ONE

A unique "blind date", in this intimate exchange, one audience member and one dancer come together on an empty stage for a singular ten-minute encounter, never to be repeated. A new one-on-one performance from Lewis Major.

Sydney Dance Company: Neilson Studio

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LOVE/LOVE/LOVE/LOVE/ LOVE

Tessa Redman introduces herself to Eora with a blatant, conversational dance about the glory, madness and intensity of what it means to fall hopelessly into romance. Welcome to Love: Tessa's POV.

PACT

From $24 • 6:00pm

THE LAND OF HER

An intimate work of contemporary dance set in a utopian world, composed entirely without men. Sydney choreographer Natasha Sturgis takes you on a tender and vulnerable journey to The Land Of Her.

YOU’LLANDMISS

UNFOLDING

Unfolding is the new award-winning dance performance by star Australian choreographer Lewis Major. Featuring ground-breaking 3D-projection from creative coder Fausto Brusamolino, and an original score by James Brown.

Sydney Dance Company: Neilson Studio

From $24 • 6:45pm

EVENTS & PARTIES

BINGAY

Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate the music of ABBA at Bingay! Enjoy hilarious drag bingo with fabulous hosts, iconic tunes, and amazing prizes. Strictly 18+.

Hello Darling

$29 • 8:00pm • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CARIBE CARNAVAL

On the final night of the Festival immerse yourself in an explosion of Caribbean culture, as picó sound system collective El Gran Mono takes over the city's most eclectic eat street, Kensington Street.

Kensington St FREE • 6:00pm to 10:00pm

CLUB BROADWAY

Club Broadway is a musical theatre nightclub! All your favourite showtunes (originals not remixes) played on a pumping club system. It's the feel-good, singalong sensation!

The Ivy $39.99 • 4:00pm

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

Be | Longing presents new works by visual and performing artists, created through conversations on mental health and belonging, bringing new perspectives as we seek to live mentally healthier lives.

FRINGE IGNITE

Fringe is heating up The Rocks and throwing a street party to kick-off our Festival. Immerse in Fringe magic amidst cobblestone laneways, sandstone buildings and the Argyle mainstage, headlined by the iconic Rogue Traders.

It's a Fringe takeover! For one night only, Hurstville Plaza will come alive with live music, dancing and spectacle, celebrating the local flavours and creativity of Southwest Sydney.

AN EVENING OF FILMS WITH EMILY DASH

Enjoy an evening of nationally and internationally acclaimed films curated by and involving queer disabled artist and advocate Emily Dash, proudly in partnership with Bus Stop Films.

FRINGE KIDS

101 WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR PARENTS AND OTHER REALLY OLD PEOPLE

Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well.

METRO MOVIE NIGHT

We're setting up the big screen and beanbags for an outdoor movie night. Live tunes, giant birds and mystical insects from 5pm. Everyone's favourite, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle under the stars from 6:30pm.

SELL ME: I AM FROM NORTH KOREA

On her 15th birthday, Jisun sells herself to a Chinese man for her dying mother's medications. She quickly learns she is not sellable. Based on the true stories of North Korean women defectors.

Online

$15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

A POCKET SIZED CIRCUS

Roll Up! Get ready to be a part of the biggest smallest show on Earth! A PocketSized Circus is a hilarious choose-yourown-adventure show set to make its mark in Sydney. Family entertainment at its best.

Multiple venues

From $24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

A WONDERFULLY WACKY WIZARD

Harry who? Winni Wizard's hilarious highenergy show for ages 5-150, full of songs, dances, and jokes funnier than your dad's. Can she remember the True Meaning of Magic and prove she's still Wizard worthy?

CIRCUS � THE SHOW

Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before, in this completely re-imagined family circus spectacular, headed by the incomparable Ringmaster!

Multiple venues

From $28.75 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DINOSAUR TIME MACHINE

Buckle up for an up close and personal journey in the Dinosaur Time Machine! Learn dinosaur facts from a life-sized T-Rex in a unique theatrical production for kids aged 3-9.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $22 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DRAG STORY TIME

Calling all lovers of sparkles, glitz and stories! Enjoy a few fabulous stories in the Fringe Basement read by a fabulous drag queen. Families of all ages are welcome!

PREHYSTERICAL

A hilarious circus show for all ages following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh world. With truly incredible circus and tongue-incheek humour for the adults, PreHysterical is something everyone will enjoy.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

$33 • 2:00pm • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

IMMERSIVE & INTERACTIVE

WAYBARRA GIDYIRA @ MARRICKVILLE PAVILLION

School holiday special. A two-hour handson weaving workshop for kids and families. Immerse yourself in traditional weaving practice, have a yarn and leave your work to be added to our Dinawan (Emu).

Marrickville Pavillion

From $24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

WILBUR THE OPTICAL WHALE

Come meet Wilbur and his cheeky friends! Be transported to an underwater world full of stunning circus tricks, digital imagery, lively music, and interactive play. An accessible delight for everyone aged 3+.

ARA Darling Quarter Theatre

From $22 • Details sydneyfringe.com

FLABBERGASTERS

Amaze the whole family with mindboggling magic and superhuman stunts by the Flabbergasters! Comedy magician Pete and Cirque Stuntman Joel will delight with mystery, illusion, juggling, ballooning and more.

From $29 • Details sydneyfringe.com

JUSTIN'S BIG BALLOON SHOW

The ultimate stage show experience led by the one and only Justin Williams, WINNER of Australian TV show 'BLOW UP!' This is the greatest balloon spectacle you will ever witness!

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $31.50 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

KABOOM!

The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, is heading to Sydney these holidays with an all-ages electromagnetic extravaganza - exploding his way across the country in this 60-min spectacular!

Multiple venues

From $25 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

CABOX

A creative cardboard explosion of possibilities, build recyclable creations you get to take home. Runaway to the circus with us. Our Cabox workshop is right next door to the Hello Darling tent, where you can join the sideshow action.

IN/FINITE SOL.

"Earth or Mars? We're beyond that now." In this durational experiment, the cast of acclaimed immersive epic SOL. battle to create a sequel with limited resources over 12 hours. Audiences will be complicit in the process of discovery.

From $15 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LILIES AND DUST

Alack! Your dear sweet cat is dead! But pause your grieving, hold your dread, Perhaps a chance to win them back? [60 minute puzzle room for 2-5 players. Price per group, bookings essential.]

Sideshow

From $135 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

KALEIDOSCOPE SHOW

Wear your favourite colour and join us in Kaleidoscope, where the colours and monotones live in harmony. Delight in a beautiful story highlighting the importance of inclusivity and kindness.

The Greek Theatre at Addi Road

From $24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MONSKI MOUSE'S BABY DISCO DANCE HALL

Why toddle when you can dance? Join DJ Monski Mouse and her dancers for this multi award-nominated, epic session of bopping, bonkers, beautiful fun. 5 Stars"BEST. TIME. EVER." Families Magazine

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $9.50 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

PICCOLO PONIES

Fairy Erin and Unicorn Piccolo sing and dance their way through Fairyland! Piccolo will showcase his tricks as the magical team discover how imagination creates endless possibilities of fun!

Hello Darling

From $22.50 • 3:00pm

LOAFAOKE

Loafaoke is bound to be Paradise by the Cabaret Lights. Comedians and karaoke queens, Lucy and Nicky, will guide the audience through this mass singalong to Meatloaf classics.

MEET::CUTE

We rarely take the time to get to know someone better. Would you like to?

For friends/strangers/lovers/loved ones. A silly and wholesome interactive experience for two.

Sideshow

From $20 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MURDER AT THE BOWLO

1987: the Rural Party Fundraiser at the local Bowlo is well underway. You wouldn't be caught dead being anywhere else... unlike that poor stiff on the green. Uncover motive in the only show where you can solve a murder and win a meat tray!

ARA Darling Quarter Theatre

TATTLETALES: IMMERSIVE TAROT STORYTELLING

Venture into an enchanting storyteller's den for an award-winning immersive adventure "unlike anything you've seen before". Draw tarot cards, and choose how your story unfolds.

Sideshow

From $28 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MUSIC

A SINKLESS SHORE

With courage and sincerity, experimental vocalist-songwriter and accordionist

Melanie Eden intimately explores landscapes of madness to transform suffering into the divine.

107 Projects Redfern

From $5 • 6:00pm

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT BOTTOM

An immersive experience of fairy mischief inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Shakespeare's favourite ass.

Sideshow

From $28 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

TOURING HUB

SEE ANY THREE SHOWS FOR $89!

Let Bower carry you home on thoughtful three-part harmonies, original tunes and delightful arrangements of songs old and

BRODIE STREET: SPECTRUMS TOUR

Welcome to Brodie Street. The Kiwi producer and songwriter heads down under for the first time with his Spectrums live show. Don't miss out.

ELECTRO

Electro Lieder is a wildly expressive multimedia blend of classical and the avant-garde, as art song is re-imagined by Fragments Ensemble.

ACOUSTIC RITUAL

Mornings are for rituals and what better way to start your day than immersing yourself in the acoustic splendour of the best indie vocalists, in the beautiful George Place foyer. See the full line-up sydneyfringe.com.

George Place Foyer

FREE • 8:00am to 9:30am

ALICE TERRY @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

Dubbed ‘Sydney’s first lady of blues’, Alice has the kind of voice you can’t ignore. Powerful and emotive, gritty and intense, her vocals evoke classic singers like Janis Joplin.

ABBY DOBSON AND DAVID LANE

Abby Dobson (Leonardo's Bride, Baby et Lulu) reunites with infamous & iconic Sydney artist, David Lane for one special show.

Fringe HQ

$35 • 7:00pm

FLESHAMORPHOSIS - IDIOM FLESH 2023

The return of one of Australia's most eclectic bands - live on stage. Idiom Flesh are back with new songs and metaphysical motion graphics for Fleshamorphosis.

FOUR SEASONS?!

Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with a twist-er and some globally warmed Froberg-er. collides with an endangered string orchestra.

GET

BLIND WITH BRIAN

Canadian-born musician Brian Campeau will immerse you in his intricate and mesmerising 'Bjork meets Nick Drake' sound by limiting the audience's vision, allowing for an unforgettable sensory experience.

Fringe HQ

From $20 • 7:00pm

BEST SERVED LOUD

Young Henrys bring their iconic music event to the West for the first time. Lineup includes Becca Hatch, Vv Pete, Isaac Puerile, Sollyy and hosted by the legendary Adele from Snacc Pacc. Unmissable!

The Albion Hotel FREE • Details sydneyfringe.com

BILLIE MCCARTHY

Billie is born to sing. An old-school storyteller with new-school stories, she is an unapologetic artist who is magnetic to witness. Enjoy her jazz harmony, folk melodies, soul and hip-hop phrasing.

GLOBAL GROOVE FEST

Global Groove Fest is a celebration of contemporary world music. Experience the hypnotic beats of incredible artists as they blend traditional sounds with modern twists to create an outstanding experience.

GODRIGUEZ

A tripped out, solo guitar, pedals and drum machine sampler journey with hypnotic visuals. Transporting Godriguez and his audience to a consciousness beyond Marrickville.

From $20 • 8:30pm

GREEN MOHAIR SUITS

A quartet of expressive songwriters that take their four-part harmonies as seriously as they take their dedication to a good time.

Fringe HQ

From $20 • 8:30pm

HINANO FUJISAKI @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

Hinano Fujisaki is an emerging Sydney based jazz saxophonist, improviser and composer. Hinano uses simple melodies to explore different textures and forms, evoking images and memories.

JANE WALKER

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of singer-songwriter Jane Walker. Backed by acclaimed musicians Jess Ciampa and Mike Quigley, Jane performs her original songs, including her mesmerizing new single "Lazy".

Foundry 616

$25 • 8:30pm

LEAH FLANNAGAN @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

Leah, a laid-back artist from Darwin, brings an authentic charm to her work. Her album ‘Colour by Number’ glistens like condensation on a sultry evening, while her journey boasts diverse collaborations.

SOFAR SOUNDS SYDNEY

Uncover Sydney's finest hidden talent at exclusive secret gigs hosted by Sofar Sounds! Immerse yourself in this unique experience, and be a part of the excitement as we unveil the next extraordinary gig location.

THE WELCOME CHOIR

Join our open, safe, and friendly singing group, welcoming all genders and ages with varying singing abilities. Our focus is on creating a joyful experience singing pop songs from many decades of great music together in beautiful harmony.

VERSACE BOYS X GIMME GIMME

A double headline show with the danceable cinematic pop stylings of Gimme Gimme and sun-drenched soul and hip hop from the Versace Boys. Expect freestyle cheekiness and rowdy bangers.

LUKE ESCOMBE "THE EDIBLE PLAYLIST"

Nobody puts music, comedy, and storytelling together quite like Sydney Fringe favourite Luke Escombe. Join us for a special playlist of tunes from his personal songbook.

MAGDALENA

Experience the captivating fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz phrasings with Chilean vocalist Magdalena Mira and talented pianist/composer Gavin Ahearn.

With a career that spans over four decades and right across the globe, Pat Powell is one of Australia’s most accomplished vocal talents.

Virna, Australia’s distinguished vocalist, brings joy to festivals like Sydney, Stonnington, and Wangaratta Jazz. With passionate delivery, and genre-hopping skills, she’s a true musical force.

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

PHIL STACK AND NATALIE GILLESPE

For one night only Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc) and Natalie Gillespie (Yothu Yindi) join their mighty, musical forces at Sydney Fringe's Music Hub in Marrickville.

Ricky Nifo, a standout voice in Australia’s Samoan music community. With soulful vocals and versatility, he captivated all four judges on The Voice AU 2018. Don’t miss his performances with pianist Al Goodman.

Experience the talent of Sydney-based artist Sarah Belkner. Enjoy her soothing melodies and enchanting voice for a perfect start to your day. Don’t miss this uplifting experience.

A JOLLY GOOD MUSICAL!

A mystery musical, in this economy? Will there be laughs? (Yes) Will there be a piano? (Most certainly) Will there be a murder? Turn up, and find out.

A MUSICAL ENEMA BY MICHAEL WHEATLEY

Michael musically examines how he ended up living alone for the first time in 30 years in a tiny suburb of Lake Macquarie. Just his dog, a piano, and the soundtrack of ear worms that were in his head.

From

APPLEHEAD

Sydney's 'First Lady of Blues', Alice Terry will perform some incredibly depressing music from one of her favourite songwriters, Grammy Award winner, Fiona Apple. She will wear something ridiculous to keep spirits high though - so there's that!

From $20 • Details sydneyfringe.com

MIRA & GAVIN AHEARN @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

PAT POWELL & CLAYTON DOLEY @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

RICKY NIFO & AL GOODMAN @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

SARAH BELKER @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

VIRNA SANZONE @ ACOUSTIC RITUAL

ARE YOU A BOY OR A GIRL?

Frankie Fearce, a Christian-raised (turned) raging fruit tart, shares fresh and personal perspectives on (toxic) masculinity, gender and living authentically as a queer person in a heterosexual world.

BARE

"Jonathan Bloom is dead".

Rose's world is turned upside down and finds herself under scrutiny for her exboyfriends death. What happened to Jonathan Bloom?

BEVERLY KILLS PRESENTS: HEAVEN & HELL

After Beverly's untimely (yet fabulous) death, come watch the live verdict. Will a lifetime of sin *drag her down? Or will this knock-out be holy (and hilarious) enough for a spot with the big G.O.D?

EVERYTHING IS S**T!

But it will be okay... Maybe. The award winning Rock-Cabaret decorated with wine, wit, trauma, and original music.

FEROCIOUSLY FORTY AND RISING BURLESQUE SHOW

Ana Seethe, Sydney Burlesque Performer, is passionate about celebrating performers who continue to slay beyond their fortieth journey around the sun. With age comes all of that delicious experience!

GLAMOURPUSSY & THE HIP REPLACEMENTS

Rising phoenix-like from the ashes after the lost years in hormone hell, GlamourPussy is here to spread her legendary magic through song and shameless namedropping. Old is the new black.

BLACKLISTED

Immigration sucks. Especially if you hold a unique passport. Blacklisted is a heartwarming, autobiographical tale of borders and belonging featuring an original score inspired by South Asian Classical music, jazz, rock and blues.

PACT

From $35 • Details sydneyfringe.com

BLANK: AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL

A completely improvised, totally original musical where YOU decide the premise. You're guaranteed a laugh-out-loudonce-in-a-lifetime-never-to-be-repeated experience!

Cabaret Club

From $22 • 7:30pm

CHRIST ALMIGHTY: A COMEDY OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS

The Jesus story gets an outrageous makeover in this laugh-a-minute musical comedy. It's Kath & Kim meets Life of Brian!

Seymour Centre

From $44 • Details sydneyfringe.com

RADIOHEAD UNCOVERED: HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY

Radiohead reimagined in 24 original arrangements, 13 short films, 12 sublime voices, and live camera and visuals projected on an enormous screen.

Sideshow

From $24 • Details sydneyfringe.com

I WON'T TELL (IF YOU DON'T): THE MUSIC OF JYE BRYANT

A night of cheeky, heartfelt and downright debaucherous songs from the musical theatre works of Jye Bryant, brought to life in this intimate cabaret accompanied by the man himself.

Multiple venues

From $32 • Details sydneyfringe.com

JENS RADDA: SKANK SINATRA

The stunningly raunchy and absolutely hilarious Jens Radda returns. Delivering soaring vocals, delicious piano and knockout jokes, Jens will leave you gasping for air and crying with laughter.

Cabaret Club

From $28 • 9:00pm

CHURCH OF THE CLITORI

Slip in for this body positive, joyous celebration of the holy Clit. Cum for ecstatic worship, fabulous songs and to honour the feminine within each of us.

DIZZY BILITY - DEAF BLIND AND DARLING

Meet Dizzy Bility, a deaf and blind drag entertainer, and join her on her hilarious encounters with people. Expect stand-up, show tunes, bad celebrity impersonations, and the odd TV jingle.

$25 • 7:30pm

"ECO-WORRIER": A CLIMATE CABARET

A fun, uplifting one-woman show. Hannah tackles the climate and ecological crisis with sax, tap, keys, uke and looping. "Witty and irreverent". Recharge your batteries.

LOLA'S PIANO BAR

Live and a little sexy, Sydney’s smash hit piano bar returns to The Rocks, and popping up at Parramatta Fringe for the first time. Sing-alongs, flowing glasses, and new friendships await in this unforgettable musical experience.

MAD BITCHES INC.

This celebration of female creativity and stars some of the most talented bunny boilers in the Southern Hemisphere.

Curated by Helen Hopcroft/Marie Antoinette this is gender equity cabaret at its finest!

MADAM NIGHTINGALE PRESENTS SUPERLUNARY SYNTHPOP

Madam Nightingale: an emerging postgenre act; performs a spellbinding cycle of song and interpretive dance influenced by '80's synthpop that's not to be missed.

Sideshow Riverside Parramatta From $35 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MAKE LOVE, NOT INSTRUMENTS

Can you feel that in the air? Up there, on top? It's saying to stop in it's name! But it's all you need! Come for a night of love (definitely), laughter (hopefully), and tears (maybe?) with your best aca-pals.

From

7:30pm

MARY MARY

The world premiere staged reading of a new musical about the extraordinary lives of Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein) and her mother, the 18th century feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft.

MUSIC & MAYHEM: REBELLION

Music and Mayhem: REBELLION is a queer extravaganza that pairs burlesque, drag, and sideshow with live punk music played by the band nonbinarycode.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - MUSICAL

Take trivial matters seriously, and approach life's seriousness with sincere triviality. A musical adaptation of a classical masterpiece performed in Russian.

THE MARVELLOUS ELEPHANT MAN THE MUSICAL

Roll up! Roll up! To the Sydney debut of the shockingly-original, sell-out musical comedy sensation The Marvellous Elephant Man!

THE RAPTURE

A magical explosion of queerness, sensuality, and soul. Featuring an exquisite cast of delicious creatures, and hosted by the Pole Daddy herself, Cleo Rapture. Repent, ascend, and bring a second pair of underwear.

The Vanguard $54 • 8:00pm

SCORE

A unique evening of storytelling interwoven with live music featuring musician/actors Tony Jozef, Joshua Anderson, Shane LadyMoon and Matt Houston who will perform three musicdriven plays.

SINGULAR: THE IMPROVISED CABARET

A cabaret built entirely on the suggestions of the audience. No script, no rehearsal. Just two performers, a crowd, and a couple of microphones. It's a show you have literally never seen before.

$44 • 7:00pm

SOMETHING WICKED

Dive into the wicked depths and succumb to the malevolent allure of Burlesque, Dark Magic, Sinister Aerials, Fiery Spectacles, and a Diabolical Sideshow. Prepare for an immersive experience that will leave you spellbound and trembling.

Spiegeltent Festival Garden

From $49 • 11:00pm

THE TRITONES: TRIUMPHS AND TRAGEDIES

Three amazing singers unite in a hilarious tale of a mis-cast trio bonding over their shared experiences. Join the Tritones for a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

Multiple venues

From $37 • Details sydneyfringe.com

THE UKULELE MAN

The story of George Formby, Britain's favourite wartime entertainer. With a toothy grin and a kindly turnip face, he sang cheeky songs full of innuendo.

Emerging Artist Sharehouse

From $7.50 • 6:00pm

TIM HANDSOME: NEARLY NAKED

From A.I. to Instagram, dealing with the rent crisis to gay dating in your 40's, Tim Handsome offers a zaddy's perspective on modern life, with the help of his piano, his cape, and his personal trainer.

SYDNEY DRAG STARS!

Experience the ultimate drag extravaganza! Join Drag Royalty: Hannah Conda, Charisma Belle, and Carmen Geddit for an unforgettable night of glamour, empowerment, and fierce talent. Get your tickets now, hunty!

THE DELIGHTFULLY DYSFUNCTIONAL DOCUMENTARY OF A DELUSIONAL DRAG QUEEN

Danni Issues returns from the year 2050, to share memorable moments in her career.

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF PONYBOI

Traverse the birth and death of Danielle Cormack's drag king alter ego, Pony Boi, in a fabulous, funny and musical exploration of what it means to be competing with the full scope of one's own identity.

TIMBERLINA & FRIENDS: A DRAG CABARET

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz and glamour! Abork, Foxxe Faux & Timberlina will dazzle you with their extravagant costumes, mesmerising dances, and hilarious comedy skits.

Hello Darling

From $24 • 7:00pm

TOMMY J EGAN

Tommy J Egan presents his intimate and entertaining live show in an an unforgettable presentation of modernday tap dance. Get ready for a refreshing and unique experience because this is tap dance like you've never seen.

WEIRD

AL'S COUSIN

The twice-removed cousin on mum's side is coming out of the basement and into the spotlight! She's breaking the lock to bring a night of unseen parody songs that will leave you in stitches, tears, and a little aroused.

WONDERFULLY TERRIBLE THINGS

One of Time Out's top shows to see in Sydney, featuring original music, sexy circus and side show danger acts! Have you done Wonderfully Terrible Things?

From $29 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

YUMMY ICONIC

With a worldwide following and wild aesthetic, legendary cabaret YUMMY traverses both entertainment and performance art. Expect breathtaking burlesque, sensational circus, and outrageous drag acts.

ZOE K WHOLE EXPERIENCE: DRINK SLAY F**K

Think EAT PRAY LOVE, but instead of Julia Roberts eating gelato in Tuscany, it's Zoe downing Plan B with a shot of Jameson in a dimly lit bar. DRINK SLAY F**K, the funniest and filthiest of what Jazz comedy offers.

110% AVERAGE

Anita takes you on her journey of all the artistic pursuits she loved but never quite made it past level 1. Roller-skating, gymnastic, tap-dancing, Shakespeare sonnets and more. Her performance might be average but she gives it 110%.

A STOLEN GIRAFFE

One thing they never tell you about the end of the world: It can get rather boring. Three friends gather to celebrate their final hours, whether it's with a dinner party or by going out and stealing a great big bloody giraffe.

AS THE DOUGH RISES

The world is changing and the residents of the small, outer Sydney suburb of Cobtown are feeling it. Meet the neighbours, lovers and rivals of this unpredictable, suburban mixing pot. Will the people of Cobtown come together or will they pull-apart?

A POCKETFUL OF THE FIERCE VIOLETS

Why Fierce Violets? We ain't no shrinking violets! Come backstage to see Fierce Violets Lou Steer, Charles Freyberg and Paris Rosemont vie for stardom at the Pocket Playhouse.

Cabaret Club

From $37 • Details sydneyfringe.com

HOMILY

HOMILY is a GOD HATES (insert overused slur) sign on fire. It's sneaking one too many sips of the communion wine and exploring a dark fantasy of a life that could have been. HOMILY is an autobiographical work by El Waddingham, AKA Lady Diana.

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $29 • 9:00pm

ME, MY CULT & I Colin Ebsworth was raised in a cult and his parents were matched in a mass wedding. This is the story of his life, family, and cult that brought it together.

Multiple venues

From $25 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

BANANA CRABTREE SIMON

A very intimate and emotional journey of one man's struggle with early-onset dementia. Alan is convinced there's nothing wrong with him, but his family, friends, and doctor all disagree. A genuinely affecting piece of theatre.

BANGING DENMARK

From the pen of Van Badham, one of Australia's leading social commentators, comes a biting rom-com that dives deep into the world of internet dating with a fiercely feminist sensibility.

From $20 • Details sydneyfringe.com

BERLINERS- NICK AND TOM

This irreverent comedy duo returns to the stage as two men separated by class, history and the giant Berlin Wall dividing their apartment in two.

SHE: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF AN ORDINARY TRANSGENDER WOMAN

Embark on an adventure with Katherine, a transgender woman who shares 30 years of trials and triumphs with a touch of glamour. Presented by Sephora.

Cabaret Club

From $30 • 6:00pm

STORIES THAT STIR

Stories that Stir is a storytelling event designed to break down barriers, stir conversation, and inspire positive change. It features a curated lineup of six people sharing their ten-minute personal stories exclusively for Sydney Fringe Festival.

The Greek Theatre at Addi Road

BETTY IS A BUTCHER

Betty's voyage across the existential high seas of destiny and desire is both dark adult drama and very funny! Who is it we see behind us? What lies ahead?

From $34 • Details sydneyfringe.com

BETWEEN THE CURTAINS

Can you become a Professional Patient?

After 23 years of emergency and hospital stays, Anita thinks she has found her profession. A comedic celebration of the procedures she loved to hate and the hospital heroes that kept her alive.

CAMINO MAN

One man's journey of redemption told through story and slides. It's about finding your smile, finding love, finding peace, and saying sorry. Join Camino Man in his crazy adventure across the north of Spain on the Camino del Norte.

CATE FUCKING BLANCHETT

An iconic Aussie star, in a role you've never seen before. This metatheatrical dramedy, written specifically for Fucking Blanchett hinges on her incredible performance. Without her, it's a tragedy!

CHOPIN'S LAST TOUR

What was Chopin really like? What was his life's story, his romances, his struggles, his tie to Poland, and his music? An internationally acclaimed piano show that explains the man behind the music.

COIL

Blurring the boundaries of theatre, film and ceremony, Coil draws on our collective memories to pay tribute to the glory days of the video store, and commemorate the communities we made within them. A oneof-a-kind live cinema experience.

FIVE YEAR REUNION

Are you dreading your 5-year reunion, or are you a liar? Harry is both. This dynamic, scandalous one-man show investigates residential colleges and all-boys schools with wit and intensity.

GOOD GRIEF

How do you grieve a person who isn't dead yet? Good Grief is a tragicomic solo show about a complicated young woman navigating a complicated inheritance with a live score, physical theatre, and AV.

HOME COUNTRY + THE ONE

Two plays, two women. Will a millennial hot mess keep running from herself? Can a Gen X feminist survive the Tinder trash fire? New works by Sydney playwrights Stephanie Reeves and Mel Jensen.

From $35 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DALO CHIPS AND IMLI CHUTNEY

How do you try and learn from your parents' mistakes? Do everything "right"... and for it to go all horribly wrong. Explore the reality that sometimes, mother actually does know best.

From $21 • 6:00pm

DEATH IN THE PANTHEON

A murder mystery/comedy set amongst the Greek gods. When one of the gods is murdered, the dysfunctional pantheon must work together to find the culprit before they end up killing each other out of frustration!

107 Projects Redfern

From $30 • Details sydneyfringe.com

DEMO

Melody feels out of place. She feels disconnected from a community that she thought she belonged to. She is worried about not being able to say how she really feels. DEMO is her reaction.

From $22 • 7:30pm

HUMAN DAYS

In 1918, feminist Mary MacLane broke the fourth wall, revolutionizing cinema. Adapted from her memoirs, this work is a queer, heartbreaking, hilarious portrayal of MacLane, inviting audiences to explore her devilish mind and confront themselves.

JON BENNETT: PLAYING WITH MEN

Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer until he started playing with men. REAL men. "A tour de force who will make you laugh to tears. 5 Stars" - Otakuno Culture

JOURNEY TO THE KINGDOM OF HYPNOS

Do you remember where Sleep is, Dear Ones? Mnemosyne invites you to journey to the court of that Greek god-creature of Slumber, in an award-winning immersive, underworld audio adventure.

Sideshow

From $25 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

DRAGON HEARTS

Using over 100 draconic shadow puppets, Wiradjuri/Irish artist, Bria McCarthy, tells the ancient mythologies of dragons, exploring eco-feminism, power, and what it means to slay a creature of might through a mesmerizing light show.

Riverside Parramatta

From $32 • 7:00pm

ENDHOE

Endometriosis has taken over Anna's body and she's going for a rebrand. Sick to death of negative reviews; join Endo as she takes you on a journey through the daily life of being a misunderstood chronic illness.

FIND THE LADY

Find the Lady is the story of a hapless conman who steals the gift of mindreading. He soon reaches the pinnacle of fame and fortune only to realise that, as soon as you get to the top, people start plotting your downfall.

Meraki Arts Bar

From $24 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA

Award-winning drama of a widowed, gay, Black man and his straight white, teen stepson bonding over 'creature features'. "A funny, touching story of the monsters within." The San Diego Union-Tribune.

NO GREAT EXPECTATIONS

We all have a favourite novel! Think of the joy it makes you feel. Then imagine a stage full of idiots who ruin it. Award-winning improvisers, Room for IMPROVment, will attempt to recreate classic literature with just their wits and the help of YOU.

ONE WHO WANTS TO CROSS

Australian premiere of this award-winning French play about the global migrant crisis, where profound tragedy and irresistible hope are entwined in an urgent dreamscape of lyricism, physical theatre, and sound.

Max, of multi-award winning Second Body, is about to perform the perfect show. It will answer all your questions. At long last you'll be happy. The question is - when will it begin?

PERSPEX

How many choices are made daily that inherently stem from sliding door moments? Perspex is the story of one woman's inner world and the haunting past that isn't entirely her own.

PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA

Online dating: fish tank or shark pool? A darkly humorous and physically adventurous contemporary fable about finding the perfect catch. An absurd fantasy for all ages!

SOME THINGS CHANGE

Can young love truly survive in this modern world? Carnivals, tarot cards, and an omnipresent angel of love, two lovers will look to their past to discover if they could have a future together.

STARDUST

Manhattan 1977. Tommy, a young Australian performer, has his sights set on the Broadway stage. But its post Stonewall and pre-AIDS. The city is intoxicated with liberation and explosive sexual energy and our hero is in danger of losing his way.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST EXPEDITED

Oscar Wilde's greatest and funniest play, reworked for modern audiences - all killer, no filler. Three actors, one musician, five years in the making. Come for fun, funny and a fabulous Wilde ride!

Luke and Kate are young grads at a top-tier investment bank, but when the firm is thrown into scandal, they work to be fresh leaders for cultural change. But a coworker knows something that might just destroy them. How far will they go?

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $20 • 9:00pm

QUEER ENERGY RESONANCE

A diverse group of artists, with an improvisation practice, come together in an experimental multidisciplinary collaboration process to create something to do with, for, or in front of an audience.

SECRET GIRL STUFF

A female-driven production exploring sexual identity, LGBTQIA+, female liberation, menstruation, pregnancy rights, reproduction, consensual/non-consensual experiences, and life journeys of femaleidentified individuals.

Flight Path Theatre

From $29 • 6:30pm

THE LOU CHAPMAN SHOW

Immerse yourself in this multiple award winning, theatrical feast of dangerous ideas and misfit characters revealed in a hilarious rant against everything, performed solo with delicacy, skill, humour and compassion.

THE MAIDS

Two maids perform a dangerous game while their Mistress is out; roleplaying her murder and their escape from servitude. But their deadly fantasy is quickly becoming an attractive reality.

Meraki Arts Bar

• Details sydneyfringe.com

THE MOTHER

The Mother - an absurd solo piece adapted from an advocate of the 'Theatre of Pure Form'. The portrait of grotesquely black exploration of the relationship between mother and son with the vampires lurking within flesh and blood relations.

SHADOW BOXING

Feet First Collective presents James Gaddas' challenging solo work exploring the violence and vulnerabilities of the boxing ring. We meet Flynn late one night, emerging out of the shadows having lost it all. He reveals his story.

Emerging Artists Sharehouse

From $19 • 7:30pm

SHE KILLS MONSTERS

Award winning youth theatre company, Epiphany Youth Arts, presents 'She Kills Monsters' by Qui Nguyen, a high octane 'coming of age' adventure about a queer teen, an unfortunate accident and a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

The Greek Theatre at Addi Road

• 6:00pm

SINGLE LADIES

In a world of magic, demons, and high school teachers, not all women are content. Kim and Patricia, our lead teachers, strike a disastrous deal with a demon, unleashing chaos, murder, and saucy dances. Will they make it out alive?

Chippen St Theatre

From $38 • Details sydneyfringe.com

THE RECKONING

After an act of violence, silence is paramount. Performed entirely in Auslan, The Reckoning is a poetic experience of who gets to tell, heard and silenced.

THE TALE OF THE WOLF

A fictional autobiography of a half woman, half wolf, set within a fictional history of Australian wolves. Weaving comic domestic anecdotes with Angela Carter stories, and a reconfigured psychoanalysis from an animal's view point.

THEORETICA

Winner of the 2022 NIDA Award for Best Emerging Writer. Memoir in a camp fantasy vehicle, Theoretica is a collection of notes on the experience of untangling half-addressed trauma. Fun!

From $25 • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

TRAUMA BONDING

Bradley is going to get on stage and talk about his trauma. He isn't sure why. He wants to be a great artist, and great trauma makes great art... Right? Come on an intimate journey in a love letter to storytelling of all kinds.

TWO FINGERS UP

The Edinburgh Fringe smash hit is "a raucous and unapologetic" celebration of pleasure and masturbation, which rebels against the dangerous, shame peddling and antiquated sex education of Northern Ireland. "Honest raw and very funny".

UNPERTURBED

On the morning of their mother's funeral, four siblings grapple with their newfound grief while they await their father's return from the mechanic. A new play by Jack Kearney that examines an ordinary family's relationship with loss, levity and lasagne.

ART OCCUPATION

Renowned and infamous artists are turning Sydney Place into a living gallery. Explore the mind-bending world of AI generation, and get lost in urban street murals, artist laneways, and unique shipping containers.

CLASSICAL GLITCH

A contemporary twist on classical oil painting, rendering portraiture into glitchart.

EXHIBITION

An exhibition at 107 Redfern, celebrating d/Deaf and disabled artists. Featuring work by Robert Sherwood Duffield, Sue Jo Wright and Kyle Montgomery.

VENUS IN FUR

Thomas, a struggling playwright, seeks an actress for his play "Venus in Fur." Vanda, a enthusiastic actress, auditions despite her unsuitablility. As rehearsals progress, fiction and reality merge, escalating into a high stakes game of dominanace.

WATCH ME SLEEP

When love is found so simply at first sight, what level of carnage has to take place to bear the question; What do we do with this broken love? This story will fill your heart, and break it all at once.

WHALE

A raw and poignant show following the true story of Courtney, a fat & funny lesbian who doesn't give a f*ck. WHALE explores self-depreciating humour, diet culture, and the entanglement of fatness and sexuality.

SAM KISSAJUKIAN: TRAPPED IN A PAINTING

Winner of the 2022 Directors Choice Award for his show 300 paintings, Sam's 2023 exhibition offers a 2-year chronology of the comedian's Bipolar mind.

The Sideshow Gallery FREE • Extra dates sydneyfringe.com

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WHY RUNS THE ABHISARIKA

What's in the mind of a woman running to meet her lover? What's in our brains when we run to meet our goals? A unique visual and oral storytelling performance with Indian dance and poetry about the simple neuroscience of passion.

WOLVES ARE COMING FOR YOU

Someone's seen a wolf. Where did it come from? Are there more? When everything we hold dear is threatened, how do we know who to trust?

ARTISTS TALK: COLLABORATING

Some of Australia's best musicians discuss what it means to collaborate successfully in the writing room, in the studio and on stage. Free with a Sydney Fringe artist pass!

SOUND AS FORM / PERCUSSIVE DRAWING

Percussionist Saskia Shearer and artist Belinda Yee present a new experimental work exploring repetition, tempo, tone, modulation and duration as attributes of both percussive sound and the drawn line.

Draw Space FREE • 6:00pm

VANDE GREY

Painting as an avenue for annexed spaces between the body, the cosmos and the painting to affiliate with the subtly absurd thresholds of orientating to the contemporary experience of freefall.

Fringe HQ

From FREE • 12:00pm to 5:00pm

ARTISTS TALK: WRITING AND PRODUCING

Join the discussion as some of the most interesting and experienced musicians in the land talk writing and producing. Free with a Sydney Fringe artist pass!

BEING WELL: A 'CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS' WORKSHOP

Join us to explore the ways that creative professionals can purposely bring wellbeing practice into their everyday lives.

INTRO TO COMEDY WORKSHOPS

Learn comedy from the Sydney Comedy School. Beginners welcome! Find out how to deliver stand-up and improvised comedy. Saturdays: Stand-up comedy, Sundays: Improvised comedy.

From $22.90 • 12:00pm

LENNOX STREET STUDIOS

Artists Maria Christou, Andre Hobday and Kelly Wallwork lead creative workshops for adults and kids. Enhance skills in life drawing, photography, and creating with found objects at an artistic hub.

From $39 • Details sydneyfringe.com

LIMITLESS GALLERY TALK AND TOUR

Join us for an intimate gallery talk and tour of the Limitless Exhibition at 107 Redfern with artists Robert Sherwood Duffield, Sue Jo Wright and Kyle Montgomery.

Official printer of the Sydney Fringe Festival guide

MONEY IS NOT A DIRTY WORD: A 'CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS' WORKSHOP

An interactive workshop for creative freelancers, emerging or established arts organisations and practitioners on the topic of finances in the creative industries.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CREATIVES: A 'CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS' WORKSHOP

Does social media hurt your brain? Join us for an up-to-date look at tools and strategies to kickstart your social media marketing.

UNDERSTANDING BRANDING: A 'CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS' WORKSHOP

Laying the foundations of a compelling brand is tricky. Explore the basic concepts of branding, and how to build a loyal following in the creative industries.

WAYBARRA GIDYIRA @ 107 PROJECTS REDFERN

Immerse yourself in traditional practice, have a yarn and leave your coil to be added to our Dinawan (Emu). Waybarra Gidyira (Weaving Animals) is a two-hour hands-on coil weaving workshop for all.

WAYBARRA GIDYIRA @ THE ROCKS

Waybarra Gidyira are the Wiradjuri words for 'weave' and 'animal'. Immerse yourself in this 2 hour hands on workshop, have a yarn and leave your coil to be added to our Dinawan (Emu).

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HOW TO BOOK

Book online

At sydneyfringe.com – online ticket purchasing is available until the start of each performance.

Ticketing enquiries

boxoffice@sydneyfringe.com

02 7813 4527

Pre-Festival Hours

10am—5pm Monday to Friday (until 30 August)

During the Festival 10am—9pm Monday to Friday 5pm—9pm Saturday (31 August to 1 October)

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Queen Victoria Building, George Street 12pm—7pm Monday to Sunday (31 August to 28 September).

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Access and inclusion bookings

For up-to-date information please visit the Accessibility Information tab on the Sydney Fringe app.

Most access and inclusion bookings can be made online. You can also make a booking or an enquiry by calling 02 7813 4527 or email boxoffice@sydneyfringe.com

If you are booking on the day of the session, please contact us directly to advise us of your requirements.

TTY Users

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Fees

A booking fee of $2.50 per booking applies to all transactions over the phone, on our website, through the app and in-person.*

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* Please note that third party ticketed events including Fringe Comedy and The Marvellous Elephant Man will incur different booking fees.

Our commitment

Sydney Fringe is committed to increasing accessibility.

There are a wide range of events across the festival with a variety of access provisions included. Limitless, our two-week program showcasing d/Deaf and disabled artists.

Accessible performances

Within this printed program, shows that are broadly accessible are indicated with access symbols outlined below. Further information on specific access provisions and Aural and Visual ratings can be found at sydneyfringe.com.

We have made finding access to information easier. You can now search by accessibility tags on our ‘Buy Tickets’ page. These tags include Audio Described, Tactile Tours, Auslan Interpreted Events, Relaxed Performances, Captioned Performances and Wheelchair Accessible.

Physical access

Sydney Fringe takes place in independently run spaces all over the city. Accessibility varies from venue to venue. Sydney Fringe works with all venues to provide patrons with information about the venue accessibility.

Check the sydneyfringe.com/accessibility for the latest information or call us on (02) 7813 4527 for more information.

Companion and Carer cards

Sydney Fringe Festival proudly accepts Companion Cards to all performances. For guests who require assistance of a companion or carer, a second ticket is issued at no cost to the Companion Card holder. Contact 02 7813 4527 or email boxoffice@sydneyfringe.com to book.

Accessible program guide

This printed program is available as an Audio recording and in a simple word document format.* You can find these at sydneyfringe.com

*Note the word document does not include individual event listings.

Wheelchair access

Auslan interpreted

Audio Description

Relaxed Performance Captions

Language non-barrier

Check individual show listings on our website or app for the most up-to-date access information.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

PRINCIPAL

OFFICE OF THE NSW MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

Lizzie Butterworth, Evan Hughes, Anna Burns

CREATE NSW

Annette Pitman, Karen Rodgers, Michael Huxley

THE CITY OF SYDNEY

Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Larry Galbraith, Monica Barone, Emma

Rigby, Sasha Baroni, Jennifer Trinca

INNER WEST COUNCIL

Mayor Darcy Byrne, Ruth Callahan, Scott Mullen, Michael Daly, Simon Watts, Vikki Woods, Ilce Kostrevski

PMNSW

Anita Mitchell, Madeleine Tomczyk, Adam Schumack, Vincenzo Falato and team

ZACCARIA CONCERTS

John Zaccaria

NEW SYDNEY WATERFRONT COMPANY

Geoff Parmenter, Jace Tyrrell

ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

Michael Hodgson, Paul Kittelty

TEAM

CEO & Festival Director

Kerri Glasscock

Business Manager

Zoe Davies

Senior Producer

Lisa Freshwater

Development Manager

Keith Bosler

Programs Manager

Alice Terry

Programs Coordinator

Rowan Brunt

Production Coordinator

Rob Studdert

Access Coordinator

Joanne Simpson

First Nations Coordinator

Erica Brennan

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sarah Findlay

Marketing and Development Coordinator

Rebecca Nash

Design by Marie Schultz, www.greatandsmall.studio

Ticketing Manager

Caitlin Goldfinch

Volunteer Manager

Brooke Twyford

Accounts

Maria Pagano

Limitless Producer

Madeleine Stewart

Visual Arts Coordinator

Fiona Henderson

Design Intern

Saachi Owen

PRODUCING PARTNERS

Runaway Collective

Lauren Eisinger

CREATIVE CONSULTANCY

SomeOne in Sydney

PR

Articulate

MARKETING AGENCY

Original Spin

FERVE TICKETS

SYDNEY FRINGE BOARD

Maree Taylor (Chair)

Danika Houghton (Deputy Chair)

Chelsea McGregor (Treasurer)

Lesley Watson (Public Officer)

Greg Khoury (Advocacy & Outreach)

Peter Allwood

Louise Fischer

Lesa-Belle Furhagen

COMPANY SECRETARY

Gareth Scott

SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Cheryl Padmanathan

Libby Joyner

FIRST NATIONS

ADVISORY PANEL

Bronwyn Spearim (Goomeroi/ Gamilaroi woman), Aunty

Yvonne Simms (Gweagle Bidjigal Elder), Lily Shearer (Murrawarri/ Ngamba woman), Collin Lyons (Wiradjuri Elder), Jodie Choolburra (Goomeroi/Gamilaroi/Murrawarri soman), Alkira Fields (Goomeroi/ Gamilaroi Woman)

DISABILITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Morwenna Collett, Holly Craig, Emily Dash, Dan Graham, Riona Tindal, Digby Webster, Anthea Williams

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

The Neilson Foundation

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation through the Eldon & Anne Foote Trust

SYDNEY FRINGE

FFS* DONORS

Dr Stanley Quek

Martha & Robert Waugh

Michael & Jo Rose

Catherine Sullivan & Alex Bowen

Iolanda Capodanno & Juergen Krufczyk

Maree Taylor

Greg Khoury

Danika Houghton

Lesa-Belle Furhagen

Lesley Watson

Kerri Glasscock & Cameron Undy

Jodie & Keith Bosler

Tim & Zoe Davies

Anonymous

ADDITIONAL

THANK YOU TO:

Clayton Hamilton

Fiona Lin

Jeremy Moller

A very special thank you to all our donors, event staff and volunteers.

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