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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
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.
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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