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Fringe WorldPremiumComedian’s career fits like a glove

There is a lot that goes into making stand-up comedy look easy, just ask comedian Geraldine Hickey.

Tanya MacNaughton

Fringe feverPerth poised for a sensational festival season

The buzz is palpable for Fringe World 2024, with ticket sales already surpassing those of 2023 and pre-pandemic levels ahead of the 31-day festival officially kicking off on January 19.

Tanya MacNaughton

Buzz worldPremiumCircus couple to finally make Fringe World debut

While many performers run away to the circus, Robbie Curtis and Lizzie McRae came home to Australia and set up their own.

Tanya MacNaughton

Bumper line-upCommentsPremiumGet in on the action as Fringe World returns this month

Fringe World lovers get set for a month of fun, frivolity and at least partial nudity as WA’s biggest festival kicks off on Friday, January 19.

Jay Hanna

Maybe babyPremiumSummer of sharing parenting laughs

Darwin-based comedian Amy Hetherington was a hilarious hit at Fringe World 2023 and will return in 2024 as part of her Big Summer Comedy tour of 25 shows in seven weeks across WA and South Australia.

Tanya MacNaughton

Cool cabaretPremiumPrinnie to perform Fringe World at last

Prinnie Stevens describes her cabaret show Lady Sings the Blues as the ultimate conversation starter and is eager to initiate the dialogue at her first Fringe World when headlining Aces at The Maj.

Tanya MacNaughton

Fringe bingeCommentsHub hype as Fringe World launches 2024 program

Fringe World 2024 is shaping up to be a revitalised festival full of summer fun goodness to surprise and delight.

Tanya MacNaughton

What’s your zodiac sign?PremiumRepresentation key to show’s success

Some may consider it stressful to have three different shows on in three different Australian cities at the same time, but Oracle creator Bass Fam takes it all in his stride.

Tanya MacNaughton

Watch the video CommentsFlying high... and drumming fast! Young Eagle hypnotised

West Coast draftee Reuben Ginbey showed off serious pace and quickness - but with air drumming instead of running - after being hypnotised by Matt Hale.

Samantha Rogers

‘No place for racism’Comedian racially abused at tense Fringe Festival show

Comedian Joe White has described the horrendous moment an audience member racially abused him halfway through a show at Perth Fringe Festival organisers labelled as ‘deplorable’.

Kellie Balaam

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Magnus Danger Magnus’ show impresses 10-year-old reviewer

Self-described ‘world’s stupidest genius’ Magnus Danger Magnus took to the stage in the all-new Kaboom! science show at Perth Fringe Festival, and what a spectacle it was!

Clem Chapman

Murder mysteryDummies solve the art of circus

Circus comedy troupe Dummies Corp has been a Fringe World favourite with youngsters for years and is now shaking up the program with adults-only offering The Detectives in Cirque Noir.

Tanya MacNaughton

Funny peopleFive of the best comedians to see at Fringe World 2023

Looking for your next Fringe fix? Read our guide to five of the best stand-up shows on this year’s program.

Jessie Stoelwinder

Stone cold soberHow quitting drinking inspired this Fringe comedy show

Melbourne comedian Aidan Jones reveals how his struggles with alcohol led to his new stand-up show, The Morning After.

Jessie Stoelwinder

Get freakyPremiumREVEALED: This year’s weirdest Fringe World shows

Delve into something left of centre at Fringe World with the festival’s weirdest shows. 

Belle Taylor

Canadian comedyPremiumSharing the laughs through a universal topic

Using a discount coupon seven years ago not only gave Aliya Kanani the satisfaction of a hearty bargain, it also unknowingly put the Canadian on the pathway to becoming a stand-up comedian.

Tanya MacNaughton

TantalisingPremiumFringe World: Time to reconnect through live entertainment

Fringe World is back for 2023 and so is a tantalising showcase of interstate and international acts alongside Perth’s array of talented artists.

Tanya MacNaughton

Delicious dragVideoPremiumWhy this show is the hottest ticket at Fringe World 2023

Award-winning cabaret collective Yummy returns to Perth with three delicious shows to suit all tastes.

Jessie Stoelwinder

Comedy comebackPremiumComic returns after lockdowns and cancer

Melbourne comedian Michael Shafar would prefer to think he was kept away from Fringe World since his last gigs in 2020, more because of his edgy jokes than the fact he lived in COVID-riddled Victoria.

Tanya MacNaughton

Fringe WorldPremiumFinding gold at Fringe World

This Fringe World take a punt on something new, you may be surprised at what you find.

Amy Hetherington

State of playPremiumBureaucratic dystopia in universal work

Fringe World solo show The Sensemaker combines theatre and dance in a humorous and relatable look at the frustrations of being stuck on hold.

Tanya MacNaughton

HOTTEST ACTSCommentsPremiumBest international stars not to miss as Fringe World returns

With borders finally reopened, international acts are jetting into WA for Fringe World. Here are five of the most hotly anticipated acts hitting our stages.

Belle Taylor

Fringe BingeCommentsPremiumYour complete guide to all the best Fringe World 2023 shows

It’s the feel-good Fringe, and we can’t wait to laugh, cry and be blown away by amazing performers from home and (finally!) abroad. These are our picks of the best shows to see at Fringe World 2023.

Belle Taylor and Jay Hanna

Fringe WorldPremiumNoble finding the funny at Fringe

Comedian Ross Noble is coming to Fringe World 2023, doing a two-week residency at Liberty Theatre, part of the festival’s new Liberty Fringe hub.

Tanya MacNaughton