Turning memes into musicals is a pointed comment on how absurd life has been since “going viral” became a household phrase. And yet here we are, at the Sydney Fringe Festival, seated in Darlinghurst’s beautiful Eternity Playhouse while the life of “notorious crim” Jack Karlson is cleverly retraced with as much theatricality and laugh-out-loud humour … Read more
I went to see Nun Slut, a blasphemous comedy that is one of this year’s most-talked about shows at the Sydney Fringe Festival.
The Sydney Fringe Festival has officially returned, and we got a sneak peek at some of the highlight acts, at the brand-new venue. Read on to find out more.
Sydney Fringe Festival may be a way off yet, but we’ve got our first glimpse at this year’s program. Returning for its 16th year, the festival will expand north of the bridge for the first time and Western Sydney is even more present across the program. With an estimated 490 events taking place at more … Read more
The daring, dazzling and at times dangerous Sydney Fringe Festival is back for another year of eccentricity, oddball mayhem, playfully slick performances, and alt-comedy. Sydney is the midst of great chance, investing heavily in its longstanding arts festivals and really leaning on creatives to help move this city into the next phase, beyond its beauty … Read more
Want to make this a September to remember? Check out all the incredible events Sydney is offering up this month, as we head into Spring. Whether you’re an art aficionado, fitness fanatic, foodie, or just looking for something fun to do this September, Harbour City is delivering. From the bold displays of work at Australasia’s … Read more
We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most litigious, Aussie Olympian. Even the plight of Gladys Berejiklian got pristine stage treatment from Tia Wilson with a sharp, incisive one-hour musical, loosely based on … Read more
Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.
When we think of Sydney Fringe Festival, our minds tend towards the darkness. Eccentric, challenging and provocative theatre dominates the fringes of what is acceptable in the world of art and theatre, and this month-long event absolutely eats it up with an unapologetic, devilish grin. But punch through the chaotic cracks of Sydney Fringe Festival’s … Read more
The first month of spring is always an exciting time to be in Sydney. The mood is high, the events are pumping, and the local mentality shifts from escaping the cold to embracing the sun. If you’re a tourist spending time in Sydney over the next 30 days, get ready to wrap yourself in everything … Read more
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