Sydney Fringe Festival 2018 Guide

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WELCOME Kerri Glasscock Festival Director and CEO

Looking back over my past welcome notes each opens with something along the lines of: this is shaping up to be our most ambitious festival to date. A claim that we have grown, we are bolder, brighter and tackling more.

There is a pressure in our world, the creative world, to continually do better, to make a louder noise, to prove ourselves or out-do ourselves. This year we are bigger, but it doesn’t come from any desire to simply do more. This year participation in the festival has increased by almost 20%. That’s 20% more shows, artists and experiences for our audiences than in past years.

Many will say loudly that Sydney has lost its party. Well this September and this monster of a program is evidence that that is simply not true. Sydney Fringe is here, Sydney’s artists are here, international artists are heading our way and we are amplifying much loved areas of the greatest city in Australia with a month of unexpected treats, wonderful experiences and whole lot of fun. Oh and yes there will be dancing.

Freya Smith Sydney Fringe Chair

Welcome to the 2018 Sydney Fringe Festival. Each year the Sydney Fringe works tirelessly with our colleagues in the independent arts sector, key stakeholders and local Governments across the greater Sydney area, to champion our artists, venues and culture creators to build a creatively sustainable and vibrant City.

In September, we all come together to present our wildest ideas, visionary statements and creative offerings, transforming our City in new and exciting ways. I look forward to seeing many of you out and about enjoying our City and our artists during this year’s festival.

Clover Moore Lord Mayor of Sydney

The City of Sydney warmly welcomes Sydney Fringe Festival – a vibrant celebration of the rich and diverse music, theatre, comedy, visual art, dance, circus, film and literature that bubbles throughout our city.

This year we especially welcome the month-long program to be held along Oxford Street, bringing music to the street, activating local shopfronts and reminding us how much the strip has contributed to Sydney life.

And while Sydney Fringe spreads across Greater Sydney, it is at Oxford Street that the opening party will be held and iconic venues such as the National Art School, UNSW Art & Design and the Oxford Art Factory will host their fantastic events.

The City is proud to support Sydney Fringe – now the largest independent arts festival in NSW and a celebration of the thousands of artists who work in our City across every art form.

Darcy Byrne

Mayor of the Inner West Welcome to the 9th annual Sydney Fringe Festival. With a focus on performance innovations, Sydney Fringe has become a vital part of our city’s cultural life over the past decade, allowing audiences young and old to experience Sydney’s vibrant contemporary art scene.

This year, Sydney Fringe includes three new venues in the Inner West, where you’ll find an incredible program of exceptional artists and mind-blowing events: Theatre Program at St Peters Town Hall; Legs Hub for circus and physical theatre at the Red Box Theatre; Lilyfield and International Touring Hub at Old 505 Theatre, Newtown.

Inner West Council is also pleased to announce the roll out of a new EDGE Artist Development Award during Fringe. The winner will receive $3,500 in prize money, three weeks’ full-time access to rehearsal space in the Inner West and an opportunity to showcase their new work at Council’s brand-new cultural program, EDGE, in 2019.

So, in advance, I'd like to congratulate all the hard-working artists, performers, organisers and volunteers for making this latest Sydney Fringe Festival uplifting and unforgettable.

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OFFICIAL MUSIC PROGRAM 4–10PM Saturday 1st September Oxford St, Darlinghurst FRINGE IGNITE returns for a fifth year!

The official opening celebration will take over our Oxford Street Hub for one massive precinct party. Filling the street, shopfronts, venues and spaces with live music and performance.

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"Sydney’s music scene needs to reignite, needs to collaborate to change the lock-out laws, needs to come together, show City Hall the multicultural vibrance and free thinking individuality that can bring people from around the world to these wonder filled streets. Refreshing and revitalising Kings Cross and Oxford Street’s music scene is key to this. I just hope you love the artists I’ve picked for Fringe Ignite as much as I do!"

— Thelma Plum

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AMBASSADORS Each year we ask a group of artists to champion our cause and spread the word of fringe far and wide. We reach out to artists who inspire us, have influenced our way of thinking, have their own way of doing things, and unique voices that rise above the crowd.

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Thelma Plum

“All my experiences become, one way or another, all my art.

My art is music, my spirit just wants to create, my spirt is independent and my spirt is truly lifted by being able to curate Fringe Ignite 2018.

Sydney’s music scene needs to re-ignite, needs to collaborate to change the lock-out laws, needs to come together, show City Hall the multi-cultural vibrance and free thinking individuality that can bring people from around the world to these wonder filled streets. Refreshing and revitalising Kings Cross and Oxford Street’s music scene is key to this. I just hope you love the artists I’ve picked for Fringe Ignite as much as I do!”

Andy Dexterity

“Some of the most transformative, potent and timely creative ideas come to those who quietly work away on the fringes.

In order for these potentially revolutionary ideas to penetrate mass consciousness, it is crucial for these ideas to have a garden to be sown, grown and bloom in. Only then, can the realisation of these ideas be considered and appreciated by the wider communities.

The commercial art scene often can't afford to take risks on ideas which are deemed radical, on ideas which don't guarantee immediate financial reciprocation, thus the independent art scene is a nest for brave newness, necessary shifts in consciousness and the broader spectrum of artistic expression.

Producing pieces of theatre that consider audiences of all differing abilities?

Physically, sensorially, and mentally?

How outrageous!

And yet, here are examples of this idea in action, proving to be successful and transforming everyone involved, how marvellous!

Audiences of the works I am currently involved with, are all guaranteed a unique, rich experience, because everybody is being considered.

I express gratitude for the independent art scene for providing a platform to exercise this particular radical idea.”

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Artistic Director Legs On The Wall “I believe art should be a platform to challenge the world around us, to provoke thought and reflection on each other, and most importantly ourselves.

What I find fascinating is that it is not so much the art from established arts organisations pushing into new creative areas, as we might think. Although these organisations are well funded to do so, most of that funding comes with a criteria that needs to be met. This means that sometimes the art is not the sole driver of the work. So how and where does thought provoking art come from?

It comes from a place where risk is taken, not only financially but most importantly artistically. Independent artists represent the very front of the wave, when tackling new and controversial ideas and forms. Ideas which are the driving force of the art itself. Often with very little to no support these artists surge on, doing whatever it takes to get their work seen.

The Sydney Fringe is an important platform for independent work. It is a place where artists come together to share their ideas and stories important to them, experience others too, to make mistakes and triumphs, to question the status quo, and most of all feel a part of something bigger.

Without independent artists we could be in danger of becoming comfortable or complacent.

As an ambassador I am excited to support and host such works by opening our doors at Legs On The Wall. The Red Box in Lilyfield will become the Sydney Fringe Legs Hub, the premier venue for circus and physical theatre performance and workshops.

So go on, see as many shows as time allows, learn about others and yourself, and most importantly support independent artists' voices.”

Emily Havea Face of Fringe 2018

“Surely every creative being has known a passion project; a creative endeavour entered into out of a sheer desire to make something that might mean something to someone. An idea that makes your eyes sparkle when you speak. Something more satisfying than a wage and a company car and paid leave. And so surely, every creative knows the pain that comes packaged with these passions.

Whether it be the cost of living, finding an audience or even just taking the first leap of faith to share your creative baby with someone and risk criticism that has the capacity to cut you down. It’s risky business out here and to fund a project with love – in this capitalist society – is just plain stupid. And yet we do it. And that is what makes it so important. You wouldn’t put in the time, effort and upskilling required if it meant nothing to you and had no financial gain. The fact that we make it despite the odds, despite what our parents think we should do, despite the comfort of a risk free life; is exactly what makes it vital. Art is how we make meaning of the world and to express yourself with passion, in my opinion, is the sexiest thing you can do.”

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Friendlyjordies – A Life: MT "...Jordan is a fu*king gifted performer..." – POPCULTURE-Y.COM

Break Up (We Need To Talk) ★★★★ "The performances are pure brilliance." – THE PANOPTIC

My Greatest Period Ever "I hang off every word of unwavering devotion Peach delivers."

– TRIPLE J

Vegetable Plot "The Vegetable Plot plays earthy, roots music for hipster kids — and is slowly, but surely, making vegetables cool again." – NINE.COM.AU

Destructive Steps X Australia’s largest street dance festival

Little Eggs Collective Presents Pinocchio A reimagining of the classic tale for adults presented in THE WAREHOUSE.

Mister Ott Fans of Anderson Paak, BadBadNotGood, Mulate Astatke and Fela Kuti, do yourself a favour, check out Mr Ott.

Dollar Bin Darlings "Two babes on decks, the most fun set in town, what’s not to love?"

– JOY, OWNER & MANAGER, THE BEARDED TIT

Temper AUSACA: Australian A Cappella Awards 2017 Open Division Champions

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ARCHIE ROSE TOURING HUB Thanks to the donors of our International Touring Fund, our Festival Director has been able to head across the seas and handpick some of the most funny, moving, relevant, exciting, outrageous and vital shows from other Fringe festivals across the nation and globe.

And thanks to our friends at Archie Rose Distilling Co., the beautiful Edwardian ballroom of 5 Eliza Street Newtown, home to the Old 505 Theatre, will be transformed into an amazing gin bar for pre and post show delights.

This is THE place to be at this year’s Fringe. Be sure to catch a couple of the touring shows and get a taste of what is happening around the world. The program is jam packed with award winners, 5 star reviews and delightful folks who are travelling across land and sea to share their stories with you. So head on down and give them some Sydney love.

DollyWould by Sh!t Theatre (UK)

★★★★ “There is madness all the way through this show, but there is method in it… Cleverly bonkers.” — THE REVIEWS HUB

Eggsistentialism by Joanna Ryan (Ireland) “Close to a masterpiece: intelligent, thoughtful, wry, funny, and above all, loving.” — THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

Jane Doe by Eleanor Bishop (USA/NZ) “This is a play with the power to change society.”

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The Break Up (We Need To Talk)

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★★★★ “The performances are pure brilliance.” — THE PANOPTIC

How To Period Like a Unicorn and My Greatest Period Ever by Lucy Peach (WA) “I hang off every word of unwavering devotion Peach delivers.”

— GEMMA PIKE, TRIPLE J, 2017

Maggot (NZ)

Winner's of the Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Award and nominated for Most Promising Emerging Company at NZ Fringe 2017.

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

23 AUG – 30 SEP

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This 1950s musical tale is given a hell of a shake-up in this madcap, hilarious rendition.

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Ibsen’s 1882 masterpiece in a timely new version by Melissa Reeves, starring the superb Kate Mulvany.

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An astonishing solo performance by Zahra Newman in a riveting play of chance, loss and hope.

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One of the greatest theatrical marriage battles, starring Pamela Rabe, Colin Friels and Toby Schmitz and directed by Judy Davis.

2019 SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE FROM SEP 3 BOOK NOW BELVOIR.COM.AU 02 9699 3444

FESTIVAL VILLAGE Our official Festival Village returns to Kensington Street, Chippendale for 2018. This year is all about taking over your senses and transforming the village into an absolute feast. Of course there will be amazing food and great drinks as Kensington Street is renowned for, but there will also be some super fun surprises.

We are filling the old sandstone cottage with immersive theatre performances, the Burlesque Museum returns, and loads more!

Most excitingly of all we are planning two massive street events!

EATS · BEATS · STREET

Will take over the strip with street artists creating work on the day, food stalls, a festival bar, art auction, live music and performances.

THE LAST SUPPER

Will close the festival village in one giant night where the senses collide, food, art and performance battle it out in a feast for the senses. Book a spot at one of the restaurants or at our exclusive long table to secure your seat, or rock up casually and soak up the atmosphere.

Don’t forget if you’re heading to one of the shows in the village or near by at Chippen Street Theatre, Seymour Centre or Ultimo Community Centre, you can book a dinner package online when you grab your tickets.

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UP LATE AND UNCUT – BURLESQUE MUSEUM

AFTER MISS JULIE BY PATRICK MARBER

7.30PM SHOW + MUSEUM $30 10:00PM SHOW ONLY $15 THE COTTAGE – KENSINGTON STREET 7:30PM & 10:00PM AUG 31 & SEP 1 (60 MINS)

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The Up Late and Uncut sell out event, The Burlesque Museum is back!

Showgirls perform throughout the historic Cottage, where costumes and props showcase Australia's rich history of burlesque.

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WWII is over. Churchill has been ousted.

Over a kitchen table, a battle of wits, class and sex rages on. Who will be the winner? Is there one? Experience this famous play in the historic sandstone surrounds of The Cottage. The perfect setting for this modern adaptation of the Strindberg classic masterpiece.

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EATS · BEATS · STREETS Saturday 8 SEPT 3pm-8pm FREE ENTRY Head on down to Kensington Street for a massive day of music, performance, food and art. It’s a celebration of all things street, so we're closing off the street to traffic and setting up a pop-up festival bar so you can kick back for the afternoon.

Watch leading Sydney based street artists create three new wall commissions as a crew paint a number of works to auction for charity on the day.

Soak it all up with a live soundtrack created on the spot inspired by the works as they are made, and of course partake in all the tasty treats the Kensington Street eateries have to offer.

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THE LAST SUPPER Sunday 30 SEPT 6pm-10pm TICKETED EVENT The last supper.

A final feast.

The meal to end it all.

As the festival closes join us as we prepare to feast in style. Get set for an epic meal that pays tribute to the decadence of taste and the indulgence of expression.

For one night only we are worshipping at the altar of the senses. Let go. Be wild and get set to immerse yourself into a new world, where art and life collide.

Dress on the ‘Wild Side’, unleash your inner bacchanal and feast your eyes, ears and mouth on all we have in store.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

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OXFORD STREET HUB OK, here at Fringe we are a bit sick of the ‘Sydney’s dead’ narrative. Yes it’s been pretty rough since the inception of the lockouts, and yes there have been some startling revelations at this year’s Parliamentary Inquiry into Live Music such as: venues being told they can’t have rock music or mirror balls.

So this year we are doing something about it.

We have got everyone on board, and we mean everyone in the Oxford St/Kings Cross area who care about live music, art and the nightlife of our city. We are having one massive 30 day celebration of our local venues, our artists and of all things fun right in the heart of the City.

It’s a bumper month with gigs at the Oxford Art Factory, East Sydney Community & Arts Centre and Eternity Playhouse. We are activating events and performances at the National Art School, UNSW COFA, placing an amazing cabaret program in The Beresford, bringing FRINGE CLUB to the Kings X Hotel, opening our festival with FRINGE IGNITE on Oxford St and closing the festival with a giant Heaps Gay event in the precinct.

This will be epic, there will be dancing ...there will be mirror balls ... and we will have fun.

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POP-UP CABARET BERESFORD As part of our Oxford St Hub we have selected a program of tasty cabaret treats and popped them upstairs at The Beresford.

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DOLLAR BIN DARLINGS PRESENT LESSONS FROM THE DANCE FLOOR

THE LIP STICK BATTLE STARRING THE MAGDA SZUBANSKIS

SKELETON WALTZ

F $30 C $22.50 BERESFORD UPSTAIRS 8:30PM (DANCE PARTY FROM 9.30PM)

F $30 C $20 BERESFORD UPSTAIRS 7:00PM (75 MINS)

F $25 C $20 BERESFORD UPSTAIRS 7:00PM (60 MINS)

The Dollar Bin Darlings are here to save the world with their Disco manifesto.

It's so danceable it might just change your life. Nobody leaves without an exit buddy. We believe in DISCO, we believe in LOVE, and we believe in YOU!

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From the gutters of Kings Cross To the strip clubs of New York To the casting couches of L.A. Australias premier tribute lip sync drag parody band The Magda Szubanskis want to take you on a trip with classic hits and good times!

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TALK AND TEASE – GIN AND JUNGLE JUICE

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Do you love the finer things in life like inflatable palm trees, leopard print, and 80’s jungle music? Then this wild new comedy burlesque show for is for you.

Its got a hilarious MC, rude and raunchy burlesque dancers and a famous-ish stand up comedian. Don’t miss this debut show’s twisted mix of bad jokes and boob shaking, never to be seen again...On for one juicy night only!

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Come to the reveal of the worlds very first burlesque fembot...

LOU P SCARLETT. With original music, vocal looping and garbageglamour couture this techno-tease is programmed to sing, dance and turn your floppy disks into hard drives.

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Quirky, evocative, political –Jex Lopez brings you intimate cabaret noir where the old guard is dying and a new hybrid realm is created. Jex reinvents traditional Latin musical elements on her piano, enhancing them with electronic soundscapes and haunting visual projections. Satirical, dry, yet deeply moving, Lopez's powerful voice transports you to this 'Other' world.

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TRIVIAL TEASE – PUB TRIVIA GONE WILD

If a good ol’ fashioned pub trivia night and a debaucherous office Christmas party had a bastard child – it would be Trivial Tease.

The trivia is general, including everything from film history to zoology. The questions aren’t crazy difficult, so you wont feel too stupid . You’ll be subjected to lewd interactive games. There might even be prizes...or booby prizes...or just boobies.

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KINGS CROSS HOTEL Get set for the biggest fringe activation ever! We have teamed up with our mates at the iconic Kings Cross Hotel to create a massive late night hang in the heart of our Oxford St/Kings Cross precint. All four floors of the hotel will be activated for the entire month with comedy, variety, theatre, performance art, music and Fringe Club hang vibes.

The incredible Kings Cross Theatre, who present some of Sydney's best indi theatre year round on Level 2, will curate a special Fringe season on Level 4 – plus a little something else somewhere else!

We are taking over the Dive Bar on the ground floor as a pop-up comedy club and level 3 will house our most epic FRINGE CLUB ever, with three ticketed performances a night plus free late night programming on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays featuring our Ambassador Andy Dexterity, open mic comedy and more.

This is the place to be post show, for great tunes, great laughs, awesome drinks and yes, there will be dancing.

The Hilarium Our pop-up comedy club The Hilarium returns for a second year, only this time they are taking over the whole suburb!

Dean Haglund (X-Files) and Seizure Kaiser are filling up our Fringe Club and the Dive Bar, with more comedy than you can poke a stick at. Plus they'll be popping up at other spaces around The Cross.

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Kings Cross Highlights

CULL

CULL is the trashy, David Lynchian, wet nightmare sketch show, where all your Facebook freaks come to life, lock you in a room and tag you.

Honor and Patrick delete their Facebook friends, one bitch at a time. **** "Hysterical" – This Is Radelaide **** "Surreal and bizarre" – Great Scott! **** "Will make you feel truly #blessed" – See Saw F $28 C $22 FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 7:30 (70 MINS) 1

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KX COLLABORATIONS

The luscious red velvet room at KXH explodes this September in a uniquely twisted and wickedly grotesque program of the off-beat and unexpected. KXT presents: FRINGE WITH BENEFITS curated by Manifesto and A Friendly Beast.

EVERYBODY LOSES by Doppelgangster UPSTART by the KXT Step Up Team.

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EVERYBODY LOSES

The DEATH DIARY of DR K.P. SCHMIDT

by MKA + Doppelgangster (UK/AUS) The scientist at the start of every disaster film. Tonight he's shooting snake venom! Here are the results.

UNPLANNED MELODIES – A SPONTANEOUS MUSICAL

"Gripping & intelligent." Placing the Anthropocene; "This is Sci-Art: Everyone else up your game." Modern Antiquarian

Musical Theatre out of thin air – Unrehearsed, unrepeatable and unforgettable. Join Unplanned Melodies as they take an audience suggestion and run with it, all the way to Broadway and back.

F $30 C $20 P $25 & $15 BORDELLO – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 8:15PM (70 MINS)

F $10 FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 9:00PM WED; 6:00PM THU (60 MINS)

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BEST OF THE FEST

Handpicked comedians from the festival, Best of the Fest brings you the ultimate sneak peek of the Festival's biggest & brightest international & local stars jam packed into a 1 hour show.

These explosive shows bring you the laughs over the Festival. Discover your new favourite comedian at a bargain price, with tickets from $15 you'll LOL!

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ASIAN COMEDY SHOWCASE

This showcase returns after a sell out smash hit last year and features some of the hottest talents in the Asian community coming out to make you laugh hysterically. With some of the most talked about comedians on the scene, you don't want to miss this event.

Their jokes will laugh you long time, so don't miss out.

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FRINGE CLUB Fringe Club returns this year bigger and better than ever.

Who said Sydney closes at 10pm?

Not Us! We are kicking off the party from 10.30pm in Fringe Club each Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the festival with free comedy, performances and late night DJs. We have roped in some of our favourite creatives, our friends at Young Henrys and many a fringe artist to create the best post-show, late night hang in town.

And earlier in the evening you can catch some of the best comedy and variety acts in ticketed sessions from 6pm.

Get set for a whole lot of fun!

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OPEN MIC COMEDY EVERY FRIDAY 10.30PM

FRINGE SHOWCASE 11.30PM

OPEN MIC COMEDY EVERY SATURDAY 10.30PM

YOUNG HENRYS HAPPY H0UR 11.30PM

OPEN MIC COMEDY 12.00AM

GLAMOUR TOADS

DJ Glamour Toads (aka @fridalasvegas and @nicolandford) bring all the nineties and noughties teenage pop feels to the d-floor serving Romy & Michelle vibes for a non-stop dance-a-thon that's a mix CD of Video Hits, So Fresh and Hit Machine party bangers.

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WESTERN SYDNEY We are Sydney’s Fringe Festival and as such are spreading our wings well beyond the inner city to include as many Sydney based artists as possible. The second year of our Western Sydney program has expanded to include pop-up activations and hubs in Liverpool and Parramatta.

Plus, an indi theatre season with Q Theatre and loads more.

So, hop a train, make a day of it and explore an area of your city you might not regularly get to, all the while checking out some amazing local talent.

This year we partnered with Q Theatre in Penrith to provide more opportunities for Western Sydney based indie artists to take part in Sydney Fringe.

An awesome initiative that has resulted in the creation and presentation of these two fantastic shows.

Check them out!

OBVIOUSLY

OBVIOUSLY follows four young men and women – of the BFF kind – who live in the same apartment complex and face life and love somewhere in Western Sydney. Their struggles deal with the labels that they are 'obviously' something: ethnic, queer, or working class. Living in a stream of one-note identities, they find their world is a SITCOM. Obviously! Come 'binge-watch' three episodes of the sitcom back to back performed as one full-length play!

TABLE FOR TWO?

As a dysfunctional restaurant prepares for its grand re-opening, the staff soon realise they might be in for a long night... A physical comedy, 'Table for Two?' is a 45 minute egg-and-spoon sprint through the underbrush. The stakes are high, the food is tinned and at the end of it, there might be dessert.

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LIVERPOOL HUB This year we are encouraging you all to break out of your suburb, get out of the inner city and explore some awesomeness just a super short train ride away. We are heading to Liverpool and are taking over the old Northumberland Arcade with pop-up performance spaces, galleries and creative businesses featuring local Western Sydney artists plus an outdoor animation laneway cinema and free gigs at the nearby Macquarie Bistro.

In fact, the whole program is free entry and it’s been curated by Western Sydney artist Nisrine Amine!

The Liverpool Hub will transform a small section of the Liverpool CBD for six nights only.

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Over the years, the Sydney Fringe Festival has opened up its arms to exciting and promising talent from around Sydney and showcased this talent in front of eager Sydney siders. It is now time for audiences and venues across Western Sydney to get in on all the fun and action. As guest curator for the Western Sydney arm of this festival, it has been an absolute pleasure to source local talent and organise a lineup of comedians, actors, slam poets, singer-songwriters and sketch artists that will entertain and inspire audiences. And firmly cement Western Sydney’s place in our city's cultural landscape. We hope you enjoy.

Nisrine is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Parramatta Actors Centre.

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7:30PM–8.30PM Headline Free Event in Sydney Fringe Shopfront Sketch comedy: Noughty Girls

7:30PM–8.30PM Headline Free Event in Sydney Fringe Shopfront Singer: Ashli

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8:30PM–9:30PM Live Music in Macquarie Bistro Singer: Da Rosa

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7:30PM–8.30PM Headline Free Event in Sydney Fringe Shopfront Stand up: Marie Antoinette EASILY DISTRACTED

8:30PM–9:30PM Live Music in Macquarie Bistro Singer: Mara Duke

SAT 22 SEPTEMBER 6:30PM–7:30PM Sunset Film/Projection in Northumberland Serviceway 7:30PM–8.30PM Headline Free Event in Sydney Fringe Shopfront Stand up: Makedonka Stoilova 8:30PM–9:30PM Live Music in Macquarie Bistro Rapper: Leeroy Perez

8:30PM–9:30PM Live Music in Macquarie Bistro Singer: Mara Duke

SAT 29 SEPTEMBER 6:30PM–7:30PM Sunset Film/Projection in Northumberland Serviceway 7:30PM–8.30PM Headline Free Event in Sydney Fringe Shopfront Stand up: Kevin Duo Jin/ Lauren Bonner JOKE ME DADDY 8:30PM–9:30PM Live Music in Macquarie Hotel Singer: Theodore Kidd

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PARRAMATTA POP-UP FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

PRESENTED BY CITY OF PARRAMATTA AND SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL

We are super thrilled to be teaming up with our friends at Parramatta City Council to present a series of Pop-up live music events during this year’s Fringe.

Featuring a swag of local artists, plenty of tunes and lots of good vibes, we’ve got your Friday nights sorted.

SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28 PARRAMATTA CBD Four nights of music curated by the city's leading musical maestros:

BEAT DISC SERWAH ATTAFUAH BODEGA COLLECTIVE THE SLIM SET A NIGHT WITH JACINTA TOBIN AND FRIENDS + MORE Live at I.C.E. 8 Victoria Road and selected venues For more information www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/fringefestival

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BROADWAY SYDNEY POP-UP FRINGE We are back for another year at Broadway Sydney for more fun and crazy pop-up activations! This year we are taking over the rooftop for an epic roller-skate rink, setting up a Fringe pop-up space and more.

This year we worked with two amazingly talented Sydney based ladies, Frida Las Vegas and Nicol & Ford to create our custom Fringe print and media campaign. Check out their wares at our in-centre pop-up store during September. See website for dates and times.

Frida Las Vegas aka Stavroula Adameitis

Glamour! Water! Bridges! Ibises!

Sydney is a glamorous and glittering city of divine contradictions! Through the creation of this graphic print for Sydney Fringe, I wanted to celebrate the unofficial icons of our city – like the much-maligned 'bin chicken' (or Ibis bird), wheelie bins and ubiquitous parking signs, alongside the more officially-sanctioned and internationally-recognised emblems like the Opera House. After decades of bad internal PR, it's time for the humble tip turkey to be treated as a feathered friend by our city's citizens, rather than an object of consistent repulsion – after all, Threskiornis molucca is only a shade of Pantone pink away from being Australia's flamingo!

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Nicol & Ford

NICOL & FORD were thrilled to collaborate with Frida Las Vegas and Sydney Fringe to create two iconic Sydney outfits reflective of this glamorous city of excess we call home.

Drawing inspiration from classic 1940s silhouettes and exaggerated 1980s executive style, these two looks combine sartorial power with the punchy colour, pop and sizzle of Sydney’s summer!

Frida Las Vegas aka Stavroula Adameitis and Katie-Louise Nicol-Ford of Nicol & Ford Photography: Sally Flegg

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Lace-up the boots, dig out the lycra and get set for the most fun you can have on 8 wheels. We are taking things to a whole new level as we set-up shop and install a giant roller-skate rink on the roof-top of Broadway Sydney.

Come roll the night away, partake in some nostalgia, enjoy the city views and all we have in store for you!

Check out sydneyfringe.com for opening hours and activities.

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LEGS HUB

HOME OF CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE This is the year for all things tumbling, flying, jumping, crawling or leaping.

The incredible crew at the legendary Legs On The Wall company have teamed up with Fringe to transform their amazing Red Box facility in Lilyfield into a circus hub for this year’s festival. Not only will there be an amazing array of fringe shows, a popup courtyard bar and workshops but Legs’ Artistic Director and Fringe Ambassador Joshua Thomson has curated a program of circus acts from around the country to headline at the Hub.

WINNER of the 2017 Green Room Awards for Best Contemporary Circus

Direct from Darwin Festival THE WOMEN OF CHASING SMOKE by CASUS heads down from the NT for a very special Sydney Fringe director's cut version of the show.

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The Women of Chasing Smoke is an evocative and triumphant performance

by Australia’s only Indigenous contemporary circus ensemble. Both playful and brave, Chasing Smoke is the spark that ignites the question ‘Who am I?’, when you have 40,000 years of history to sift through in search of an answer.

Take a glimpse into the world’s oldest living culture told through the artform of contemporary circus. A dynamic, fast-moving and touching performance, The Women of Chasing Smoke stokes the fires of identity, challenge and success for a unique cohort of young Australians.

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Chasing Smoke was made possible and created through the Circus Oz BLAKflip Program.

Featuring:

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EMERGING ARTIST HUB SHAREHOUSE

Our Emerging Artist Hub at Erskineville Town Hall just keeps getting bigger and bigger!

Rental prices in Sydney are skyrocketing so we’ve had to bring in more flatmates this year.

That means we are taking over every possible inch of space and have created not two but three performance spaces: The Living Room, The Office and The Spare Room.

With five shows a night and our festival bar, there’s really no need to head anywhere else.

So, like the best house parties come early, stay late, and settle in for a night of fun and adventure where you never know what's in store.

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DANCE HUB This year we have put a different spin on our activation at PACT Centre for Emerging Artists in Erskineville. We are rolling out the tarkett and ensuring our dance and physical theatre artists have an amazing venue to present some of the most breathtaking works of the festival in.

The flexible space at PACT means these artists can present their works in the way they want, giving you the best possible experience.

Featuring an array of early career and professional dance artists, this year’s Dance Hub is the only place you need to be if dance is your thing. With multiple performances each night – plus a courtyard festival bar by our friends at Young Henrys and Archie Rose Distilling Co. – catch the train in and make a night of it.

Featuring:

TOO CONNECT HER MASCULINITY GEOMETRY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH AN ARTIST THE SWANMAIDENS

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THE WAREHOUSE In an abandoned industrial park just out of the city, there is a cavernous, cold and dark warehouse.

It is a secret meeting place for artists and anarchists.

A place to escape, immerse and forget.

No one knows where you are and no one knows what they’ll see.

Dare to make the journey and you will be rewarded.

In this place you will disappear, the story is king and the world is no more.

Get ready to enter The Warehouse.

Featuring:

FLOWERS AND O JIM THE CHAIRS LITTLE EGGS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: PINOCCHIO HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD AND MAKE BANK DOING IT MONUMENT GREEN TEA BLOBFISH BY AYLA TWELFTH NIGHT ALLEN

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by HPG Australia to transform into a temporary festival hub while the site waited development. Twelve months on we are still here!

Since the project's inception the activation has provided performance and rehearsal space for over 42 independent companies and over 7800 people having visited the activation.

This year with the help of the NSW State Government Department of Industry we have been able to continue the project and develop a new model of working for cultural organisations and the private sector to activate unused space.

This project would not be possible without the continued support of HPG Australia.

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FRINGE KIDS 23-30 SEPTEMBER Thanks to our friends at Sydney Airport Fringe Kids returns for another bumper year of festival fun.

Our bestest veggie friends The Vegetable Plot return and they have a brand new album to perform.

Our Fringe World Award Winner Lucy Peach brings her incredible show How To Period Like A Unicorn, plus there’s musicals, magic and all the general mayhem we’ve come to expect and love from our super fun Fringe Kids Program.

Featuring:

MR.GORSKI TOO MUSICAL ISLAND: A SILENT SPELL MAGIC SHOW - WHY KIDS ARE SMARTER THAN ADULTS! WHY NOT? JUNKYARD BEATS - THE BOX SHOW THE VAGABOND: ART SONG FOR KIDS THE THUMBKINS WHERE WILL ALL THE PENGUINS GO? THE BEANIES EGG-STRODINARY DAY URZA AND THE SONG IN THE DARK HOW TO PERIOD LIKE A UNICORN WHO PLOT PICNIC TIME

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AIRPORT TOUR AND ART PROJECT Sydney Fringe and Sydney Airport are proud to offer a lucky group of year five students, the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes bus tour of the airport!

Hosted by Sydney Airport, our special guests will be shown the international and domestic precincts as well as the full length of the runways surrounded by taxiing, departing and landing aircraft.

The tour forms part of a very special Fringe Kids art exhibition where the kids will have two weeks to create a special aviation inspired masterpiece to be exhibited as part of the festival during the Sept/Oct school holidays!

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F $25 KIDS $15 TOURING HUB – OLD 505 THEATRE 12:00PM & 4:00PM (60 MINS)

F $18 KIDS $13 ST JOHNS CHURCH HALL 10:00AM-12:30PM

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The Beanies are bursting out of the radio and on to the stage as Professor Know-It-All challenges them to care for an egg for a whole day. Are The Beanies up to the challenge? There is only one way to find out! With songs and silliness from the award winning podcast on Kinderling Kid's Radio.

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JUNKYARD BEATS – THE BOX SHOW

In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into musical instruments that create a booty shaking, toe-tapping, electric atmosphere that makes you want to get up and move. Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten.

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THE THUMBKINS

It's a fantastic time to introduce The Thumbkins! Get ready to dance and Can you imagine people living without sing along with their good friends being able to hear any music? Set on the Musical Island, Princess Minor along Goldie the Fish and Frankie the Bear. with other quirky characters, team up to The Thumbkins are a new Australian Children's entertainment group. With stop the Queen of Silence deep inside a Misty Valley, from poisoning the mind original songs, The Thumbkins shows of Prince Major and silencing ALL music. are fun and interactive early childhood entertainment.

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WHERE WILL ALL THE PENGUINS GO?

A children's musical performed by and created for kids (and adults) with the underlying theme of climate change.

It's an adventure filled journey story of two brothers set over 50 years.

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MAGIC SHOW – WHY KIDS ARE SMARTER THAN ADULTS!

MR.GORSKI

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Get ready for nonstop laughter and giggles as you are guided through a new twist on magic show. This award winning show and will engage, entertain and inspire any audience with it's wit and humour, as well as second to none storytelling and jaw dropping magic.

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The charismatic, cartoon-like villain Mr.Gørski executes his favourite old school, seemingly impossible tricks in a chaotic and hilarious show for all ages

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URZA AND THE SONG THE VAGABOND: IN THE DARK ART SONG FOR KIDS An adventure story for children and kiddults alike – in a subterranean wonderland of complex caves and fantastical creatures, a young girl named Urza searches for a way back to the surface.

A new story told in shadow with puppets and live music!

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Foster your child's love of classical music with this world first interactive production that uses Art Song to tell the story of The Vagabond and Daphne The Nymph, both searching for something just out of reach. Will they find what they're looking for? Only the audience can make sure they do!

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WHY NOT?

Interactive participative storytelling at its fun best as we explore the question "Why are children more adventurous than adults?" Get involved from your seat or on stage, learn a story or two you can share and maybe – just maybe – see something truly magical. Why not?

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CLOSING WEEKEND Mantra Moves Master Class: Lose Your Mind Join musician Nadav Kahn and renowned Yogini Eileen Hall and for this special master class, where music and yoga meet in the realms of the sublime.

The Last Supper Our Festival Village gets set to see off Fringe in style. Hit the street for an evening of immersive art, performances, food, drinks and surprises as Kensington Street transforms into a decadent world for the senses.

Liverpool Hub Free program of digital animation, live music, theatre and more. Featuring a swag of Western Sydney based artists.

Legs Hub Our festival draws to a close but the fun has just started at the Legs Hub. With day and night performances, pop-up courtyard bar, workshops and more!

Fringe Kids It’s the first week of the school holidays and we have you covered. A jam packed weekend of family friendly fun.

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DEFEAT AND PUBLIC around you and with you. Works that Over a kitchen table, a battle of wits, HUMILIATION OF AARON Join The Acappelicans ("Best Show", class and sex rages on. Who will be the ask to be touched and participated with Born: 21/08/1995 Weight: 67kg Height: 167cm Right handed

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AGENT SHOWCASE

Georgie Adamson and Mikaela Atallah have recently graduated acting school and are inviting the public to their agent showcase. (PLEASE SOMEONE SIGN US) An agent showcase is a performance dedicated to demonstrating the skills learnt at drama school to potential employers.

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Newcastle Fringe 2018) and be serenaded with your favourite pop, jazz and musical theatre songs in the intimate setting of the Seymour Sound Lounge.

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It's the End of the World, and, in a top secret bunker, humanity's lucky stragglers count down to the end of days with a few cocktails.

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Ever wondered why you keep waking up pants-less? Ever wondered why Snake Boy was raised for 18 years by a the voices won't stop? Allen can help, family of red-bellies in the Australian but you might not like his methods. A Outback. Snake Boy knows what it is murderous, sarcastic, sexy, dark comedy to be 'snake'. Now Snake Boy wants of Freudian proportions! Allen; when to learn. To learn what it is to be 'boy'.

Teach him language, teach him love and your psychiatrist has more issues than you do! compassion. Teach him arms and legs.

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in a creative exploration of new ideas, technologies and intersection between audience, material and media.

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Oi! Hey you. Yeah you reading this.

Come to my show. It'll be heaps fun.

It's about quokkas. Too good to come to my show? Well, what show are you Are they leaders? Artists? Teachers? seeing? Can I come with you to see that? But seriously come to my show.

Lol no they're all awful selfish hypocrites I'm the best at comedy. and no one gets redeemed. But there's booze so that makes it a bit okay.

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winner? Is there one? Experience this famous play in the historic sandstone surrounds of The Cottage. The perfect setting for this modern adaptation of the Strindberg classic masterpiece.

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Al Del Bene has been awarded "Comedian of the Year" by the L.A. Comedy Awards.

Al Del Bene has performed with Dane Cook, Jon Lovitz, Tim Allen, Bill Burr, Dave Attell.

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ALLY COCKRELL & AMANDA GRAY IS KIMBERLEY GREAVES THE NEW BLACK Amanda takes you to a dark part of – CHEAP NOODS her life – Newtown in the 90s as a fully The US has The L Word. The UK has Lip Service. But what about Australia?

Join Ally and Kim in taking down the patriarchy with their new show, Cheap Noods. A quirky lesbian love story told through sketch, dance off’s and a collection of poems by Australia’s shittiest politicians.

fledged drug addict. Amanda brings a brutal honesty to her show, finding the funny in the blackest of moments.

There will be a 10-15 minute Q&A where audiences are invited to ask her questions about addiction & recovery.

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AMBIENT COMEDY

The year is 2029 and every universe is a simulation of the Pepsi corporation. ambient comedy is a cyber opera: a series of vignettes encompassing technology, electronic music and social commentary. It is never safe to log off.

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ANCA

Classical pianist gone rogue, Anca is back on the Sydney stages following her first Australian tour. The recent success of her single saw 'Alcohol' reaching #1 on the charts across 4 genres on Triple J Unearthed. When her heart breaks on stage, the audience's hearts break with her. Prepare to be moved by her rawness and honesty.

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ANGE LAVOIPIERRE – FINAL FORM

Final Form is an hour long comedic meditation on impermanence. Probably.

May change. Definitely an hour though.

Or slightly less. We'll see. Expect both "the visceral and the absurd" (The Sydney Morning Herald) from Ange Lavoipierre in her first solo show.

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THE ANNA COPA CABANNA SHOW IS LOVING THE ALIEN

A '70s-style variety show celebrating immigrants from downtown NYC Icon Anna Copa Cabanna. Expect charming originals, daring dance routines, prizes, mime, and a tribute to George Michael!

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ANTHONY LOCASCIO – ANNISA B – DEAR APHRODITE AND THE WORST OF BOTH ANTHONY TOMIC – FUTURE EX-HUSBANDS WORLDS SCENIC ROUTE THE INVISIBLE Dear Future Ex-Husbands. All the Anthony Tomic is a Canberra comic who CONSUMER GODS Blending his sharp wit with his unique things you need to know about Annisa has performed in sell-out Melbourne B before you become her Ex-Husband.

The female logic of it all, family, friends, dating, society, coffee and bathroom antics, nothing is off limits. Welcome to the crazy train, still want to marry her?

You were warned.

mix of observational and cultural humour, Anthony juxtaposes growing up half Greek and half-Italian, working in hospitality and the corporate world, and things that make him happy and angry in his debut solo show, The Worst of Both Worlds.

International Comedy Festival shows as well as this year's Canberra Comedy Festival. Now, Anthony brings his debut solo show to Sydney!

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ARAB COMEDY SHOWCASE

Some of the most funniest & dangerous comedians working today. They will make you explode with laughter.

You will be in hysterics with some of these unbelievable jokes, stories & observations.

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ART FOR ART SAKE'S

Could there exist a world without Art? In this dark comic, surrealist play the phenomena of mind over matter takes control. Traversing the Norse legend of Odin unveiling the secrets, we observe Fran, who is grappling with her artistic ambitions and family pressures. The values society ascribes on corporate identity and the dalliance of artistic drive are investigated.

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ARTIST AUDIENCE ALCHEMY The audience is as important to the artist as the artist is to the audience.

Voices are rising. Individuals and communities that have been silenced are speaking out and making change.

We need to break the silence, and learn the skills of grounded truth telling and evolutionary ART that creates a better world. Voice of Change calls us here.

A workshop embodied that needs you!

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The Goddess Aphrodite discovers love and beauty have a different meaning in the 21st century.

'It will make you question how you perceive everything that appears on social media' **** Weekend Notes

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ASIAN COMEDY SHOWCASE

This showcase returns after a sell out smash hit last year and features some of the hottest talents in the Asian community coming out to make you laugh hysterically. With some of the most talked about comedians on the scene, you don't want to miss this event.

Their jokes will laugh you long time, so don't miss out.

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ASMR LIVE

ASMR is an experience of auditorytactile synaesthesia that has recently become an online phenomenon. Now, you can experience it LIVE ON STAGE for the first time. Join comedian Issy Phillips for an art-comedy show that promises laughter and an out of body experience.

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AVERAGE

Gavin Sempel (2018 RAW COMEDY Runner Up) and Billy Stiles (Comedy Central) are two completely different comics and now they're bringing an all new show to Sydney Fringe, filled with quick laughs and dark stories, you'll regret missing it **Two nights only!!** Special guest MC, Jarryd Goundrey

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SPOKEN WORD

TOURING

FRINGE KIDS

THE BAD BOYS OF COMEDY

BART FREEBAIRN – BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

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Sydney's rising stars all together in one show. Gathered around from Sydney's, these are the most exciting and explosive comics working the scene today. Selling out shows all over Sydney don't miss the modern day rat pack with their style of humour!

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Times can be hard. Believe in yourself.

You can get through this we can do it together. With jokes and fun. Bart Freebairn is an established comedian who works all year round telling jokes all over the country and further abroad.

Come enjoy him trying some fresher stuff at Sydney Fringe! Book now.

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THE BEANIES EGG – STRODINARY DAY

BECAUSE THERE WAS FIRE

BECKY LUCAS & CAMERON BEDROCK'S 2ND JAMES – SINCE DAY DOT BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT After teaming up as hilarious millennial journo's in Comedy Centrals 'Share This'.

Becky & Cameron will each be trialling new stand up comedy together as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival. Becky has sold out a whole lot of shows, and along with Cam has opened for several comedy legends.

Let yourself go and experience a night of excessive leisure with live music, DJs, roving performers, projections and visual art. Celebrating 2 years since its birth, Bedrock supports creative wom*n, LGBTQI+, GNC folk and POC. Featuring Rackett, Georgia June, Dobby, Ayebatonye and Dr Merph.

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1ST RELEASE $23; 2ND $28; 3RD $35 RED RATTLER THEATRE 7:00PM-2:00AM

The Beanies are bursting out of the radio and on to the stage as Professor Know-It-All challenges them to care for an egg for a whole day. Are The Beanies up to the challenge? There is only one way to find out! With songs and silliness from the award winning podcast on Kinderling Kid's Radio.

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BEN ELLWOOD & JEN CARNOVALE – OINKTIME

Ben & Jen Oinktime! Change your life, ask us anything and let us unf*&k you like no one can. Stand up, podcasting and problem solving all wrapped up in and early mid life crisis. Help us, help you! Love Ben and Jen. F $10 TUE, THU & SUN; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM TUE, THU & SAT; 6:00PM SUN (60 MINS) 1

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by Jamie Hornsby On a warm summer night two teens disappear from a neighbourhood barbecue, vanishing without a trace.

WINNER: Best New Work – Newcastle Fringe.

Recommended 15+

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BEN ELLWOOD – BEN KOCHAN – BESPOKEN WORD Join hosts Kate Iselin and John Knowles THE UNEXPECTED NICE BOY SEEKS as they embark on an evening of BENEFITS OF A KIND AUDIENCE improvisational storytelling with a cast Ben's a nice guy.

He once helped an old COLORECTAL PROLAPSE lady order a fajita at Guzman Y Gomez of entertainers, writers, comedians, and Sydney comedian Ben Ellwood returns to the fringe festival with a heartwarming new show about fecal matter, reconstructive anal surgery and the psychic benefits of laughing when the chips are down.

(not true). He once held a door open for five hours and let hundreds of people through (not true). He does comedy which is the most noble thing a person can do (true).

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celebrity friends! Hilarious, terrifying, heartwarming, and too-shockingto-repeat stories are unearthed and brought to the stage in a one-night-only event that you won't want to miss.

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BEST OF THE FEST

Handpicked comedians from the festival, Best of the Fest brings you the ultimate sneak peek of the Festival's biggest & brightest international & local stars jam packed into a 1 hour show.

These explosive shows bring you the laughs over the Festival. Discover your new favourite comedian at a bargain price, with tickets from $15 you'll LOL!

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BITE ME BUT SMILE

How is a wolf whistle different to an Instagram like? Just one of the questions perplexing singer Miss Zella Shear in a world of trending opinions #confused. Join this 27 year old singleton as she navigates her 'Female' desires with problematic Jazz, occa Opera and some bastardised Burlesque.

Raw, silly and an opinionated kebab.. what could go wrong?

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VISUAL ARTS

BIG BARRY'S BONZA VARIETY SHOW BONANZA

Disgraced former TV infomercial salesman, raconteur and model railway enthusiast Big Barry returns after almost 20 years in the wilderness.

Big Barry's, is bringing a brand new show 'Big Barry's Bonza Variety Show Bonanza to the Sydney Fringe Festival full of comedy, music and fun.

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BKI: 1 HOUR OF LO-FI COMEDY || ROYALTY FREE || PLEASE DON'T STEAL

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BILL MAKIN – BILLY D'ARCY – MAYONNAISE DISPUTES BACKGROUND LAD of Australian comedy's most AND MONOPOLY FIGHTS One exciting rising star's, Billy D'Arcy brings 2018 Deadly Funny National finalist Bill Makin debuts Mayonnaise Disputes and Monopoly Fights. Undercover Koori?

The baby of the family? Possibly related to a serial killer? Or just the best damn Monopoly player ever?

his debut hour of stand-up to the Sydney Fringe. Get around the great man as he shares his best jokes and attacks people that deserve it (mostly personal trainers). Get around it.

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BLABBERBOX

A playlist of lo-fi hi-joke sketch comedy from BKI. Good for: laughing, enjoying, watching, comedy for baby sleep, baby comedy, sleep comedy You are welcome to use these jokes royalty free but please credit the original artist.

In a post Trump world where reality and satire have blurred, is there still a place for social critique and meth based humour? In a last ditch attempt to resuscitate a career that was aborted without government funding, Ricky Bobby returns as the host of 'BLABBERBOX' – the most watched show on radio.

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people living on an island who are forced to choose between staying with their comrades in the familiarity of their home, or venturing into the unknown like the increasing number of those who have gone before.

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BLAKE FREEMAN & AIDAN JONES – 2ND BEST FRIENDS

Blake Freeman and Aidan Jones are pretty much best friends. They started comedy in 2012, and have been captivating audiences ever since. "Disarmingly honest, open and switched on, and it shines through in his comedy" – Daily Review on Blake. "a light but compelling touch." – Chortle on Aidan F $10 WED & SUN; $15 FRI

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A BLOBFISH WHO KNEW BLUE ISLAND 99 BOBBY DEEZ – Island 99 is a contemporary story HOW TO DANCE SALSA Blue STROKE OF GENIUS accompanied by poems, about LGBTA+ It is man's 40th birthday. His wife's made a tremendous effort to celebrate his birthday. Man's mind however is wondering in the past. A night of celebration, has already turned into a turmoil when a stranger knocks on the door. They aren't expecting anyone!

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

BobbyDeez has phobias, panic attacks & sometimes on stage he even has a stroke.

He has no time for Shakespeare & thinks dreams are places where naughty things might happen. If you like your comedy fresh and original, then this show might just be for you. PS, there is no f***ing painting in this. It's a comedy.

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BREAK OUT NZ – FEAT. DAVID CORREOS, DONNA BROOKBANKS & JAMIE BOWEN

Three of New Zealand's most dynamic comics bring you a line up show like no other, with a little some-something for everyone. Each with a unique style, get in early so you can say "I saw them when... " in years to come.

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WORKSHOPS & TALKS

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BREAKUP (WE NEED TO TALK)

There's no easy way to do this... Join Binge Culture as they lovingly create and destroy an entire relationship from scratch. Come and go as you please to witness the desperation, negotiation, devastation and emotional blackmail. #bingebreakup

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CAUGHT OUT

"Being in this team is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I won a leg of ham once at a fate, that was probably second best, but this is the best."

Skip, Bull and Runt are on a disastrous cricket tour of India when a pair of nail clippers are bought out to try and curb the flow of runs by ruining the ball.

What happens when things don't go to plan? National disgrace.

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CHANU. HUNG TRIAL 2019.

000 Paramedics said he has nice feet.

Psychologist thinks he's hot. Clean.

Observational. Mental health. LGBTQI+= Mummy said. Daddy said. Doctor said.

Psychologist said. Psychiatrist said.

Kidnapper said. Expect him.

(2019 Trial Show)

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CAIT JOHNSON – WHIZ BANG

This is a new show written by Cait and performed by Cait. I hope to see you there!

"Funniest, by far" – Adelaide Advertiser "Slick, entertaining" – The Music

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CELLAR V

Everyone is gearing up for the most anticipated event in the city's football season. Derby Day. The staff of The Little Richard have been through this before and know what to expect. But when a new girl starts work at the pub, it's a scramble to keep secrets hidden.

Everyone there has a secret, and they're willing to go above and beyond to keep it that way.

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CHASE PARADISE – HO LIFE OR NO LIFE

Sex-positive artist and Instagram queen, Chase Paradise, offers a revealing peek into the world of sex work in her sell-out debut solo show. Celebrity encounters, lap dance tips & original songs, she'll have you laughing, crying and – most importantly – never looking at sex workers the same way again.

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SPOKEN WORD

CASSIE WORKMAN – GIANTESS

Created by multi-award winning transgender comedian Cassie Workman, Giantess is a devastating and funny fable for big kids. Interweaving music, comedy, storytelling and illustration, Cassie's one-person-show explores the anguish of coming to terms with a gender identity that doesn't match your body.

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CHAIRMAN STEVE

Chairman Steve, ex-leader of Steviestan (1993-1996), discusses kitchen cleanliness, instagram and other pressing social issues. This is meta socially relevant comedy in the guise of nonsense.

Steve Marr is a Sydney based comedian.

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THE WOMEN OF CHASING SMOKE

BY CASUS

TOURING

FRINGE KIDS

THE CATHOLICS

With the all original line up especially gathered, Lloyd Swanton's eternallypopular jazz/world ensemble 'The catholics' are back with their signature blend of hard jazz blowing with groovy rhythms from around the globe.

"Superb band of musicians from diverse backgrounds" SMH

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THE CHAIRS:

A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE In a new adaptation, Eugene Ionesco's The Chairs becomes a work of Immersive Theatre, a high octane experience of absurdity combined with the thrill and adrenaline of live performance, for actor and audience.

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CHELSEA ZELLER – MASSIVE BITCH

The three women of Casus Circus' Chasing Smoke represent culture, family, art and the power of woman through contemporary circus. An evocative and triumphant performance by Australia's only Indigenous contemporary circus ensemble.

SOLD OUT 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL. A one-woman show with a thousandand-one characters to form a world of hilarious chaos, Massive Bitch pulls back the curtain on the ruthless women oiling the unforgiving machine that is live network television.

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CHEMISTRY

Jacob Marx Rice's 'Chemistry' is a chilling love story of two young women. Polar opposites collide in what seemingly make the perfect pair. Savagely honest, this story will ask questions with deep concern of how we view mental illness, and shed light on our deepest fears in love, and in life.

Directed by Rebecca Blake

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CLARE CAVANAGH – LITERALLY

Pocket-rocket Clare Cavanagh debuts a brand new hour of ridiculous characters and improv antics. Literally is about being internet famous, rewriting who you are and hypocritical old white men. **** – This is Radelaide Sydney Comedy Festival FRESH 2018.

Directed by Bridie Connell (Tonightly)

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COMEDY

VISUAL ARTS

CHRIS RYAN – GREY MATTER

Does going grey matter? It does for Chris Ryan. She should be getting wise and kind but it's not happening. Chris just wants to avoid confrontation with d!ckheads. It's a grey matter for your grey matter.

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CLARK'S NERDY SCIENCE SHOW

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CHRIS WAINHOUSE: JUDGED

Ten years ago Chris did a short stint in a maximum security prison.

This show is for anyone who didn't read his scathing review on Trip Adviser.

Spoiler alert... he wasn't a fan.

Truly a world class performer, you'll never forget his comedy! One of the finest comedians and comedy writers in the business.

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COCKROACH

Featuring famous and eccentric boffins throughout history, there will be something for every nerd in this show.

Includes a slide presentation, original songs, and a proof by free association.

Winner of the best local production at the 2018 Newcastle Fringe.

F $15 C $10 DIVE BAR – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 6:00PM (60 MINS)

F $26 C $21 SOUND LOUNGE – SEYMOUR CENTRE 7:00PM (60 MINS)

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CONFETTI GUN: THE FOURTH ANNUAL AMATEUR WOMEN'S SPORTS AND LEISURE CLUB MEET

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CONFETTI GUN PRESENTS: BETH MCMULLEN – GIRL

SCHMINTERSCHMUPTED A show about mental illness, LOL. "A hoot." – Sydney Arts Guide

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CITY OF CIPHERS

Floating like clouds above the merchandise at Radio Free Alice – one of Sydney's foremost cult literature, music and film specialists – are Samantha Tidbeck's portraits of random celebrities, criminals, and total strangers.

The results are funny,distorted yet often beautiful and surprising.

FREE RADIO FREE ALICE 11:00AM-6:00PM MON-SUN; OPENING 5:00PM-8:00PM 1 SEP

An amoral revenge tale for the #MeToo generation. When C awakes from a nightmare, she finds herself transformed into a monstrous vermin. For too long, she's yearned to behave badly. Tonight's her night of reckoning. Part free verse poem, dance theatre and grunge cabaret, C goes on a hilarious urban-noir adventure as she rises from the ashes of abuse to become the true definition of a pest.

The team at Brundle Media are gearing up for their End of Financial Year party, and after record growth they're hoping it'll be a rager, but by the end of the month they've all been sacked. Concordia takes us into the heart of corporate Athleticism. Leisure. Balls. Confetti Gun Australia, where the lines between personal and private are fading and your is sporting prowess. Join them for some colleagues are only a text message away. good old locker room banter...

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COLOUR ME CECILY.

Upper Hutt, New Zealand, 1984. Bust out your shoulder pads, and join Cecily, as she discovers her true self, through the wonderful world of Colour Me Beautiful.

"A Gem to be Treasured".

– John Smythe, Theatreview.

F $30 C $20 THE OFFICE – THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE 7:00PM (60 MINS) 1

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CONNECT

CONNECT brings together the creative works of three life long friends bound together through their chosen art form and unrivalled friendship.

Through classical lines, stunning combinations, delicious and athletic floor work, Austinmer Dance Theatre cast members are given the opportunity to display the breadth of their abilities and skill!

F $32 C $25 P $15 PACT 8:30PM (60 MINS)

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CONSCIOUS RHYME

Is it time to listen to the poetry of your own soul and to experience the freedom of your authentic voice? A panel discussion of spoken word artists, emerging and recognised, sharing their truths around their creative process, life as an artist and how their art and passion for social change informs their work and life. Exploring connection between artist and audience.

Are you ready to unlock your creative potential and reclaim your self-expression?

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CULL

CULL is the trashy, David Lynchian, wet nightmare sketch show, where all your Facebook freaks come to life, lock you in a room and tag you.

Honor and Patrick delete their Facebook friends, one bitch at a time. **** "Hysterical" – This Is Radelaide **** "Surreal and bizarre" – Great Scott! **** "Will make you feel truly #blessed" – See Saw F $28 C $22 FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 7:30 (70 MINS) 1

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DALEFISH

Dalefish is an ode to Toadfish Rebecchi, the grousest of all Aussie soapstars, and the very best Neighbour on Ramsay Street. Dalefish presents a perfect blend of Toadie's dart-smoking bad-boy days, to the respected resident lawman, and all the disastrous weddings and dustbustered-dog-ashes in between.

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CONTROLLED VOLTAGE

SCHEME is an electronic improvisational collective, aimed to explore synergy and conflict between human and machine.

We are excited to present a unique collaboration between SCHEME and UNSW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, supported by live performances of New Sound Waves Records artists.

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CUMBIAMUFFIN

Iconic and unique Cumbia Orchestra.

Unstoppable dance floor! Contagious, joyful rhythm from Latin America and the Caribbean. The project has the vision of introducing the purest sounds of traditional Cumbia to Australian audiences.

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CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

Forum: The Role of Creativity in Social Transformation Artist as advocate – are we helping or harming? A forum with seasoned arts and justice advocates about the ways the arts impact social movements; as well as examining some of the challenges and pitfalls of this space.

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CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: WORKSHOP SERIES

Presenting three workshops: 1. Film + Discussion: What makes an artwork transforming?

2. Developing Work for Transformation (A practical workshop) 3. Listen, Learn, Make (hear transformation stories, learn and create) F $10 C $10 ANNANDALE CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE 7:00PM TUE; 2:00 PM SAT (150 MINS) 1

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CYRUS BEZYAN – THE CYRUS BEZYAN SHOW SHOW SHOW

DAISY DAISY AND DAD IN THE 'GONG

Cyrus Bezyan (Comedy Central) delivers a show that will make you laugh. Come for the laughs, stay for the laughs and once you leave, the laughs will follow you and stay with you until your final days...

The up and downs of a born again virgin from young maiden to sweet old lady!

Followed by: Marty Henchion is a stay at home dad. Before that he was a stay at home dude. He will eventually become a stay at home dead. But, for now, he is really happy to get away from his angels for just one night. Come join him and find out why...

F $10 WED; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM (50 MINS)

F $15 C $10 DIVE BAR – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 7:30PM (60 MINS)

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DAMIAN SMITH – WINTERMUTE

DANCING DOESN'T COUNT

DANE SIMPSON – ROUGH DRAFT

F $15 SAT; $10 SUN THE FACTORY THEATRE 5:45PM SAT; 4:45PM SUN (60 MINS)

F $15 C $12 THE LIVING ROOM – THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE 7:00PM (40 MINS)

F $10 TUE & THU; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM (50 MINS)

Comic=(Smith, Damian); File "Wintermute.show", module= <Comedy>; Type= <Observational/Political>; Artist Designator: Asperger's, Correct; Error: World ruled by "emotion", concept="inefficient"; Solution: set subject= "world" to run on operating system= "logic"; Execute:\Wintermute.show

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How close is too close?

Dancing Doesn't Count examines where we draw the line between doing right by each other and doing right by ourselves.

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Rapidly raising comedy star Dane Simpson will be trialling his first solo show.

Trying out new jokes and working on the arrangement of stories for his upcoming show. Dane Simpson has performed at the Commonwealth Games Festival and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala 2018.

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DAN RATH – BUBBLE BATH

DARLO DECADES: 90'S EDITION

DARLO MUSIC BINGO

F $10 TUE-THU; $15 FRI & SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 28-31 AUG & 1 SEP (60 MINS)

FREE DARLO BAR 6:00PM-12:00AM

FREE DARLO BAR 7:30PM-10:00PM

This is a comedy show by Dan Rath.

He has enough parking ticket debt to cripple a small European country and he has watched his car get cubed by the government. He has been disrespected by his colleagues and is bruised and battered with nothing to lose.

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DEAR ELENA

Darlo Decade's was born off the back of an 80's party that had a rooftop full of strangers dancing to Whip It. In celebration of Fringe, Sep 30 is a 90's edition. Love it or hate it, it was a decade of incredible music. From the Spice Girls to Nirvana to Vanilla Ice to Britney, it'll be a night sure to have everyone dancing and reminiscing.

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DESTROYER

Handsome Tours is proud to announce Canadian musician Dan Bejar will bring his revered indie guitar project Destroyer to Australian shores for the first time ever this September, performing at a string of headline solo shows.

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Named after the debut album of Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur Drake, Thank Me Later is the debut show of 20-year-old stand-up comedian David Woodhead.

"Scores huge laughs... One of the shows highlights." – Herald Sun

F $10 THU; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM (60 MINS)

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DEEP DISH PRESENTS DEEP DISH PRESENTS: DEMI LARDNER AND – MEET MY FRIEND NORTH AND TOM WALKER – DAVIS MURPHY CLYBOURNE: WE MUSN'T Tom Walker and Demi Lardner are HOPE SYDNEY young twin brothers left alone at home.

Unwilling to accept their failing grades, four high school students invite themselves to the home of their teacher Davis Murphy (Second City Chicago, to confront her.

Improv Olympics Chicago) has a Davis Murphy chat on facebook. He went to Celebrated Romanian actress Clara Louisville, Kentucky, USA to meet one.

Voda stars in the Australian premiere production of this psychological drama. It was ill advised. This is that story. "...silly, engaging and utterly wholesome" – Weekend Notes F $35 C $25 THE COTTAGE – KENSINGTON STREET 8:00PM (70 MINS)

How's your music knowledge? Join us at Darlo for Music Bingo, Thursday nights from 7.30pm! In true Fringe spirit, for the month of September bingo themes will be all about the arts, ranging from Movie Soundtracks to your favourite Musicals. When you hear a song, you cross it off. When you get a line, you win beer. Simple!

MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

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Strap yourselves into overdrive & join North & Clybourne as they escape this They mustn't get up to mischief, realm and charge into a world of their for father will be cross. own! This Clown/Sketch duo are back from touring at Perth and Adelaide Fringe, and are ready to take on Sydney.

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DESTRUCTIVE STEPS X DION CONDACK Witness international and local dancers collide in the biggest freestyle dance battles you've seen, during Australia's biggest three day street dance festival – Destructive Steps X! The event is all ages and easily accessible at Ultimo! See you there!

F $30-$90 ULTIMO COMMUNITY CENTRE 5:30PM FRI 31 AUG, 2:30PM SAT 1 SEP, 11:00AM SUN 2 SEP 1

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Bring a picnic, take off those shoes and wind down your day with a twilight performance from emerging Sydney singer-songwriter, composer and educator Dion Condack, with special guest, Rhyan Clapham aka 'Dobby'.

Experience a hidden community gem in Sydenham Green Park with friends and/or family, as the area springs into a new era.

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DISCO NOT DISCO

The outcome of a 6-week workshop run by the legendary disco diva herself – Diane Busuttil, this non-competitive dance competition references the Soul Train Disco era of the 1970's. Put on your boogie shoes to do the Hustle, Bus Stop, Disco Finger and the Stealth Walk.

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DISENCHANTED – A TWISTED FAIRY TALE CABARET

Witty, musical, totally original, a cabaret of fairy tales for adults. Set in a 17th Century Parisian salon hosted by the Godmother of fairy tales, you will be entertained, amused and aroused by a cast of curious characters who gather to re-tell fairy tales with a twist.

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DUMPSTER DIVAS – ART VS GARBAGE

Shevvi Brown Danni Paradiso and Rory Nolan are Dumpster Divas, cosmostravelling dumpster-diving goblins who survive on absurd sketch comedy. What is death? Does the void love me back? What does it mean to be truly caffeinated? Am I a real clown yet? These are the questions we'll be answering in Art Vs Garbage!

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The Dollar Bin Darlings are here to save the world with their Disco manifesto.

It's so danceable it might just change your life. Nobody leaves without an exit buddy. We believe in DISCO, we believe in LOVE, and we believe in YOU!

No, it's a show about Dolly Parton. We f*cking love her. DollyWould is about a country legend, but also cloning, immortality and death. 'Exhilaratingly daft – Sh!t Theatre overshare their love for Dolly Parton, with delightful results' **** Time Out London **** Sunday Times

F $30 C $22.50 BERESFORD UPSTAIRS 8:30PM (DANCE PARTY FROM 9.30PM)

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EGGSISTENTIALISM

F $10 WED; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM (60 MINS)

F $24 C $20 TOURING HUB – OLD 505 THEATRE 7:00PM (60 MINS)

Fresh from Las Vegas (I took my mum to see the Magic Mike stage show) Edan Lacey is back with a brand new hour of laughs (TBD, but I have a lot of confidence in myself {Thanks Mum}).

This will be the best and funniest show.

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Detective Christine Anderson is a smart cop, but her new case is a bit of a problem. Her witness is hostile, her suspect's and idiot, and her boss Rachel is also her lover. The thin blue line just got thick as shit.

"But then, glint in her eye, she turns and smirks, "Have you tried Ember?""

Jack, Rosie, and Prem are sick of it: Singledom. Each Sydney-based and ladyshaped, despite their separate lives the three millennials have three things in common: queerness, loneliness, and friends sick of hearing about it.

Enter the new app: Ember.

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DOLLAR BIN DARLINGS DOLLYWOULD DRAG BINGO WITH Oh look, it's that multi award-winning, PRESENT LESSONS PRADA CLUTCH political, performance duo Sh!t Theatre. by the fabulous Prada Clutch, FROM THE DANCE FLOOR Did their government do something bad? Hosted head on down to the Green Park on

THE ELEMENTS OF AN OFFENCE

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Looking down the barrel of her final fertile years, one Irish woman goes on a comical quest to uncover the ifs, hows and crucially the WHYS of reproducing her genes in this award-winning show.

A light-hearted, unflinching look at life's most compelling dilemma. "Close to a masterpiece: intelligent, thoughtful, wry, funny, and above all, loving" – The Sunday Independent

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the last Thursday of Fringe season for some extra excitement with Drag Bingo!

Balls drop at 8pm, with fabulous prizes to be won!

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ELECTROFRINGE EF18 ART+TECH SHOWCASE

Do we truly cherish our personal data?

Will the evolution of AI shape a more connected and sustainable society?

What does our future look like? EF18 celebrates 20 years of Electrofringe by presenting 20 electronic artists.

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EMMA ZAMMIT – SLOP – SECRET LIFE OF PARENTS

ENSNARE BURLESQUE

F $20 THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM (45 MINS)

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Ensnare Burlesque is a feast for the senses. Be titillated and enchanted as some of Australia's finest showgirls thrill Emma Zammit wants to share the secret Sydney Fringe Festival. Starring Mae de life of parenting. Parenting is rewarding, la Rue, Ophelia Novak, Delilah Dollbaby challenging, really fun, really boring and and more! really tiring. Come and celebrate all of these things with Emma who wants to give parents the chance to laugh at the things you would normally cry about.

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ERIC HUTTON LIFE EVELYN DUPRAI & THE EVERYBODY LOSES EVERYONE I'VE EVER The DEATH DIARY of DR K.P. SCHMIDT LOVED OR SLEPT (THE DUMBEST THING MODERN CLASSICS

by MKA + Doppelgangster (UK/AUS) What do you get when you add a new THERE IS) WITH OR BOTH millennium twist to well-known jazz hits?

The scientist at the start of every Co-creator of cult Comedy Central series 'Nippers' and recent Australian support act for the legendary Doug Stanhope is coming back to the Australian comedy festival circuit with his most prepared-for show yet!

Evelyn Duprai & The Modern Classics!

Fasten your seatbelts as iconic tunes from the Great American Songbook are given a very playful, yet tasteful facelift! Doors open at 6:30pm with dinner available from 7:00pm.

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THE EXPERIMENT

It's time to be driven to the edge of the cliff and stare into the abyss. Each night will encapsulate a diverse cross section of fringe dwelling artists across the three mediums music, film and performance to deliver a night of totally unpredictable and unique entertainment. The ultimate avant-garde variety show is curated by Jay Katz and Miss Death.

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FLOWERS & O JIM

Jetpack Theatre Collective presents Flowers & O Jim by Daniel Keene: an unprecedented immersive theatre experience with live music from Manor Ants. Part party, part poem, this new production is an entrancing mirror world that refracts and reflects upon our notions of the self.

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Everyone I've Ever Loved or Slept with or Both is a new Australian work that investigates the marks that we leave upon each other and how those "Gripping & intelligent." Placing the Anthropocene; "This is Sci-Art: Everyone stains inform our identity. Presented else up your game." Modern Antiquarian by Revolving Days. disaster film. Tonight he's shooting snake venom! Here are the results.

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BLOOD MOON THEATRE — THE WORLD BAR

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FEARS, PHOBIAS AND FEMALE EMBODIES FERRIS WHEEL CLUB History states which stories have worth. What happens when three stand-up FUN Tales are left unspoken when we are comedians go on a Ferris Wheel?

Everyone has fears... Except for a woman with calcified amygdalae, but that hardly counts right? Come explore with me what it means to be afraid as I use original songs to take a look into human nature and my own fears.

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FLY BY NIGHT

Contemporary dancer, Brianna Kell (The Farm, DirtyFeet, Tasdance) collaborates with audio documentary maker, Mike Williams (ABC Radio) for a unique experiment in storytelling. For one evening only, both artists will come together to bend their craft into something entirely new, before vanishing into the night.

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told that they are not suitable, not A comedy festival show is born. relevant, or not worth hearing. But these Come along for the ride! stories hold our connection to around half the world's population. Without them we lose self-knowledge, mutual empowerment and much that Female Embodies.

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FOURSKIN - COMEDY WITH A BIT EXTRA

Four brilliant comics in one brilliant show.

Christina Van Look – one of the 'funniest woman in comedy', KABBA – "comic everyman", Rob Andrews – 'continuous laugh riot" and Michele Betts – "razor sharp wit."

Two shows only so book early!

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FRANKGHANISTAN: D'YA WANT DEAD HORSE WITH THAT?

Laugh & cry in this one-woman coming-of-age, twisted cabaret as Nel (& alter-ego Noel) celebrate growing up as a bogan rasied by Pakistani-born, Chinese/Anglo-Indian/Portuguese parents. Raw. Edgy. Heart-warming.

Storytelling at its suburban finest!

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DANCE

FRAN MIDDLETON – FRAN SOLO

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SPOKEN WORD

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FRINGE KIDS

FRIENDLYJORDIES – A LIFE: MT

FUNK DA BASS – 'LA MIA MUSICA'

GOLDEN GIBBO NOMINEE. "really, really fucking funny" – POPCULTURE-Y

Years ago, Jordan physically bumped into Malcolm Turnbull. MT reeled back, delicately wailing, "MAHahaw", as though a plague-ridden pleb had sneezed. Since that day, Jordan has been dissecting the origins of MT's response. This is Malcolm Turnbull's biography.

FRINGE WITH BENEFITS

F $10 TUE & THU; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 28 & 30 AUG; 1 SEP (50 MINS)

F $35 THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:30PM (60 MINS)

F $25 C $20 BORDELLO – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 6:30PM-7:30PM MON-SUN; 9:00PM-10:00PM MON-SUN

ONLINE $30 DOOR $35 VENUE 505 8:30PM (DOORS 6:00PM)

When Fran was little, she wanted to be Harrison Ford. To get to pash Carrie Fisher.

Or maybe she wanted to be Carrie to get to pash Harrison. We can't be sure. But now she is a nincompoop who creates high-art/weird-ass comedy shows.

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KXT presents – Manifesto and A Friendly Beast curate a collaboration with some of Sydney's most vibrant and vocal artists! There'll be something to explore every night as we take over multiple levels of the Kings Cross Hotel.

It's gonna be rad... Stay tuned...

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An evening of cultural connection and sharing hosting performances from women reflecting their culture through music and language, shining a spotlight on the roots and customs of countries traditions.

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GARBAGE PEOPLE – BIN DAY

GARBAGE PEOPLE – JUNKYARD

GAZ COOMBES

THE GENERALISSIMOS

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F $10 WED; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM 29 & 31 AUG

F $57.50 OXFORD ART FACTORY 8:00PM (180 MINS)

F $18 C $15 FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 9:00PM WED; 6:00PM FRI (45 MINS)

It's Bin Day and Garbage People are here to go through your secrets, searching for the the dirtiest, the randomest, and the downright absurd and mash it all up for the funniest night of improv (making garbage up on the spot) around. Yes, we're biased! Eat our trash. You won't regret it.

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Come witness a fresh new format from Sydney's trashiest Improv Troupe! A continuous flow of fully improvised scenes that morph from one to another.

Every characters entrance or exit a new laugh, a new story, and a whole new world! We dare you to keep up!

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Gaz Coombes has announced a series of East Coast dates in support of his third solo album, World's Strongest Man. Gaz has evolved from 'former Supergrass frontman' to hugely respected Mercury nominated solo artist, with last album, Matador, nominated for the U.K.'s prestigious Mercury Prize.

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Internationally renowned, multi-award winning, polymath genius pioneers of a brand new style of show, the two-hander-sketch-comedy, Tommy Green and James Hartley, as well as being decorated military veterans, blood donors, retired Olympians, and endangered bald eagles, have come up with a new show, a retrospective, which addresses none of this.

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GEN FRICKER'S GEOMETRY dance concert, exploring the FRINGE F*CKAROUND Apolarization opposition creates and

THE GERMAN MERMAN GETTING RIBBED Wolfgang Winkelsen is a 30-year-old sea creature who was born in Germany and has also Jewish heritage. Living in his dream world in Sydney/ Atlantis he survived depression with friendly help of fantasy creatures including Pegasus, Seahorse and Mr Whale. Can You find them on the painting?

If only body building were more like this...Uncage your ribs! Release tension from your chest to free your breath.

Take part in this non-gym Feldenkrais workout session to find the flex and bend in your body that you didn't know you had!

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F $22 C $18 URBAN SOUL ALEXANDRIA 7:00PM (60 MINS)

Gen Fricker throws everything at the wall and sees what sticks. If you come to the show, you'll hear new jokes and stories and hopefully some of it will work and be funny and eventually end up in next year's festival show. It's a trial by fire, and the fire is you. No refunds.

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it's negative impact on our society, culture, and political landscape on both a micro and macro level. Discovering the beauty in amorphous, a grey area, a place of meeting in understanding and compassion and love. Emphasizing people's importance, not ideals.

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GOOD DIE YOUNG

'Good Die Young' is presented by French Santa alongside 'The Intervention' as a double-bill of two new 45 minute Australian plays. A love story told over three decades, exploring a relationship that continues to exist without the beautiful perils of ageing; taking you back to your first love, and leaving you there.

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THE GREAT STRIKE

Produced by PP Cranney and Christina Mimmocchi to celebrate the centenary of the Great Strike of 1917, this compelling docu-concert toured last year to great acclaim. As governments around the world today attempt to turn back the clock on workers' rights, this is a story for our times.

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PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

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GOOD ENOUGH SHOW GRAHAM STONEY – A GRAVY SECRETS – Meet Alicia. She's still not a 'grown-up'.

SHOW ABOUT ANGER CONFESSIONS OF A Her self-esteem issues keep getting in the way. Meet her vulnerable child, her bully, her healthy adult – all internal figures in her emotional development.

After years of government-rebated therapy, Alicia's fighting back against that quiet, persistent, dangerous voice whispering: "I'm not good enough."

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Anger gets a bad rap in our society. As a kid I learned to suppress mine and paid a heavy price. Now it's coming out in music and comedy. This show will explore people and situations that leave me feeling angry, how I've dealt with them and a few ideas on how you can too.

GIRL LIVING IN A CRAZY GRAVY WORLD

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GREEN PARK SUNDAYS GREENTEA Sundays at the Green Park are a local institution. An afternoon of great music and even greater people, good vibes are guaranteed. In line with Fringe, we've programmed a roster of rotating local favourite DJ's from 6pm, regulars include Hamo Tevita, Adam Love and Kate Monroe. Happy hour; 5-7 pm, $6 house spirits, beers & wines.

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In a 19th century time capsule, the philosophic physician Dr Martin Hesselius shares his insights into the case of the Reverend Mr Jennings.

Adapted from J. Sheridan Le Fanu's original work, the story explores mental illness through the perspective of religion and spirituality.

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What makes gravy so thick'n'delicious?

A lil bit of sugar, A lil bit of spice and a whole lot of character comedy from Kimi Fox. TW: Raw chicken

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GRETA GERTLER GOLD & FRIENDS Greta Gertler Gold is a NYC-based Australian composer-lyricist, performer and producer who writes musicals and songs that have been described as a "peculiar and exciting alchemy of accessible but avant-garde pop" – NPR. Featuring guest vocalists Jodi Phillis (The Clouds), Tania Bowra, Jak Housden (The Whitlams) and more.

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GUITARRA FLAMENCA HANNAH HANNAH PEMBROKE – HAPPY HAPPY LAUGH Young Hannah is visited by the ghost FEAT. PACO LARA HOMESCHOOLED LAUGH of her father who pleads with her to Hannah Pembroke was homeschooled Jamal Abdul and Liam McCann are (SPAIN) & DAMIAN seek revenge on his murderer. A story and it explains a lot. the only Wollongong comedians with of domestic violence, addiction and WRIGHT (AUS) more than 15 minutes of material.

Premiering her first ever solo show at homophobia that ends in tragedy. This Acclaimed flamenco guitarists Paco Lara from Jerez de la frontera, Spain and Damian Wright from ensemble Bandaluzia present a performance of spectacular flamenco guitar music.

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is the classic tale of Hamlet as seen through the eyes of Western-Sydney.

A new play created by GradCo.Studio.

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Sydney Fringe Comedy, Homeschooled explores Hannah's misguided attempts to assimilate. Join her for an hour of storytelling, sketch and her endearingly whimsical comedy stylings.

With Jamal's observations and Liam's philosophical musings there is something for most people.

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F $10 DIVE BAR – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 6:00PM (60 MINS)

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HATS ARE COOL WITH HAUNTED SYDNEY HER MASCULINITY An artistic expression through CLAUDIA, HARRY AND GHOST TOUR movement, exploring the Venture back to historic Sydney.

A time ELLIOTT empowerment of women, gender role when prisoners were the law, public Hats Are Cool is a Sydney Comedy Fringe Festival Stand up Comedy show featuring Claudia Rae, Harry Jun and Elliott Rovedi. The show is a perfect combination of wit, absurdity and gaze avoidingly low self esteem. This could be the best comedy show that you've never been to. Probably.

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HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD AND MAKE BANK DOING IT

Sydney's last shopping center is closing its doors in the wake of a burgeoning online world & increasing automation.

A group of fundraisers are forced to re-evaluate how they can make an authentic connection and create change.

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executions were commonplace and the Rocks Push ruled the street. Enter a haunted site not open to the public.

Departs from outside the Observer Hotel, 69 George St, The Rocks

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reversal and the softening of men.

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Two women.

Two minds.

Raw. Intimate.

Minimalistic.

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FRINGE KIDS

HOODIE ALLEN

Hailing from Long Island New York, rapper HOODIE ALLEN is set to embark on a long overdue, intimate Australian tour hitting the East Coast this September.

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HOW TO PERIOD LIKE THE HUNGRY MILE – IBIS – YOUR CITY, A UNICORN SONGS OF STRUGGLE OUR BINS Hey Girl, Meet your Secret Weapon... your Ibis will take you on the deeply moving AND JUSTICE period. Learn to use its super-powers for journey of its forced relocation from the good, bad – or, whatever you bleeding well like because it's YOURS. Your period is not, I repeat, NOT a curse. Instead, you can turn it into your guide for life. Which is just as well, because you're going to have 500 of them! Welcome to YOUR GREATEST PERIOD EVER.

Can songs change the world? An evening of songs that inspire us and remind us that change is possible, beautifully performed by singer Christina Mimmocchi and guitarist Greg White. Moving, stirring, tragic and sometimes ridiculous songs from struggles that are local and global.

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IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST ILLUMINATED INDIAN COMEDY Think big, think freely, think for yourself! SHOWCASE FALL APART Illuminated, presented by Moontan In love, we need. We crumble and fall apart. With one another we conquer.

TOURING

Productions, is a devised theatre piece designed to be an engaging, thought provoking, and immersive experience for audiences.

Caution: flashing lights and haze will be used throughout this performance.

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Some of the funniest Indian Comedians will make you laugh hard as the stars come together for the greatest Indian Stand-Up Comedy Showcase! Featuring some of the hottest talent on the comedy scene who are outstanding, funny and home grown and make you vinaLOL. This is the Indian comedy showcase not to be missed!

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Sydney Olympic Park site to the urban sprawl of Sydney. Resilient, brave and misunderstood, Ibis is here to champion the rights of Ibises and turn disgust into empathy.

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INNER WEST SIDE: THE MUSICAL

Follow the head-banging, bootstomping story of Andi – a North Shore runaway who bounds into Newtown (on Daddy's dollar), determined to become Queen of King St. Fake it 'til you make it, but at what cost? This comedic cautionary tale is brought to life by our very own ciggie-rolling rock band.

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THE INTERVENTION

This show is presented by French Santa alongside 'Good, Die Young' as a doublebill of two new 45 minute Australian plays. Two millennials argue over who is a better friend to the one they're attempting to stage an intervention for. A darkly comic examination of Australian drinking culture.

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IT DOESN'T SNOW HERE

COMEDY

VISUAL ARTS

IN THE MOMENT: A COLLECTION OF INTERACTIVE IMPROVISATIONS

So often during a performance the audience just sits and watches. We are going to change that with a plethora of interactive music, spoken word, and visual art performances.

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JACKSON HAND – REDUNDANT

PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

IT'S A MATCH - TINDER 'IT'S NOT CREEPY COMEDY SHOW IF THEY'RE HOT' ITS A MATCH! a Tinder-themed panel

BY ROSIE LICENCE show where we explore people's love lives onstage in a hilarious and heartfelt show that you dont wanna miss! Filled with Stand Up, Sketch & Stories! Also have your tinder profile reviewed by a panel of "experts".

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JANE DOE

Riff juggernaut, Jackson Hand, worked a hard, bland corporate life until his Devoid of time, place, characters and wishes were granted. He was fired! Join absolute truths, four voices explore this energetic jokester as he journeys how we experience moments, from leaving his job to learning how to and how we choose to remember them. cope with redundancy in a new city, and his grand schemes and dreams to escape unemployment!

F $20 C $15 THE LIVING ROOM – THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE 7:00PM (50 MINS)

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JEEVES VERMA & ANGIE BRADBURN – CIRQUE DÉSOLÉ

JEROMAIA DETTO – CANAPES AND COCKTAILS

JIG

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Jeeves Verma and Angie Bradburn take to the stage for the first time together to bring you an evening family friendly stand up and sketch comedy that you'll struggle to retell to your friends, properly.

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Clown. Improviser. Educator. Waiter.

In his debut solo performance character comic Jeromaia Detto delivers a degustation of delightful disguises.

Join in the experience and pull up a seat! Bon appetit.

"Eternally Funny" – Honi Soit *No split-bills

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Mr. Clickity Cane and his loyal servant are taking over Whytown. Can three amigos, a musical number and a bloody battle to the death stop them?

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It's the night of Liv's party and things are not going to plan. It's Not Creepy if they're Hot is the third play written by Rosie Licence. We follow twelve friends, who aren't that great at being friends.

The play asks us not 'what happened' or 'why did it happen', but 'why aren't we talking about it'?

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Jane Doe goes to a party. She gets drunk. She blacks out. She is raped.

This is a theatre show reflecting on rape culture in our communities.

Karin McCracken leads a public reading of a rape trial transcript interwoven with frank and funny documentary footage.

Winner: Social Impact Award, Auckland Fringe 2017

A new Australian play

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JASON DIXON – HOW NOT TO BECOME A YOUTUBE SENSATION

In 2017, Jason filmed an epic 15,000km foodie adventure of a lifetime through 13 countries, but nobody cared. Bouncing back and capitalising on the unpopularity of his fabulously unsuccessful YouTube channel, Jason shows you how to make a stiff gin cocktail when life has given you lemons.

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JOE COMINO – HEAVY SET

He is finally doing his first ever solo show called Joe Comino Heavy Set. The show is a 45 minute show about being raised in the west, having a wife and kids that hate him, drugs, alcohol, and being a plus sized man amongst other topics.

Heavy set will break scales so jump on and lets see how low we can go.

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JOHN ROBLES – GAY AND STUPID

Gay isn't a synonym for stupid but luckily John Robles is both of those things. After a sold-out debut show last summer, they're back with an hour of sketch and stand up comedy that takes life a little less seriously. At the very least you'll definitely take John less seriously after this show.

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JOSH AND DAN ARE THE SORRY BOYS

Look, they dropped the ball – that's on them. Would they take it back if they could? Absolutely. They just hope you can find it in your heart to forgive them.

Please accept this sketch comedy show starring Josh Magee & Dan Pavatich as an apology. It won't happen again.

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FILM

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TOURING

FRINGE KIDS

JOHN XENOS JOKER TALES JORDAN SHARP – Comedians tell their most incredible PRESENTS: JORDAN'S SHOW and unbelievable stories. Some from Hello I'm Jordan and I made a show – UNDERCOVER ETHNIC stand up, some from their personal it goes for one hour. This year I was a lives, either way it will move you in more SHOWCASE RAW Comedy NSW Finalist and was ways than one.

Their families came out to chase the Australian way of life but what does that even mean? This multi-racial group of Fringe comics explore migrant family expectations, sorta-white privilege and uncomfortable racial stereotypes.

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JOURNEY TO THE WEST PREQUEL

Integrated with the Chinese traditional element "Journey to the West" in conjunction with the art and drama structure of "The Tempest", the show tells Chinese stories with Western art value transmission system.

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KATIE THORBURN IN KC MONICA – RURAL FEMINIST DAD I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Katie Thorburn's debut stand up comedy is brought to you by her spiteful feminism: her sexual partner talked about doing his own solo comedy show and then the feminist in her piped up and said "if the boy you're fucking can put on a solo comedy show, so can you!". This is the product of being raised by a rural feminist dad.

SPOKEN WORD

Australia's only archaeologist / comedian, KC Monica, looks at the way history deals with dead bodies.

Featuring KC's endless curiosity and gallows humour, I See Dead People is edgy, confronting and hilarious – a bold concept from an exciting new voice.

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Join them through soul crushing defeats, and mythical successes. A story telling show with twists and turns told by some of the fringe's best performers and comedians. Hosted by Chillz

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JULIET RAE TIMMERMAN – A PERFECT DEBUT

Perfect comedian Juliet Rae Timmerman lives an exhausting life, with complications at every turn. The only place she can escape is onstage, in lights, unaccompanied and in control.

Part stand-up, part story-telling, partsketch, this is her perfect debut.

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KETO KOMEDY

A show about my quest to explore the Ketogenic diet, aka the best excuse to eat three kilos of bacon every week.

Google it.

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selected for Sydney Comedy Festival's Break Out Comedy Showcase so that's pretty good I think. This is my first ever show alone. Come and see it, I'm really proud of it.

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JUNKYARD BEATS – THE BOX SHOW

In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into musical instruments that create a booty shaking, toe-tapping, electric atmosphere that makes you want to get up and move. Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten.

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KIERAN DAUGHTON: KNACKERED AND AFRAID

Kieran is the LA ice of the Sydney comedy scene, you find him in cheap fruit shops, he has a familiar but yet different taste and isn't as popular as the more famous brands. But that's ok because some people prefer him to the other brands they like his chalky flavor and cheap price.

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KIPP LEE – WHAT BIGFOOT AND I HAVE IN COMMON

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KX COLLABORATIONS KYLIE RYAN MUSIC

The luscious red velvet room at KXH explodes this September in a uniquely twisted and wickedly Kipp's stand up debut seamlessly grotesque program of the off-beat and blends gender theory and a passion unexpected. KXT presents: for cryptozoology to prove we aren't FRINGE WITH BENEFITS curated by so different after all. What Bigfoot and Manifesto and A Friendly Beast.

I Have in Common defies all logic and EVERYBODY LOSES by Doppelgangster promises a unique kind of queer comedy UPSTART by the KXT Step Up Team. and some extremely embarrassing stories.

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LA DANSE APACHE

This musical with no words tells the story of sexuality, lust, love, domestic violence and the circular nature of life. La Danse Apache is told entirely through amazing dance, strong shadow imagery, stunning audio visual and our four-piece band. This story tackles a topic that should never go away; finding ways to stop cycles of abuse.

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Take one part cleverly crafted song lyrics, add a generous helping of infectious melodies, blend with lavish amounts of rock, pop and rockabilly influences and you have the unique, country rock style of Sydney based, emerging country music artist, Kylie Ryan.

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while warming up your "p-spot" divulges his expert tips on the secrets to success as an Actor in the theatre.

For the trained, untrained or anyone still in recovery from their drama school experience.

F $20 EAST SYDNEY COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE 8:00PM (60 MINS) 1

LABELLED – A COMEDIC STORY ABOUT STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE

Think inside the box. Cause maybe the box isn't real anyway. Maybe it's just arbitrary mathematical equations sent to oppress us...and some bad ideas just hang around...

F $20 C $15 DIVE BAR – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 7:30PM FRI; 9:00PM SAT (55 MINS)

LADY ZEE – LARRY'S ODYSSEY a voice class with vocal DRAGTIVIST & QUEEN Experience coach to the stars Larry Olive, who Advocating for sexual empowerment & a world free from sexual assault, Lady Zee brings a light-heartedness to what is often a heavy topic. Combining poetry, dance, lip sync, audience participation, and armed with humour, empathy and wit, Lady Zee is unafraid to explore the underbelly of social taboos.

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LAURA HART – DINNER WITH DICK & FANNY

You're cordially invited to a raucous evening with the talk of everyone's town, where the unimaginable is sure to go down. Peek behind the closed doors of this queer little house in the suburbs and join us for a night with some swinging Drag Kings.

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LAUREN BONNER, LAW & ORDER – KEVIN JIN AND FIONA IMPROVISED CASE COX – THROUPLE SQUAD

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU! – THE ROBBIE WILLIAMS STORY

LETTERS TO AN UNBORN CHILD

Let Me Entertain You! – The Robbie Williams Story – explores the highs and lows of the rock legends career, his love life as well as his life-saving encounter with rehab. This "total sensory experience" features a LIVE rock band as well as all of Robbie's famous hits.

Inspired by Karl Ove Knausgård’s 'Autumn', Letters To An Unborn Child explores aspects of our lives which are both beautifully curious and devastatingly unfair. Brown Paper Circus uses the physical body, text, image, apparatus, and movement to create compelling circus theatre.

F $15 THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM WED & FRI, 8:30PM SUN (60 MINS)

F $30 C $30 LEADBELLY 8:30PM (90 MINS)

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A triple bill stand up show featuring Sydney's own 2018 Raw Comedy alumni Kevin Jin, Fiona Cox, and Lauren Bonner.

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In the Sydney comedy scene, there is a group of performers who thought improvising an entire episode of Law & Order – a serious cop drama – would make for good comedy... these are their stories.

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LE VOYAGE

European trained clown and theatremaker Kate Walder combines forces with acclaimed director Jo Turner (STC, Belvoir) and Aria award-winning violinist Shenzo Gregorio (Fourplay, Monsieur Camembert, Gravity and Other Myths) to create a one-woman clown show about space, loss and alarm clocks.

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A LITTLE CABARET

Join Little Triangle as they unearth hidden gems of the musical theatre canon, with a line-up of underappreciated, overlooked & rarely performed songs from some of Broadway's leading composers.

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LIAM POWER – REALITY OR MAGIC?

Have you ever questioned reality, not believed your eyes? Welcome to Reality or magic, a magic show the way it should be, in an intimate venue, with world class magic performed right under your nose, nothing to hide.

F $15 TUE; $20 THU; F $30 C $20 SAT & SUN THE FACTORY THEATRE 7:00PM TUE, THU & SAT; 6:00PM SUN (50 MINS) 1

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LIARS

Liars ignite the next phase of their 17-year metamorphosis with a homecoming tour – their first Australian shows in four years – and the first taste of their soundtrack for a forthcoming film by Jeremy Phillips.

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LITTLE EGGS LOOSE LEAF COLLECTIVE LITERATURE 2012, Loose Leaf Literature has PRESENTS: PINOCCHIO Since been shining a light on local legends Through live music and movement, Pinocchio is a reimagined origin story of the world's most beloved marionette, dancing between reality and imagination in pursuit of truth.

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who have something to say and know how to say it. Showcasing expression in all its artistic forms, Loose Leaf Literature is an open and supportive night of musicians, story-tellers, comedians, poets, and live artists.

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TOURING

FRINGE KIDS

LILY STARR - BIG LEZ

I know what you're thinking, 'wow Ruby Rose has put on weight' – but no, that's actually small time comedian Lily Starr.

Lily Starr's new show 'Big Lez' will give you KD Lang riding a unicorn into a Women's AFL game realness.'What she lacks aesthetically she makes up for comedically.' – Tony Starr

F $10 TUE-THU; $15 FRI & SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM 28-31 AUG; 1 SEP (60 MINS) 1

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LOW DOWN RIDERS "GUMBO YA-YA" ALBUM LAUNCH + THE SWEET JELLY ROLLS New Orleans inspired sounds from the streets. Launching their debut album "Gumbo Ya-Ya". Fuses the tradition of New Orleans music with their own laconic Australian flavour.

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LUKE HEGGIE, ALEX JAE & DANIEL TOWNES – HMM

LUKE JOSEPH RYAN IN MADDIE HW – DJ LOL MADDIE PARKER – first electro cabaret, giving LUKE JOSEPH CRYIN' Sydney's GLAMOUR PUSS you a feast of Sydney's funniest comedy

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Three of Australia's best comics come together like The Beatles in this brand new stand-up show. All new material, cheap tickets, six nights only. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch these unique powerhouses saying things that make you laugh, and (maybe) things that make you go hmm.

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The title is ironic. I'm actually one of the happiest people you'll ever meet. And you will be one of the happiest people you'll ever meet after you come to my great show.

'One of the funniest goddamn Luke's this country has ever produced' – Luke Heggie

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acts. With high octane beats and humour pumping all night, you will leave with catchy tunes stuck in your head, and the dream of becoming a DJ LOL prodigy.

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Maddie Parker is a tall, aspirationally glamorous woman. Maddie Parker can do a cartwheel AND a left split. Maddie Parker is putting on a show and it's going to be the comedic equivalent of velvet: Elegant. Sweaty. Occasionally tacky. Always luxurious.

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MADI LEEDS

With her recently released debut EP 'Spinning', indie-pop singer-songwriter MADI LEEDS and her band will be bringing their quirky vibes and pop from Melbourne to Sydney.

As part of "So Fresh!! The Hits of Sydney Fringe 2018", Leeds' will be performing at The Newsagency amongst other fringe acts, for one night only.

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MANTRA MOVES MASTER CLASS

Yoga Asana is more than just physical exercise. It is also an inner experience, by which we connect to something mysterious and internal. Added to that, yoga with live music is a completely unique experience, where music can become part of your breath, carrying you on a special journey. Join musician Nadav Kahn and renowned Yogini Eileen Hall where music and yoga meet.

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MAGGIE STONE

Meet Maggie Stone, the hard-hearted face of Australia's belligerents. She's a rude, prickly, fifty-something small loans officer who doesn't owe the world a thing. After refusing a loan to a Sudanese immigrant in dire need, she learns of his desperate actions and finds herself drawn to a family left behind.

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MAGGOT

Lose yourself in the surreal world of failed pop trio the Baby Girls and their friends. Hilarious and absurdist comedy with clown-trained performers.

WINNER of Adelaide Tour Ready Award 2017, Sydney Tour Ready Award, and Outstanding Ensemble at New Zealand Fringe 2018. "Seriously skillful, inventive and hilarious" – **** 1/2 The Advertiser

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Get ready for nonstop laughter and giggles as you are guided through a new twist on magic show. This award winning show and will engage, entertain and inspire any audience with it's wit and humour, as well as second to none storytelling and jaw dropping magic.

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MARIE ANTOINETTE – MARS: EASILY DISTRACTED AN INTERPLANETARY How do you get through life when, what CABARET was that? Part ADHD, part not of this

Comedy is full of people trying to make jokes about trans people. Having made fun of trans women ever since she came out as one, Margot reckons it's about time she gives it a crack.

world, this show is about what happens when your easily distracted. Marie has always had one foot in this world and one foot in the world of spirit. She'll take you through the funny side of what it's like to be in both.

Five sleazy Martians crash to Earth searching for women. Earth's best Space Cops set out to catch them in the act! MARS is an alienoid cabaret devised

by Andrew McInnes and Ang Collins, with music by Chelsea Needham and design by Lucy McCullough.

F $10 TUE & THU; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM (60 MINS)

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Melanie Bracewell insists she came up with this show's title before Lorde's new album came out. After winning Best Newcomer in the 2017 NZ Comedy Festival, she returned and won the coveted Billy T Award in 2018. "a master of the stage" - NZ Herald

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MAGIC SHOW – WHY KIDS ARE SMARTER THAN ADULTS!

MARGOT – HOW TO WRITE A FUNNY CAITLYN JENNER JOKE

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MECHANICAL GARDEN MELANIE BRACEWELL MEMORY Magician Neo is renowned for his Blues and roots, funk and soul, jazz and – MELODRAMA powerful performance style coupled rnb: Mechanical Garden brings all this and more to Marrickville's iconic Red Rattler Theatre. Charcoal, Mama Schultz and Liam Gale & the Ponytails present a Sunday sesh like you've never seen including extra surprises to be revealed at the event.

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MICHAEL HING – WORK IN PROGRESS

with his fascinating and ever charismatic A new work in progress hour from Michael Hing. stage presence. A highly skilled and captivating illusionist, Korean-born Magician Neo specializes in stage magic, mentalism, and close-up magic.

Neo will show not only his magical arts based on his Memory but also how he exploits that of the audience.

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WORKSHOPS & TALKS

DANCE

MICHAEL WHEATLEY – NO REST FOR THE WICKED

After spending the beginning of the year touring Perth Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe, Fleurieu Fringe and Cabaret Fringe, underground cabaret star Michael Wheatley returns to Sydney with the latest incarnation of his show No Rest for the Wicked.

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MITCH GARLING & ETHAN ANDREWS – TURN THE PORCH LIGHT OFF

In 1967 the Cronulla Sharks rugby league club was formed. That same year Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared without a trace. These two events may appear unrelated but two comedians have uncovered a decades old government conspiracy that will shake Australian democracy to it's core.

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MOSQUITOES

A boat full of Sydney artists become stuck on a yacht after being swept out of the harbour into the ocean. Based on the William Faulkner novel, is art an imitation or simply intimidating?

How long can they keep each other entertained? Drink or swim, that's your choice. Produced by The Lower Garden Theatre Company.

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BE the star of the Show... while hypnotised.

You'll be a legend!!

Or laugh 'til you cry at your hypnotised friends on stage.

Either way, it's Comedy like no other.

FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL

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F $20 C $14 | 7.30PM 18-22 SEP 1

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MONUMENT

An arresting drama documenting the fall out of a tragic museum massacre.

The story follows survivors trying to rebuild their lives, the young men responsible and an aspiring journalist searching for any explanation.

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MR.GORSKI

The charismatic, cartoon-like villain Mr.Gørski executes his favourite old school, seemingly impossible tricks in a chaotic and hilarious show for all ages

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FRINGE KIDS

THE MIKE MINDBENDER A MILLENNIAL OPERA MISTER OTT Mesmerising eastern sounds, tight Upon discovering her generation had COMEDY HYPNOSIS jazz/funk, and hypnotic grooves with a already ruined everything else, one SHOW psychedelic edge. With a style originally 20-something decided to reimagine

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some of opera's greatest works in a world of hipsters, selfies and moving back in with the parents. With music by by a bunch of long-dead white guys, words by a smart ass with lady parts and performed by some of Sydney's best young opera singers.

rooted in the Ethiojazz Mister Ott is part of a world wide movement of African inspired jazz while also citing hip-hop, soul and electronica. "infectious rhythms which range from Mulatuesque stompers to uptempo afro-beat shakers" – Mos Eisley Blog (Germany)

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MORGAN EVANS

MORGAN EVANS, the Nashville-viaNewcastle breakout pop-country sensation behind the current global smash, 'Kiss Somebody', announces three Australian solo headline shows this September.

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MORO MORTO Moro Morto is a one man show based on the prison letters of Italian politician and ex-prime minister Aldo Moro, who was kidnapped on his way to the parliament house in March 1978 by members of the radical terrorist group the Red Brigades.

This is an original translation of Moro’s prison letters, by Australian author Vaughan Bryers. Moro Morto is being staged on the 40th anniversary of the kidnap and assassination of Aldo Moro.

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MURDER ON THE MUSICAL ISLAND: BURLESQUE EXPRESS A SILENT SPELL There is something afoot in the gin soaked & glitter filled air... ..a showgirl lies dead on stage and the suspects are aplenty. Put your detective skills to the test, decipher the clues and catch the killer before they strike again!

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

Can you imagine people living without being able to hear any music? Set on the Musical Island, Princess Minor along with other quirky characters, team up to stop the Queen of Silence deep inside a Misty Valley, from poisoning the mind of Prince Major and silencing ALL music.

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MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES

CLIPPED.TV presents a special night not to be missed with exclusive new Australian MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERES. The audience will be treated to an 'In Conversation' to find out how these unreleased clips were created, including short Q+As featuring a number of the talented filmmakers and artists themselves.

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NATALI CARO – ONE HIT WONDER!

Nena, Corey Hart, Baltimora... What do all these One Hit Wonders have in common with Natali Caro? Who knows really. That was just a hook to reel you in. Natali Caro's 'One Hit Wonder' is a timeless, classic hit!

It has all the sexy 80s broodiness we crave, along with the cringe and nostalgia we adore. Come for the laughs, but stay for the tunes!

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NOT GREAT – SHAD WICKA

Shad Wicka questions everything and tends to yell at what confuses him.

Fresh meat from the growing Cairns comedy scene, Wicka apply his own brand of cynicism to his the spice rack, his father and hear how he met his spirit animal. This show doesn't promise much it's Not Great but hopefully Not Sh*t.

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MY GREATEST PERIOD EVER

Period Preacher, Lucy Peach is changing the world one period at a time. Hilarious, heartfelt and always informative, Peach is joined by her husband Richard who creates live illustrations to bring her menstrual messages to life. Witness the proof, the capes and the "pitch-perfect voice" (The Music) to learn how to life hack your menstrual cycle from a curse into your 'Greatest Period Ever.'

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NEW STUFF – SAM TAUNTON, CAMERON JAMES AND TOM CASHMAN

Cameron James, Sam Taunton and Tom Cashman all trial some new stuff in what should be a rip-roaring 3 in 1 stand up comedy spectacular.

PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

MY VAG IS SACRED

Part theatre, part meditation, part dance party. A revealing interactive performance experience that takes you on a reflective journey through the metaphoric landscape of the female body in a guided re-imagining of what is valuable and sacred in the world.

From the particular of one women's story, to the universal of how we view ourselves and other. Setting the stage for deeper conversation about what it is we actually give value to in our world. A two-part experience including performance and post-performance conversation. May include partial nudity – rec. min age +15 F $45 EAST SYDNEY COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE

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In 1988, the Thatcher government introduced Section 28, which forbade the 'promotion of homosexuality' in British schools. For people such as Michael, a gay student who becomes a teacher, the impact on their lives was huge. This moving and funny play tells their story.

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NAOMI MOURRA – AN OPEN BOOK

Naomi Mourra, Cabramatta's favourite Lebanese lesbian ex Jehovah's Witness, is providing a Sunday School Bible education like no other. Find out the numerous ways God deals with wicked people, how a whole city might be wicked and why wicked doesn't mean 'excellent' in the Bible.

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NICK AND TOM – DANDIES

Nick and Tom are two wartime dandies whose satirical songs strike a chord with a disillusioned nation. But their patriotism lands them in hot water when they are swiftly conscripted into the British Air Force in an effort to rally support against the Axis powers.

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NURSERY RHYME TIME OBVIOUSLY OLI T AND FRANKIE follows four young men and For years Oli T and Frankie have been WITH MOTHER BOOZE OBVIOUSLY women – of the BFF kind – who live in the delighting Sydney audiences with Spend an alcohol-fueled evening with a group of people who think Playschool might have been more fun in a bar.

Led by Mother Goose's lesser known cousin, enjoy favorite nursery rhymes and lullabies rewritten after a few pints, followed by a few shots.

same apartment complex and face life and love somewhere in Western Sydney. Their struggles deal with the labels that they are 'obviously' something: ethnic, queer, or working class. Living in a stream of one-note identities, they find their world is a SITCOM. Obviously! Come 'binge-watch' three episodes of the sitcom back to back performed as one full-length play!

their particular brand of long-form improvisation, wielding their passion for storytelling and characterisation into continuous spur-of-the-moment epics that range from absurdly hilarious to earnestly touching.

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WORKSHOPS & TALKS

DANCE

FILM

SPOKEN WORD

TOURING

FRINGE KIDS

OLIVER TWIST – FARZO

ONE-PUNCH WONDER OPERA DARK, THE How much damage does one punch TALE OF MORGANA really do? "One Punch Wonder" pulls

OUI, ET

F $10 TUE-THU; $15 FRI & SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM 28-31 AUG & 1 SEP (60 MINS)

F $36 C $30 ITALIAN FORUM CULTURAL CENTRE 8:00PM (50 MINS)

F $10 C $8 FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL 7:30PM THU; 9:00PM TUE (50 MINS)

Oliver takes the stage for an hour to explore some funny ideas and thoughts, about what's the best way to relax, love, identity and more. NATIONAL RAW FINALIST 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. "...the spark of originality is there" – CHORTLE

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PARIS OH LÀ LÀ

A variety show on how to be French featuring cabaret artist Danielle Asciak with chanson comedy, renowned mentalist & illusionist Claire Yistelle, Ben Noir with flute-like vocals & striptease, and the titillating fingers of Paolo Campanari-Brancondi on piano accordion. Parisian seduction guaranteed.

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THE PHILOSOPHER'S STRIP, A BURLESQUE CABARAVE

Join author Ferdinando Manzo and the page and puts the culture of toxic artists from Sydney School of Arts masculinity under a microscope, looking & Humanities as bring the Tales of into the coward's punch from all angles.

Morgana to life through music, dance, It asks us: How are we raising our boys? and live theatre. A show combining live Beyond traditional verbatim, moving from intimate moments to high impact performances and recorded videos on the themes of life and love with echoes acrobatics. A show both, athletic and of the bohemian arts. authentic.

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PATRICK GEE – I HAVE A SHOW! COME SEE ME!

PAX ASSADI – BROWN FAMOUS

PETITE CHINOISE

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In his debut stand up show filled with raunch and absurdity, Patrick Gee shares his insights on office life, awkward sex, his run in with the cops for zig-zagging between lanes and his crazy family.

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POOL (NO WATER)

Provocative, edgy, dark, sexy, witty, manipulative. This production of "pool (no water)" draws on heightened Wands at the ready! It's time to party extremes of feelings that not only all like it's 1997. Robe up, butter your beer artists but all people have experienced and prepare yourself for the magical to differing extents. A thoughtrave of a lifetime as we undress The Boy provoking piece and a morality tale that Who Lived! probes the decadent culture of our time.

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F $32 C $25 CHIPPEN STREET THEATRE 7:00PM (70 MINS)

Bienvenue! Welcome!

"Oui, et" is an improvised show based on audience suggestions performed entirely in French. Whether you speak a lot of French, or only know how to say "Bonjour", join us for a night of improvised comedy with a French twist.

It's just like being in Paris! Or Brussels!

Or Montreal! Allons-y!

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After a sell-out season at the NZ International Comedy Festival, Pax is making his Sydney debut with his critically acclaimed show. Come join one of the most exciting young comics in NZ as he opens up about being a father, husband and a little bit famous...but only where brown people live.

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POP TEMPLE

A unique space created for the gathering of community with a specific intention – to offer a peaceful, meditative hideaway in the heart of the city where the realms of the mysterious and the sacred can be accessed. What holds it together? Pop music of course...

A sacred space for reflection FREE for all. Visit FRINGE online for more info on venue and opening hours.

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Released from her cave, Petite Chinoise performs created sounds from her mind. She brings together classical, jazz and pop sounds that are laidback, atmospheric and cute.

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POST-ITS – CANDY TOWN

Sydney's favourite stationery-inspired improv comedians are back with a brand new show! Post-ITS will turn one lucky punter's story into an improvised hour of clever, zany, how-did-theydo-that comedy. There will be laughs, there will be stationery but the rest is a mystery.

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Carli and Amelia are hosting a winetasting party. What could go wrong?

Everything. But come along, cos everything happens for a riesling! A two-woman cabernet - sorry, cabaret - that features wine, a live band and musical stylings from Strauss to Queen and back again. Well ... one out of three ain't bad ...

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PREMIUM SEMEN

"May not sound appealing but the stuff will sell for millions, and every skirt would love a squirt from Chinese to Brazilians!" Follow Billy and Bob as they attempt to covertly extract and sell the world's sexiest rock star's most valuable commodity. Musical comedy. Super funny, super catchy, and downright sick.

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RACHAEL MILLANTA – LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS

Rachael Millanta makes her solo debut at Sydney Fringe Comedy with 'Lower Your Expectations'. This mix of stand up, improv and storytelling is inspired by everything in her life that has not quite gone as her five year old self had planned.

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THE RAT KING – THE RAT KING FAIRY-TAIL

Once upon a time, a band of merry improvisers gathered together to bring to life some silly tales of witches and wolves, of perils and princesses, of knights and nightmares, of half-arsed quests and outrageous accents.

F $15 SAT; $10 SUN THE FACTORY THEATRE 5:45PM SAT; 4:45PM SUN (60 MINS)

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THE RAT KING PRESENTS REECE BOYALL – THE RISE AND FALL AND UNEXPECTED TIMES OF LEARNING RISE OF REX O'NAUGH

REVENGE

RICHARD II

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Rex O'Naugh is the 1980s action hero the world forgot to remember.

Rediscover his story as action, tragedy and comedy collide, like a fly kick to the chest. You better buckle up... for your own safety.

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ROAST BATTLE

This is a no holds barred battle of insults and wits. Two comics stand off against each other trading insults, you pick the winners. How many other shows do you know that come with this warning?

"Is absolutely insane and hilarious" – Comedy Central "Must have thick skin to attend. This show is f***ing insane." – Timeout LA

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Join sweet and spicy cabaret performer, Irene Nicola, and her long-suffering writer/comedian husband, Sam Wade, After a whirlwind 2017, Reece Boyall as they banter their way through a comes to you tonight with a comedic comedic clusterf**k of cabaret, original blend of brilliantly told stories presented songs, profanity laced striptease and through an energetic array of jokes Enid Blyton styled storytelling in this and observations. Drawing on his own hour long adults-only show! experiences Reece takes you along on his own hilariously tragic quest for independence!

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ROWAN THAMBAR – HOPE YOU'RE NOT DISAPPOINTED

THE RUBE GOLDBERG SHOW

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please come to my brand new show. it's going to be me, on stage, showing you Music, Marshmallows, Mousetraps: This some new jokes and new songs. it's a is an improv comedy smackdown like show about hope and disappointment. no other! Teams vie for glory (and $5) in i hope you won't be disappointed with a wild night with no scripts and no rules. it. as heard on triple J. nominated – "best comedy" at the melbourne fringe festival 2017.

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Shakespeare's most beautiful History Play set in contemporary Australia in light of the same-sex marriage plebiscite. Amongst the energy of the club where Richard gets what he wants when he wants, his Cousin steals the throne and upon his accession, enforces a new conservatism.

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Out of the minds of two emerging comics seemingly unrelated to Rube himself, springs The Rube Goldberg Show: a one (unnecessarily complicated) act play. A chain of causation. A candle that burns a string, releasing a ball, flipping a lever, spinning a feather duster and tickling your funny bone.

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DANCE

RUNI TALWAR – DRINKS I'VE INVENTED

Runi Talwar is many things. A stand-up comedian. A writer for the Betoota Advocate. A Leo. But perhaps his most important, most significant achievement is the fact that he invented three incredibly basic cocktails and then wrote an hour-long show to try and make them a thing. This is that show.

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SCARECROW

BY DON NIGRO

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SAM WADE: INNER WORLD

Debuting a comic deconstruction of his life's narrative, asking the tricky questions; Is this stand up? (maybe?)

Is Shark Jesus real? (praise be) Is there cake? (Ofc) and critically WHO IS SAM WADE? (yes).

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SCRUFFAMUDDA

Scruffamudda presents a mashup of indie/electro music & comedy in a oneA lonely girl lives with her eccentric mother in an old farmhouse on the edge of-a-kind live show that is as outrageous of a cornfield. She meets a strange man as it is ingenious. An hilarious interactive under a tree by the creek and is led into experience that features percussion, synths, guitar, ukulele, vocals, children's a web of lust and betrayal. Scarecrows are supposed to frighten crows, but the toys, gadgets & practically anything that scarecrow in this cornfield is something makes noise. This will be fun! more.

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SET LIST

Sydney's rising stars all together in one show. Gathered around from Sydney's, these are the most exciting and explosive comics working the scene today. Selling out shows all over Sydney don't miss the modern day rat pack with their style of humour!

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SHAKESPEARE'S SEQUELS

Are Romeo and Juliet really dead?

How's Orlando and Rosalind's marriage?

Where was Richard's horse? Was iy a dagger he saw before him? Shakespeare left so many unanswered questions, join Sydney's pre-eminent improvising thespians and help us uncover what happened after the curtain closed!

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TOURING

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SANDRA TO REGISTER 2. SARAH & Songwriter Sarah begins her SANDRA, TO REGISTER 2. Singer journey with her debut EP, 'Window'.

Sandra & Debbie see dead people. It's their day job. These deceased makeup artists spend their time in purgatory meeting the cosmetic needs of those passing from the world of the living, to the world of the... decomposing?

'Window' is a self devised work by Sarah, with theatrical story lines, harrowing melodies and cinematic instrumentation.

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THE SECRET SINGER

Multi-Award Winner Genevieve Lemon and Kate Mannix star in the premiere season of Joanna Weinberg's joyful new Australian musical. The Secret Singer is the life affirming story of a chance meeting that forever changes two very different women.

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SEEKING SPIRIT VISION

Seeking Spirit Vision through colour and light Painting Exhibition over three floors from 3 established artists (watercolour, acrylic, oils) exploring realms beyond plus Tuesday night talks and weekend workshops Opening 5pm Saturday 8th September

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SHAYNE HUNTER – THE SHMOOD was a good show, but please don't COGNITIVE DISSIDENT "It tell them where I live" – Maggi Noodles.

Comedian Shayne Hunter examines the ways the unconscious mind tricks us.

Ever wondered why people refuse to change their political or spiritual beliefs in the face of evidence? Why people join cults? Or why people believe in insane conspiracy theories? This is the show for you!!

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Oh, what's a SHMOOD? A really, really, really, really, big mood.

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Simon Hughes brings his acclaimed Man vs Meth show back for just one more time (something he used to say regularly). He's tweaked... the show and is ready to get you all hooked on Hughes. Pay what you can for one of the best and safest highs of the Sydney Fringe Festival.

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SKELETON WALTZ

Quirky, evocative, political –Jex Lopez brings you intimate cabaret noir where the old guard is dying and a new hybrid realm is created. Jex reinvents traditional Latin musical elements on her piano, enhancing them with electronic soundscapes and haunting visual projections. Satirical, dry, yet deeply moving, Lopez's powerful voice transports you to this 'Other' world.

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SNAKE PIT – ENTANGLEMENT

SO FAR SO GOOD

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'So Far So Good' | A text-hibition that Forget James Bond. This is Snake Bond. continues the dialogue around mental health, raises funds for charity and Concetta Caristo, John Robles and sheds light on a topic that still lives in Maddie HW are three improvisers and comedians who in 50 minutes will prove the dark. that improv can be explosive, intriguing THURSDAY 13 TH SEPTEMBER 2018 on and full of sex appeal. The biggest R U OKAY? DAY mystery is how they pull it off.

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A STORY OF LIKES

Two girls, one apple rose pastry. In 2015, a hashtag connected a Londoner and a Sydneysider. The friendship went viral, but what was really happening behind the filtered posts? A play lived, written and performed by @sexygalexy.exe and @goldenzebs. #applerosepastry #lovestory #friendship #lust #temptation #London #Sydney

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SKETCH: ART INSPIRED IMPROV

SMASH HITS & STEREOTYPES

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Art inspired improvised theatre; an unpredictable mix of drama, comedy & guest artists & new art, we showcase their artistic process, which kicks off the scene. Audience sketches are played out as well. With Suz Mawer (Jatinga) and Ivan Chew (ImprovisAsian).

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THE SPECTATOR

Matei Visniec's hilariously insightful play 'The Spectator Sentenced to Death' parodies the theatre and our world.

Produced by Charsoo Theatre, 'The Spectator' is a catharsis, for it is a challenge to represent beings who do everything to purge themselves not only of the evil contained in them but also of their own existence. Performed in Persian, with English subtitles.

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Flora and her friends celebrate her 21st at a beach house for the weekend – chaos ensues. Smash Hits & Stereotypes is a vibrant comedy/drama, indie-rock musical about creation, youth, entropy, sex, destruction and cake! Written by people who hate musicals.

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SPLENDA IN THE CARPET – LIVE IN SYDNEY

The world is a large and complicated place. Do you ever just walk past a reflective surface and catch the eye of a strangely and extremely beautiful yet slightly odorous figure? Do they seem to follow you wherever you go? Gee whiz, let's investigate.

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A STREETCAR NAMED THE STRIDES HOT TIN MENAGERIE INSTRUMENTAL The Improv Theatre Sydney ensemble STYLEE create a new one-act play every night

STUCK

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in the style of the great American playwright Tennessee Williams. Tragedy, intrigue and romance, all baking in the heat of a sultry Louisiana night.

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Dance floor mayhem. Reggae, Ska, Dub and Afro-beat originals and a slew of covered classics from The Skatalites to Fela Kuti! Music as powerfully explosive as it is authentic. With three acclaimed albums already under their belt. Roots Reggae with a Hip-Hop edge.

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Company O presents a new Australian one-act play about three people yearning for, but fearing, fulfillment.

This is the story of someone who wants to get on with their life but can't, and two people who can get on with their lives but won't.

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Childhood fears, the housing crisis, immigration and plastic pollution – four seemingly disconnected topics which Elisa Cristallo weaves together into one hilarious, moving and (hopefully) coherent show.

"Exciting to see a new artist relying on clever writing and genuine wit for her comedy." Clean Comedy Australia.

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SUPPER #4

Take your place at the table! Nourishing our spirit with a call to community, contemplative suppers by YOKE magazine, motivated by the power of ancient wisdom and story telling, exploring what we can become. 4 special themed dinners held at various private homes and secret locations, limited spaces, intimate gatherings.

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SWEATY PITS - PITY PARTY!

An invitation to women of all ages who are driven by passion and purpose to support one another in order to raise and reinstate the feminine collective consciousness.

With special guest Carmella Baynie, in an intimate setting over a nourishing dinner, we venture into sacred activism and ritual coming together to weave magic, share stories, song and art, speak truths and cocreate sacred space together in support of our planet and the feminine rising.

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THE SUPREME GENTLEMAN

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SURREALPETE ART & JEWELS

When masculine entitlement radicalises, Limited Edition Digital Collage Art by what are the limits of empathy?

Surrealpete. Mediums on display: Metal/ Glass/Canvas/Artprints/Artscarves/ Three writers navigate the ethics of Art Jewels. Part of Sydney 2018 Fringe their project, a 'Frankenstein' for the Festival, this popup gallery event ideological violence of the 21st Century. showcses the digital collage artworks of Sydney emerging artist Surrealpete.

Will its evil rot their ideals?

Shop or browse, the artist will be on hand throughout the festival to explain or assist as needed.

Sydney MicroFest 2 celebrates the world of microtonality across genres. Our music Two friends peruse their dream explores notes that fall outside of the of creating a sketch show that encapsulates their messages of equality, standard, opening our ears and exciting our inner musical experience. Our artists are anger, and love...while still being incredibly silly. But among the squirting CLOCKS and CLOUDS, JACK TICKNER, citrus, the 80's aerobics, and the magic GREG SCHIEMER, LOCANA with Wendy Dixon, Greg van der Struik, Ed Diefes.

F $15 SAT; $10 SUN THE FACTORY THEATRE 5:45PM SAT; 4:45PM SUN (60 MINS)

Intimate evoking gatherings, building community through deeper and nourishing conversation over dinner.

Nourishing our spirit with a call to community, contemplative suppers

by YOKE magazine, motivated by the power of ancient wisdom and story telling, exploring what we can become.

4 special themed dinners held at various private homes and secret locations.

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SYDNEY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL

A cutting-edge cinema celebration, which includes the screening of over 100 local and international films, a two-day film workshop program for emerging filmmakers plus the inaugural SUFF conference "Inhuman Screens."

There will also be parties, special guests, live performances and more jammed into this 4-day festival.

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Nourishing our spirit with a call to community, contemplative suppers

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THE SWANMAIDENS

What happens when the battle of the sexes is over, and men have returned to Mars to live out the rest of their days?

These are real men. Men who look unflinching, to the future. But when they find hidden relics from the past, they begin in secret to rediscover the part of them that has been forgotten. * May contain dance, tutus and boys being boys F $25 C $20 PACT 8:30PM (60 MINS) 1

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SYDNEY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOP PROGRAM SUFF will host a 2-day filmmaking workshops program where emerging filmmakers can learn about a range of topics from Virtual Reality Filmmaking to 16mm Bolex filmmaking, plus guest filmmakers will provide invaluable insights into their working processes.

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SYDNEY UNIVERSITY QUEER REVUE PRESENTS –

GAYS CAN'T DRIVE

Gays Can't Drive. It's true. Don't believe me? That's homophobic, and this merry band of public-transport-riding gays is ready to prove it. Don't miss this brand new hour of glitter-spangled sketches, snarky bus content and a third thing!

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TEMPER

Come see the 2017 AUSTRALIAN A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONS in action!

Temper is a group of voice-loving humans who've come together to make music. The afternoon will be jampacked with tight harmonies, heartfelt melodies and award-winning a cappella arrangements. Don't miss out!

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TABLE FOR TWO?

As a dysfunctional restaurant prepares for its grand re-opening, the staff soon realise they might be in for a long night... A physical comedy, 'Table for Two?' is a 45 minute egg-and-spoon sprint through the underbrush. The stakes are high, the food is tinned and at the end of it, there might be dessert.

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TAKASHI WAKA – JAPAN LIFE

TALK AND TEASE – GIN AND JUNGLE JUICE

F $10 WED & SUN; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM WED & FRI; 8:30PM SUN (60 MINS)

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Japan is weird, unique, strange, crazy and beautiful. That's why I love, you love and we love. I will talk about Japanese human, culture and life. This Japan humor will be so fresh for you and definitely make you want to visit Japan.

Or not. It's English Language Comedy by the way.

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F $22 C $17.50 | 6PM 18-22 SEP

JOAN SUTHERLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

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TEMPORARY

Amy's life is a rut of emails, mundane tasks and fluro lights. Until an office birthday cake leads her to question her routine and the relevance of high heels in the workplace. Is this the beginning of her freedom or her descent into corporate oblivion? Created behind the reception desk, Temporary finds humour in the daily grind.

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10 COMEDIANS COMEDY CRUISE

Which comedy show to see at Sydney Fringe? We've made the decision easy for you with the 10 Comedians Comedy Cruise – a 3½ hour Harbour Cruise with 3 course dinner and spectacular views! Sold out at Fringe in 2015-17, this show features 10 of Sydney's funniest comedians, making this the complete night out for couples or groups.

Do you love the finer things in life like inflatable palm trees, leopard print, and 80’s jungle music? Then this wild new comedy burlesque show for is for you.

Its got a hilarious MC, rude and raunchy burlesque dancers and a famous-ish stand up comedian. Don’t miss this debut show’s twisted mix of bad jokes and boob shaking, never to be seen again...On for one juicy night only!

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10 COMEDIANS FOR $25 Can't decide which comedians to see at Sydney Fringe? We've made it easy for you, with Sydney Fringe's Best Value Comedy: 10 Comedians for $25! A diverse range of experienced comedians, this is a fantastic night out for couples or groups. Shows sold out 2015/16/17 so get your tickets early!

F $25 F $77 BAT AND BALL HOTEL BLOOD MOON THEATRE – THE WORLD BAR THE RHYTHMBOAT – KING STREET WHARF 7:00PM FRI & SAT; 9:30PM FRI & SAT, 8:30PM (60 MINS) 7:30PM (210 MINS) 7:30PM THU & SUN (120 MINS) F $20 C $18

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TENDERISE

A tale of the brutal emotional pummelling that is modern app-assisted dating, told through contemporary aerial circus.

Just like dating, there are moments of reckless bravado, moments of dark drunken fumbling, and plenty of sudden drops. Two parts horror show, one part comedy, and not at all sexy.

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THAT'S LIFE

Directed by, award winning director Vince Fusco. Carla is a force to be reckoned with, as she bares all to tell an unheard of story...from the depths of her soul. You'll never guess what happened.

"She has such vivacious charm on stage, with her snarky humour and wonderfully expressive face !!! " Glam Adelaide.

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THE LIP STICK BATTLE THELMA PLUM – STARRING THE MAGDA 'CLUMSY LOVE' TOUR Thelma Plum's (Gamilaraay) long SZUBANSKIS awaited follow up to her Monsters EP From the gutters of Kings Cross To the strip clubs of New York To the casting couches of L.A. Australias premier tribute lip sync drag parody band The Magda Szubanskis want to take you on a trip with classic hits and good times!

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(2014) is the new single Clumsy Love, which sets the tone for what this singersongwriter has in store for us for the rest of the year and beyond.

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THE MARKET IS A WIND-UP TOY

It's the end of the world sale – all things reduced to clear – time to take stock of what we have and flog it till it stops breathing.

THE BLOOMSHED makes cutting edge, political theatre. Reinvigorating classic texts through a combination of new writing and devising.

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Before us lie several branches of possibility. As time progresses, only one unfolds. But tonight, technology has brought together a superposition of possible futures, into a silly, musical, sketchy present. Theo Murray presents: Theo Murray, Theo Murray, and Theo Murray, guest-starring Theo Murray.

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sing along with their good friends Goldie the Fish and Frankie the Bear.

The Thumbkins are a new Australian Children's entertainment group. With original songs, The Thumbkins shows are fun and interactive early childhood entertainment.

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Lorraine and Marie are reunited beyond the prison walls. This Wide Night is a tender yet brutal portrayal of two women trying to start again.

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TIME IN LOU

Come to the reveal of the worlds very first burlesque fembot...

LOU P SCARLETT. With original music, vocal looping and garbageglamour couture this techno-tease is programmed to sing, dance and turn your floppy disks into hard drives.

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TOO

artist, whether it be a one night stand, a relationship, or even from afar. Using true stories, communicated through dance and speech, we ask the audience to question their own willingness to open up to strangers.

Keith Alessi performs his new one-man show. It is an inspirational true story of his life overcoming a challenging childhood, a battle with cancer and ultimate triumph. Using humor, music and story telling he takes you on a journey of discovery.

TOO is a devised physical theatre, dance & verbatim performance delving into perceptions of self & issues of negative body image. Using real people's stories, it investigates the depths of society norms & ourselves, which no one wants to talk about. An authentic, powerful performance aimed at pre-adolescents to adults, sends an important message, creating a space for self-reflection.

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An at times irreverent, at times sincere, look at a strange religious revelation from Jerusalem to Brisbane, from the home to the Underworld; in prose, verse and karaoke; with the written and improvised.

TO FALL IN LOVE WITH TOMATOES TRIED TO AN ARTIST KILL ME BUT BANJOS 'To Fall in Love With an Artist' explores SAVED MY LIFE the experience of falling in love with an

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THEO MURRAY – THERE! JERUSALEM! THIS WIDE NIGHT meets a man named Jésus in How do you navigate a world you are ill SUPERPOSITION 2089 Billy-jane the Christian Quarter of Old Jerusalem. equipped to survive? Former cellmates

THOMAS ORR – WORK THE THUMBKINS a fantastic time to introduce The IN PROGRESS (BEST OF) It's Thumbkins! Get ready to dance and Thomas Orr has been a crowd favourite around Sydney for the last five years.

He has hosted shows on Bondi Beach Radio, and runs the Bondi Comedy Club. He is a regular MC and featured in the last two Sydney Fringe shows with "One Crowded Hour".

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Winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Award 2008.

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TOAD AND THE 1997 150CC MUSHROOM CUP OF MARIO KART 64 In 1997 a young, starry-eyed racer had the most infamous of meltdowns in the 150cc Mushroom Cup. Now on tour for his tell-all autobiography, 'Toad Rage', Toad blows on the Nintendo 64 cartridge and finally tells his story.

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TOXIC KISS PRESENTS "JOUISSANCE"

Sydney's favourite art-satire comedy duo, TOXIC KISS make a return to the Fringe with a brand new show!

"Jouissance" is a powerful treatise on the ineffable wonder of human creativity (with poo jokes). You'll laugh, you'll cry and then (probably) want to give them a hefty grant, just sayin'.

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TRAINING WHEELS

Light is the key to existence in a dark world, for Jerrold nothing could be more true. Come witness the grinding cogs and internal workings of an innocent clown in a post apocalyptic world. Marrying circus, slapstick and the subliminally silly, George le Couteur indulges his obsession for wheels in a solo show of biblical proportions.

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TWINK ASCENDING

Twink Ascending spills the contents of its "sequins" purse onto the stage for all too see! Told through drag, physical theatre, spoken word, dance and song this experimental piece is unapologetic in its exploration of what its like to be a queer man in this day and age. Be warned – there is more to this thirst trap than meets the eye...

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UNFAZED

An honest and heartfelt expression of love for humanity. Performance philosopher and agent of change Erfan Daliri. Building resilience through facing our own shadow, and that of our shared humanity, so we can address the social injustices we face as a collective. This fine powerful combination of spoken word, story telling and music will leave you breathless, hopeful and hopefully inspired.

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TRISTAN HAZE – BACKUP YOUR DATA WITH TRISTAN HAZE

TRIVIAL TEASE – PUB TRIVIA GONE WILD

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If a good ol’ fashioned pub trivia night and a debaucherous office Christmas party had SYDFRING_SHORTDESC_BACKUPSHOW a bastard child – it would be Trivial Tease.

090c09 The trivia is general, including everything archived:31052018 15:38 AEST from film history to zoology. The questions user: thaz020 media: USB (FwdChain 2) + DVD-RW (Pallet 1) aren’t crazy difficult, so you wont feel Backing up your data is important to us all, but too stupid . You’ll be subjected to lewd interactive games. There might even be it is seldom treated systematically. prizes...or booby prizes...or just boobies.

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TWO GIRLS ONE SHOW

Enjoy a night of biting cabaret and comedy with this double-bill performance starring Harriet Jane and Jenna Ray as they open your eyes to the humour that is hiding in secret underworlds and lying in your very own bed.

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UNPLANNED MELODIES – A SPONTANEOUS MUSICAL

Musical Theatre out of thin air – Unrehearsed, unrepeatable and unforgettable. Join Unplanned Melodies as they take an audience suggestion and run with it, all the way to Broadway and back.

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Viola finds herself alone in a strange place, and so, fearing for her safety, she disguises herself as a man. But then she falls in love with a guy who thinks she's a guy, and he falls in love with her -- as a guy. Meanwhile she has been seducing a chick on his behalf, and this chick falls in love with her -- as a guy. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll have a gay old time.

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TWO HOT DUDES – THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN MOVIE

Licence and Wooller present the tale of two men, a projector and a boardroom, trying to pitch the great Australian movie. In their minds it's the greatest thing ever conceived, in their minds, they are wrong.

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THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS – GREEN The plan is to try out new stuff.

Lower your expectations.

Warning: Contains strobe lighting, adult themes and bears.

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UP LATE AND UNCUT – UPSTART of the KX Collaborations by KXT, BURLESQUE MUSEUM Part Upstart is a trippy mix of events, The Up Late and Uncut sell out event, The Burlesque Museum is back!

Showgirls perform throughout the historic Cottage, where costumes and props showcase Australia's rich history of burlesque.

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unusual small morsels and Public Service Announcements from KXT's 2018 STEP UP team. Enter at your own risk, but you just might discover the next big thing from the Next Big Thing.

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URZA AND THE SONG UZ THE VAGABOND: "Uz: The Town" is a dark comedy written ART SONG FOR KIDS IN THE DARK

by Uruguayan playwright Gabriel An adventure story for children and kiddults alike – in a subterranean wonderland of complex caves and fantastical creatures, a young girl named Urza searches for a way back to the surface.

A new story told in shadow with puppets and live music!

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Calderon. A provincial woman, Grace, is ordered by God to prove her devotion by performing a heinous act against her family. The resulting chain of events is a wickedly satirical romp exploring religious faith, homosexuality, morality, and small town dynamics.

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VINCE VAN DOREN – UNPLUGGED

VIVA LA VINYL

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20 year old Rock n' Roll singer & multiinstrumentalist from Europe with many influences of various genres. Glamorous spark, punk energy and bluesy vibe.

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Sydney cultural icons Jay Katz & Miss Death are hosting Viva La Vinyl across the 5 Sunday's of Fringe Festival. Located on the sun-filled, leafy rooftop of Darlo Bar, it's an afternoon filled with Bloody Mary's and dreamy disco, soul and funk music, selected from the duo's incredible vinyl collection. A celebration of music & culture, it's the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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WHO PLOT PICNIC TIME WHO THE HELL Sydney families, you are invited to an indoor picnic and mini music festival starring three of Australia's favourite kids' bands: The Vegetable Plot, Angie Who and Benny Time. Featuring award-winning music, craft activities, prizes, dances, and yummy barista coffee for the adults. Ideal for kids aged 2 to 6, their grown ups, and even their grown-ups grown-ups. Book your spot on the rug now!

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ARE YOU?

Foster your child's love of classical music with this world first interactive production that uses Art Song to tell the story of The Vagabond and Daphne The Nymph, both searching for something just out of reach. Will they find what they're looking for? Only the audience can make sure they do!

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VICTORIA ZERBST – MONTANA

Experiments in personal style from one of the most magnetic performers in the universe. (((https://soundcloud.com/zerbsy)))

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WHERE WILL ALL THE PENGUINS GO?

THE WHITE SPIRIT CULT

F $30 C $20 THE BONDI PAVILION 12:00PM THU-SAT; 5:00PM SAT (60 MINS)

F $25 C $20 TABOO TALK + $10 YELLOW UMBRELLA 7:00PM (120 MINS)

A children's musical performed by and created for kids (and adults) with the underlying theme of climate change.

It's an adventure filled journey story of two brothers set over 50 years.

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This September venture down the basement steps into the world of the White Spirit Cult.

Join us in our ongoing exploration of Taboo and its effect on female bodies.

Each night will feature one hour of site-specific performance art, followed

by Taboo Talks.

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WHO THEY SAID I WAS WHY NOT?

How do I find my identity in a world that is constantly trying to tell me who I am?

Everybody has a story and every story needs a dope-ass rhyme.

Sit back and relax as the manic minds of the Nothing Network explore the interconnectedness of everyday life through completely improvised comedy and music.

F $15 C $10 THE OFFICE – THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE 8:30PM (60 MINS)

TOURING

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

Interactive participative storytelling at its fun best as we explore the question "Why are children more adventurous than adults?" Get involved from your seat or on stage, learn a story or two you can share and maybe – just maybe – see something truly magical. Why not?

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THEATRE

MUSIC

WICKED WOMEN

Sydney's funniest women in comedy all together in one show. Gathered around from Sydney, these are the most exciting and funniest comics working the scene today. Selling out shows all over Sydney don't MISS the laughs!

Check fringe website for dates & venue

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COMEDY

VISUAL ARTS

WILLIAM ERIMYA – SNL AUDITION

William Erimya has a shot at the big time! Characters? Check! Laughs?

Check! Lorne Michaels? Check? Please check if he's here. Join William as he brings his unique style of improv, sketch and stand up back to Sydney Fringe Comedy.

F $10 WED & SUN; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 9:30PM WED & FRI; 8:30PM SUN (60 MINS) 1

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THE WORM AND CROW WYNGARDE! Greg and Jim have just opened up a new small bar. Struggling with promotion, competing bars and finding the right customers. Do they have what it takes to make it a success? Or is the bar cursed?

Starring Rodney Todd, Seamus McAlary and other Sydney comedians.

Gbod Theatre presents. Peter Wyngarde played Jason King, a bestselling novelist turned sleuth, and the inspiration for Austin Powers. Much of Wyngarde's life is disputed: his name, his birth date, his sexuality. He may have had the nickname Petunia Winegum. From the creator of the acclaimed Queen Bette. With Garth Holcombe as Wyngarde!

F $10 THU & SUN; $15 SAT THE FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM THU & SAT; 7:15PM SUN (60 MINS)

F $20 C $15 THE OFFICE – THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE 7:00PM (45 MINS)

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ZOMBIE VARIETY HOUR WITH JARRED KEANE

Love the walking dead? So do we.

A comedian, a Filmmaker, a Musician and an Actor come together to celebrate all things Zombie in this variety and quiz game show.

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PHYSICAL THEATRE & CIRCUS

WOMEN IN AUSTRALIA: STORIES OF COURAGE

THE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (BY CHICKS)

F $28 C $20 PITT STREET UNITING CHURCH 7:00PM (100 MINS)

F $30 C $20 P $15 CHIPPEN STREET THEATRE 7:30PM (120 MINS)

A collection of short plays written and directed by women, ranging from early European settlement to today.

The plays present stories from women of diverse backgrounds, and their struggles for identity and independence.

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XXX COMEDY SHOW

The late night show for those who like there comedy uncensored and hilarious.

No topic is taboo, its a comedy show that will keep the laughs coming... hard too. A showcase of comedians from all over the fringe that rise up to the occasion and will perform the task that will make u cry hard with laughter!

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The ladies of Humpty Bong TAFE Applied Theatre Level 4 have made a discovery that will change the course of history forever. Kath and Kim meets Shakespeare in this hilarious new Australian work

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ZOË SITAS – WITH TWO DOTS

From wiping butts in hospitals (she's a nurse), to kicking butts in the Sydney comedy scene (she's funny), this Improv Theatre Sydney-trained improviser and 2018 NSW Raw Comedy State Finalist will be doing her best stand up, characters and sketches about her life and the shit she's seen. Literally.

F $10 TUE; $15 FRI THE FACTORY THEATRE 8:15PM (45 MINS)

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MUSICAL THEATRE & CABARET

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2019 ARTIST REGISTRATIONS OPEN 1 MARCH SYDNEYFRINGE.COM

Hosted by Jarred Keane.

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PROUDLY FUNDED BY

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PRESENTING PARTNERS

OFFICIAL BEER & CIDER PARTNER

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VENUE INDEX 107 PROJECTS

NSW TEACHERS FEDERATION AUDITORIUM

ANNANDALE CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE

OBSERVER HOTEL

ARCHIE ROSE TOURING HUB – OLD 505 THEATRE

OXFORD ART FACTORY

BAT AND BALL HOTEL

PETERSHAM BOWLING CLUB

BERESFORD UPSTAIRS

PITT STREET UNITING CHURCH

BLOOD MOON THEATRE – THE WORLD BAR

RADIO FREE ALICE

BORDELLO – KINGS CROSS HOTEL

RUDOLF STEINER BOOK CENTRE

BROADWAY SYDNEY

RED RATTLER THEATRE

CHIPPEN STREET THEATRE

REGINALD THEATRE – SEYMOUR CENTRE

DANCE HUB – PACT

SHOPFRONT THEATRE

DARLO BAR

SOUND LOUNGE – SEYMOUR CENTRE

DIVE BAR – KINGS CROSS HOTEL

ST JOHNS CHURCH HALL

EAST SYDNEY COMMUNITY AND ARTS CENTRE – BRAND X 34 BURTON STREET DARLINGHURST

ST PETERS TOWN HALL

ERSKINEVILLE ANGLICAN CHURCH

SYDENHAM GREEN

FESTIVAL VILLAGE

THE ATRIUM – NIDA

FLOW STUDIOS

THE BONDI PAVILION

FOUNDRY 616

THE COTTAGE – KENSINGTON STREET

FRINGE CLUB – KINGS CROSS HOTEL

THE EMERGING ARTIST SHAREHOUSE

GREEN PARK HOTEL

THE ETERNITY PLAYHOUSE

IMPERIAL HOTEL

THE FACTORY THEATRE

ITALIAN FORUM CULTURAL CENTRE

THE NEWSAGENCY

JOAN SUTHERLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

THE RECORD CRATE

KINGS CROSS THEATRE

THE RHYTHMBOAT – KING STREET WHARF

KNOX STREET BAR

THE WAREHOUSE

LAZYBONES

ULTIMO COMMUNITY CENTRE

LEADBELLY

UNDERGROUND – OXFORD HOTEL

LEGS HUB – RED BOX

URBAN SOUL ALEXANDRIA

MACQUARIE BISTRO

VANDAL

MOSHPIT

VENUE 505

NEW THEATRE

YELLOW UMBRELLA

107 REDFERN STREET REDFERN 81 JOHNSTON STREET ANNANDALE 5 ELIZA STREET NEWTOWN

495 CLEVELAND STREET REDFERN 354 BOURKE STREET

24 BAYSWATER ROAD KINGS CROSS

244/248 WILLIAM STREET POTTS POINT 1 BAY STREET ULTIMO

45 CHIPPEN STREET CHIPPENDALE 107 RAILWAY PARADE ERSKINEVILLE 306 LIVERPOOL STREET DARLINGHURST 244/248 WILLIAM STREET POTTS POINT

189 CHURCH STREET NEWTOWN

KENSINGTON STREET CHIPPENDALE 57 DENISON STREET CAMPERDOWN 616 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO 244/248 WILLIAM STREET POTTS POINT 360 VICTORIA STREET DARLINGHURST 35 ERSKINEVILLE ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 23 NORTON STREET LEICHHARDT 597 HIGH STREET PENRITH

244/248 WILLIAM STREET POTTS POINT 21 SHEPHERD ST CHIPPENDALE 294 MARRICKVILLE ROAD MARRICKVILLE 42 KING STREET NEWTOWN NSW 91 CANAL ROAD LILYFIELD 269 MACQUARIE STREET LIVERPOOL 642A KING STREET ERSKINEVILLE 542 KING ST NEWTOWN

NORTHUMBERLAND ARCADE

232-250 NORTHUMBERLAND STREET LIVERPOOL

37 RESERVOIR STREET SURRY HILLS 69 GEORGE STREET THE ROCKS

38-46 OXFORD STREET DARLINGHURST 77 BRIGHTON STREET PETERSHAM AUSTRALIA 264 PITT STREET, SYDNEY

134A DARLINGHURST ROAD DARLINGHURST 307 SUSSEX STREET SYDNEY

6 FAVERSHAM STREET MARRICKVILLE CNR CLEVELAND STREET AND CITY ROAD CHIPPENDALE 88 CARLTON PARADE CARLTON CNR CLEVELAND STREET AND CITY ROAD CHIPPENDALE 138A GLEBE POINT ROAD GLEBE 39 UNWINS BRIDGE ROAD SYDENHAM 53 RAILWAY ROAD SYDENHAM 215 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE BONDI BEACH 46-48 KENSINGTON STREET CHIPPENDALE 104 ERSKINEVILLE ROAD ERSKINEVILLE 39 BURTON STREET DARLINGHURST 105 VICTORIA ROAD MARRICKVILLE 74-76 PYRMONT BRIDGE ROAD ANNANDALE 34 GLEBE POINT ROAD GLEBE WHARF 6 KING STREET WHARF DARLING HARBOUR 225 EUSTON ROAD ALEXANDRIA 40 WILLIAM HENRY STREET ULTIMO 134 OXFORD STREET DARLINGHURST 105 BELMONT STREET ALEXANDRIA 16-30 VINE STREET REDFERN 280 CLEVELAND ST SURRY HILLS 61 VICTORIA STREET POTTS POINT

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THANK YOU THE CITY OF SYDNEY Lord Mayor Clover Moore and her office, Monica Barone, Sasha Baroni, Lisa Colley, Jennifer Trinca, Ianto Ware, Lex Davidson, Marni Jackson

SANDIEGO FRINGE Kevin Charles Patterson and the team

YOUNG HENRYS Andy Miller and Chloe Braithwaite

2SER Mark Ward and the team

INNER WEST COUNCIL Mayor Darcy Byrne, Amanda Buckland, Victoria Johnson and Erla Ronin

EASTSIDE RADIO Tony Smyth and the team

ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLERY Helen Maidens, Harriet Leigh and Lachie Beange

HPG AUSTRALIA Dr Adrian Liu, Laraine Sperling, Barney Oros and the team THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL OF ARTS Jan Campbell, Bill Brown, Bruce Turner, Greg Khoury and Zoe Davies APRA AMCOS Dean Ormston, Milly Petriella and Jana Gibson

CENTURY VENUES Elia Eliadis and Shane Smith KINGS CROSS HOTEL Joshua Stevens SOLOTEL Justine Baker, Dan Lacaze and the team KENSINGTON ST Dr Stanley Quek, Daria Grove, Marcus Chang and Craig Macindoe

LIVERPOOL COUNCIL Vi Girgis and Tracy Lee PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL Jeffrey Stein, Katie James and Aaron Curnow KINGS CROSS THEATRE John Harrison and Suzanne Millar CRITICAL STAGES HEAPS GAY Kat Dopper

SEYMOUR CENTRE Tim Jones and Justin Boschetti

MAINWARING Tom Mainwaring

NEW THEATRE Gemma Greer and Alice Livingstone

SPOTPRESS Paul Doran

DESIGN COLLABORATIVE James Lidis and David Rippingill

PACT Katrina Douglas and Danielle Taylor

ISH Ari and the team

NZ FRINGE Hannah Clarke

THE BERESFORD HOTEL Paul Flynn

MELBOURNE FRINGE Simon Abrahams and the team

MERIVALE Jude Knam , Andrew Jones and the team

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Larry Galbraith Dean Haglund and Mr Kaiser Tortuga Studios

LIVE MUSIC OFFICE John Wardle Lucy Joseph

FRINGE WORLD Amber Hasler, Marcus Canning and the team BRIGHTON FRINGE Julian Caddy, Darren Smallman and the team

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BROADWAY SYDNEY Andrea McGuire and the team SYDNEY AIRPORT Sally Cummine

ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

SYDNEY FRINGE TEAM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR & CEO Kerri Glasscock FESTIVAL PRODUCER Dino Dimitriadis

[ART]ICULATE PUBLIC RELATIONS Kym Elphinsone Megan Bently Julia Barnes

BUSINESS MANAGER Louise Green

REGISTRATION PLATFORM Eventotron

MARKETING MANAGER Stella Kirkby

TICKETING SERVICES I Wanna Ticket

ARTIST AND VENUES COORDINATOR Thomas Murphy

TECHNICAL SERVICES Andy Lysle (Technical Event Services)

EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR Rojan Khastoui DESIGNER Natalie Behjan DESIGN INTERN Cameron Cripps-Kennedy BOX OFFICE COORDINATOR Mark Phillips VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & BOX OFFICE ASSISTENT Emily Wilson INTERNS Angela Zhao (Marketing) Kiyrrayr Kqurzon (Production) Kate Bobis (Production)

FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sally Flegg CREATIVE PARTNERS Frida Las Vegas Nicol & Ford YOKE Magazine FACES OF THE FESTIVAL Emily Havea Joshua Thomson AMBASSADORS Thelma Plum (Fringe Ignite Curator) Andy Dexterity Emily Havea Joshua Thomson (Legs Hub Curator) LIVERPOOL HUB CURATOR Nisrine Amine

SYDNEY FRINGE BOARD Freya Smith (Chair) Lesley Watson (Deputy Chair) Bree Carrell (Treasurer) Greg Khoury (Advocacy & Outreach) Joanne Kee Louise Fisher Cheryl Padmanathan Danika Houghton COMPANY SECRETARY Kathryn Martin SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERS Zoe Davies Edward Ovadia Jeremy Moller DONORS Augusta Supple Alex Bowen Richard Worsley Helen Bauer Elaine Chia Deborah Jones Roger Moore Christina Anthony Judith Paul Greg Khoury Danika Houghton Zoe Davies Kerri Glasscock

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