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Dragon I premiered at Perth Festival 2026. Photo: Aaron Claringbold.
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Dragon I review: one man and an AI assistant at Perth Festival

In Dragon I, Adam Kelly tries to deliver a comedic lecture on dragons... until AI gets in the way.

Applications are now open for Sydney Fringe 2026. Photo: Paul McMillan.
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Got an idea for a show? Sydney Fringe can help you put it in the spotlight – and creatives across…

James Rowland: Team Viking. A fair-skinned man with straw-blonde hair and a reddish beard stands thigh deep in the waters of the Thames. He is wearing a plastic Viking helmet with ahistorical horns, a black suit, white business shirt and black tie, and carries a burning torch made of rolled-up paper.
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Team Viking review: a hilarious, heartbreaking and healing masterpiece

The remarkable Team Viking was one of the standouts of the Adelaide Fringe opening weekend.

Neurospicy: The Musical at Adelaide Fringe. A fair-skinned young woman dressed in a red chili costume and smiling at the camera.

Adelaide Fringe reviews: Pinky von Sox and the Novel Stand-Up Experience, and Neurospicy: The Musical

A Fringe first-timer’s engaging exploration of neurodiversity and an improvised storytelling show are among the offerings at this year’s Adelaide…

Comedian Scout Boxall. Photo: Supplied.
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How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026 highlights
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Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers

Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…

Life Drawing with a Comedian. A shirtless comedian, wearing only black basketball shorts, lies on their stomach on a table, lower legs and feet raised and resting their head on their hands, with their elbows also on the table.
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Life Drawing with a Comedian review: redefining sketch comedy at FRINGE WORLD

Life Drawing with a Comedian is exactly what it says on the tin, and it's a whole lot of fun.

Louisa Fitzhardinge presents Comma Sutra. Photo: Sean Breadsell.
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Comma Sutra review: quirky etymological fun at FRINGE WORLD

Comma Sutra is a hilarious comedy act all about words and language.

Noah Skape presents Human Entertainment at FRINGE WORLD. Photo: Supplied.
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Human Entertainment review: an unforgettable absurdist variety act

In Human Entertainment, Noah Skape delivers a FRINGE WORLD fever dream.

UK comedian Raul Kohli anchors A History Comedy Show.
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A History Comedy Show review: an entertaining FRINGE WORLD three-hander

Hosted by award-winning comedian & history buff Raul Kohli, A History Comedy Show brings casual lighthearted fun to FRINGE WORLD.

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