Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
Melburnians urged to become action heroes at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe
Members of the public are encouraged to embrace participatory art experiences and generate change at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.
Comedy review: Wage Against the Machine, The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
A one-person stand-up show reflecting on modern working life.
Theatre review: Lizard People, Meat Market Stables
Are humans really lizards in disguise?
Performance review: Beyond The Beehive: Amy Winehouse's Musical Mastery, MC Showroom
Amy Winehouse’s unique musical talents and persona remembered.
Performance review: Otto & Astrid: The Stages Tour, Trades Hall
The rockin' duo are back again with a showcase of some of their best hits.
Magic review: Mysterons, The MC Showroom
A blend of storytelling and magic.
Theatre review: He Had It Coming, The Provincial Hotel
Infamous murderesses and attackers tell their stories, leaving the audience to judge whether they were justified.
Theatre review: Years Years Bears, Trades Hall
A promising mystery story still finding its feet.
Theatre review: Why Not Believe in Everything?, Club Voltaire
Laura Fisher’s first play is poetic, vibrant and very funny.