Title "Comedy for the Curious" with a hand drawn brain and microphone behind it.

Robyn Perkins on stage alone, doing stand up comedy, with a picture of a brain in the background.

Three performers sat on tall stools, chatting and laughing, From left to right it is Dr. Ruchi Sinha, Andrew Silverwood, and Robyn Perkins

Comedy for the Curious: 2026

* Shaftesbury Fringe 2023 Award Winner, Best Comedy *

Ever wonder why we are the way we are?
Learn why some people can't stop biting their nails or biologically, what we can blame on our parents, when marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins returns to Adelaide exploring two BRAND NEW SHOWS in her critically acclaimed, science comedy panel show.

Bad Habits: March 21

Genetic Inheritance: (ie. the cr*p we get from our parents): March 22

Exploring human behaviour with stand-up comedy, Robyn teams up with behavioural specialist Katie Baylis to answer questions you never knew you had! Think Have You Been Paying Attention? meets QI, live at the Fringe...

★★★★"A perfect sweet spot between insight and entertainment" One4Review.

★★★★½"Enlightening and uproarious" FringeFeed

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Comedy • Science

International • SA Premiere

: Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
: 45 min
: The Piglet (open-air) at Gluttony - Rymill Park
: M (2 Warnings)
: $25 to $28
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Robyn Perkins

Comedy for the Curious, created by award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins, is where science meets stand-up, starting with genuine curiosity. These smart, funny, and engaging shows explore everything from human behaviour and psychology to the wonders of the animal world.
Perkins, known for her high-energy performances and witty scientific insight, has earned multiple awards, including Best in Comedy (Sydney Fringe 2019) and Best Comedy Act (Shaftesbury Fringe 2023).
The brand includes:
• Comedy for the Curious — science-comedy panel shows about human behaviour
• Comedy for the Curious (for kids!) — fun, animal-themed science shows combining comedy, music & games
• Shrink Wrapped — a psychologist analyses comedians live on stage

Sessions

Duration: 45 min

Sat 21 Mar - Sun 22 Mar: 2:00pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $28.00

Early Bird: $19.60

Fringe Member: $14.00 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $25.00

Senior: $25.00

Student: $25.00

Schools Program: $20.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

1 Venue

The Piglet (open-air) at Gluttony - Rymill Park

Murlawirrapurka / Rymill Park, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna

Gluttony has multiple entrances, please check your ticket for the correct entrance to use to get to your show.

: Outdoor venue with step-free mobility aid access and an accessible bathroom – may have poor quality path or an incline.
: Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (Minors are permitted in the venue at all times until midnight.)

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: M

Target Audience: High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: No

Coarse Language : Occasional, Mild

Sexual References : Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

: High Audio Content
: Audience members interact from the seated or standing area