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Arthur Hull next to a sign saying FLOP! The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals
Arthur Hull performing a gymnastic dance move on stage in FLOP!
Arthur Hull singing on stage at a keyboard into a mike with his eyes closed
Adelaide Fringe 2026

FLOP! The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals

The virtuosic Arthur Hull returns with an updated version of his love letter to Broadway and the West End's biggest musical theatre misfires!

Best Emerging Artist (Adelaide Fringe 2025 Award Winner).
Best Entertainment & Best Entertainment Performance (Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Dark Chat Awards Winner).

★★★★★'Scarily talented… absolute joy!'  (List).
★★★★★'A standout of the Fringe this season.'  (Adelaide Diaries).
★★★★★'Phenomenal. In Hull's hands it's hard to believe these songs were not smash hits.' (Clothesline).
★★★★★'Pure musical theatre joy. Glorious vocals and a terrific sense of fun. A star is born!' (Real Chris Sparkle).
★★★★★'With the bravado and charm of a showman, and a voice with such glorious versatility, Arthur Hull is the whole package. FLOP is an undoubted smash.' (The Recs).

Presented by: Arthur Hull produced by James Seabright

Arthur Hull was awarded first prize at the Australian National Busking Championships 2024. He received widespread praise and an audience of over 5m on TV and social media for his performances on Channel 7’s THE VOICE, reaching Adam Lambert’s Top 3. In the same year, he created his first solo show FLOP, winning Best Emerging Artist at 2025's Adelaide Fringe Awards and enthusiastic critical acclaim there, at Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. Arthur is a graduate of the world-famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus. James Seabright is an Olivier award-winning theatre producer, and chair of the League of Independent Producers UK. He runs Seabright Live, touring shows globally including Black Is The Color Of My Voice, Buffy Revamped, Potted Potter, Trainspotting Live & Yippee Ki Yay.
Cabaret • Musical Theatre
Victoria
 
Previous Award Winner
Reviews
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    It may be called FLOP, but this show is an utter triumph. - James Edge, West End Best Friend

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    Hull is a force of nature... brilliant and one to watch, now and in the future. - Jo Laidlaw, The List

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    Hull is a one-man cyclone, storming the stage with unrelenting Broadway bravado and a presence so electric it feels slightly dangerous. - Karen Grace Prince, The Advertiser

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    If you are a fan of musicals, you will love it, and if you are not, you may very well be at the end of the show! - Barry Hill, Stage Whispers

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    Magnificent voice! Expect to laugh, learn and shake your head at Broadway’s best and worst, and maybe discover a new guilty-pleasure song. - Simon Barnett, Glam Adelaide

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    Hull’s powerful voice, commanding presence, boundless energy, and impeccable comedic timing fill the room, leaving the audience captivated - Stephen Foenander, Adelaide Reviews Team

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Arthur Hull produced by James Seabright

Arthur Hull was awarded first prize at the Australian National Busking Championships 2024. He received widespread praise and an audience of over 5m on TV and social media for his performances on Channel 7’s THE VOICE, reaching Adam Lambert’s Top 3. In the same year, he created his first solo show FLOP, winning Best Emerging Artist at 2025's Adelaide Fringe Awards and enthusiastic critical acclaim there, at Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe. Arthur is a graduate of the world-famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus. James Seabright is an Olivier award-winning theatre producer, and chair of the League of Independent Producers UK. He runs Seabright Live, touring shows globally including Black Is The Color Of My Voice, Buffy Revamped, Potted Potter, Trainspotting Live & Yippee Ki Yay.