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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Two females hugging and squeezing faces together. One smiling and the other sligtly confused.
7 performers on a stage
Two performers on a stage standing back to back with arms crossed smiling. One dressed with a wig and corset. The other dressed with a leotard and tutu skirt
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Naughty Cabaret

After a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, 'Naughty Cabaret' is coming to Adelaide Fringe in 2026! A queer feminist extravaganza full of energy, absurdity and ridiculousness.

"Late night absurdity doesn’t come much more fun than this" ★★★★ ToDoList

With an ever-changing line up of clown, character comedy, boyband, burlesque and more. Previous guest performers include Lara Ricote, Elf Lyons, Siblings, Hannah Camilleri, Mel McGlensey, Lorna Rose Treen, Ria Lina and Gogo Bumhole.

Hosted by “Queens of the ridiculous” (★★★★ The Wee Review), Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume, also seen in the “irresistibly silly” (★★★★ The Guardian) clown comedy 'Troll'. 

Presented by: Anna Marie and Marie

The clown duo, Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume, have toured the world with their shows since 2022. Their “irresistibly silly” (★★★★ The Guardian) comedy Troll has since debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 been performed at The Elysian in Los Angeles, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Adelaide fringe in 2024 and SOHO Theatre in London. The show returned to the Edinburgh fringe in 2024, and was listed by The Telegraph as one of the 50 best shows at the festivals in 2024. Naughty Cabaret won the Funniest Show at Oslo Fringe in 2022 and have since toured venues in Norway, Australia and the UK. Together with Amanda Tunsberg, Straume and Simonsen, curate the Norway Clown Festival.
Variety • Comedy
Norway
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Strobe Lighting
Smoke Effects
Nudity Level: Occasional, Strong
Loud Noises

Please note

Audience participation

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Anna Marie and Marie

The clown duo, Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume, have toured the world with their shows since 2022. Their “irresistibly silly” (★★★★ The Guardian) comedy Troll has since debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 been performed at The Elysian in Los Angeles, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Adelaide fringe in 2024 and SOHO Theatre in London. The show returned to the Edinburgh fringe in 2024, and was listed by The Telegraph as one of the 50 best shows at the festivals in 2024. Naughty Cabaret won the Funniest Show at Oslo Fringe in 2022 and have since toured venues in Norway, Australia and the UK. Together with Amanda Tunsberg, Straume and Simonsen, curate the Norway Clown Festival.

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