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

The word primal in big bold yellow lettering, with colourful feathers out of focus in the background. Below that a woman in a patterned powersuit stands with hair slicked back and hands held dramatically over her waist. To her right, a woman in black underwear is wearing a silver geometric unicorn mask, to her left a shirtless man with wavy hair stares down the barrel of the camera.
People dancing with pink feather fans
Acrobats spinning from a rope in the roof with sparks flying on the stage from the dancers
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Primal

★★★★★ "Primal isn’t just a show; it’s an all-out, high-energy fever dream that’ll stick with you long after you leave." - The List

From the creators of 'Rouge' comes 'Primal': a sexy, funny, and thrilling circus for grown ups featuring Australia's most exciting circus and cabaret artists. Inspired by the raw energy of the animal kingdom and the complexities of human relationships, this nonstop spectacle explores identity, sexuality, and perception. With a mesmerizing mix of aerial artistry, fire performances, burlesque, and song, Primal is set to follow in the footsteps of the award-winning 'Rouge,' delivering jaw-dropping acts with a cheeky twist.

Best Circus & Physical Theatre, Adelaide Fringe Weeklies, 2025

“The sexiest circus cabaret performance of the year” – The Advertiser 2025

Presented by: Highwire Entertainment & Gluttony

An Australian production house specialising in circus and multi-artform performances and events. Creators of the critically-acclaimed shows Rouge, The Defiant, Rebel, Papillon and Dinosaur Time Machine. Producers behind Australian touring hits Petit Circus, Bon Appetit, Chameleon, and Shake It. Founders of the Livewire Circus Artist Residency Program. Currently dreaming up the next big Australian circus show.
Circus • Cabaret
Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Nudity Level: Occasional, Mild
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Highwire Entertainment & Gluttony

An Australian production house specialising in circus and multi-artform performances and events. Creators of the critically-acclaimed shows Rouge, The Defiant, Rebel, Papillon and Dinosaur Time Machine. Producers behind Australian touring hits Petit Circus, Bon Appetit, Chameleon, and Shake It. Founders of the Livewire Circus Artist Residency Program. Currently dreaming up the next big Australian circus show.