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

Three performers pose confidently in front of bold colored backgrounds. On the left, a person with curly hair and dramatic eye makeup tilts their head back with one hand in their hair, wearing a sheer black top. In the center, a shirtless performer with striking pink and black makeup bites a gloved finger against a red backdrop. On the right, a performer with a shaved head, mustache, and bold eye makeup smiles while wearing a black mesh top with a high ruffled collar against a blue background.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Primal, Shake It & Rouge present: Matinasty

Get ready for an afternoon thrill like no other! Not your ordinary, mild mannered matinee - this is cheeky, risque fun, featuring the finest circus talent from Rouge, Primal, Shake It, The Defiant, Rouge Goes Rogue, and more! This exclusive matinee brings you the best of Highwire’s “circus for grown-ups” in a single, high-energy show bursting with sensuality, spectacle, and heart-racing feats. The perfect way to kick off your Fringe night, or to enjoy the talent without the evening crowds, this showcase has it all—from sultry performances to jaw-dropping acrobatics. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable, fast-paced afternoon feast!

 

This show is a fundraising event for Highwire, the parent company of all these great shows, and has staggered tickets - you choose what you can afford to pay!

We are adding some fun incentives to give you a little extra value to your additional input for those who can afford it!

  • Funhouse Friend = just the ticket to the show
  • Backstage Bestie = thanks for the extra support! In addition to your ticket you will also be let in five minutes early and get an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into putting on a Fringe Show. Watch a sound check, acrobats flipping on the stage, the last little scrambles that happen before the audience is let in the doors
  • Vaudeville VIP = huge thanks to those who can afford it! In addition to your ticket, and early ‘behind-the-scenes’ access, you will also get VIP seats (best seats in the house) and a little merch item on us.

Presented by: Highwire Entertainment

Highwire Entertainment is a production house specialising in circus and multi-artform performances and events. Highwire has worked all around Australia and produced and toured shows around the world. Highwire began in 2006, and has consistently created contemporary physical theatre, circus arts and puppetry to thrill both adults and children.
Variety • Circus
Australia • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

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

Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

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Presented by: Highwire Entertainment

Highwire Entertainment is a production house specialising in circus and multi-artform performances and events. Highwire has worked all around Australia and produced and toured shows around the world. Highwire began in 2006, and has consistently created contemporary physical theatre, circus arts and puppetry to thrill both adults and children.

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