Adelaide Fringe 2026
Ryan Mason Disappoints His Parents
In 2024, Ryan Mason’s debut solo show premiered to a sold-out season and won the Adelaide Fringe “One to Watch” Award.
In 2025, Ryan’s new show won no awards but did have a nicer poster.
In 2026, Ryan couldn’t come up with a new show, so he’s recycling the first one in the hopes it sells out again!
The story of a young man and his tumultuous relationship with his father, this show explores themes of family, identity, and why it’s a terrible idea to pursue a career in the arts to make your family proud.
Presented by: Ryan Mason
Ryan Mason is a comedian based in Gawler, South Australia. At just 23 years old, Ryan has fast become a rising star in the Adelaide comedy scene and is a two-time RAW Comedy State Finalist. He has also performed in Melbourne during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Cairns, Orlando, and Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2024, Ryan’s first solo show ‘Ryan Mason Disappoints his Parents’ debuted at the Adelaide Fringe to sold-out audiences and won the 2024 Adelaide Fringe ‘One to Watch Award’, sponsored by Matt Tarrant.Suitability & warnings
Content rating:
MA15+
Mental Health
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Accessibility
- High audio content
Presenter
Presented by: Ryan Mason
Ryan Mason is a comedian based in Gawler, South Australia. At just 23 years old, Ryan has fast become a rising star in the Adelaide comedy scene and is a two-time RAW Comedy State Finalist. He has also performed in Melbourne during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Cairns, Orlando, and Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2024, Ryan’s first solo show ‘Ryan Mason Disappoints his Parents’ debuted at the Adelaide Fringe to sold-out audiences and won the 2024 Adelaide Fringe ‘One to Watch Award’, sponsored by Matt Tarrant.Social media
