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

A colourful cast of drag, burlesque and circus performers dressed as parody versions of characters from a fairytale swamp adventure pose together on a cobblestone path. At the centre is a large green ogre laughing with arms outstretched, surrounded by performers styled as a princess, a queen, a fairy godmother, a prince, a cat in boots and a donkey character kneeling playfully at the front. The background shows bright green hills and a sign reading “Far Far Away”.
A performer dressed as a parody ogre dances under a bright spotlight on a dark stage. They wear a green sequinned corset and a flowing sheer gown trimmed with faux fur, along with an ogre mask and headpiece with small green ears. Their arms are outstretched mid-twirl, the fabric swirling around them as green stage lights glow overhead.
A performer dressed as a camp, drag donkey character stands centre stage under purple and gold lighting. They wear a plush grey bodysuit with subtle sparkles, dramatic makeup and a curly wig topped with tall furry donkey ears. The performer is mid-song illuminated by a soft spotlight from above.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Swamplesque 2

WE ALL KNOW THE SEQUEL WAS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!

SWAMPLESQUE finally returns to Adelaide after touring Far Far Away (or as we call it, the UK) with a BRAND NEW burlesque, drag & circus parody! We've heard you've been holding out for a hero and he's ogre-due for a comeback! What happens when our big green man meets a godmother, a prince and a cat wearing suspiciously large boots? Mayhem! There’s magic potions, a sparkly horse and a villain who belts like they’re auditioning for Eurovision.

Fresh from sell-out seasons in London's West End and Edinburgh Fringe, we’re giving ADELAIDE the WORLD PREMIERE of SWAMPLESQUE 2. Trust us, it’s been worth the wait.

It’s the fairytale sequel that proves once upon a time was never this much fun!

Happily ever after meets happily unhinged!

Presented by: Trigger Happy Productions

From cult sensations like Swamplesque to star-studded touring productions such as Headliners, Trigger Happy Productions champions creativity, inclusivity and unapologetic fun — supporting artists to bring ambitious, joy-filled work to stages from the bay to the West End.
Cabaret • Burlesque
Queensland • World Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Nudity Level: Occasional, Strong
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

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

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Presented by: Trigger Happy Productions

From cult sensations like Swamplesque to star-studded touring productions such as Headliners, Trigger Happy Productions champions creativity, inclusivity and unapologetic fun — supporting artists to bring ambitious, joy-filled work to stages from the bay to the West End.