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James and Charles from Wankernomics looking like wankers.
James and Charles from Wankernomics on stage in London
James and Charles from Wankernomics looking up at a crowd of people in Manchester, UK.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Wankernomics: Show_v4_Final_USETHIS

With two sell-out UK tours, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is smashing it right now. They’d say they’re delivering key outcomes with impact in a fast-paced environment. 

Their hilarious new show is a must see: a deep-dive into how corporate bullsh*ttery is taking over your life.

From pointless meetings and mission statements to endless emails and the word ‘synergies’, the working world is awash with bullsh*t. Now it’s spreading, meaning you have to set up an account, download an app and answer a survey just to buy a pair of socks. Wankernomics is here to help.

★★★★★ "Exquisite": Weekend Notes

“The most original show we saw this year”: Nicola G, Edinburgh

“Probably the best Fringe comedy show we’ve ever attended”: Steven K, Adelaide

Presented by: WNK Solutions

James Schloeffel and Charles Firth are two of the country’s most accomplished writers and performers, known for their unique brand of biting satire and political comedy. In 2023 they founded Wankernomics to help ordinary people navigate the modern workplace, and as a way for James to work through his unresolved issues after more than a decade working in the corporate world. Since then, Wankernomics has become something of a phenomenon, notching up over 50 million views online, selling out multiple UK tours, and becoming one of the highest-selling shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Their debut book: “A Deep-Dive Into Workplace Bullsh*ttery” became an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Don't miss their laugh-out-loud, ‘oh-my-god-that’s-exactly-what-happens-at-my-work' new show.
Comedy • Satire
Australia • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong

Please note

Warning: May include the use of the offensive terms such as 'circle back' and 'key deliverables'.

Presenter

Presented by: WNK Solutions

James Schloeffel and Charles Firth are two of the country’s most accomplished writers and performers, known for their unique brand of biting satire and political comedy. In 2023 they founded Wankernomics to help ordinary people navigate the modern workplace, and as a way for James to work through his unresolved issues after more than a decade working in the corporate world. Since then, Wankernomics has become something of a phenomenon, notching up over 50 million views online, selling out multiple UK tours, and becoming one of the highest-selling shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Their debut book: “A Deep-Dive Into Workplace Bullsh*ttery” became an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Don't miss their laugh-out-loud, ‘oh-my-god-that’s-exactly-what-happens-at-my-work' new show.