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A thought-provoking performance about having faith in strangers, Dreamgirl packs an emotional punch while never becoming cloying. Houge shows compassion and honesty, all the while remaining endlessly engaging and ensuring everyone has a good time with activities and games to help illustrate her points. A show that will stay with you long after you leave, Dreamgirl is as inspiring as it is entertaining.

Con once again tries to con us into thinking he's a stand-up comedian, when he's actually an incredibly talented and funny physical performer. Using his natural comic timing, wit, technology and a little bit of help from the audience, Joke Protocol is a hilarious, inventive, and clever spy film parody. A damn fun time!

A collection of contemporary and experimental dance pieces examining different aspects of womanhood. Some pieces were sensual, some rather beautiful, others surprisingly brutal! I didn't feel there was a single dud and despite the wide range of moods and themes explored, it all felt like a cohesive whole. Loved it!

A show as funny as it is confronting, Couvreur does a fantastic job telling the story of her frustrating and sometimes disturbing ongoing ordeal with wit, charisma, and confidence. A dark dive into the world of porn forums (but again... she makes it funny!) Loved her taking power back into her own hands at the end! Also, see The Sensemaker.

By the end of this show, you will believe an apple with some bites taken out of it is a sentient being. Basically, it’s light comedy with just the right amount of edge to keep us guessing and laughing. But it isn’t quite all jokes, as the reveal of the inspiration behind the show lends it some emotional weight. This is definitely a comedy first and foremost, though, and it’s a fantastic one. Every member of the audience was in stitches and beaming on their way out, myself included.

Basically, a clown show in which said clown is dressed as a certain part of the human anatomy. Extremely heavy on (voluntary) audience participation, she plays games with us and hosts activities that involve the titular genitalia. I’ll just say that by the end, the audience was joyfully dropping c-bombs like there was no tomorrow, and it was somehow an empowering and cathartic event that brought us all together.

Incredible what they can do with such a finicky material such as bubbles, and the spectacular work is wrapped around fantastic costumes and hilarious physical comedy routines. Simply one of the most unique, outrageous, and entertaining shows you can see at the Fringe!

An ideal late night show to soothe the soul, there is little talking in this performance as the artists let their music and dance speak for itself. The tunes performed on guitar were exquisite and relaxing, with every second song accompanied by a contemporary Flamenco dance performer, who changes costumes between dances and displays both strength and elegance with her performances. Simply a beautiful and divine delight, this is a perfect show to unwind with.

An incredible piece of theater! A dystopian comedy drama, the story details a woman's job interview, it done through an automated AI system. There are hilarious moments, including a few many of us who have dealt with automated systems may relate to, but ultimately this is a powerful, relevant, and sometimes confronting show. The performer is a brilliant physical actor. We feel her frustration, her awkwardness, her confusion, and want her to come out on top. Extremely recommended!

Railway Bob is joyful tribute to a South Australian legend, a canine that traveled the train lines in the late 1800s. Told via theatre, song, and puppetry, the tale is performed with such incredible enthusiasm and charm. Loved by all who encountered him in life, and even by those who only heard tales of him, it's a testament to the joy dogs bring us. A joyous celebration of man's best friend, if you love dogs, trains, and/or history, this is a show to see.

A low-key affair, well, as low-key as Frankly can get. Her natural comedic sensibilities still shine in the banter between songs. Her trademark wit is in the lyrics, the tracks exploring deep themes, with her charisma keeping the vibes positive & fun. And despite her promise of normal songs, she snuck in one written from the view of a horse. Skillfully performed & beautifully sung melodies with evocative lyrics, ISLANDS is an intimate night of musical bliss.

Gasha has a strong focus on aerial acts and it doesn't take long to see why... they have incredibly skilled performers with stunning routines, including one where the artist is suspended by her hair! The highlight for me was the musician, who performed with live electric guitar, electronics, and a shamisen. When he performed with the acrobats, it elevated the show to a whole new level. Featuring vivid costumes, an intense soundtrack, and breathtaking acrobatics, Gasha is a circus show to see!