Marrying sketch comedy with absurdism and physical theatre, this super-slick and thoroughly enjoyable show is a masterclass in creating a profound theatrical piece for a ‘fringe’ context.
Author: Libby Trainor Parker
Sometimes you see a show and it makes you think about it for days. Weeks. Months. A show like that changes the way you see things. A show like that is crucial.
Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity) is that show. See it. Please.
Both adults and kids will love this comedy of errors and its clever narrative, which exudes so much infectious joy it leaves you realising how much we all need to embrace our inner child and laugh at bum jokes a bit more often.
A punchy new one-hour adaptation of Little Miss Julie is set to give Adelaide audiences a charged and unforgettable experience in a revamped classic.
Promising murder, mushrooms and mild legal risk, the hilarious trio are inviting audiences to, “Bring a date — or an estranged family member” to enjoy their comical take on the murder trial that captured the nation, cooked up through courtroom hysteria, musical numbers and a slow descent into mushroom-induced chaos.
In his Fringe solo show debut, Adelaide comic WeeStu is bringing a world premiere of Stunted Growth – A Tragicomic Triptych in 3 Gear Changes to Goodwood Theatre.
A unique comedy theatre show, WeeStu explores, in three tonally different acts, the late midlife and other existential crises of one small, possibly former Scotsman.
Nicola Brown: Space Invaders is the smash hit solo show coming to Adelaide this Fringe 20–28 February at The Howling Owl and it is set to educate, empower and maybe cause a little light bladder leakage from the some big laughs.
Told through dark, heartfelt comedic storytelling, what unfolds is an hour of comedy that moves between Phil’s absurd sleep behaviours through deeper examinations of his life, health, and having to contend with the struggles of every day while being perpetually exhausted.
The creator of previous smash hit, sold out works Opinionated, Friendly Feminism and Bisexual Intellectuals, Millicent is known for her ability to take nuanced social justice issues and make them accessible through her humour, whip smart patter and original songwriting.
The 2026 season brings together 25 shows across more than 60 individual performances, spanning comedy, circus, theatre, live music, dance and family programming, with a strong focus on bold voices, inclusive storytelling and high-quality live performance.
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