FRINGE WORLD 2020 Festival Guide

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RIFF CITY
Presented by Dirty Thunder
Two of Sydney comedy’s greatest
riffers come up with an hour of
comedy on the spot. All improv,
all crowd work. NO MATERIAL.
Join two renegade alpha males
as they leave the script at home
and catch some of the great riffs.
Tickets: $20 | 18+ (Recommended) | NSW | WA Premiere
COMEDY HUB @ ROSIE O’GRADY’S • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
3-7 FEB @ 7:00 PM , 27-31 JAN @ 9:30 PM • 60 MINS
ROBYN PERKINS: Mating
Selection
Presented by Robyn Perkins
What happens when a live dating
show does not go to plan? Robyn
Perkins (½ GlamAdelaide)
tells her epic true story while
weaving in some hilarious explanations
about the science of love,
morality & dating today. [Mating Selection] “is smart, engaging,
fun and funny” Chortle, 2019. “Funny, genuine, &
very clever.” Fringe Biscuit, 2019
Tickets: $12 - $25 | M | INTL | WA Premiere
DELUXE • THE ICE CREAM FACTORY • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
25-31 JAN, 1-8 FEB @ 6:15 PM • 60 MINS
Comedy
Rory Lowe - Chill Bill
Presented by VervePromotions
The world can be a dangerous
place, but no matter the situation,
Rory Lowe has always managed
to stay chill. From breaking
into Snoop Dogg’s dressing room
to being offered $50,000 for sex,
Lowes’ ability to turn a drastic
situation into a hilarious one has enabled him to acquire a
collection of hard-hitting, truthful, insanely funny stories.
Tickets: $20 - $30 | M | WA | World Premiere
THE STABLES BAR • PERTH • MAP C
21-22 JAN, 4-6, 8, 11-12, 14-15 FEB @ 7:00 PM , 7, 13 FEB @ 8:30 PM • 60 MINS
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Rosco McClelland:
Of All My Things
Presented by Ha Ha Comedy Pub Crawl with
Scottish English & Irish Comedy Awards
Edinburgh sell-out 18/19, Scottish
Comedian of the Year winner.
“There are unquestionable shades
of Billy Connolly to his style”
Chortle, 2016 EdFestMag
“natural ability as a storyteller & miner of laughs, well written
& delivered, Definitely a comic to watch” One4Review,
2018. Eccentric and high energy storytelling from the star of
BBC Scotland Up For It.
Tickets: $12 - $23 | 18+ (Recommended) | GB | World Premiere
THE COURT • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
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Rose Callaghan:
Cursed Trainwreck
Cheap Comedy Show
Presented by Rose Callaghan
New material show! Will it be
funny, silly, loose & cheap? Yes!
Will it be polished? No! Rose
(triple j, Best Comedy Sydney
Fringe) has recently performed the Sydney Comedy Festival
Gala, Woodford Folk Festival, Art Gallery of New South Wales
& opened for Puppetry of the Penis. “Downright hilarious.”
Herald Sun. “Super funny” Charlie Pickering.
Tickets: $13 - $15 | M | NSW | World Premiere
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THE SHOE BAR & CAFE • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
9 FEB @ 5:00 PM , 12-15 FEB @ 6:00 PM • 60 MINS
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SAM SIMMONS - FUNT
Presented by Token Events
We all know things are difficult.
We are reminded every day how
awful everything is. You can’t say
this, you can’t think that. What
about the children? It’s time to
FUNT. So whilst Rome burns,
come and ignore the harbingers
of mass panic with the stupidity of gladiatorial proportions.
Sam Simmons; making the mundane magical since 2006.
Tickets: $28 - $35 | M | AUS | AUS Premiere
TEATRO • THE WOODSIDE PLEASURE GARDEN • MAP A
4-9, 11-16 FEB @ 8:20 PM • 60 MINS
SAM TAUNTON -
ROOSTER
Presented by Token Events
Roosters vary greatly in appearance
from breed to breed but
are often known to have bright,
flashy colours, large combs and
crow about wanting people to
come to their new stand up show.
“The woman next to me was gasping for breath and almost
fell off her chair… he’s terrific and excellent at what he does.”
The Scotsman, 2019.
Tickets: $24 - $28 | M | AUS | World Premiere
THE SHAMBLES • THE WOODSIDE PLEASURE GARDEN • MAP A
4-9, 11-16 FEB @ 7:45 PM • 60 MINS
Sandeep Totlani -
The Curry Monster
Presented by Sandeep Totlani
This is a legends-only comedy
show; honest, a little dark and
very spicy. Sandeep is an up
and coming comedian with a
highly likeable stage presence.
Expect a fresh and hilarious hour
of cultures coming together, food jokes and rants about
Australia’s immigration policies. The West Australian.
“The show has something for everyone” Theatre Haus, 2019
Tickets: $15 - $20 | M | INTL | WA Premiere
THE SHOE BAR & CAFE • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
16 FEB @ 6:30 PM , 14-15 FEB @ 7:30 PM • 50 MINS
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PREVIOUS
AWARD
WINNER
Scotland!
Presented by Cluster Arts and The
Latebloomers
After a sold-out season in 2019,
the boys from Scotland! are
BACK! Join us for a wild ride with
rhythm, body percussion, singing,
stomping, clowning and the spirit
of Scotland! “This might be one of
my favourite fringe shows ever of any season, anywhere in
the world.” FringeFeed, 2019.
Tickets: $20 - $30 | G | GB
THE GOLD DIGGER • FRINGE CENTRAL • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
17-24 JAN @ 6:00 PM • 60 MINS
Scott Agnew:
Queen of Scotland
Presented by Ha Ha Comedy Pub Crawl with
Scottish English & Irish Comedy Awards
Scottish Comedy Award winner
for Best Edinburgh Show 2017.
Winner of Icon Entertainer of The
Year 2017 “Rudely, hysterically
funny. This is autobiographical,
explicit comedy at its pinnacle.” Chortle, 2017 “A
comedic thrill ride” The Scotsman, 2016
BroadwayBaby The List. Attitude magazine’s 84th
Most Eligible Gay Bachelor In The World 2017.
Tickets: $12 - $25 | 18+ (Restricted) | GB | AUS Premiere
THE COURT • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
2-4, 6-11, 13-16 FEB @ 6:00 PM , 21, 23, 27-28, 30 JAN @ 9:15 PM •
60 MINS
Scott Murphy:
Sailing Lessons
Presented by Tom Whiston
Ever been sailing before? Ever
felt the soft touch of neoprene
on your skin? The salty wind in
your hair? The thrill of seagull
in your eye? If you answered no,
but would like all these things,
then join Scott for an hour of sailing and stories at a rate of
knots... yeah buoy!!! Debut show from British theatre-maker
and comedian Tom Whiston.
Tickets: $8 - $16 | PG | GB | World Premiere
PERTH MESS HALL • NORTHBRIDGE • MAP B
17-19, 22-26, 29-31 JAN, 1-2, 5-9 FEB @ 6:30 PM • 50 MINS
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