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Our Picks for the 2024 Sydney Fringe Festival

We are resending you Our Picks for the festival and a few new ones that were not in the last one. Ticket Wombat is giving away tickets to many of the Festival events, so if you would like to win some tickets head to www.ticketwombat.com, you can enter as many draws as you like and most of them are free to enter.

SYDNEY LIMINAL

Heed the call to adventure in The Rocks!
A city wide game of art & wit with the Wandering Liminal Society to solve puzzles, make art, and discover your community.

19 - 22 September

DECADENCE & DEBAUCHERY: BOHEMIAN BLASPHEMY!

This celebrated burlesque variety night is back again!
Decadence & Debauchery is bringing you premiere alternate performing artists.
This time with a "Bohemian Blasphemy" twist, this series is Decadence & Debauchery features international glamour hobo superstar, Carmel Clavin as your host and surprise guests every night!

17 - 22 September

ALI AL SAYED: CANCELED CULTURE

Award-winning Comedian Ali Al Sayed (Comedy Central, Shahed, BBC) comedically highlights the Arab and Muslim perspectives from both external and internal lenses. “Impossible not to laugh” Timeout.

25 - 27 September

STORIES THAT STIR SHOWCASE

Listen to six courageous people share their 10-minute raw and personal stories, at the Stories that Stir™ SHOWCASE event, curated especially for Sydney Fringe Festival.
Stories that Stir™ was created to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.

Thursday 26 September

THE TELL-TALE HEART

Edgar Allan Poe’s classic horror tale. A young caretaker fights for survival as she takes revenge on her captor in this bold, brave and unnerving one woman show.

Produced by Raven Productions Australia, directed by David Halgren and starring Hannah Raven.

5 - 7 September

AFTER HOURS

A unique blend of class, comedy and chaos, AFTER HOURS is sensational circus with a seductive twist! Featuring mesmerising cube-spinning, an unconventional unicycle strip and a heart-stopping aerial show girl number, this fast-paced show will leave you begging for more!

17 - 22 September

OTTO & ASTRID - THE STAGES TOUR

Fresh from Glastonbury Festival!
Berlin’s Prince and Princess of Art Rock and Europop, Otto & Astrid – Die Roten Punkte, thunder through a blisteringly hilarious set of songs from (almost) all of their albums.
The utterly dysfunctional siblings are a lipstick smeared sonic collision between The B-52s, The Pixies, Kraftwerk and early Ramones.

4 - 15 September

DEATH OF A PEOPLE PLEASER

Death of a People Pleaser is a dark comedy about grim reapers and people pleasers finding their power and taking control of their lives...or afterlives in some cases.

17 - 21 September

SINGALONGA PUB QUIZ

It’s an award-winning Piano Cabaret show that’s a ‘Singalong’ and a ‘Pub Quiz’. You not only get to sing the songs you know and love, but also get to test your knowledge while joining in the fun and games. It’s interactive, it’s electric and prior singing experience is optional. So, just give it a go and whatever happens, it will be fun doing it.

10 - 14, 17 - 21 September

THE GIANT BALLOON SHOW

After touring the globe, the GIANT BALLOON SHOW gets it's Sydney premier!
The Giant Balloon Show will have you in stitches and awe; expect balloons, audience participation, a banging '80s soundtrack, dancing, and the all-important GIANT BALLOON!
Non-stop fun for the whole family - do not miss it!

7 September - 7 October

CIRCUS OF F*ACT*S

Set in the swinging 1930s, this funny, fast-paced family circus show will delight all ages! Combining the traditional and contemporary with a thrilling diamond heist, mesmerising cube-spinning, breath-taking aerial acrobatics and acrobatic unicycle, CIRCUS OF FACTS brings the WOW you won’t see anywhere else! Fabulous acts! Spectacular circus!.

17 - 22 September

IN THESE SHOES

Glynis Traill-Nash has long lived a double life: fashion writer by day, jazz singer by night. Now the two collide for the first time in this soirée of chic! Dressed to thrill and accessorised with a set list of stylish chansons, GTN will take you from Perth to Paris to unpick the world of fashion.

3 - 7 September

ROAD TRIP

Come on a road trip with Swansea Hit and Run. Swansea Hit and Run is a two-piece outfit that use road trip sound recordings to create an expansive aural experience.

They combine samplers with various live instruments to create a spellbinding musical landscape. Sit back, close your eyes, and keep on driving.

20 - 21 September

ABBASOLUTELY ABBEY

Ever belted Dancing Queen after too many cocktails on the dancefloor? Abbey has. A dreamer and overplanner. Join her for a nostalgic, heartfelt night full of ABBA's iconic hits.
Abbey Paige Williams has a dream! If only she’d completed her ambitious to-do list, she might have achieved it by now..

24, 26 & 28 September

ANOTHER UNWASTED EVENING - THE GENIUS OF TOM LEHRER

Enjoy musical satire at its finest: celebrating the mischievous wit of Tom Lehrer, performed by Australian entertainer, singer, and pianist, Antony (DrH) Hubmayer.

This sequel to the smash-hit of the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe seasons includes all Tom's hits plus even more laughs, songs & games.

17 - 21 September

A MONTY PYTHON CABARET SINGALONG CIRCUS

Join the hilarious fun as ‘Dr H’ revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era. Participation is a must, with cabaret antics, interactive patter, and lots of singalong.

Your piano song-master is Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer (Tom Lehrer Show - Singalonga Pub Quiz) and he’ll have you rolling and ‘silly-walking’ down the aisles.

10 - 14 September

RAILED

Incredible skills, raucous laughter and amazing abs.
From the creators of the smash hit and multi-award winning shows GODZ and Elixir.
Welcome to 'Railed', a western-themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and hilarious comic timing of the Head First Acrobats.

17 August - 29 September

BABY BOOGIE

The ultimate baby rave!

A unique mix of a dance party for parents and preschoolers, combined with live circus performance and amazing dance moves!

Get ready for a dance party suitable for both adults and kids alike!

31 August - 29 September, weekends only.

ALL STAR CIRCUS

World class circus talent performing extraordinary feats before your very eyes!
Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by an award winning cast of seasoned professionals.
Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head First Acrobats.
From the creators of smash-hit circus show GODZ. 

31 August - 29 September, weekends only.

WHO IS JARRED KEANE?

A comedy show about how the Modern Man deals with Love, Loss and Lies. It's a wild, hilarious and heartfelt ride through the personas that we hide behind.

Who is Jarred Keane?

Comedian. Actor. Liar. Filmmaker. Gambler. Alcoholic. Liar. Failed model. Failed thief. Failed lover. Liar. Neurotic. Romantic. Liar. All of the above and far less than the sum of these parts.

7 & 8 September

I WORKED WITH HEATH LEDGER ONCE...

A COMEDY... Sort of: “I Worked With Heath Ledger Once... ” is an original play based on a true story about an ill-fated documentary that almost came to be...

Maya, a young film student, decides to make a documentary about an aspiring actor with a pact to either “Make it or Quit it” by the time he turns 30, except he’s almost 35.

26 - 28 September

GODZ

The crowd favourite of the Sydney Fringe returns.
A hedonistic dive head-first into the lives of the ancient gods of Olympus!
Follow your favourite gods like Cupid and Hercules as they paint the scene of Ancient Greece and bring you to the biggest party to hit Mount Olympus since 500 BCE. 

30 August - 15 September

PARTY GHOST

Witness the award-winning ghoulish journey that is?Party Ghost! This tongue-in-cheek Death Day celebration is next level messed up & twice as amusing, brought to you by the powerhouse creative team Olivia Porter and Jarred Dewey and directed by Nicci Wilks.

24 - 29 September

LAST STORY STANDING

Four stories enter. One story remains.
The Tiny Impro Co presents an all improvised, rip-roaring, theatrical elimination show!
With a talented cast of improvising actors, each night four directors create four unique, completely improvised stories, each with a specific style or genre.

10 - 14 September

TOM MORAN IS A BIG FAT FILTHY DISGUSTING LIAR

A self-proclaimed people-pleaser and an expert in empathy, Tom struggles with the truth. Join him for this hilarious but completely true solo show where he begs the question "If I never lied again and was just myself, would any of my loved ones still love me?"

24 - 28 September

BUBBLE SHOW IN SPACE

Come along on a soap-tastic adventure through bubbles in space! See a bubble like a rocket that launches 10 metres into the air, clear bubbles filled with smoke, bubbles that join into each other and separate, shadow bubbles, fire bubbles, and bubbles so big that several people could fit inside! See this and so much more in a show that finishes in a million-billion bubbles that shower over the audience in a giant bubble party.

Every weekend in Sept & 1 - 7 October

ADULT BUBBLE SHOW

As seen on Australia's Got Talent, high level bubble art meets neo burlesque. Comedic and sexy vignettes with bubbles on display as you have never seen before.

Come see the fringe cult hit that has left audiences in awe in multiple cities and three continents across the globe.

3 - 8 & 10 - 15 September

27 CLUB

Sydney, live music is back! Get ready to rock out to the legendary hits of Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix at 27 Club. The biggest music show of Adelaide Fringe this year is coming to Sydney for the first time, and is the must-see show to kick off your Fringe Festival! Don’t miss out—book your tickets and be part of musical history.

30 August - 29 September

BETWEEN THE CURTAINS
Follow the whacky journey of one woman as she dances with the hospital system for more than two decades to become a self-proclaimed professional patient. In this unique (maybe a little absurd) comedic celebration of hospital life, Anita shares stories about friendships made, friends lost, and the angels that kept her alive.

17 - 21 September

VOILÀ!

Welcome to 'Voilà!' – A dazzling cabaret transporting you to the glittering world of 1920s Paris. Witness a night where art breathes, laughter echoes, and reality blurs into fantasy.
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself for the most titillating, tantalising, and downright scandalous cabaret that will transport you to the glittering world of Les Années Folles.
12-14 September

HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 56 MINUTES

Join stand-up comedians Elsa Daddo and Mandy Scotney as they explore the ups and downs of love and life in the big city!
Whilst they might be at different stages of life (Mandy is old enough to be Elsa’s mum) they are both well versed in how to lose a guy, other genders, their hopes, dreams and their self-respect in very short timeframes. They will share all in 56 hilarious minutes of stand-up comedy.

4-6 September

CLAY MCMATH - IN OVER MY HEAD

Dive into the uproariously funny world of Clay McMath with his latest stand-up comedy show, "In Over My Head." Despite his towering presence, Clay finds himself hilariously out of his depth in a series of comically awkward and unexpected situations. 

18 - 20 September

THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF STARS BY MZAZA

An exhilarating and other-worldly musical odyssey from critically-acclaimed world music favourites, MZAZA.
Inspired by history’s greatest philosophers and astronomers, this beautiful show features stunning vocals, live music and celestial collage animation.

6 - 7 September

THE LIBRARIAN

A bookish circus adventure for the whole family.
Blending clowning, physical theatre and the circus arts, this show invites young audiences to discover the passion of reading and the power of the imagination ,by whisking them away on a series of great adventures.

4 & 5 October