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Soaking up the sounds of America’s greatest songwriters
Classic music on a balmy summer night has Fringe World written all over it, particularly with Night Owl’s Fringe World 2026 offerings! Stories and iconic anthems from beloved musicians like Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King & James Taylor and classic California bands like The Doors, The Eagles and Neil Young will be presented with live…
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Ogre-inspired burlesque parody Swamplesque returns to Fringe for one final fairytale
After taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 and 2025, the award-winning ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, Swamplesque, returns to Perth for its final season. With a smorgasbord of performance styles in store, the show promises a night of laughter, surprises and a touch of risqué. The show will hit…
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Stay forever young with the 27 Club’s tribute to fallen rock icons
Declared “a masterclass in rock ‘n’ roll”, Amplified House’s debut rock music show, 27 Club, will have you praying to the rock gods for more. A hit show at Edinburgh Fringe and winner of the Best Music Award at Adelaide Fringe, 27 Club features music and lore from Joplin, Winehouse, Cobain, Morrison, Hendrix and more performed by Aussie rock…
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Michelle Pearson unpacks society’s obsession with Skinny in new cabaret show
Multi-award-winning international cabaret performer Michelle Pearson returns to Perth this January to present her hit musical cabaret, Skinny, which makes its WA debut at Fringe World. Fresh from its off-Broadway debut in New York, a string of five-star reviews across UK festivals and the Edinburgh Fringe, and multiple award wins at Adelaide Fringe 2025, Skinny stands out as a…
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The Australian Good Food Guide’s Chef Hat Awards are here: check out these Perth restaurants hitting your bucket list
Last week, the Australian Good Food Guide announced their 2026 Chef Hat Awards – essentially the Aussie version of the Michelin Star, and awarded since 1982. The restaurants are award Chef Hats in lieu of Stars, with the highest possible rating being 20 Hats (although no establishment has been awarded this rating since the Guide’s…
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Buckle up as Speed: The Movie, The Play hits The Pleasure Garden this year
Nineties fiends, speed demons and comedy lovers unite! After six long years, award-winning comedy Speed: The Movie, The Play is set to return to Fringe World, with its 60-minute loving homage to the 1994 action thriller Speed. Set on an actual bus, Speed: The Movie, The Play will hit Speed Bus at The Pleasure Garden from Wednesday, January 21, to…
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Elixir Revived brought back to life for bold Fringe World return
Bringing the perfect blend of physical comedy and athletic prowess, smash-hit show Elixir Revived is set to hit the Perth stage this Fringe. Known for their knockout circus and raucous comedy, Head First Acrobats are the internationally renowned artists behind popular Fringe shows, GODZ and Railed. A remake of their very first award-winning show, Elixir Revived will debut at the Aurora Spiegeltent stage…
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Get ready for a summer of Fringe magic at The Rechabite’s Heart House
The Rechabite’s Heart House program is once again set to bring special Fringe magic to audiences this summer, with a hand-picked selection of fourteen different shows offering music, circus, comedy, cabaret, burlesque, and more. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Fringe, the Northbridge venue is set to offer delicious food, sensational beverages and high-quality entertainment…
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See what’s on offer at East Vic Park’s new hospitality precinct opening this week
After an August announcement and original opening date set for November 2025, the long-awaited Baillie Hill hospitality precinct is set to welcome Perth foodies and families this week, opening Monday, January 19. The heritage-listed Elizabeth Baillie house (historically used as a hospital and psychiatric ward) will act as the centre of the precinct, which will…
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Introducing the South West Biennial – a new platform for contemporary art in regional WA
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery has announced the launch of a new biennial platform, showcasing contemporary art practice in the South West. The inaugural Biennial, entitled Tracework, will run from Saturday, March 21, to Sunday, July 19, 2026, throughout BRAG, Albany Town Hall, Holmes à Court Gallery at Vasse Felix, Margaret River HeART, Southern Forest Arts…