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2026 Festival 29 Sept-18 Oct

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Line-ups & Variety Nights

Carnival of Karactors


Name: Carnival of Karactors
Subtitle: A sexy night of circus, spice and all things nice in their filthy, flirty circus-cabaret
Tags: Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Gen Z Culture,Pop Culture
Vibes: Cheeky,Dynamic,Exciting
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Credits:
Presented by Darling and Daring
Created by Claire Million & Krystal Amber
Artist Sam Brew, Krutika Harale, Max Neal
Description:
Our show appears to be a regular cabaret show, with a lineup of 5 artists each performing highly skilled acts including handstands, aerials and magic. However the cupid character jumps into acts and messes up everything! turning people against each other, making them fall in love, and just general chaos!


Open Program

Member Discount

Pushing the comfort zone

Circus

Acrobatics

Variety

Comedy

A sexy night of circus, spice and all things nice in their filthy, flirty circus-cabaret

Cheeky

Dynamic

Exciting

Self-worth It


Name: Self-worth It
Subtitle: A solo variety show exploring themes of self-worth and personal growth in the guise of comedy.
Tags: Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Sex Love & Dating
Vibes: Heartfelt,Insightful,Silly
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Performed by Carla Maree
Written by Carla Maree
 
Description:
A clown inspired solo variety show, featuring different characters played by the same actor/performer. This show will tap into themes of self-worth, personal growth and accepting yourself for who you truly are.


Clowning

A solo variety show exploring themes of self-worth and personal growth in the guise of comedy.

Heartfelt

Insightful

Silly

Florian Wild's Hoedown Showdown!


Name: Florian Wild's Hoedown Showdown!
Subtitle: Florian Wild brings you the Best Little Bauhaus this side of Texas!
Tags: Drag,Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture
Vibes: Exciting,Outrageous,Rowdy
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Presented by Florian Wild
Produced by Extraterrestrial
Created by Louie Dalzell and Em Tambree
Description:
A variety lineup featuring drag, burlesque, cabaret, comedy, circus, and performance art hosted by Florian Wild (drag cabaret artist). Florian has curated a different lineup each night. Each night features a theme., The themes will be: cowboiz, saloon gurlz, and outlawz. The lineups will be finalised August 2025. A complete list of artists and content will be provided to Fringe post final curation.


Cabaret

Drag

Florian Wild brings you the Best Little Bauhaus this side of Texas!

Outrageous

Rowdy

The Michael Lanzer Extravaganza


Name: The Michael Lanzer Extravaganza
Subtitle: A night of comedy, characters and chaos.
Tags: Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Pop Culture
Vibes: Off-beat,Subversive,Witty
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Michael Lanzer
Directed by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
 
Description:
A comedy show where I play multiple characters. Amongst other characters, I will play the Stage Manager, who is set with the task of warming up the crowd, and later looking and holding the show together when Michael doesn't show up. There will be live puppetry and magic, as well as audience interaction. The show will be self referencial and play with performance conventions.
Themes covered include mental health, loneliness, fear, self doubt, family.


Short & Sweet

Sketch

Puppetry

Improv

A night of comedy, characters and chaos.

Off-beat

Subversive

Witty

CAKE - Late Bite


Name: CAKE - Late Bite
Subtitle: Serving world-class circus, burlesque, and outrageous queer chaos, CAKE is glamour clown guaranteed
Tags: Drag,Gender Diversity,Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Pop Culture
Vibes: Absurd,Exhilarating,Outrageous
Programs: Meat Market
Guides: 
Credits:
Produced by Memphis Mae & Leopold Pentland
 
 
Description:
Liberation for all. A safe space for LGBTQIA+ performer and audience members to dive deep into their most vulnerable, queer self and all share the space. Parts of the audience will be involved in immersive acts though they will remain in their seats the performers being well versed in consent. A variety of circus acts and performances using the strength of the body in ways not always shown in mainstream shows. Outrageous and at times not for the faint hearted. High energy from top to tail.


Meat Market

Serving world-class circus, burlesque, and outrageous queer chaos, CAKE is glamour clown guaranteed

Absurd

Exhilarating

5 Headliners for $25


Name: 5 Headliners for $25
Subtitle: Five top-level comedians perform their very best material, with strictly no picking on the audience!
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights
Vibes: Exciting,Feel-good,Witty
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Credits:
Presented by RGB MONSTER
 
 
Description:
A comedy line up show with a diverse cast of stand-up comedians, marketed to those who wish to enjoy stand-up without being spoken to by the acts.


Stand Up

Five top-level comedians perform their very best material, with strictly no picking on the audience!

Feel-good

Jeremy Moses is HARD TO WORK WITH


Name: Jeremy Moses is HARD TO WORK WITH
Subtitle: A One Man Show about teamwork, tension, and the silent treatment.
Tags: Disability Stories,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Pop Culture,Real Stories
Vibes: Heartfelt,Silly,Subversive
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: Deaf and disability Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Written and Performed by Jeremy Moses
 
 
Description:
A show about the challenges of putting on a show as a group, the creative difficulties and collaborative tensions, and the star's visual impairment and disability. There'll be sketches, stand-up, songs, puppetry and silliness.


Deaf and disability Guide to Fringe

Festival Hub

Theatre

A One Man Show about teamwork, tension, and the silent treatment.

Sexual Assault or Abuse,Sexual References

The Migration Office: An Ethnic Comedy Hour


Name: The Migration Office: An Ethnic Comedy Hour
Subtitle: An hour of ethnic comedy that is thought-provoking, absurd and just the right level of spice.
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights,Millennial Culture,Real Stories
Vibes: Cheeky,Joyful,Silly
Programs: Meat Market
Guides: IBPoC Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Produced by Benzir Siddiqui and Beray Uzunbay
Performed by Benzir Siddiqui, Beray Uzunbay, Lee Ton, Shannan Tamby Lim, Jamie Yung, Ece Musatoff, Esma Yucel, Jess Ciancio and more.
 
Description:
A variety hour comedy show featuring stand up, improv, clowning, sketch and storytelling that focuses on ethnic experiences and humour. Each show features an MC, two openers (stand up, clowning or sketch) and an improv set in the last half with a guest storyteller whose stories inspire the cast of improvisers. The show aims to highlight the experiences of ethnically diverse people and also find the humour in these experiences. The show is aimed towards both ethnically diverse people and allies.


Inside the comfort zone

IBPoC Guide to Fringe

An hour of ethnic comedy that is thought-provoking, absurd and just the right level of spice.

Joyful

Gogo Bumtime


Name: Gogo Bumtime
Subtitle: What happens when drag gremlin Gogo Bumhole gets a TV pilot? You get GOGO BUMTIME!
Tags: Drag,Feminism,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Original Music,Pop Culture
Vibes: Absurd,Chaotic,Raunchy
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: LGBTQIA+ Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Created and Performed by Gogo Bumhole
Written and Directed by Siobhan Gibbs
 
Description:
Show begins with performer uplit in a dim stage. They are speaking into a microphone, lights them come up on a pink sequin bumhole and they begin to sing.<br>The show will continue as a solo sketch show/cabaret, with some live vocals, characters etc. The show will have one guest performer near the end of the performance and Gogo will conclude with a live song. <br>The audience will be enrolled as the live studio audience for the evening.


LGBTQIA+ Guide to Fringe

What happens when drag gremlin Gogo Bumhole gets a TV pilot? You get GOGO BUMTIME!

Sexual Harassment,Staged Violence,Drug use,Drug References,Misogyny,Queerphobia or Homophobia,Mental Health

Chaotic

Raunchy

Alexander Dymalovski - DymaLIVEski


Name: Alexander Dymalovski - DymaLIVEski
Subtitle: Come enjoy a taping of the latest new talk show, coming soon to any station that is willing to pay
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights,Pop Culture
Vibes: Feel-good,Vibrant,Witty
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Written and Performed by Alexander Dymalovski
 
 
Description:
A talk show where I interview different fringe artists about their shows and careers. There are also different segments of comedy and music throughout.


Come enjoy a taping of the latest new talk show, coming soon to any station that is willing to pay

Vibrant

T4T: A Transgender Showcase


Name: T4T: A Transgender Showcase
Subtitle: A variety spectacular of trans performers – performing for a trans audience.
Tags: Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture
Vibes: Joyful,Subversive,Uplifting
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: LGBTQIA+ Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Hosted by Anna Piper Scott
Produced by Kip McLachlin
 
Description:
It's a variety lineup show hosted by Anna Piper Scott. The show combines euphoria and empowerment into a church-like sanctuary for trans and non-binary people. Trans performers of all genre perform reworked and new acts for an audience of all trans people. People who don't identify as trans are not encouraged to attend, but there is no monitoring system so they are technically allowed.


Burlesque

A variety spectacular of trans performers – performing for a trans audience.

Uplifting

Nocturnal: Action-Reaction


Name: Nocturnal: Action-Reaction
Subtitle: Explore Melbourne Museum after hours and child free with performances, talks, tours and activities
Tags: Eat & Drink,Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,First Nations Stories,Climate Change,Science
Vibes: Contemplative,Dynamic,Insightful
Programs: Curated Program,Showcase
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Presented by Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Fringe
 
 
Description:
An after-hours event for adults at Melbourne Museum with a program of themed talks and tours on topics ranging from protest and activism to the forces of nature that shape our world, plus interactive activities, performances, a DJ, food, drinks and access to the museum's permanent exhibitions and galleries.


Curated Program

Parties & Social Events

Showcase

Music

Food & Drink

Explore Melbourne Museum after hours and child free with performances, talks, tours and activities

Contemplative

Giuseppe's Game Time Wonder Show


Name: Giuseppe's Game Time Wonder Show
Subtitle: WOW, LET'S PLAY! WHO WILL WIN??? COMEDY! ....... FUNNY TIMES FOR YOU! - THank y0u Gisueppe.
Tags: Games or Gamified Performance,Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Millennial Culture,Pop Culture
Vibes: Absurd,Chaotic,Exciting
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: 
Credits:
Created by Jeromaia Detto
Performed by Giuseppe Alfresco
 
Description:
This is a very loose late night game show featuring a range of fringe festival favourites. The show will contain 5 - 6 rounds with 3 or so players on each team. There may be some clean up, involving lots of hats.


Outside the comfort zone

Interactive

WOW, LET'S PLAY! WHO WILL WIN??? COMEDY! ....... FUNNY TIMES FOR YOU! - THank y0u Gisueppe.

DECADENCE: 10 Years of YUMMY


Name: DECADENCE: 10 Years of YUMMY
Subtitle: An unmissable, wild night out celebrating a decade of world class cabaret.
Tags: Drag,Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Pop Culture
Vibes: Cheeky,Raunchy,Uplifting
Programs: Meat Market
Guides: LGBTQIA+ Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Presented by YUMMY Productions
 
 
Description:
A drag, burlesque, and circus variety show.


An unmissable, wild night out celebrating a decade of world class cabaret.

Opening Night Gala


Name: Opening Night Gala
Subtitle: A bold beginning to the city's most fearless Festival.
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights
Vibes: Cheeky,Joyful,Vibrant
Programs: Curated Program,Showcase
Guides: 
Credits:
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
Supported by RMIT Culture
Hosted by Sammy J
Description:
A 90-minute variety show of acts from the Melbourne Fringe Festival, hosted by Sammy J. Before the show kicks off the foyer will be open for people to come and show off their outfits and get their photo taken on the purple carpet.


A bold beginning to the city's most fearless Festival.

Looking for a Lover


Name: Looking for a Lover
Subtitle: A heart spreads its wings; see how it soars!
Tags: Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Sex Love & Dating
Vibes: Absurd,Intimate,Vulnerable
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Credits:
Created by Mateusz Dawidowski
 
 
Description:
'Looking for a Lover' is a new 50 minute clown show that follows my clown character, Ogórki Kiszone, as he explores themes of love. This is a solo physical theatre performance that involves audience participation and minimal tech cues. The performer will introduce himself to the audience as the character and the show will develop from his desire to look for love. The performer will play sensitively and always with consent of audience members involved.


Absurdist

A heart spreads its wings; see how it soars!

Intimate

Vulnerable

Burton Brothers and Friends


Name: Burton Brothers and Friends
Subtitle: The Burton Brothers host a variety night featuring the best of Melbourne's alternative comedy scene.
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights
Vibes: Absurd,Joyful,Silly
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: 
Credits:
Performed by Tom & Josh Burton
 
 
Description:
This is a variety show hosted by The Burton Brothers and featuring a rotating cast of alt comics. 
It will work as follows: The Bros will host the show and do 20 minutes of new sketch material.
They will then introduce 3 acts who will do roughly 10 minutes each. 
These acts will be a rotating cast of some of our favourite alt acts in Melbourne.


The Burton Brothers host a variety night featuring the best of Melbourne's alternative comedy scene.

The "Diversity" Quota


Name: The "Diversity" Quota
Subtitle: Stand-up from four rising comics—fresh jokes, bold takes, and something for every kind of crowd.
Tags: Feminism,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Gen Z Culture,Chronically Online,Pop Culture
Vibes: Chaotic,Silly,Witty
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Chantrea, Kiara, Ruby and Sam
Written and Performed by 
 
Description:
A split-bill stand-up comedy show featuring four emerging comedians performing 10–15 minutes each. The show includes a mix of personal storytelling, observational humor, character-based material, and occasional musical elements. Each performer brings a distinct comedic style. The show runs for approximately 60 minutes with no intermission. Performed live at MC Showroom across eight nights as part of Melbourne Fringe.


Musical Theatre

Stand-up from four rising comics—fresh jokes, bold takes, and something for every kind of crowd.

Queer Joy: Stories of Delight, Defiance and Triumph


Name: Queer Joy: Stories of Delight, Defiance and Triumph
Subtitle: Queer Joy: Stories of delight, defiance and triumph by beloved LGBTIQA+ Comedians, Creatives & Babes
Tags: Drag,Feminism,Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture,Sex Love & Dating
Vibes: Feel-good,Inspiring,Subversive
Programs: 
Guides: 
Credits:
Presented by Dear Nelly Podcast
Created by Nelly Thomas
 
Description:
Story telling night
All story-tellers are queer
brief to talent: stories of joy, delight or triumph
"Joy is an act of resistance"


Words & Ideas

Community

Performance

Queer Joy: Stories of delight, defiance and triumph by beloved LGBTIQA+ Comedians, Creatives & Babes

Drug References,Queerphobia or Homophobia,Sexual References,Mental Health

Inspiring

MAFIA The Game: The Show


Name: MAFIA The Game: The Show
Subtitle: It's kill or be killed as the Fringe cult hit returns for two nights only!
Tags: Games or Gamified Performance,Line-ups & Variety Nights,True Crime & Cults,Pop Culture
Vibes: Chaotic,Mysterious,Unpredictable
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: 
Credits:
Presented by Nick Robertson
 
 
Description:
It's a games night meet late night comedy show. It's PAX meets Jimmy Kimmel. It's Poirot meets Catan. It's a late night variety show that's fun, silly, loose, wild and satiates every whodunnit itch. 

The show is six guest comedians being guided through a game of MAFIA, they bullshit their way through a set of 'day time' and 'night time' rounds as they try and figure out who the traitor amongst them is. 

For lovers of comedy, game nights. Definitely don't need to know the game to love the show


It's kill or be killed as the Fringe cult hit returns for two nights only!

Mysterious

Unpredictable

Bent Burlesque: The Fuppets


Name: Bent Burlesque: The Fuppets
Subtitle: The Fuppets - a burlesque Muppet parody, a sequinned riot where plush degenerates pulverise prudery!
Tags: Drag,Feminism,Gender Diversity,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture
Vibes: Absurd,Cheeky,Subversive
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: LGBTQIA+ Guide to Fringe
Credits:
Produced by Imogen Kelly
 
 
Description:
Bent burlesque presents The Fuppets, a burlesque parody of The Muppet show. It is a vaudeville line up of performers from the LGBTQAI+ community. It will feature striptease, satire, blacklight puppetry, kink, glamour, comedy and song. 
The audience can sit and enjoy a high glam satire drawing inspiration from Jim Henson's delightful puppet show.


The Fuppets - a burlesque Muppet parody, a sequinned riot where plush degenerates pulverise prudery!

Drug References,Alcohol Use,Sexual References

Tash York's Chaos Cabaret


Name: Tash York's Chaos Cabaret
Subtitle: No rehearsals, completely unscripted, pure chaos!
Tags: Drag,Feminism,Interactive,Line-ups & Variety Nights,Queer Culture
Vibes: Chaotic,Joyful,Unpredictable
Programs: Festival Hub
Guides: 
Credits:
Created by Tash York
Presented by Big Hair Productions & Matthew Liersch
 
Description:
This is a gameshow format , which is part variety show and part improv. Each night tash will lead them through different activities which will be moulded by options decided by the audience via a QR which has multiple choice on their phone.


No rehearsals, completely unscripted, pure chaos!

Alcohol Use,Sexual References,Mental Health

BFFN: Best Friends For Now


Name: BFFN: Best Friends For Now
Subtitle: Two strangers decide to become best friends, because what other choice do they have?
Tags: Line-ups & Variety Nights,Original Music,Chronically Online,Pop Culture
Vibes: Cheeky,Off-beat,Silly
Programs: 
Guides: 
Credits:
Written by Hannah Ruthven & Ella Crowley
Performed by Ella Crowley
Performed by Hannah Ruthven
Description:
A devised cabaret in a small theatre space (Clubroom, MC Showroom - 35 pax) It will run for an hour in a line up of several other shows. Audiences can sit and enjoy the show. We may interact with them lightly throughout (no on stage/major participation required)


Devised

New Writing

Two strangers decide to become best friends, because what other choice do they have?