Burlesque brings Hollywood classics onto the Fringe stage
When you think of Fringe World, one of the first images that springs to mind is that of a burlesque dancer, and since first frequenting Fringe…
Perth Festival and RTRFM present WA Mixtape: a taster of fab local acts performing live
If there’s one good thing that’s come out of the Covid pandemic and haphazard opening and closing of borders, it’s that we’ve turned to local talent…
Tasting Australia announces events for festival hub and food mecca ‘Town Square’
Despite mixed messages over border control, things are looking pretty good with regard to South Australia’s borders. South Australia’s police commissioner has even said that the…
Who’s ready to party on the steps of Cathedral Square in Sydney?
The NSW Government and City of Sydney have unveiled a new COVID-safe, pop-up outdoor performance venue dubbed Sunset Piazza. An Italo-themed summer pop-up stage, Sunset Piazza…
Laughter really is the best medicine with this good doctor
Be prepared to laugh a lot, shed a heart-felt tear and be completely charmed by Fringe favourite, Dr Ahmed Gets Hitched: A Wedding Extravaganza. Our protagonist,…
Hilarious musical romp on hooking up and breaking up
In her Fringe solo production It’s Not Me, It’s Definitely You, singer Lisa Woodbrook is neither Amy Winehouse nor Lily Allen but she definitely channels the…
Comical magic that’s far from strait-laced
Bonding Tango-and-Cash-style, comedians-turned-magicians Jon Madd and Paul James present a super-suave Fringe show in Straight and Laced. The pair set one other up for silly Covid-inspired…
Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector has died, aged 81.
Music producer Phil Spector has died from Covid-19, aged 81. Spector is renowned for two reasons. Firstly, for dramatically changing the sound of pop music –…
Channeling the soul and cheek of two of jazz’s greats
I highly recommend you fit into your Fringe schedule a show that’ll help slow down from the hectic pace, something like Ella & Louis! at the…
3 Broke Gays have the makings of a truly bitching comedy act
Stand-up comedy can be a difficult gig. Imagine the nerve required to perform to a roomful of strangers, hoping to god your jokes land and that…
‘Promising Young Woman’ promises to trigger mixed emotions
Promising Young Woman is a film that’ll leave you shaken. And it will take some time for the mixed emotions it triggers to settle back down.…
Hailey Bieber, Precious Lee & Kendall Jenner all appearing in new Versace campaign
Models Hailey Bieber and Precious Lee will front Versace’s latest advertising campaign, with fashion regular Kendall Jenner also along for the ride. Appearing in Versace’s spring/summer…
Nutella B-ready bars: they’re like Kinder Buenos but fatter, yummier and more more-ish
I’ve loved Nutella ever since my Uncle Luigi would bring them home to us kids, having pilfered them from European Foods, where he worked. With chocolate…
