FRINGE VAULT ā”ļø Campfire
āCampfireās prowess isnāt just in its performersā gymnastic abilities. It conveys its story without any spoken words. Movement and expressions, along with the succinct musical choices, are especially crucial in this endeavour.ā ~ Perth Happenings, Fringe Review 2026
āŗļø @campfirepresents
šø @raiiv_n
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Proof that summer hits different when the city becomes one big stage. š®āšØ
Now the lights are down and the glitterās settled, weāre just here reliving all the unforgettable moments š
Brb weāre crying in the corner x
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Post-FRINGE blues? Same. š„ŗ
Thank you to everyone who made this season feel electric.
And to our principal partner, @lotterywest for backing the artists, the venues and the moments that made us all go WOW!
And thatās a wrap on FRINGE WORLD 2026 āØ
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In just four weeks, there have been 600 shows featuring more than 3,000 local, interstate and international artists across Perth and wider WA.
FRINGE WORLD isnāt just one event; itās thousands of acts of courage, risk, generosity, and creative determination.
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To our artists, presenters, venue teams, producers and audiences: thank you! You are the reason Perth becomes louder, brighter and more playful each year. And we at ARTRAGE are so proud to be able to deliver this to the state.
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Awards Film credit to the talented @amberleylobo and @markwong__
With sincere thanks to all our partners and supporters, including @lotterywest , @cits_wa , @westernaustralia , @cityofperth
Some people dabble in Fringe.
Some people LIVEEEE in Fringe.
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Andrew H (60 shows) and Mairi D (58 shows), we hope you stretched before carrying the entire program on your backs šš
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CIRCUS AWARD šŖ Where strength, skill and storytelling collide mid-air.
š WA WINNER ā KICKFLIP by Just Gal Pals
A comedy circus show set at a skate park, following two teenage friends chasing big tricks and bigger dreams. Blending circus, drag and character-driven humour, the work explores friendship, ambition and self-belief through physical theatre and acrobatics.
Daring, playful and just a little bit dangerous. Exactly how we like it.
CABARET & VARIETY AWARD šāØ Where glamour turns on full throttle and the subtlety stays home.
š WA WINNER ā Dolly Parton: Extravaganza! by BarbieQ
A full-length concert-style tribute featuring live vocals, choreography and rhinestone-heavy spectacle. Led by BarbieQ, the show celebrates Dolly Partonās catalogue with captivating high-energy performance and engaging audience participation.
COMEDY AWARD š¤ š Where timing really is everything.
š WA WINNER ā Tonightās Guest: Rove McManus (tales from the talk show trenches) by Token Events Pty Ltd
A live stand-up and storytelling show where Rove McManus reflects on more than 25 years in talk show hosting. Audience members drive the conversation, prompting stories about favourite guests, on-air disasters and behind-the-desk moments.
CHILDRENāS EVENTS AWARD š Because Fringe isnāt just for grown-ups.
š WA WINNER ā Fringe Beast Fun by Strength Heroes
A hands-on art workshop where participants sketch real taxidermy animals from the Museum of Natural History using charcoal and pastels, learning foundational art techniques through guided play.
