Melbourne Fringe Has Hit The Internet! Here Are Some Picks For What To Watch
With the pandemic forcing Melbourne Fringe to go completely digital this year, artists and performers have gotten more creative than ever to bring you some of the best at-home content you can sink your teeth into. Here are just a few of the amazing acts we can't wait to see.
A consistently phenomenal performer and a mainstay at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Jude Perl has delighted audiences all over the place with their brilliantly pointed and downright catchy musical comedy. Get ready for an hour of certified bangers about anything from mental health to sharehouse living - Perl has got you covered.
On demand until 17 October.
They've floored the a capella world under the guise of Shania Choir - and now the cult Melbourne singing sensations are to serenade you salty seadogs from afar. Lead by musical director Alex Morris (who is also performing in the Fringe as the brilliant Bae Marie hosting Queer-aoke), the rugged seafarers will dig deep into the massive Tik Tok trend of old sea shanties and groggy pirate singalongs. Avast, mateys!
On demand until 17 October.
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Instead of baking or rollerblading, 2021 Green Room winner Lou Wall spent Lockdown 1.0 pursuing something a little different - infiltrating and trolling the Illuminati. Join the comedic sensation as they bring you their critically acclaimed 2021 MICF live show in digital format, as you delve deep into the rabbit hole of conspiracy, corruption and absolute hilarity. Be sure to also check out Wall hosting the official Fringe Debate on Monday 11 October at 6.30pm
On demand from Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 October
Absurdist comedian Josh Glanc is no stranger to the weird and wonderful. After his stellar long-form sketch show at MICF this year, the comic is bringing his character of 'Spanish Fuk Boi' to screens for an hour of bizarre talkshow funnies. Featuring fellow comedians Blake Everett, Grace Jarvis, Oliver Coleman and more, this one is sure to be as sensational as it is silly.
On demand from 09 - 17 October.
Sure to leave you with either vivid dreams or astounding nightmares, Night Visions is a sequin-clad celebration of life, authenticity and originality. From costume and creative powerhouse duo The Huxleys and featuring a slew of special guests, this show will leave you with more questions than answers, and more colourful chaos than you could imagine.
On demand until 09 October.
Melbourne Fringe runs until 17 October, for the full program, head to their website here.
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