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The annual FRINGE WORLD Festival returns for the 2020 season! The multi-arts festival will be in Perth from January 17 to February 16 2020.

While FRINGE has something for everyone, we have curated a list of the best shows to see with your girlfriends on the opening weekend.

So why wait? Kick up your heels, grab your entourage and enjoy the best of FRINGE.

Friday

The Best of Fringe: Early Show

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Start the Friday off with laughs with “The Best of Fringe: Early Show” presented at The Court. This show begins at 6:15 pm and guarantees professional, international comedians.

This daily gala has all the best acts from FRINGE and shows small parts from various acts, so you can get a glimpse of what you might like.

It has been given five stars from Funny Tonne in 2019, and was described as “utterly fantastic, hilarious stuff!”

Grab a pizza and a wine with the girls at the venue and enjoy the show!

Where: The Court

Time: 6:15pm

Price: $25

Fuego Carnal

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Now just a 5-minute walk or a free bike ride, head to the 2019 sell-out and previous award winner: Fuego Carnal.

Fuego is a spectacle of record-breaking phenomenal high-risk alerts and is back at Fringe World with a mix of crowd favourites and new talents.

With wild stunts, exotic beats and mesmerising flames this show is not to be missed and they promise to have more magical jaw-dropping moments this year.

“If you want to see the exhilarating circus at its best, this is it,” Fringefeed, 2019.

Where: Empyrean at Yagan Square

Time: 7:40pm

Price: $36 to $65

Duration: 1 hour

 Alcohol is good for you

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After that performance you might need another drink, just a 2-minute walk down the street is the comedy show “Alcohol is good for you.”

The comedian, Sam, is so confident in his act that he will take a shot every time the audience doesn’t laugh at his jokes.

In 2016, Scoop said it was “One of the best comedy acts I’ve ever seen.”

Where: Rooftop Terrace Bar at Universal Bar

Time: 9:30pm

Price: $20

Duration: 50 minutes

Late Night Karaoke

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Now, the perfect way to end your night is at a karaoke bar with the girls.

Whether you love karaoke or prefer to hang in the back…. Everyone has a good time at karaoke. There is a chance for everyone to sing and you may even see some of your favourite comics jump up and bang out a number.

Where: Comedy Lounge  

Time: 11:45pm

Price: FREE

Saturday

Varsity Bar

Grab a drink and lunch to start the day off at Varsity Bar in Northbridge. 

Varsity is well known for its American style burgers and is the perfect recipe to cure your hangover from last night.

Where: 94 Aberdeen St

Time: 12:00pm

A Simple Space

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The first act of the day is “A Simple Space”, which includes seven acrobats pushing their physical limits.

You are so close you can feel the heat and hear every breath of the performance.

This act was described by The Guardian as “a total triumph.”

After the event, grab a drink at the Woodside Pleasure Garden.

Where: The Woodside Pleasure Garden

Time: 1:30pm

Price: $38 – $42

Duration: 1 hour

Best of Irish Comedy

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An Irishman, an Irishman and an Irishman has walked into a pub and created this comedy show.

It’s time to head down to the Brass Monkey and get those bellies laughing again at this unmissable act.

The West Australian has given this event five stars and described it as a “sit down & roar with laughter, side splitting funny.”

Where: Red Room at Brass Monkey

Time: 4:30pm

Price: $20

Duration: 55 minutes

The Showman’s Dinner

Now it’s time for dinner. The Showman’s Dinner is the main attraction at The Showman’s Fair and is a huge long dining experience like nothing else you will see.

There is no booking required and at $20 per person is a feast that will arrive at your table.

Where: Urban Orchard, Perth Cultural Centre

Time: 6:00pm

Price: $20

Adults Scavenger Hunt

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This is the first time this event has been at FRINGE WORLD, so it is definitely worth trying.

Meeting outside The Woodside Please Garden in your teams, you will be completing challenges and racing between venues around Perth.

But don’t worry – no exercise needed as Peddle Perth gives you a personal peddler to take you wherever you need to go.

Where: Corner of James St and Parker St

Time: 7:15pm

Price: $35

Duration: 1 hour

Gender Blender Burlesque 2

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This is the perfect after-dinner show, as Perth’s drag and burlesque communities combine their talents for this act.

Gender Blender was sold out last year and are back to open this year’s festival. This act says it will leave you wanting more.

Where: Main Room at Connections Nightclub

Time: 9:00pm

Price: $29.50

Duration: 1 hour

 Comedy Striptease

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What better way to end the night than with a comedy striptease?

The best, most daring comedians of FRINGE showcase their skills, but if they don’t make the audience laugh, they must perform a striptease dance.

This act has been sold out at FRINGE WORLD in 2018 and 2019, as well as being sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe last year.

Where: Rooftop Terrace at Universal Bar

Time: 10:35pm

Price: $25

Duration: 50 minutes

Sunday

Behind the Curtain

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If you ever wanted to learn the tricks of the trade at FRINGE WORLD, why not take a peek behind the curtain and interact with the masters?

Start the first week off with an interactive workshop with professional Samba dancer, Sandrinha Barbosa.

She will take you behind the scenes of a Brazilian samba dance school and help you to get in touch with your inner samba dancer.

Venue: The Pink Palace at Raine Square

Time: 12:30 pm

Price: $10

Duration: 45 minutes

Now, to refuel yourself, head to the Woodside Pleasure Garden for some lunch and entertainment.

Located just a 10-minute walk from Raine Square, the Woodside Pleasure Garden is considered Perth’s “favourite FRINGE playground.”

This spot is free to enter and is a nice, scenic place to enjoy the warm weather while the food and beverages flow.

Rich Bitch – A Parody of Law of Attraction Gurus

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International actress, comedian and public speaking coach Christina Lark brings to you a spoof masterclass on the law of attraction to becoming a richer, blessed version of yourself.

The show has been described as “funny but dark” and an inside scoop on the psychological manipulation and unchecked privilege in the social media influencer industry.

“Lark is absolutely stone-cold hilarious. She is a clever comedian at the top of her game” ★★★★½ The Fourth Wall”

Venue: Fairground at Rubix Bar

Time: 5:00pm

Price: $10

Duration: 1 hour

Not only is the Rubix Bar hosting the show, it’s also a convenient spot to squeeze in some dinner and drinks with your friends.

With an abundance of food choices both small and large and a generous list of beverages, rejuvenate at the Rubix Bar before heading to some late-night shows.

Kiara with a K: That Jazz

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This jazzy cabaret stars burlesque sensations: Veruca Sour, Lucy Lovegun and Polly St. Pearl. In addition, you’ve got comedian Nicola Macri and dance wizard Aleisha Archer.

Presenting this saucy show is Kiara Macri, sister of Nicola and Veruca. Kiara is said to have a knack for making her dreams come true and allows no boundaries with skills in musical theatre, drama, story-telling and entertainment.

Kiara with a K: That Jazz features all three Macri sisters in their debut show together. So bring your girl squad and enjoy the show!

“Look out, Perth, because this anti-Partridge family is coming for your art scene with all barrels loaded.” X-Press Magazine

Venue: Chemistry at Girls School

Time: 8:20pm

Price: $32

Duration: 1 hour

Split Lip

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This award-winning theatre performance is presented by GENDERMESS Productions – a group of gender fluid, cross-dressers and performance artists.

Ginava, the head of the family, is a stand out star and has been raved about in various reviews.

★★★★½ “Ginava has evolved to become a stand out star of the local drag scene. Split Lip is a critical step in her evolution, further cementing Ginava’s presence as one to watch.” Fringefeed, 2019.

GENDERMESS Productions has performed at Groovin’ the Moo, Falls Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, and more!

Venue: Briefing Room and Girls School

Time: 9:40pm

Price: $20 – $25

Duration: 55 minutes

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