Bursting up from the underground today in our city's inner west is the Sydney Fringe Festival. Originally designed around 150 events, the alternative festival has doubled to include a record 53 venues in the Newtown, Enmore and Marrickville area. Along with the multitude of scenes there is a multitude of shows. Ranging from theatre, comedy and dance to music, arts and film, Sydney Fringe promises to be a spectacle of weird and wonderful wherever you go. Director Kris Stewart says that "the Sydney Fringe has got it all... it's an environment for artists and audience to take risks on things, to just say 'fuck it' and catch a show they wouldn't otherwise see".
After pouring over the festival's event list and various "guides to", I decided on three standout shows that I would love to attend.
The Bohemian Masquerade Ball
Saturday 25th September - The Factory Theatre
Neo-vaudeville. Masquerade. No holds barred performances. Beautiful fleeting burning birds.
Take me to the ball.
Take me to the ball.
Burlesque Assassin
Saturday 11th September - The Red Rattler
Femme-fatale "burlesque assassin" punishes her betraying lover with nunchucks, dirty tricks and seduction.
Molly - A Tale of Blood and Guts and Giants and Weddings
Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Friday 24th & Saturday 25th September - Carriageworks
Three sisters, three Princes, one Giant, one Kingdom & the curse of a dead mother. A disturbing tale about marriage.
Oh and if that's not enough, there is also the Sydney Rock 'n Roll & Alternative Markets on Sunday 19th September, featuring a collection of rock 'n roll, vintage and alternative stalls, plus a ska vs. rockabilly lineup of bands and DJ's.
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