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Details
- Director
- Jorian Gardner
Addresscnr Childer's Street & University Avenue CANBERRA
Fringe Festival-If it's mayhem you want - you've come to the right place.
Venue: The Street Theatre, Fringe Outdoor Stage
Dates & Times: From Monday 6 February to Sunday 19 February (no events Monday February 13) each night from 7pm till late
Price: Most events free
Director: Jorian Gardner
Director's message
Monday February 6
Tuesday February 7
Wednesday February 8
Thursday February 9
Friday February 10
Saturday February 11
Sunday February 12
Tuesday February 14
Wednesday February 15
Thursday February 16
Friday February 17
Saturday February 18
Sunday February 19
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Fringe Daily Program:
Monday February 6-
Massive Opening Night Party featuring amazing fire shows, local bands, the amazing Fringe dancing girls, tunes from around the world and featuring:
Dramatic Speed
Writers take their cue from the audience and combine to start the process of what will become a polished theatrical presentation for Fringe Super Saturday night on the 18 February
Stopera
Canberra's chamber opera company presents an aria on opening
The African Sounds of Canberra
Featuring Karamba Cissoko and friends
Writer in a Box
Adam Hadley
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk!
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Tuesday February 7
Multicultural Poets and Musicians
An intimate night of candles, music and poetry
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk!
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Wednesday February 8
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
A Huge Double Bill- The Bureau + Charlie Meadow's Off-cuts
The funkiest free night in Canberra. It's a funk-soul-ska collision brother!
Top
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Thursday February 9
Creatures of the Night
A distilled blend of smoky Kaberett Voltaire, mu-jazz and pop. Doused with sultry exotica, risqué burlesque, intelligence and above all an exquisite sense of style. Be swept away into a unique and contemporary atmosphere
Writer in a Box
David Finnigan
Top
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Friday February 10
A Bunch of Fives
Five actors five minutes, one theme...Sedition
From 5.30 - 7.00pm A Bunch of Fives tackles a subject close to all Aussies hearts - sedition. Actors will deliver 5 minute performance gems that will have you laughing, crying and cringing into your happy hour beer.
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
Little Boy from the Woods
With huge airplay on Triple j, Liitle Boy from the Woods are a driving 5- piece hip hop outfit.
Top
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Saturday February 11
All Day Street Party
Join us at the Fringe from lunchtime onwards as we close the streets around the venue and party in the street - local bands, fashion, DJs, skating, street dancing, food and wine, circus and more.
Jive Kayana
Feel the groove as Zimbabwean vocalist/bass player Chris Gudu brings you the vibrant, electrifying free spirit of African township music.
Top
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Sunday February 12
Jive Kayana
Feel the groove as Zimbabwean vocalist/bass player Chris Gudu brings you the vibrant, electrifying free spirit of African township music.
Top
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Tuesday February 14
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire.
Valentine's Day guitarists
Sit back and enjoy an absolute bucket-load of Canberra performers and their guitars. Featuring: Pete Hayes, Jordan Best, Zak Jones, Annie M, Ben Drysdale, Tom Woodward and many more.
Top
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Wednesday February 15
Fringe panel discussion-Should we overthrow the ACT government and replace them with miniature bull-cross-terriers?
Hosted by Adam Hadley, featuring festival director Jorian Gardner, local political types and other Canberrans of note.
The Eye of the Tiger singing competition
How many times and in how many different formats can the classic song Eye of the Tiger be sung? Are you up to the challenge? Come down to the festival main-stage at The Street and sing your unique interpretation for your chance to win some truly cheesy prizes.
The Bedroom Philosopher
The philosopher delivers his unique take on life as heard on Triple J.
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk
Casual Projects
Canberra's number one hip-hop big band performs their unique brand of contemporary music.
Top
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Thursday February 16
Writer in a Box
David Finnigan
The Madeleine Four
Fresh young jazz
Simone and the Soothsayers
The beautiful mesmerizing voice of Simone Penkethmen and her new line-up.
Heval
Intricate rhythms explode into an enticing musical hybrid of Indian and Kurdish cultures.
Frank Madrid
See the hottest DJ in Canberra deliver rhythms that will have you dancing into the night.
Top
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Friday February 17
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
Raize Terrain
Peter Hayes leads his new band of music makers.
Fire on the Hill
This local band lead by Aaron Peacey is making national waves with their latest release.
GengGong
Javanese, Sumatran, Bulgarian and Turkish music with explosive percussion.
Top
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Saturday February 18
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
GengGong
Javanese, Sumatran, Bulgarian and Turkish music with explosive percussion.
Recipe
Hip-hop comes alive with this rocking six piece outfit with overtones of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and the Beastie Boys.
Top
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Sunday February 19
Closing Night Party
Son Veneno
Hotter than a mouthful of chillies the youthful, Son Veneno ("This is poison!"), brings Latin music into the 21st century, blending traditional Latin rhythms with the very latest dance floor grooves and some extra spicy hip-hop and sassy rap thrown into their crucial mix. Hot, hot, hot!
Dj Dwight 'Chocolate' Escobar
The young man who is creating so much noise in the world's salsa scene is a Venezuelan DJ with unparalleled charisma and an unrivalled style. Dwight takes the Afro-Cuban sounds to the highest ground and represents the new generation of Latin DJ.
The Generally Amazing Fringe Fireworks Display!
It's back! Canberra's most spectacular pyrotechnics display.
Top
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New performances are added daily so check The Canberra Times or the Fringe Blackboard at The Street Theatre outdoor stage.
Please note that performances of the Fringe may change.
Top
The ACT Government acknowledges the support
of the National Multicultural Festival sponsors
Venue: The Street Theatre, Fringe Outdoor Stage
Dates & Times: From Monday 6 February to Sunday 19 February (no events Monday February 13) each night from 7pm till late
Price: Most events free
Director: Jorian Gardner
Director's message
Monday February 6
Tuesday February 7
Wednesday February 8
Thursday February 9
Friday February 10
Saturday February 11
Sunday February 12
Tuesday February 14
Wednesday February 15
Thursday February 16
Friday February 17
Saturday February 18
Sunday February 19
Top
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Fringe Daily Program:
Monday February 6-
Massive Opening Night Party featuring amazing fire shows, local bands, the amazing Fringe dancing girls, tunes from around the world and featuring:
Dramatic Speed
Writers take their cue from the audience and combine to start the process of what will become a polished theatrical presentation for Fringe Super Saturday night on the 18 February
Stopera
Canberra's chamber opera company presents an aria on opening
The African Sounds of Canberra
Featuring Karamba Cissoko and friends
Writer in a Box
Adam Hadley
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday February 7
Multicultural Poets and Musicians
An intimate night of candles, music and poetry
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday February 8
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
A Huge Double Bill- The Bureau + Charlie Meadow's Off-cuts
The funkiest free night in Canberra. It's a funk-soul-ska collision brother!
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday February 9
Creatures of the Night
A distilled blend of smoky Kaberett Voltaire, mu-jazz and pop. Doused with sultry exotica, risqué burlesque, intelligence and above all an exquisite sense of style. Be swept away into a unique and contemporary atmosphere
Writer in a Box
David Finnigan
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday February 10
A Bunch of Fives
Five actors five minutes, one theme...Sedition
From 5.30 - 7.00pm A Bunch of Fives tackles a subject close to all Aussies hearts - sedition. Actors will deliver 5 minute performance gems that will have you laughing, crying and cringing into your happy hour beer.
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
Little Boy from the Woods
With huge airplay on Triple j, Liitle Boy from the Woods are a driving 5- piece hip hop outfit.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday February 11
All Day Street Party
Join us at the Fringe from lunchtime onwards as we close the streets around the venue and party in the street - local bands, fashion, DJs, skating, street dancing, food and wine, circus and more.
Jive Kayana
Feel the groove as Zimbabwean vocalist/bass player Chris Gudu brings you the vibrant, electrifying free spirit of African township music.
Top
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Sunday February 12
Jive Kayana
Feel the groove as Zimbabwean vocalist/bass player Chris Gudu brings you the vibrant, electrifying free spirit of African township music.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday February 14
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire.
Valentine's Day guitarists
Sit back and enjoy an absolute bucket-load of Canberra performers and their guitars. Featuring: Pete Hayes, Jordan Best, Zak Jones, Annie M, Ben Drysdale, Tom Woodward and many more.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wednesday February 15
Fringe panel discussion-Should we overthrow the ACT government and replace them with miniature bull-cross-terriers?
Hosted by Adam Hadley, featuring festival director Jorian Gardner, local political types and other Canberrans of note.
The Eye of the Tiger singing competition
How many times and in how many different formats can the classic song Eye of the Tiger be sung? Are you up to the challenge? Come down to the festival main-stage at The Street and sing your unique interpretation for your chance to win some truly cheesy prizes.
The Bedroom Philosopher
The philosopher delivers his unique take on life as heard on Triple J.
Troupe Dart
Bizzurk
Casual Projects
Canberra's number one hip-hop big band performs their unique brand of contemporary music.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday February 16
Writer in a Box
David Finnigan
The Madeleine Four
Fresh young jazz
Simone and the Soothsayers
The beautiful mesmerizing voice of Simone Penkethmen and her new line-up.
Heval
Intricate rhythms explode into an enticing musical hybrid of Indian and Kurdish cultures.
Frank Madrid
See the hottest DJ in Canberra deliver rhythms that will have you dancing into the night.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday February 17
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
Raize Terrain
Peter Hayes leads his new band of music makers.
Fire on the Hill
This local band lead by Aaron Peacey is making national waves with their latest release.
GengGong
Javanese, Sumatran, Bulgarian and Turkish music with explosive percussion.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday February 18
The Adventures of Boy President
Hilarious political satire
Who will be our...Writer in a Box?
GengGong
Javanese, Sumatran, Bulgarian and Turkish music with explosive percussion.
Recipe
Hip-hop comes alive with this rocking six piece outfit with overtones of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and the Beastie Boys.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday February 19
Closing Night Party
Son Veneno
Hotter than a mouthful of chillies the youthful, Son Veneno ("This is poison!"), brings Latin music into the 21st century, blending traditional Latin rhythms with the very latest dance floor grooves and some extra spicy hip-hop and sassy rap thrown into their crucial mix. Hot, hot, hot!
Dj Dwight 'Chocolate' Escobar
The young man who is creating so much noise in the world's salsa scene is a Venezuelan DJ with unparalleled charisma and an unrivalled style. Dwight takes the Afro-Cuban sounds to the highest ground and represents the new generation of Latin DJ.
The Generally Amazing Fringe Fireworks Display!
It's back! Canberra's most spectacular pyrotechnics display.
Top
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New performances are added daily so check The Canberra Times or the Fringe Blackboard at The Street Theatre outdoor stage.
Please note that performances of the Fringe may change.
Top
The ACT Government acknowledges the support
of the National Multicultural Festival sponsors
Bookings
This production has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.