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Ever had a dream so big it felt a little... delulu? In her debut solo show, Irish-born, Territory-adopted comedian, RJ Carey, takes you on a hilarious and heartfelt journey from the rain-soaked fields of rural Ireland to the sun-scorched landscapes of remote Australia. This is a story about leaving one world behind and building another,...
Off the back of her 2025 award-winning show Fat Girl, Danielle returns with Am I Gay Enough? A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud deep dive into bisexual identity in the modern age. Blending comedic slam poetry with chaotic ukulele confessionals, she unpacks dating app politics, performative allyship, internalised biphobia, and the ever-nagging question: what if it’s all just...
What does a nursery rhyme, cults, and an under-resourced healthcare system have in common? Think Humpty Dumpty, but like, in Darwin in 2026. Cracked in the NT is a wacky and wonderful retelling of Humpty Dumpty and what really happened after their great fall off the wall. Join Humpty as they navigate Australia’s broken healthcare...
Do you think the Earth is round? Do you think we’ve been to the moon? Do you think AUSTRALIA exists? If you answered 'yes' to any of these, then you’ve been tragically misled and “Professor Truth-Teller” is here to set you straight! In this hilariously satirical lecture, the good Professor exposes the shocking so-called “conspiracy...
For over three years, I unpacked my attachment issues and got deeply attached to my therapist. I went to therapy for healing while she was busy stealing, then she went to prison for embezzlement. Freud would be disappointed… but probably not surprised. Emotional Support Felon is a sharp, self-deprecating storytelling show about trust, vulnerability, and...
THE ZOO? Who’s Who in the Zoo? Darwin Fringe is unleashing a wild pack of comedians — local favourites, interstate killers, and international acts. But with so many shows to choose from… how do you know who’s who in The Zoo? Hosted by local comedian and ringmaster Briant Clark, THE ZOO is a fast-paced showcase...
Off the back of her 2025 award-winning show Fat Girl, Danielle returns with Am I Gay Enough? A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud deep dive into bisexual identity in the modern age. Blending comedic slam poetry with chaotic ukulele confessionals, she unpacks dating app politics, performative allyship, internalised biphobia, and the ever-nagging question: what if it’s all just...
What does a nursery rhyme, cults, and an under-resourced healthcare system have in common? Think Humpty Dumpty, but like, in Darwin in 2026. Cracked in the NT is a wacky and wonderful retelling of Humpty Dumpty and what really happened after their great fall off the wall. Join Humpty as they navigate Australia’s broken healthcare...
Unpredictable. Hilarious. Chaotic. But somehow, precision-engineered. Mickey D, comedic Royalty, returns to land an absolutely unmissable closed-stage performance. This show was born running the streets in Darwin and has played around Australia. This is the show they told him not to write. Welcome to the Culturally Appropriate Appropriation Society. The Meeting Darwin may not be...
Do you think the Earth is round? Do you think we’ve been to the moon? Do you think AUSTRALIA exists? If you answered 'yes' to any of these, then you’ve been tragically misled and “Professor Truth-Teller” is here to set you straight! In this hilariously satirical lecture, the good Professor exposes the shocking so-called “conspiracy...
Ever had a dream so big it felt a little... delulu? In her debut solo show, Irish-born, Territory-adopted comedian, RJ Carey, takes you on a hilarious and heartfelt journey from the rain-soaked fields of rural Ireland to the sun-scorched landscapes of remote Australia. This is a story about leaving one world behind and building another,...
Melba is totally bananas! Join Melba for a weird, cheeky, and thought-provoking comedy experience you won’t forget. Delve deep into one comedian’s serious (concerning?) love of the curved yellow fruit through stories, jokes, theatrics and visual art. This potassium-packed show peels back the layers of Melba’s childhood and her family’s deep roots in banana plantations....
One of Australia’s most in-demand comedians is back with a brand-new show. This will sell out. This is an hour of stand up that’s been forged in the fire — years of dodgy gigs, sticky floors, and the kind of life lessons you don’t get from a TED Talk. Julia has lived a life that...
After its triumphant season at Darwin Festival 2025, Purple Plastic Māori returns to where the journey began for one extraordinary evening. In Purple Plastic Māori: An Exclusive Audience With Shalom Kaa, Shalom invites a limited audience into an elegant and intimate reflection on the seven-year evolution of the acclaimed work before it embarks on its...
Melba is totally bananas! Join Melba for a weird, cheeky, and thought-provoking comedy experience you won’t forget. Delve deep into one comedian’s serious (concerning?) love of the curved yellow fruit through stories, jokes, theatrics and visual art. This potassium-packed show peels back the layers of Melba’s childhood and her family’s deep roots in banana plantations....
Best Newcomer Nominee MICF 2025 Best Comedy Dunedin Fringe 2023 Coming in hot from a world tour and a Las Vegas residency in 2025, comedian and serial renter Ethan Cavanagh makes his long-awaited Darwin Fringe solo debut. As well as obliterating Ethan’s prospects of home ownership, this hilarious hour of freshly renovated gags promises a...
For over three years, I unpacked my attachment issues and got deeply attached to my therapist. I went to therapy for healing while she was busy stealing, then she went to prison for embezzlement. Freud would be disappointed… but probably not surprised. Emotional Support Felon is a sharp, self-deprecating storytelling show about trust, vulnerability, and...
Welcome to a warm, intimate night of queer storytelling celebrating the voices, creativity and lived experiences of local LGBTQIA+ writers. Born from Queer Writes workshops, held each month in the Top End, this event brings together emerging queer storytellers who have been crafting original work in a supportive and collaborative community space. Expect a delightful...
Welcome to the Craic Hole. It's late, it's loose, and someone's about to be crowned "The Best Craic." Craic Hole Comedy - Late Night Craic is Darwin Fringe's most gloriously unhinged lineup show, hosted by your favourite local comedy duo: Irish import RJ Carey, alongside local legend Jack Russell from Wagaman. Together, they're herding cats—sorry,...
Nick Capper returns to the stage with his unhinged existential spiral, Broke, Useless & Sterile. A brutally funny interrogation of his own ambition, infertility, and a shock-to-no-one recent ADHD diagnosis - this is a show for anyone who's looked at their life and thought, "Oh dear". Capper has firmly cemented himself as a regular in...