Canberra Bush Fringe Festival

Bush Fringes will be conducting a boutique Fringe event in Canberra over three days from 27th to 29th November 2026.

A great mix of shows from artists in Canberra -

The Night Before

The Night Before is an unscripted existential comedy.

Every performance is created live from audience suggestions. The players arrive knowing only their characters—not the story. There is no script, no predetermined ending and no two performances are ever the same.

Gathered for a family occasion, they attempt ordinary conversation. As misunderstandings multiply and hidden assumptions take hold, small talk curdles into suspicion, suspense and absurdity.

Blending the spontaneity of improvised theatre with the wit of existential comedy, The Night Before invites audiences to laugh at the strange logic that governs everyday life. The result is sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, genuine laugh-out-loud moments and surprising poignancy as the cast and audience discover the story together.

Sixth Sense

Do you believe in a psychic Sixth Sense or is it a matter of perspective?

A unique evening of magic, mystery, and mind-bending entertainment brought to you by award-winning international magician and mentalist, Tom Weil.

Combining psychological illusion with wit and charm, Tom creates a heartfelt experience that will leave you questioning the boundaries of your mind.

Tutti Frutti: Cabaret & Chaos is a critically acclaimed, high-camp, queer-led variety show blending burlesque, drag, and circus. It is a juicy mess that is shaken, stirred, and flung straight into your lap.

Produced by Canberra Burlesque Academy, and stuffed with award-winning weirdos from across Australia, this show blends bendy bodies, filthy jokes, spicy striptease, and fruity chaos into one hot, sticky hour.

Celebrating body positivity, diverse identities, and unapologetic self-expression. It’s messy. It’s sexy. It’s got absolutely zero shame and even less nutritional value.

Peel it. Lick it. Bite it. Tutti Frutti is the most fun you’ll ever have pretending you’re getting your daily serve of fruit.

The Pink Pony Parlour

Saddle up for a night of unapologetic glitz, glamour and gasp-worthy cabaret. This isn't your average pony ride — it's a high-kickin', feather-flickin'', cocktail-sippin' celebration of all things bold, brassy and beautifully over-the-top. From the mind of Sydney's own sparkle-slinging showgirl Onya Bones and the producer with the most Cabaret Eclectique — comes a variety spectacular bursting with burlesque, comedy, magic and more. Expect showgirls. Expect feathers. Expect curves, charisma and cheek. The Pink Pony Parlour isn't just a show — it's an experience.

Mr Snotbottom

“multi-generational comedy for all… this show is a must see” ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
He’s the Prince of Putrid, The Willy Wonky of Weird! He’s Mr Snot bottom! A hilariously deeeesgusting kids comedian brimming with all the oooey, gooey, yucky things kids love!
Like a cross between Shrek and Mr Bean, you can expect snot-loads of gross-tastic gags, slimy songs and just wrong routines perfect for weird kids 5 and up and their even weirder parents!
“had the kids in stitches… parents won’t feel left out” Herald Sun
“All the best elements you’d hope for in kids entertainment” ★★★★Kiddo Mag
Winner of Best Performance at The Newcastle Fringe and star of Best Children’s Podcast winning* ‘Busy Bodies’ on Kinderling Radio, Mr Snot bottom will transport families on a roller-coaster of ridiculousness where they can howl, groan and roar with delight together!

Chopin’s Last Tour

“Chopin’s Last Tour” is set in Scotland, 1848, the year before his death. He is in Scotland at the invitation of one Lady Jane Stirling who loves him.
It is the story of his life through his feelings and music, with live piano during the show. It answers the questions, “What was this man, who wrote such wonderful music, really like? What were his circumstances, what influenced him and who did he mix with?”

Delivering Debussy

1918. Debussy has died and is at the Pearly Gates waiting to be processed. Calculaties, a staff member at the Pearly Gates, has to decide whether his music was great enough for him to spend eternity in the composers’ room, mixing it with all the greats.
An absurd comedy, this production traces Debussy’s history from a less than fashionable beginning to his attempts to implement a new style of music: Impressionism.
The show explores his personality, his relationships, his rapport with his contemporaries and his circumstances. It is also an explanation of impressionism in music, with live piano featuring five of his works.

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