Fool's Paradise

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES AWAIT

Step into Fool’s Paradise, a dazzling destination curated by the award-winning Head First Acrobats. Spanning two electric circus domes at The Entertainment Quarter, this program of Fringe favourites showcases the best in circus, burlesque, and variety.

Fool's Paradise

Circus Elixir Revived
29 Aug - 11 Oct| 55 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Circus

Elixir Revived

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29 Aug - 11 Oct | 55 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids All Star Circus
30 Aug - 05 Oct| 50 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

All Star Circus

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30 Aug - 05 Oct | 50 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Immersive & Interactive DIY Private Eye: A Scan & Solve Mystery
02 Sep - 12 Oct| 20 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise See More
Immersive & Interactive

DIY Private Eye: A Scan & Solve Mystery

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02 Sep - 12 Oct | 20 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise
Cabaret and Musical Theatre Porcelain Alice's Pet Palace
02 - 07 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Cabaret and Musical Theatre

Porcelain Alice's Pet Palace

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02 - 07 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Circus Bubble Show For Adults Only
02 - 14 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Circus

Bubble Show For Adults Only

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02 - 14 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Comedy Teardrops on My Dildo 2: Lube Me Alone
02 - 05 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Comedy

Teardrops on My Dildo 2: Lube Me Alone

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02 - 05 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids A Bee Story
04 Sep - 12 Oct| 45 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

A Bee Story

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04 Sep - 12 Oct | 45 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Immersive & Interactive Disco Peeps Party Walks - Fringe Kids
04 - 11 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise See More
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Disco Peeps Party Walks - Fringe Kids

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04 - 11 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise
Circus A sign of the times
05 - 07 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Circus

A sign of the times

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05 - 07 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall
06 Sep - 12 Oct| 50 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall

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06 Sep - 12 Oct | 50 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids The Flying Bubble Show
06 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

The Flying Bubble Show

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06 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids The Giant Balloon Show
06 Sep - 12 Oct| 45 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

The Giant Balloon Show

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06 Sep - 12 Oct | 45 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids Bubble Show in Space
06 - 28 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

Bubble Show in Space

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06 - 28 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids A One Man Circus
06 Sep - 05 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

A One Man Circus

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06 Sep - 05 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Immersive & Interactive Disco Peeps Party Walks
06 - 27 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise See More
Immersive & Interactive

Disco Peeps Party Walks

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06 - 27 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- Entrance to Fool's Paradise
Variety Circus & Other Time Wasters!
06 - 07 Sep| 55 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Variety

Circus & Other Time Wasters!

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06 - 07 Sep | 55 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Comedy Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow
09 Sep - 12 Oct| 50 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Comedy

Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow

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09 Sep - 12 Oct | 50 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Cabaret and Musical Theatre Twisted Tales
09 - 21 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Cabaret and Musical Theatre

Twisted Tales

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09 - 21 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Variety Trippin'
11 - 14 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Variety

Trippin'

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11 - 14 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Cabaret and Musical Theatre Tickle and Tease, a Comedy Cabaret
12 - 27 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Cabaret and Musical Theatre

Tickle and Tease, a Comedy Cabaret

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12 - 27 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Circus Something Wicked
16 - 28 Sep| 50 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Circus

Something Wicked

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16 - 28 Sep | 50 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Cabaret and Musical Theatre Burlesque with Evana De Lune
16 - 21 Sep| 1 hour 15 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Cabaret and Musical Theatre

Burlesque with Evana De Lune

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16 - 21 Sep | 1 hour 15 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Circus Absolute Trash
16 - 21 Sep| 50 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Circus

Absolute Trash

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16 - 21 Sep | 50 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Circus Apocalypse
20 - 21 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Circus

Apocalypse

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20 - 21 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Circus 50-up Circus: Retro TV Spectacular!
20 - 21 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Circus

50-up Circus: Retro TV Spectacular!

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20 - 21 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids SwashBuckling Circus
23 - 28 Sep| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

SwashBuckling Circus

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23 - 28 Sep | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Variety Lash Out
23 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Variety

Lash Out

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23 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids Academy of Magic
27 Sep - 05 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

Academy of Magic

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27 Sep - 05 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids KABOOM!
27 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

KABOOM!

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27 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids The Greatest Magic Show
27 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

The Greatest Magic Show

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27 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids The Magical World of Crazy Science
27 Sep - 05 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

The Magical World of Crazy Science

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27 Sep - 05 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Fringe Kids CIRCUS - The Show
27 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Fringe Kids

CIRCUS - The Show

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27 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Fringe Kids Journal of the Forest
27 Sep - 12 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Fringe Kids

Journal of the Forest

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27 Sep - 12 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Circus Camp Culture
29 Sep - 05 Oct| 45 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Circus

Camp Culture

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29 Sep - 05 Oct | 45 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Comedy Adults Only Magic Show
03 - 11 Oct| 1 hour 10 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Comedy

Adults Only Magic Show

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03 - 11 Oct | 1 hour 10 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker
Circus Grounded: Rewired
04 - 05 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Circus

Grounded: Rewired

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04 - 05 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Variety Selene and the Strange x Nocturnal Creatures: a indie rock circus spectacular
05 Oct| 1 hour | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault See More
Variety

Selene and the Strange x Nocturnal Creatures: a indie rock circus spectacular

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05 Oct | 1 hour Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter - The Vault
Circus The Gagliardies
06 - 12 Oct| 55 minutes | Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker See More
Circus

The Gagliardies

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06 - 12 Oct | 55 minutes Fool's Paradise- Entertainment Quarter- The Bunker

What’s On Near Fool’s Paradise?

To truly experience the magic of the Fringe, you can’t stop at just one show! Dive into the nearby hubs and festival garden to map out your evening and fully immerse yourself in Sydney’s vibrant creative scene this September.

Queer Hub
Qtopia

Cabaret Hub has a new home at Marrickville Town Hall, a venue steeped in history and now transformed into a playground of immersive performance, music, and comedy!



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Off Broadway
Eternity Playhouse

Our Off Broadway Hub takes centre stage at the iconic Eternity Playhouse with a program that celebrates all things theatrical, from original musicals and genre-bending variety shows to contemporary dance and choral spectacles.



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Old Fitz Theatre
Sydney Fringe Debut

Old Fitz Theatre joins Sydney Fringe Festival for the first time ever with two powerhouse premieres and a full program of panels and events. Brave stories, big talent and one unforgettable debut Fringe season!



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Limitless
Bondi Pavillion

Limitless takes over Bondi Pavilion with bold, beachside performances by d/Deaf and disabled artists. Cabaret, comedy, dance and more, this program champions access, is unapologetically fun, and bursting with creativity.



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The Lab @ UNSW
UNSW Studio One

Sydney Fringe partners with UNSW to launch The Lab, a daring new program of experimental performance. Five shows. Ten days. Absurd, immersive, electric. Experience the strange, the new, the unforgettable.



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Fringe Kids
Entertainment Quarter

Fringe Kids lights up throughout September with family-friendly shows across the Festival, then kicks into high gear with a dedicated two-week program during the October school holidays!



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