From September 18, the 2013 Melbourne Fringe Festival invites you to be entertained, provoked and inspired by over 300 events across every conceivable art form.
Melbourne’s largest celebration of independent art, the Festival brings the work of thousands of creators into focus. Read on for few of our picks from this year’s festival!
Lantern Ghost Tours
'Old Melbourne Ghost Tour'
Bodysnatchers, opera singers and Jack the Ripper
Lantern Ghost Tours are back for the second year running with their Melbourne Fringe Festival Old Melbourne Ghost Tour. Put your walking shoes on and journey back in time through Melbourne's hidden laneways and haunted locations.
Hear of our most famous ghost, opera singer Federici, who plummeted to death infront of his audience. Learn of body snatchers supplying fresh corpses in the name of medical science and just why there is mounting evidence to suggest that Jack the Ripper himself escaped to Melbourne to continue his killing spree.
Tours depart from the Melbourne Visitor Information Centre, Federation Square. Bookings are essential.
"Scaring up a good time in old haunts" - The Age
"Creep into the dark recesses of Melbourne alleyways" - City Weekly
"Petrifying" - Silic & Lee Show
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Federation Square
Cnr Flinders and Swanston Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
17 and 19-22 Sept, 24 and 26-29 Sept, 1 and 3-6 Oct
8.30pm, plus extra 10:30pm session on Friday & Saturday (90min)
TICKETS
Full: $25
Concession: $22
Tightarse Tuesday: $15
Group: $20
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
http://www.lanternghosttours.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMyjNVKiPs4
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Twice Shy
Twice Shy, tells the story of two strangers living separate but equally isolated lives. With sketch
comedy, a splash of filmmaking and a healthy dose of heart, Twice Shy promises to be a truly
whimsical and hilarious Fringe Festival debut.
Shannon and Joels combined experience in live performance, film and music gives this duo a unique flavour within the festival that is bound to leave a smile on your face.
"4 Stars ...two disarming and charming performers...a sure-fire winner." - Joe Calleri, Herald Sun
"Two extremely talented actors...Twice Shy was my best night out in March!" - Catalyst
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Loop
23 Meyers Pl, Melbourne
18th, 19th & 23rd of Sept at 8pm
25th, 30th of Sept & 1st of Oct at 9pm
Duration: 50 minutes, no interval
TICKETS
Full: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Water Torture
On a 40 degree day, two bored inner Melbourne pool lifeguards deal with sexual harassment, ethnic tension, blood in the water and floating turds. The audience is immersed in the simmering tension and maybe, just maybe, a lifeguard might actually get wet. Water Torture is presented by The Millinery, written by Lauren Smith and co-directed and produced by Lauren Bailey.
Space has been created in the script for improvisation that will change each night. The unique
performance space is an old truck loading bay which could easily double as a torture chamber. It has the audience sitting 'in the pool' - without getting wet - watching the action going on around them - creating, literally, an immersive theatrical experience.
The production offers a glimpse of what is really going on behind this seemingly ordinary suburban scene. It is humorous, provocative and highly entertaining.
"The Millinery: a talented bunch of young turks" - Time Out
"The Millinery's ambition is to allow the audience to gaze at its sometimes unlovely reflection" - Peter Green, 3MBS
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Revolt Melbourne - Loading Dock
12 Elizabeth St, Kensington
18-22, 24-29 Sept
7.30pm except Sundays 5.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $22
Concession: $18
Tightarse Tuesday: $15
Group: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Hairy Soul Man
Presented by 2hoots Productions
Come on a journey with award winning musical comedian Kai Smythe as he explores our sexual universe through the raw power of Soul music. Backed by a 10-piece band featuring the best musicians Melbourne has to offer, Hairy Soul Man will slowly undress your inhibitions and make sweet passionate love to your imagination.
'Pure Genius' - Herald Sun
kaismythe.com
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Fringe Hub - Main Theatre, Lithuanian Club
44 Errol St, North Melbourne
20-21 Sept, 27-28 Sept and 4-5 Oct
9.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $20
Concession: $18
Group: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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The Marionettes Live
The Marionettes are an eight-piece funk/soul band from Melbourne, Australia. Featuring original tunes written by Melbourne big-band composer and saxophonist Rob Simone, as well as Melbourne pianist/composer Fionn O'Sullivan, coupled with the soulful sounds of Lorraine Salvador on vocals, the Marionettes are the next big thing in Funk/Soul around Melbourne.
In association with Tony Starr's Kitten Club, the Marionettes are proud to announce their dynamic live show to this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival.
http://www.themarionettes.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/themarionettesaus
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Tony Starr's Kitten Club
Lv 1/267 Little Collins St, Melbourne
20 Sept and 4 Oct
10.00pm (90min)
TICKETS
Full: $10
Concession: $8
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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All War Is Deception
All War is Deception intertwines choreography, philosophy and fantasy, taking the audience into the world of a childs toy-box, where a dancing doll encounters a regiment of toy soldiers. Set to a beautiful and original score, this visual feast of firearms and flamenco is both surreal and poignant. The tenderness and cruelty of love and war are brought to life as the depths of deception are defined.
The theme of deception also carries through much of the dialogue, which explores how and why we choose to deceive each other and ourselves. The story revolves around a dancing doll who encounters a regiment of toy soldiers. Their conversations traverse philosophy, love and culture to the backdrop of the Second World War.
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Portland Hotel - Portland Room
Cnr Russell & Little Collins St, Melbourne
Sept 20 - 24, 27 - 30 Sept and 1 Oct
6.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $23
Concession: $18
Tightarse Tuesday: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Dr Lala Loulou
Dr. Lala Loulou is coming out...
She's got a lot to share, and is yet to know exactly what, how, when, with whom, or where.
facebook.com/CharlotteRobertsLalala
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Club Voltaire
14 Raglan St, North Melbourne
23 - 24 Sept, 27 Sept and 29 Sept
7.30pm except Friday 27th at 6.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $18
Concession: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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French Women Do Everything Better
With Fanny Bouffante, Author and French style Icon
Fanny Bouffante, French Style Icon, is on 'a missionary position down under'. Her mission is to
transform Australian bogans to beau gens (beautiful people) with her controversial advice on
everything from personal hygiene to what to wear underneath your trench coat on a first date.
Drawing from her best selling book French Women Do Everything Better, Fanny takes audiences on a musical multi-media journey through the topics of food, sex and fashion with tips including how to make love to schoolboys and geriatrics to how cook Camel Akshalek a lalala.
"So many peoples don't understand we are about simplicity and understatement. It is not a rocket science to be French" - Fanny Bouffante
"Being from Paris I was becoming a goat (enraged) with so many tourists visiting. It is time for peoples to read my book and they can be French at their country without needing to come to France" - Fanny Bouffante
http://www.facebook.com/FannyBouffante
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Club Voltaire
14 Raglan St, North Melbourne
22, 25-29 Sept and 2-5 Oct
8.30pm; 22 Sept 7.30pm; 25, 26 and 28 Sept 9.30pm; 27 Sept 10.30pm; 29 Sept 6.00pm (40min)
TICKETS
Full: $23
Concession: $20
Preview: $18
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Death Café
Death? Café? Yes, that's right. Tea and mortality! Like it or not, one day you and everyone you know, are going to die. Maybe you have given this some thought, but have you discussed it? Death Café is a chance to share your hopes, concerns and questions over a beverage with a group of strangers.
From its origins in London, the global spread of Death Café reflects a growing trend in holistic approaches to death and dying. The fact our lives are finite need not be seen as a tragedy but essential to the value of life. So come, break bread with the undead...while you can.
Presented by Art of Dying
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Lonergan and Ravens Funeral Home
187 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill
Sept 27th, 28th 29th
7.30pm (2 Hours)
TICKETS
Full: $18
Concession: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Monkey!
Inspired by mythical a Chinese text and a cult 80s TV series, Monkey Magic Revisited re-imagines a legendary Buddhist pilgrimage in a kooky mash up of ancient and modern.
As a live soundtrack journeys from jazz groove to the East-Asian folk music, contemporary dancers play out Monkey and Tripitakas spiritual and physical quest.
It's an adventure that throws up larger philosophical questions about karma, death, rebirth and human nature.
http://www.facebook.com/MonkeyMagicRevisited
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Northcote Uniting Church
251 High St, Northcote
1-2 Oct
8.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $15
Concession: $12
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Classical Vs Jazz
Catherine Ashley and Michelle Smith, in association with Melbourne Fringe, present
Classical vs. Jazz - The Ultimate Harp Battle. Which is better - classical or jazz?
Watch Smith and Ashley go head-to-head in a world first dueling harp performance where you will step into a world of melody,rhythm and cross genre rivalry.
Michelle Smith is one of the world's very few jazz harpists. Crossing over with Catherine Ashley (an international classical harp performer), they will see if true fusion is possible between such different languages.
As they lock and load their 47 string LED lit harps, the battle can sometimes only be seen through a luminous pair of hands through gossamer strings. This award-nominated performance is a show that cannot be compared to anything else.
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Revolt Melbourne
12 Elizabeth St, Kensington
2-5 Oct
8.00pm (60min)
TICKETS
Full: $30
Concession: $25
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
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Carnival Latino
Picture the great carnivals of old; street parties in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. Every corner of Latin America, a tradition of soulful fiesta. The Carnaval Latino is influenced by street markets, Rio Carnival, Fringe Parade, Cumbia Movement and street art. Get closer to the heat of the hot, sweaty bodies and Samba the night away at Carnaval Latino Performances by Oscar Jimenez, Oz Locos, Los Cougarmen, Cumbia Cosmonauts, De La Calle, Agobloco Melbourne and much more...
carnavallatino.weebly.com/
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Noise Bar
291 Albert St Brunswick
Oct 4th
8.00pm (5 Hours)
TICKETS
Full: $15
For bookings visit melbournefringe.com.au or call (03) 9660 9666
