The MUST SEE (BEST) Acts at the Adelaide Fringe 2023
Adelaide will soon be absolutely overflowing with talent with the biggest Adelaide Fringe lineup yet – and this year with over 1000 acts, it’s hard to know who are the MUST SEE Acts of the Adelaide Fringe. I’ve tried to make it easier for you to pick, with the below list of my MUST SEE/BEST ACTS of the Adelaide Fringe in 2023!
Below are just a few of my TOP Acts to see at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023! (There are many more – but only so much time!)
Charlie Caper & Malin Nilsson: More Minor Miracles
If you like: World class magic, performed to perfection
Recommendation: Two of my favourite people on this planet, and two of the most incredibly beautiful performers you will witness this Fringe.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/charlie-caper-malin-nilsson-more-minor-miracles-af2023
Note: You can save $5 off Full Price Tickets with the code “THANKS”!
Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80’s Spectacular
If you like: Australia’s Best Hypnotist
Recommendation: Imma be legit for a second; I’m not the biggest fan of Hypnosis. BUT I am the absolute biggest fan of Matt Hale and his Hypnotism. He’s the most energetic, hilarious and incredible performer I’ve ever met. If you love Hypno, or aren’t sure; he will bring you the fun.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/hypnotist-matt-hale-top-fun-80-s-spectacular-af2023
Note: You can save $5 off Full Price Tickets with the code “THANKS”!
Matt Tarrant: FATE
If you like: Self promotion
Recommendation: Sorry; you thought I wasn’t going to mention myself? FATE just picked up an award for Best Cabaret/Variety at FRINGE WORLD Festival; and is appearing for eight nights only. If you love Magic; come check it out!
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/matt-tarrant-fate-af2023
Note: You can save $5 off Full Price Tickets with the code “THANKS”!
TA DA – The Ramblings of a Magician
If you like: Charming Magic
Recommendation: Sam is one of my favourite magicians currently, so much so he won my award last year – and he’s back with his show Ta Da (and Tricks and Stuff!); both are seriously wonderful shows from an incredible local performer.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/ta-da-the-ramblings-of-a-magician-af2023
Tickets for Sam’s other show Tricks And Stuff! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/tricks-and-stuff-af2023
80’s Ladies
If you like: To Dance and Party
Recommendation: I went and saw Chloe and The Cast last year in their wonderful show Wonderfull (It’s also on again this year!) and we absolutely loved every minute. The Cast are known for being some of the best corporate entertainers in the country, and their Fringe Shows show that absolute quality and fun you’d expect. We’ve already got tickets, and I’m so excited to dance poorly along to the fun!
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/80-s-ladies-af2023
Ben Hart: Live
If you like: Magic with Class.
Recommendation: I promise this list isn’t all just magicians, but when there is so much quality magic this year I have to include a lot of it. Is Ben Hart the best magician in the world right now? Quiet possibly. I never thought I’d see him back; but I’m so glad he is – be sure to see him live and in the flesh.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/ben-hart-live-af2023
ROVE MCMANUS – AWESOME SAUCE
If you like: Your mum.
Recommendation: Firstly, Rove what the heck is this headshot mate?!? I absolutely grew up with Rove; but I’m most excited to check him out this year and geek out with him all about Survivor and Jeff Probst (did you know they are good mates?)
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/rove-mcmanus-awesome-sauce-af2023
George Glass: Bradbury The Musical
Kym’s Overall Extravaganza Showcase – Volume 3
If you like: The spirit of the Adelaide Fringe
Recommendation: Kym Mackenzie is a God of the Adelaide Fringe. He’s always at shows, and for the third year he’s back performing in his own.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/kym-s-overall-extravaganza-showcase-volume-3-af2023
Laurie Black: Dystopiano
If you like: Musical comedy with sick beats
Recommendation: Laurie has been going from strength to strength ever since winning Emerging Artist at the Adelaide Fringe in 2018; she’s only going to get bigger and better as the years go on – see her before you can’t afford to anymore.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/laurie-black-dystopiano-af2023
Jeromaia Detto: MUSH
If you like: Wild fun.
Recommendation: If you like absolutely ridiculousness; this is 100% the show for you.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/jeromaia-detto-mush-af2023
Ross Noble – Jibber Jabber Jamboree
If you like: The King of Comedy
Recommendation: I was fortunate enough to share a venue with the great man a couple of years ago, and it’s an honour to do it again this year. I pissed him off every night by running a few minutes over and leaving the venue covered in snow. So this is my apology <3
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/ross-noble-jibber-jabber-jamboree-af2023
Shanelle Franklin & Tamara Linke (Motherhood A Beautiful Nightmare): WHAT A SHAM – The Sequel
If you like: (or have your moments with) Motherhood.
Recommendation: Grab your friends, a glass of bubbles and strap in for a night of laughs with sketch comedy, chats, and maybe even a singalong. No one is left behind.
GODZ
If you like: Have you seen their bodies?
Recommendation: Please buy all the tickets to Godz before my wife demands I take her along again, COVID has not done wonders on my body and I can’t compete with Cal and his fellow Godz. (It’s also an incredible show)
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/godz-af2023
Wankernomics: Solutionising The Corporate World
If you like: Telling your friends you’re off to see something called “Wankernomics”
Recommendation: If you’re a fan of The Chaser and The Shovel; this is the comedy show for you this Fringe.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/wankernomics-solutionising-the-corporate-world-af2023
EGG
Erin Fowler’s award-winning physical theatre comedy EGG returns to the Fringe.
Single, 32, and with her biological clock ticking, Erin’s eggs – according to a Facebook ad – are “dying off.” For $15k she could freeze them, but are there other options? Does she even want a child? By the time she makes a choice, will it be too late?
Directed by illustrious clown Hew Parham, with sound design by Will Spartalis, EGG is “an intensely personal story that will resonate with many.” – Theatre Travels.
Combining dance, clowning, bagpipes, and a cheeky life-sized egg, EGG questions all things fertility and motherhood in a powerful exploration of how we make the big decisions in life.
If you like: Clowing with a message.
Recommendation: I feel like the best way to describe Egg is simply by the description: “Single, 32, and with her biological clock ticking, Erin’s eggs – according to a Facebook ad – are “dying off.” For $15k she could freeze them, but are there other options? Does she even want a child? By the time she makes a choice, will it be too late? Combining dance, clowning, bagpipes, and a cheeky life-sized egg, EGG questions all things fertility and motherhood in a powerful exploration of how we make the big decisions in life.” If that’s your vibe; and you like Egg costumes this is the show for you.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/egg-af2023
The Stripsons
If you like: Look, I don’t know.
Recommendation: I was so excited when I saw this that I sent it to Kiera in excitement and she immediately replied with “no no no, who is going to this??!?” and I then sheepishly had to remove the tickets from my cart. So um; anyone want to join me?
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-stripsons-af2023
The I Hate Children Children’s Show
Winner of best children’s show is back for another year of kinder kicking comedy!
Your little monsters are the stars of this mad-cap magic show that’s fun for the whole family, as every child is invited onstage to help with the magic.
Starring PAUL DABEK the world’s meanest award-winning magician and world-class child hater, and featuring live music, tons of magic and crazy comedy – this is a show every member of the family can enjoy!
Finally, a show for the family that won’t make parents spit up in their kids sip cup. if you love your children but hate boring kids shows, then you are going to love this top-rating magic show.
If you like: (and hate) Children
Recommendation: Paul Dabek is the absolute greatest, and this is hands-down one of the best Children Shows the Fringe has ever seen. It’s finally back; and will sell fast.
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-i-hate-children-children-s-show-af2023
Have you seen any of the above, or have I missed a show that’s at the top of your list?
Let me know and Happy Fringe!
Cheers,
Matt