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FRINGE WORLD at the The Royale Theatre

13 Jan to 14 Feb 2027

Eight FRINGE WORLD shows in our 250-seat theatre on Lake Street. Comedy, circus, magic, drag and Shakespeare, with dinner, drinks and the arcade downstairs.

8 shows. 1 theatre. 13 Jan to 14 Feb.

The Royale Theatre is a FRINGE WORLD 2027 venue. Comedy, circus, magic, drag and Shakespeare (the bogan kind), upstairs at Planet Royale on Lake Street.

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FRINGE WORLD 2027 at the Royale Theatre

The lineup

CIRCUS The Show key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Family / CircusGAlso in the school holidays

CIRCUS The Show

13 Jan to 14 Feb · selected dates · 12pm

★★★★★ 'An easy, fun, guaranteed win – clever, cheeky, and impossible not to love!' Kids in Adelaide

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Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before! With countless five star reviews, international awards, and sell-out seasons worldwide; this isn’t just another kids show – it is a full-blown, high-energy, imagination-fuelled spectacular that will leave jaws on the floor and smiles stretching ear to ear!

WINNER • Best Children’s Event • Adelaide Fringe Weeklies 2021 - 2024

  • Sessions 12pm, 60 min. Wed 20 to Sun 24 Jan, Tue 26 to Sun 31 Jan, Sat 6 and Sun 7 Feb, Sat 13 and Sun 14 Feb (FRINGE WORLD). School holidays: Wed 13 to Sun 17 Jan and Tue 19 Jan on Planet Royale ticketing.
  • Prices Theatre $36, Floor $39, Booth $55 (4 ticket min). Kids, concession and family from $31. Groups of 6+ from $28.50.
  • Rating G · Ages 4 to 14 · Children's Events, Circus
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The Greatest Magic Show! key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Family / MagicGAlso in the school holidays

The Greatest Magic Show!

13 Jan to 14 Feb · selected dates · 1:45pm

★★★★ 'A FAMILY GEM at the fringe, pure joy to watch!' Theatre Weekly Edinburgh

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The multi-award-winning, sell-out SMASH HIT is returning to Perth this summer for its eighth magical year, with more whimsical wonders that the whole family will love! After thrilling audiences around the globe, stars Sam & Justin are back with mind-blowing illusions, straight from the world’s most dazzling stages. PLUS, every child receives a FREE MAGIC WAND on entry!

WINNER - Best Children's Show (Sydney Fringe 2019, FRINGE WORLD 2020, Melbourne Magic Festival 2022, Adelaide Fringe 2023, 2026)

  • Sessions 1:45pm, 60 min. Same dates as CIRCUS: Wed 20 to Sun 24 Jan, Tue 26 to Sun 31 Jan, Sat 6 and Sun 7 Feb, Sat 13 and Sun 14 Feb. School holidays: Wed 13 to Sun 17 Jan and Tue 19 Jan on Planet Royale ticketing.
  • Prices Theatre $33, Floor $36, Booth $45 (4 ticket min). Kids, concession and family from $28.50. Groups of 6+ from $26.
  • Rating G · Ages 4 to 11 · Children's Events, Magic
Bogan Shakespeare Presents: Julius Caesar key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Comedy / TheatreMA15+

Bogan Shakespeare Presents: Julius Caesar

20 to 31 Jan · 7pm

"It's Shakespeare but funny as f**k."

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The homegrown heroes are back with their award-winning Julius Caesar! At the local Bunnings you’ll find a man like no other. A leader, a visionary, a Retail Operations Manager. Things are going well for the retail team, sales are up, foot traffic is strong and sausage sizzles are going gang busters. But beneath the surface, discontent is brewing. Strap in for a story of intrigue, hubris, betrayal and lack-lustre coffee.

“An exceptionally talented bunch that shows the best that Perth (and Fringe) has to offer” – ★★★★★ FringeFeed

  • Sessions 75 min. Wed to Fri 7pm, Sat 4pm and 7pm, Sun 6pm. Wed 20 to Sun 24 Jan and Wed 27 to Sun 31 Jan.
  • Prices $40 every seat, including Booth (4 ticket min).
  • Rating MA15+ · Comedy, Theatre
TOD Talks: 10 year send-off! key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Comedy / ImprovM

TOD Talks: 10 year send-off!

20 to 24 Jan · 8:45pm

"Improvised TED Talks, given by comedians, who've never seen the slides. Masterclass in sh*t-talking."

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Terrible Ideas, Improvised. The 10-year anniversary and send-off with a BANG! Each night some of the finest comedians of the festival try to convince us they are experts... the twist is, they will have no idea what their expert subject is until they walk out on stage! Supported by presentation slides they have never seen before.

★★★★★ "Priceless! Cringe-worthy to belly laughing brilliance in just moments" Fringefeed

  • Sessions 8:45pm, 60 min. Wed 20 to Sun 24 Jan.
  • Prices Theatre and Floor $29.50 to $33, Booth $45 to $49 (4 ticket min). Concession from $25.50. Groups of 6+ from $25.
  • Rating M · Ages 15 and up · Comedy, Improv
Threshold key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Circus / TheatrePGWorld premiere

Threshold

27 to 31 Jan · 8:45pm

"Cross the threshold. Remember what was always yours."

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Something arrived in you long before you had words for fear, love, or survival. It shaped how you move through the world and never left. THRESHOLD is remembrance. This contemporary circus experience descends into the body’s oldest memory. Through breathtaking aerial artistry, fire, and raw human movement, it explores the ancient question your nervous system has always asked: Am I safe?

  • Sessions 8:45pm, 60 min. Wed 27 to Sun 31 Jan.
  • Prices Theatre $38 to $40, Floor $40, Booth $50 to $52 (4 ticket min). Concession from $31. Groups of 6+ from $34.
  • Rating PG · Ages 12 and up · Circus, Theatre
Dizney in Drag: the SIDEKICKS Parody! key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Music & Musicals18+World premiere

Dizney in Drag: the SIDEKICKS Parody!

2 to 14 Feb · 6:30pm

"The iconic Dizney SIDEKICKS are finally getting the limelight they deserve!"

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They kicked-off the stories, discovered the heros, brought the comic relief and the emotional support. The loyal companions that pushed the main characters toward love and glory… and got none of the credit!! Well, stuff that! It's time these lovable sidekicks get the homage they deserve. Comedy, drag, nostalgia, and some good ol' live debauchery.

  • Sessions 6:30pm, 60 min. Tue 2 to Sun 7 Feb and Tue 9 to Sun 14 Feb.
  • Prices Theatre and Floor $44 to $49, Booth $64 to $69 (4 ticket min). Concession from $37.50. Groups of 6+ from $39.
  • Rating 18+ · Music and Musicals, Comedy
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JUST BUSINESS key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Circus / ComedyG

JUST BUSINESS

4 to 6 Feb · 8pm

"They're back — acrobatic theatre where love, power and control are JUST BUSINESS."

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After touring across Australia, JUST BUSINESS returns with a redefined acrobatic theatre experience where love, power and control are all just business. A bold and playful acrobatic theatre show combining world-class partner acrobatics, dance and sharp relationship dynamics, all wrapped in humour, style and spectacular physicality.

★★★★ Fringefeed

  • Sessions 8pm, 60 min. Thu 4 to Sat 6 Feb.
  • Prices $40 every seat, including Booth (4 ticket min). Concession $34, Family $35, Groups of 6+ $33.
  • Rating G · Ages 8 and up · Circus, Comedy
Heath Franklin's Chopper: GOLD key art
FRINGE WORLD 2027Comedy / Stand UpMA15+

Heath Franklin's Chopper: GOLD

11 to 13 Feb · 8pm

"Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh - It's comedy GOLD!"

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Aussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin's Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including Harden the F*** Up, The Weather sketch, Shopping at Bunnings, and all your favourite jokes.

20th anniversary

  • Sessions 8pm, 60 min. Thu 11 to Sat 13 Feb.
  • Prices Theatre and Floor $36 to $39.50, Booth $40 to $44.50 (4 ticket min). Concession $31. Groups of 6+ $32.
  • Rating MA15+ · Comedy, Stand Up

FRINGE WORLD sessions are ticketed by FRINGE WORLD at fringeworld.com.au. Ratings and session times are set by each show.