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FREAKSHOW - Sydney Fringe Festival 2024
 

Freakshow is a short Lynchian, cabaret-style, dark comedy exploring social media society and social taboos...

The debut play by (Suzie Miller’s mentee) Beatrice McBride is an investigation of our perception of entertainment and how we exploit those involved.

Delving into the lives of a ramshackle band of "freaks," held together by The Ringmaster, an alcoholic dreamer longing for the days of old. Freakshow is a deteriorating sideshow, barely sustaining itself under The Ringmaster's nostalgic yet misguided leadership, its eclectic characters capture the essence of human curiosity and the darker side of our need for amusement.

Balancing absurdity with poignancy, Freakshow is comedic, heartwarming, and disturbing all at once, promising to entertain and surprise you.

Every ticket includes a raffle ticket for the nightly grand prize draw worth $200.

6.30-pm 18-21 September Flight Path Theatre

(followed by a separate Fringe show: Truly Gone Fishing)

 

Event details

Venue: Flight Path Theatre - 9b/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Bookings: https://sydneyfringe.com/events/freakshow/
Start Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Use Code: AUSTSTAGE20 for 20% off tickets!

 

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