What's On

Sincere Apologies
 

Say sorry. Really mean it.

Experience a performance built from all the apologies that the world keeps offering — the famous, the ridiculous, the deeply personal and those that begin every second email in our inboxes. Part theatrical ritual, part social experiment, Sincere Apologies explores what it means to apologise in a world full of broken systems, failed relationships, and bureaucratic disclaimers.

The work is participatory, gentle, nurturing, community-building and non-judgmental. Nothing is ever compulsory. With gentle instructions and a surprising sense of camaraderie, audiences slowly help construct the performance – reading aloud, reflecting silently, or simply witnessing. Funny, moving and disarmingly sincere, the show holds space for reflection, repair, and shared responsibility.

★★★★★         'an incredibly reflective and enriching experience’ - What’s The Show?

★★★★                           'timely and moving'   On The House! 

‘interesting, entertaining and thought-provoking’   South Sydney Herald

'lyrical and moving' - David Spicer, Stage Whispers 

 

Sincere Apologies 

by Dan Koop, Jamie Lewis & David Williams. Based on Original Concept by Roslyn Oades & David Williams

An Alternative Facts Production

Sound designer Gail Priest

Producer & Lighting designer Suzie Franke

 

Event details

Venue: Trades Hall - Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Bookings: https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/sincere-apologies
Start Date: Saturday 18 October 2025

Dates
Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 19 October
Duration
55min
Tickets
Full $25.00
Hump Day Discount $18.75
Fringe Member Discount $18.75
Blak Tix $10.00
A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Wednesday, 8 Oct 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Thursday, 9 Oct 6:00pm& 7:30pm
Friday, 10 Oct 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, 11 Oct 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, 12 Oct - 5:00pm & 6:30pm
Wednesday, 15 Oct - 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Thursday, 16 Oct - 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Friday, 17 Oct - 6:00pm& 7:30pm
Saturday, 18 Oct - 6:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, 19 Oct - 5:00pm & 6:30pm

 

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