Cabaret

Fringe Flavours

We hope you’re hungry, because it’s time for some Fringe snacks!

$15.00
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A person dressed as grapes, with multiple purple balloons attached to their body and a short purple bob wig
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Image Credit: Katey Shearer

  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe

Every Wednesday night we invite artists from the tastiest Fringe shows of the week to give you a snack-sized sampler of their upcoming gig.

On the menu each week will be a Fringe-tastic host and a cast of deliciously talented artists across a mix of genres and styles.

Don’t know where to start filling up on Fringe? Check out these tasty snacks and then choose your main meal!

WEEK 3 (Hosted by Annie Louey) - 18 Oct
Galah Galah
Of Stars and Streetlights
Temporary Visa Holder
Dougie Baldwin
Outer Demons

  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Age suitability: M

  • Event warnings: Contains Strobe Lights And Sustained Bright Lights, Haze Effects, Mild Coarse Language, Both Sudden And Sustained Loud Noises, Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms is wheelchair accessible.

    The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.
    If you need step free access, there is lift at the front of the building and our team will be able to guide you from there to the Loading Dock.

    Once you're in the Loading Dock you can head west down the corridor and up the stairs to Common Rooms. There is also a lift if you are unable to take the stairs.

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  • Full: $15.00

  • Concession: $10.00

  • Member discounts available

    This event is eligible for 25% off full price Fringe Dweller tickets. Just add the tickets that you want then login at checkout and you'll get the cheapest tickets. If you're not a member yet, simply add a membership to your cart and you'll be able to access Fringe Dweller prices straight away.

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms

 Past Event

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms

 Past Event

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

6:00pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Common Rooms

 Past Event

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