proudly presented by the city of kwinana and koorliny arts

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

the City of Kwinana and Koorliny Arts Centre

kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!

18 to 28 February

http://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!

Roll up, roll up! You’ve never experienced Kwinana quite like this before!

OMG! Fringe is a series of eclectic events designed to entertain, entice and amuse the senses.

From adult-only comedy and family variety fun to community arts, dancing and even something a little more risqué (shhh!), OMG! Fringe is sure to tantalise everyone’s taste.

• Be spellbound by Confessions of a Magician, p4.

• Laugh out loud at the Comedy Stylings of Peter Rowsthorn and Frankie, p5.

• Feel the enchantment up close as you’re mesmerised by the magic of the Family Circus Spectacular, p6.

• Live out your dreams and run away with Ricochet Circus, p8.

• Be spooked and surprised by Dark Corners – A Spooky Heritage Walk, p9.

• He must be heard to be believed! Enjoy the comedic rapping of Bowzer – Destroyer of Worlds, p10.

• Unleash your inner artiste with Paint and Sip, p11 and 12.

• Creativity is key at the have-a-go Piece Project, p13.

• Get down and dirty with the tantalising Prohibition, presented by Sugar Blue p14.

• Swing Zing and Jessie Gordon will get you in the dancing mood at the Swing Dance Night, p15.

• Let’s get this show (literally) on the road with a Taxi to Nowhere, p16.

• Enjoy the world-class spectacular of the WA All Stars Variety Show, p17.

• Leave the kids at home for the Up Late Variety Show, p18.

• Bring the whole family along to experience the Wellard Street Fest, p19.

Come one, come all. OMG! Fringe – a festival to remember!

The inaugural OMG! Fringe festival is proudly presented by the City of Kwinana and Koorliny Arts Centre and supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Fremantle Ports.

Visit www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg! for more details on these shows and to book tickets.

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ConfessIons of a magICIanPierre Ulric Mysteries

Confessions of a Magician is a spellbinding and original act guaranteed to intrigue and delight. Get ready to have your mind blown as award-winning magician, Pierre Ulric, shares some absurd and thought-provoking moments in a dynamic, original and modern performance.

Gobsmacking magic, audience participation, psychological ploys, laughter and amazement are all part of the show.• As seen on Penn and Teller: Fool Us 2020• Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Best Magic Weekly Award 2018• Three times WA Magician of the Year, West Australian Society

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open show Zone show

Friday, 19 February Saturday, 20 February

6.30pm to 7.30pm 6pm to 7.30pmKoorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 1 Zone Youth Space

$10 Free – tickets required

M15+ Ages 15-20 only. This is a drug and alcohol free event

Mild language, alcohol and metal health references Mild language warning

Fully accessible Fully accessible

Magic

the Comedy stylIngs of peter rowsthorn + frankIe

Peter Rowsthorn + Frankie

Presented by Koorliny Arts Centre.

With 38 years of comedy experience, Aussie comedy icon Peter Rowsthorn of Kath and Kim fame, shares the stage with 18-year-old Frankie – a young comedian on the rise.

Experience life from two very different perspectives.

Friday, 26 and Saturday, 27 February

8pm to 9pm

Koorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 1

$20

M15+

Moderate language warning

Fully accessible

Comedy



famIly CIrCus speCtaCularMorgan James and Ricochet Circus

Circus, Have-a-go

Have A Go Circus brings a fun, interactive, lively atmosphere to any occasion!

Ricochet Circus arrives with a big box of circus props that kids and families can play with while learning from the best circus trainers in WA.

Not only will every student to go home with a sense of personal achievement, they’ll also develop great new skills that they can show off to their friends and family.

Sunday, 28 February

10am to 12pm

Honeywood Oval (also known as Wandi Playing Fields)

Free (no ticket required)

PG Suitable for children aged 6+

This event will be hosted on grass

fremantle ports grove

Join us under the trees next to Koorliny Arts Centre for a relaxing bite to eat or drink. The perfect place to grab dinner and a drink pre or post show.

Take a look at the ephemeral artwork by Darren Hutchens.

Friday, 19 February and Saturday, 20 February

4.30pm to 9.30pm

The Grove is located between Koorliny Arts Centre and the City of Kwinana Administration building


Children are to be accompanied by an adult

Fully accessible

Pop up food trucks and bar



have a go CIrCusRicochet Circus

Ever wanted to run away with the circus? Well now you can – at the Kwinana Public Library! Have A Go Circus with Western Australia’s favourite Circus – Ricochet Circus.

You’ll learn from International Circus Superstar Scooby how to do all the awesome tricks in the circus, including juggling, diabolo, spin stix, hula hoop, poi and even a unicycle.

Have A Go Circus is for children 8-12 years of age.

Friday, 26 February

5.30pm to 6.30pm

Kwinana Public Library$5 per child, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardianG8+

Extreme Fun

Fully accessible

Circus, Kids, Have-a-go

kwInana’s dark Corners – a spooky herItage walk

Ross Vegas, Jeanette Friesen, Howard Gaskin and Aesha Norcross

Bear witness to the true horror that lurks in our history in the gardens and hallways of historic Smirks cottage.

As dusk fades to night, the night-watchman will welcome you at the gates and guide you through enthralling dark tales of the district. Through spectacular projection, shimmering figures will emerge to paint pictures on the walls with light, before dissolving into darkness.

Dark corners will Illuminate the past and bring the dead to life. An immersive storytelling walking tour experience.

Thursday 18 and Friday 19 February (3 sessions per night)Thursday 25 and Friday 26 February (3 sessions per night)

Session 1: 7pm to 7.45pm (Family Friendly)

Session 2: 8pm to 8.45pm

Session 3: 9pm to 9.45pm

PG8+ M15+ M15+

Smirk’s Cottage, Medina

$20

Horror, images of deceased people, supernatural themes

A walking tour through historical buildings and gardens. Not suitable for wheelchair access.

Horror, History



omg… lIterally the best rap show ever!

Bowzer Destroyer of Worlds

Bowzer was notorious on the Perth rap battle scene during the mid-2000s and even took the title in 2006.

Since then, Bowzer’s style has evolved into something totally unique. It needs to be heard (and seen) to be believed.

Saturday, 20 February and Friday, 26 February

9.30pm to 10.30pm

Koorliny Arts Centre – Black Box Theatre

$5

R18+

Course language, partial nudity, sexual and drug references

Fully accessible

Music

paInt and sIp – kwInana beaChTranquil Canvas

Presented by Fremantle Ports

Join local artist Soma for a sunset session at Kwinana Beach where you will be guided to create your own beach-themed masterpiece. You’ll learn a new skill and have a laugh!

All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided, BYO your favourite ‘sip’.

Sunday, 21 February

4.30pm to 7.30pm

Kwinana Beach

$30

G18+

This event will be held on grass and may not be suitable for wheelchairs

Community Art, Have-a-go



make and sIp – the speCtaClesInside Art Space

Presented by Fremantle Ports

Join local artist Sherry Paddon in the beautiful setting of The Spectacles for a morning of creativity and experimentation. This workshop will be inspired by its surroundings, with the group crafting an art piece using natures materials. All skill levels are encouraged to attend and morning tea will be provided to participants.

Sunday, 21 February

8.30am to 11.30am

The Spectacles

$30

G15+This event is held on sand/dirt and not wheelchair accessible


the pIeCe projeCtScott Henman

PIECE is an art project you help make. Learn how to create and cut-out stencils at our workshop on Saturday, 13 February to then use to create a large mural at the event on Friday, 19 February.

The PIECE project is a chance to get involved in a community art project, learn new skills and get creative.

Workshop: Saturday, 13 FebruaryEvent: Friday, 19 FebruaryWorkshop: 10am to 1pmEvent: 5.30pm to 8.30pmWilliam Bertram Community Centre


G Suitable for the whole family

Fully accessible




prohIbItIonSugar Blue Burlesque

Shhhh! Keep this under your hat, we don’t know who’s watching, but we sure hope you are!

Sugar Blue is getting down and dirty, travelling back to the gin-soaked, ruckus filled clubs of the 1920s. Take a peek at what the tantalising cast has to offer.

Established in 2007, Sugar Blue Burlesque is a performance troupe and burlesque academy based in Perth that curates first-class glittery performers and spreads them across the world.

Friday, 19 February

8pm to 9pm

Koorliny Arts Centre – Black Box Theatre

$10

R18+

Nudity

Fully accessible

Burlesque

swIng danCe nIghtSwing Zing and Jessie Gordon Swing Band

Imagine being in a ballroom during the roaring 20s in the home of Swing – Harlem. The sound of swing music coming from a live big band and a dancefloor full of jitterbugs, flying around doing Charleston and Lindy Hop!

Join the action by learning a few fun Swing dance steps. Experienced instructors will be facilitating a taster class before the band kicks off so everyone can join the party on the dancefloor.

The action is all backed up by Swing Zing and Jessie Gordon – a jazz singer and 20 time Fringe World Music and Cabaret Award winner who has fronted bands in Australia, America, South East Asia, Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the UK.

Saturday, 20 February

7pm to 10pm

Medina Hall

$20G15+ No attendees under 15 years of age will be admittedFully accessible

Music, Have-a-go, Dance



taxI to nowhereVarious

Book a taxi, jump in the back seat with you friends and go on a ride to nowhere! We don’t know what stories you might hear from the front of the cab, but we do know you will be talking about this ride for years to come!


Every 20 mins from 6pm to 10.20pm

Outside the Well Tavern, Wellard

$30 per taxi (seats 1-3)

R18+

Adult themes, course language

This event is not wheelchair accessible

Comedy, Immersive

wa all stars varIety showRicochet Circus

The WA All Stars Variety Show brings Western Australia’s award-winning performers together in one show.

This is a world-class variety spectacular you do not want to miss!


5.30pm to 6.30pm

Koorliny Arts Centre – Amphitheatre (outdoors)

Free (tickets required)

PG Suitable for the whole family

Fully accessible

Variety, Circus, Comedy



wellard street festVarious

Presented by VCM Perth Events.

Join us for the Wellard Street Fest, an evening full of live entertainment, market stalls and food!


5pm to 8.30pm

The Strand, Wellard


Children are to be accompanied by an adult

Fully accessible

Markets, Buskers, Have-a-go

up late Cabaret – adults onlyRicochet Circus

A world-class show packed with Australia’s very best adult variety artists.

A cacophonous cavalcade of circus, burlesque, comedy and live music, Up Late Cabaret shows the world that WA does it best.

Leave the kids at home – Up Late Cabaret is strictly adults only!


8pm to 9pm

Koorliny Arts Centre – Amphitheatre (outdoors)

Free – tickets required

R18+

Fully accessible

Variety, Circus, Comedy



For more information and ticket links please visit

www.kwInana.wa.gov.au/omg!

This event is presented by the City of Kwinana and Koorliny Arts Centre.

Call us on 9439 0200 to get the answers.

Special thanks to our festival sponsors: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Fremantle Ports and Koorliny Arts Centre.

This entertainment program has been curated by Ricochet Entertainment.

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