w proudly presented by the city of kwinana and koorliny
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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
the City of Kwinana and Koorliny Arts Centre
kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!
24 April to 8 May
NEW DATES!
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.
It’sshowtIme!
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!2 324 April to 8 May
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
of Magicians
open show Zone show
Friday, 7 May Saturday, 8 May
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.
Thursday, 29 April and Friday, 30 April
7pm to 8pm
Koorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 2
$20
M15+
Moderate language warning
Fully accessible
Comedy
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!4 524 April to 8 May
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, 2 May
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 presents the groVe
Join us under the trees next to Koorliny Arts Centre for a cosy winter pop up food truck event not to be missed. There will be artworks, roving performers, cosy fires, marshmallows and a pop up bar for your entertainment.
The perfect place to grab dinner and a drink.
Friday, 7 May and Saturday, 8 May
4.30pm to 9.30pm
The Grove is located between Koorliny Arts Centre and the City of Kwinana Administration building
Free (no ticket required)
Children are to be accompanied by an adult
Fully accessible
Pop up food trucks and bar
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!6 724 April to 8 May
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, 30 April
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.
Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 April (3 sessions per night)Wednesday, 5 and Thursday, 6 May (3 sessions per night)
Session 1: 6pm to 6.45pm (Family Friendly)
Session 2: 7pm to 7.45pm
Session 3: 8pm to 8.45pm
PG13+ 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
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!8 924 April to 8 May
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.
Friday, 7 May and Saturday, 8 May
9.30pm to 10.30pm
Koorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 1
$5
R18+
Course language, partial nudity, sexual and drug references
Fully accessible
Music
paInt and sIp – peel horsepowerTranquil Canvas
Presented by Fremantle Ports
Join local Artist Soma for a sunset session at Peel HorsePower where you will be guided to create your own nature themed masterpiece, with many skills learnt and laughs had.
All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided, BYO your favourite ‘sip’.
Sunday, 2 May
3pm to 6pm
Peel HorsePower
$30
R18+
This event will be held on grass and may not be suitable for wheelchairs
Community Art, Have-a-go
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!10 1124 April to 8 May
make and sIp – peel horsepowerInside Art Space
Presented by Fremantle Ports
Join local artist Sherry Paddon in the beautiful bush setting at Peel HorsePower for a morning of creativity and experimentation. This workshop will be inspired by its surroundings, with the group crafting an art piece utilising natures materials.
All skill levels are encouraged to attend and morning tea will be provided to participants.
Sunday, 2 May
9.30am to 12.30pm
Peel HorsePower
$30
M15+This event is held on sand/dirt and is not wheelchair accessible
Community Art, Have-a-go
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, 24 April to then use to create a large mural at the event on Friday, 30 April.
The PIECE Project is a chance to get involved in a community art project, learn new skills and get creative.
Workshop: Saturday, 24 AprilEvent: Friday, 30 AprilWorkshop: 10am to 1pmEvent: 5.30pm to 8.30pmWilliam Bertram Community Centre
Free (no ticket required)
G Suitable for the whole family
Fully accessible
Community Art, Have-a-go
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!12 1324 April to 8 May
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, 7 May
8.15pm to 9.15pm
Koorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 2
$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, 8 May
7pm to 10pm
Medina Hall
$20G15+ No attendees under 15 years of age will be admittedFully accessible
Music, Have-a-go, Dance
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!14 1524 April to 8 May
taxI to nowhereVarious
Book a taxi, jump in the back seat with your 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!
Saturday, 1 May
Every 20 mins from 6.20pm to 10.20pm
Outside the Well Tavern, Wellard
$30 per taxi (seats 2-3)
R18+
Adult themes, course language
This event is not wheelchair accessible
Comedy, Immersive
wa all stars VarIety showRicochet Circus
Presented by Fremantle Ports
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!
Saturday, 8 MayShow 1: 5pm to 6pm Show 2: 6pm to 7pmKoorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 1
Free (tickets required)
PG Suitable for the whole family
Fully accessible
Variety, Circus, Comedy
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!16 1724 April to 8 May
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!
Saturday, 1 May
5pm to 8.30pm
The Strand, Wellard
Free (no ticket required)
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!
Saturday, 8 MayShow 1: 8pm to 9pm Show 2: 9pm to 10pmKoorliny Arts Centre – Theatre 1
Free – tickets required
R18+
Fully accessible
Variety, Circus, Comedy
www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/omg!18 1924 April to 8 May
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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