MESSY FRIENDS

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Cabaret and Variety (drag, lgbtq+)

  • Venue 3
    Assembly George Square Gardens - Piccolo
  • 20:55
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Restriction)
  • Country: Australia
  • Group: Gendermess Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Nudity, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing, More information
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Relaxed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Explore the world of enchanting glamour with the return of the MESSY FRIENDS! Fresh from their acclaimed Australian tour, witness outrageous drag, breathtaking burlesque, mesmerising visuals, and captivating choreography. Get to know them intimately, both on and offstage, with revealing documentary-style video interviews and eclectic live performances. Winners of Best Cabaret (Adelaide Fringe 2024) and Best Show (Fringe World 2022). 'Collective force of creativity' (List). 'Kaleidoscope of colour' (EdFestMag.com). 'Perfection' ***** (CreamMagazine.com). 'Unforgettable' ***** (OutInPerth.com). 'Exceptional' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Must be seen' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk).

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Captioning
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Separate Entrance-Front of House will guide audience to the separate entrance.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 11 August, 19 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 11 August, 19 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
    • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Performer goes into audience area
  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Distinctive smells
  • Latex balloons
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Roby Walsh 17 days ago

Messy friends a show full of vibrant colourful costumes and personalities.
This group of diverse artists come together in a complementary and cohesive way in such a unique and complete package.
Funny, fresh, sexy but not vulgar, raising awareness for mental health, trauma, self love, ptsd in such a beautiful and inspiring show that we have yet to see.
The video clips share a unique behind the scenes of each artist giving you a glimpse into who they are and allow you to feel connected and seen.
The choreography, storytelling, design, production and direction are so on point and deserves all the accolades coming their way!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Alice D. Venture 18 days ago

Easily one of the best shows this year at the Fringe. Every act was full of surprises and fun. This show was a huge highlight for my Mother when she visited. Thank you! Loved this show HEAPS!!!

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Katie 24 days ago

Some of the best fun I’ve had all Fringe. Energy is electric and it’s such a beautiful array of drag - got a ticket on the fly and I’m really glad I did!

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Dhaka 26 days ago

This show somehow hit too close to home. The plot is really good, they prepped us with some context to make the dances more enjoyable and content. I was in awe seeing that some personal things could be amplified with dance. And Ginava's words left me feeling camp and vulnerable at the same time. Kudos!

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Immanuel Fagone 29 days ago

One hour of entertaining drag performances, videos with interviews to get to know the artists and the vulnerable and creative backgrounds so that there was not a moment we got bored.
The great thing about THIS show is that it makes you question what drag really is or should be because you get to see five totally different styles which combined make an absolutely entertaining show.

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Jasmine Morgan 30 days ago

An exciting mix of drag styles which truly show the range that drag can encompass. All the costumes were absolute standouts and the performers exceptionally dynamic. A great mixture of fun performances and tender backstories.

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Butterwort (4/5 stars) 15 days ago

Ginava’s beautiful costumes become the protagonists of the show. They are original and spectacular

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Pride Nomad (4/5 stars) 15 days ago

a fun performance

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Starburst Magazine (4/5 stars) 23 days ago

It’s surprising, challenging, and very often deeply, deeply funny. Unlike almost any other cabaret show at this year’s Fringe, Messy Friends may be messy at times, but so is life.

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