2023 Award Winners
Martin Sims Award
Presented by FRINGE WORLD
Presented to the best new Western Australian work that is destined to succeed on the world’s stage. The Award is named in honour of Martin Sims, former Chairperson of Artrage (the presenter of FRINGE WORLD) and a life-long advocate for the arts in WA.
Shortlisted:
HE HIM HOMME
Morgan James' Pocket Sizee Circus!
Funny Stories To Tell In The Closet
The Blaz Award
Presented by FRINGE WORLD
Presented to the best writing for performance by a WA writer. The Award is named in honour of Perth playwright George Blazevich.
Winner: Skye Scraper: The Life and Times of a Drag Queen Accountant
Cabaret & Variety Award
Presented by JCDecaux
Winner: Dolly Parton: Backwoods Barbie
Children's Event Award
Presented by City of Perth
Overall Winner: Strictly Barking
WA Winner: Morgan James' Pocket Sized Circus!
Circus Award
Presented by MadFish Wines
Overall Winner: Laser Kiwi - Rise of the Olive
WA Winner: Sinsuality: Heaven & Hell
Comedy Award
Presented by Gage Roads Brewing Co.
Overall Winner: Amy Hetherington: Juggle
WA Winner: Improv DnD Presents: Call of Cthulhu
Dance & Physical Theatre Award
Presented by ABC Radio Perth
Winner: HE HIM HOMME
Visual Arts & Film Award
Presented by FRINGE WORLD
Winner: Distance and Displacement
Community & Special Events Event Award
Presented by Lotterywest
Winner: DIVAS - The Drag Brunch
Music & Musicals Award
Presented by Nova 93.7
Winner: A Salama Odyssey: Creole Music and Dance Celebration
Theatre & Performance Award
Presented by Kleenheat
Overall Winner: Colossal
WA Winner: VEHICLE
Spirit of the Fringe Award
Presented by FRINGE WORLD
Winner: Nikki 'Fiesty' Mauri
Perth Now Critic’s Choice Award
Presented by Perth Now
Venue Award
Presented by K&L Gates
Winner: Connections Nightclub
Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award
Presented by Melbourne Fringe
Winner: Split Lip
Adelaide Fringe Tour Ready Award
Presented by Adelaide Fringe
Winner: An Utterly Rubbish Adventure
Sydney Fringe Tour Ready Award
Presented by Sydney Fringe