đź‘ŹRound of applause for the Next Act Fund recipients!đź‘Ź
The Next Act Fund is a grant supported by donations to the Fringe Fund. Through an application process, 5 shows were selected (out of a competitive 37 applications).
The fund prioritises Australian stories told by Australian voices, works that reflect contemporary experiences, values, and identity.
The fund prioritises Australian stories told by Australian voices, works that reflect contemporary experiences, values, and identity.
Our stories, our way.
Well done to the FRINGE WORLD 2026 Next Act Fund finalists 🏆
Weeping Spoon Productions (WA)
Theatre & Performance
Shock Jocks
A dark-comedic look at who two commercial radio presenters really are when the the mics are off-air
Kelly Lim Harris (WA)
Cabaret & Variety
Yellow Fever: An Original Musical Cabaret
A shocking, hilarious, bold exposé of a young Asian woman's quest to find love beyond fetish.
The Blue Room & The Simic Theatre Co (WA)
Theatre & Performance
Bush Chook
If a beer cracks in the bush and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
George Glass (SA)
Comedy
George Glass - Dial M For Mushrooms
Like Agatha Christie on Mushrooms. Featuring live rock music and outrageous costumes!
Mummy's Plastic (WA)
Theatre & Performance
The Wetness
New-wave spirituality