AWOL: 2 Old Men Escape From A Care Home & Go To A Metal Festival
The award-winning international hit returns to FRINGE WORLD for another head-banging adventure!
Two rebellious old rockers escape their dull care home and hit the road for the metal festival of a lifetime.
"Comic gold" ★★★★★ Edmonton Journal, 2024
"A headbanging good time" ★★★★★ Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, 2024
"Very funny" The West Australian, 2025
“A delightful caper story" Orlando Sentinel, 2024
"...brilliant, hilarious and heartwarming" Fringefeed, 2025
WINNER - Patron's Pick - Orlando Fringe
WINNER - Weekly Comedy Award - FRINGE WORLD
Sessions
- Wed 20 Jan - Sun 24 Jan: 6:20pm Wed 27 Jan - Sun 31 Jan: 6:20pm
Ticket Prices
- Full Price: $35.00
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Concession:
$30.00
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Group (6+):
$30.00 (6 ticket minimum)
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Friends Frenzy:
$24.50
Prices may not be available on all sessions
A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.
1 Venue
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The Hat Trick at The Pleasure Garden
Russell Square, James St, Northbridge
The Pleasure Garden can be accessed from James Street and Aberdeen Street.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Auslan interpretation available at some sessions
Presenter
Presented by: RibbitRePublic Theatre
RibbitRePublic is an independent theatre company that has toured for over 25 years, performing at more than 150 Fringe Festivals and major venues across North America, Australia and UK, including Just For Laughs (Montreal), Fringe World Perth, the Vancouver Comedy Festival, and Off-Broadway's Soho Playhouse. The company has earned widespread acclaim, including the Outstanding Solo Show Award (London Fringe), the Critics' Choice Best Male Performance Award (Orlando Fringe), the Sterling Award for Outstanding Fringe Production (Pilk's Madhouse), seven Sterling Award nominations, more than a dozen Best-of-Fest honours, the Just For Laughs Award (BoyGroove), and the Centaur Theatre Award for Outstanding Production (BoyGroove).Social media