20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

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FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Classical AF

Classical music is for everyone, no snobbery, no dusty rules.

Classical AF is the cheeky answer to two big questions: “How do you even listen to classical music?” and “What the f** is happening up there on stage?”

A hilarious crash course in how music “works.” We break down the tricks composers use to mess with your heart and brain, with live demos, songs, and interactive games (yes, drinking may be involved).

A wild romp through classical music history, packed with jaw-dropping stories, scandalous gossip, and of course, stunning music, plus maybe a naughty tune or two.

By the end, you’ll have laughed, learned, and discovered that classical music isn’t some intimidating museum piece, it’s alive, surprising, and seriously fun.

Presented by: Flamingo Strings

Flamingo Strings is a quartet of Perth's finest string musicians, with a passion for education through funny, engaging and interactive shows. The Flamingos started off presenting educational shows for primary school aged children but now also include adult centred educational shows, for those that love classical music already or have no idea about it in the slightest.
Music & Musicals • Classical
Western Australia • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: 18+
Family friendly: No
Mental Health
Coarse Language: Frequent
Nudity: Mild
Sexual References
Drug Use
Audience Participation: Occasional

Please note

Alcohol Consumption

Presenter

Presented by: Flamingo Strings

Flamingo Strings is a quartet of Perth's finest string musicians, with a passion for education through funny, engaging and interactive shows. The Flamingos started off presenting educational shows for primary school aged children but now also include adult centred educational shows, for those that love classical music already or have no idea about it in the slightest.

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