20 January – 14 February

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

Illustrated brain wearing pink glasses beside a microphone on a rainbow gradient background. Large text reads “COMEDY FOR THE CURIOUS ANIMALS!” with smaller caption: “The Science, Comedy, Music & Game Show… For Kids!”
Performer with black feather shoulders strikes a dramatic wide-mouthed pose, arms raised with dangling netting, while a second performer in glasses speaks into a microphone beside a piano.
Two performers on stage under purple lighting: one stands behind a keyboard wearing dramatic eye makeup and black feather shoulders, smiling; the other holds a microphone mid-speech in a denim outfit. A toy cheetah sits on the piano between them.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

Perth FRINGE WORLD's award-winning Comedy for the Curious: Animals! returns for another year. This comedy show weaves games, music, and science to answer the important scientific questions:
...Which is better: Cats or Dog?
...What the heck is a Nudibranch?
Join marine biologist turned comedian Robyn Perkins and Gavin Nicklette, the Lady Gaga of the Jazz World, for a fun, interactive show, all about your favourite animals. 

Winner: Children's Event, Weekly Award, FRINGE WORLD Perth 2025

"Equal parts smart, silly, and downright hilarious" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au, 2025

"Every interactive element hilariously incorporates biological knowledge and creativity... standout scientific fun!" ★★★★½ FringeFeed, 2025

"Fun, lively, and smart, getting both kids and adults up on their feet and laughing REALLY loud." Perth Arts Live, 2025

 

Presented by: Robyn Perkins

Comedy for the Curious, created by award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins, is where science meets stand-up — and curiosity is at the heart of it all. These smart, funny, and engaging shows explore everything from human behaviour and psychology to the wonders of the animal world. Perkins, known for her high-energy performances and witty scientific insight, has earned multiple awards, including Best in Comedy (Sydney Fringe 2019) and Best Comedy Act (Shaftesbury Fringe 2023). The brand includes: • Comedy for the Curious — science-comedy panel shows about human behaviour • Comedy for the Curious (for kids!) — fun, animal-themed science shows combining comedy, music & games • Shrink Wrapped — a psychologist analyses comedians live on stage
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Occasional

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Presented by: Robyn Perkins

Comedy for the Curious, created by award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins, is where science meets stand-up — and curiosity is at the heart of it all. These smart, funny, and engaging shows explore everything from human behaviour and psychology to the wonders of the animal world. Perkins, known for her high-energy performances and witty scientific insight, has earned multiple awards, including Best in Comedy (Sydney Fringe 2019) and Best Comedy Act (Shaftesbury Fringe 2023). The brand includes: • Comedy for the Curious — science-comedy panel shows about human behaviour • Comedy for the Curious (for kids!) — fun, animal-themed science shows combining comedy, music & games • Shrink Wrapped — a psychologist analyses comedians live on stage

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