Comedy for the Curious
★ Winner Best Comedy Shaftesbury Fringe UK 2023 ★
Can we do life better using science? Join marine biologist-turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins as her globally-touring afternoon of family-friendly stand-up comedy and backyard science chat debuts at Perth FRINGE WORLD.
In this hilariously refreshing comedy show featuring stand-up comedians and scientific experts, this all-ages hour will answer questions you never knew you had, but can’t believe you lived without.
Join us on Feb 11 when a real-life vet explains why the puppy dog look is so convincing. And on Feb 10 when a famous scientist shares how we can get the confidence of Donald Trump without being a... insert your own word, this is a family friendly show.
Honestly, science has never been so useful!
This is not your biology teacher trying too hard to be funny. This is Have You Been Paying Attention? and Mock The Week in the arvo.
Our lab coats are off and the laughs are flowing. So conduct your own experiment this Fringe and grab your ticket today!
“Would make a great television comedy panel show.” ★★★★ UK Cabaret
Feb 10: The Confidence Show with with guests Anna Piper Scott (comedian) & ARC Laureate Fellow Sharon K. Parker (researcher & speaker)
Feb 11: The Cats Vs Dogs Show with guests Christian Elderfield (comedian) and Amanda Reynolds (Veterinarian)
Presented by: Robyn Perkins
American-born Robyn Perkins has taken the global comedy scene by storm, with rave reviews and awards, including winning the Best Comedy Award at Sydney Fringe in 2019 and Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023. Combining real-life stories, her affable charm, and sometimes even her background in biology, Robyn takes audiences through not only some hilarious tales but she can scientifically prove how ridiculous they are as well! Her show Mating Selection won a Weekly Comedy Award at Perth's 2020 FRINGE WORLD. She is in high demand as a comic, at clubs including Sydney Comedy Store and The Glee, Komedia, and Top Secret Comedy Club in the UK.
"smart, engaging, fun and funny." ★★★★ Chortle
“hilariously unapologetic.” ★★★★ EdFest Magazine