20 January – 14 February

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

A brightly costumed performer with bold makeup and a tall, high black hairstyle smiles excitedly in front of rainbow graphics and a large sun shape featuring the title “Hugo’s Rainbow Show.”
A colourful performer in a bright blue glittery suit and matching feathered top hat sings into a microphone in front of a crowd of children and parents sitting on the floor.
A colourful performer in a bright feathered costume sings into a microphone, wearing a sparkling headpiece of a large rainbow arch against a black backdrop.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Hugo's Rainbow Show

What makes a rainbow? Join drag superstar Hugo Grrrl for a musical, magical adventure exploring the science of the skies above.

Can you help find Ray The Sun, Misty The Cloud and Wayne The Rain? Maybe even the fabulous Archie The Rainbow?! Together our wonderful weathery friends will make the mysteries of meteorology fun, all the while proving the power of glitter, dress-ups and friendship.

Expect original songs and stories, and of course outrageous costumes in this novel rainbow-reading-style experience.
Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience.

Take the rainbow home! Original children's book, activity pack, stickers and badges are available after each show.

Created and performed by Hugo Grrrl
Music: Chantal Claret & Jamie Sharp
Illustrations: Fey Nally
Photography: Polished Metal

Presented by: Blokeback Mountain

Blokeback Mountain are the big brothers you always hope are going to be at the family function. We are queer artists producing showstopping work in hopes of reaching an LGBTQIA+ audience and highlighting important voices in our communities. Since day one on The Mountain we have captivated and inspired audiences, exploring themes of individuality through comedy and entertainment. We are excited to be teaming up with some of the best entertainers we know for this FRINGE WORLD festival to bring you new and exciting things you’ve never seen before.
Children's Events • Drag
New Zealand • Western Australia Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes

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Presented by: Blokeback Mountain

Blokeback Mountain are the big brothers you always hope are going to be at the family function. We are queer artists producing showstopping work in hopes of reaching an LGBTQIA+ audience and highlighting important voices in our communities. Since day one on The Mountain we have captivated and inspired audiences, exploring themes of individuality through comedy and entertainment. We are excited to be teaming up with some of the best entertainers we know for this FRINGE WORLD festival to bring you new and exciting things you’ve never seen before.

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