20 January – 14 February

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

RapGPT
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

RapGPT

"A lyrical and grammatical genius" ★★★★ FringeFeed
"Bold, Inventive and Unforgettable" ★★★★ One4Reveiw [UK]
"See this guy before he blows up!" - Troy Kinne [AUS]

It's AI vs ADHD as Australia's rap prodigy, Macshane, takes on the groundbreaking AI, RapGPT, in a high-energy, laugh-out-loud rap battle where you control the chaos. Audience members send their wildest ideas via phone to directly command unpredictable AI challenges that Macshane must freestyle through – delivering lightning-fast rhymes and quick wit to win over your laughs. Watch him overclock his ADHD, pitting man against machine in real time in a show where creativity, comedy, skill and spontaneity collide. Get ready to experience the future of freestyle comedy in RapGPT – in an interactive, unpredictable ride you won’t forget!

Presented by: Stian Macshane

Stian Macshane is an award-winning entertainer, freestyle rapper, and educator who has performed at major festivals including Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Northern Bass (NZ), and the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe. A WAM Award recipient and TEDx speaker, he’s praised for lightning-fast improvisation, razor-sharp wit, and turning any suggestion into comedy gold. Beyond the stage, Macshane leads acclaimed school incursions, teacher PDs, and workshops, inspiring thousands of students through rhythm, poetry, and confidence-building. His blend of entertainment, education, and innovation has cemented him as one of Australia’s most dynamic, versatile and in demand performers.
Comedy • Improv
Western Australia • Australian Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Family friendly: No
Coarse Language: Occasional

Presenter

Presented by: Stian Macshane

Stian Macshane is an award-winning entertainer, freestyle rapper, and educator who has performed at major festivals including Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Northern Bass (NZ), and the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe. A WAM Award recipient and TEDx speaker, he’s praised for lightning-fast improvisation, razor-sharp wit, and turning any suggestion into comedy gold. Beyond the stage, Macshane leads acclaimed school incursions, teacher PDs, and workshops, inspiring thousands of students through rhythm, poetry, and confidence-building. His blend of entertainment, education, and innovation has cemented him as one of Australia’s most dynamic, versatile and in demand performers.