a person with short brown hair with blonde sections is playing the guitar. the image has a blurred effect to it, and red-toned lights can be seen distorted around them. on the left is part of a graffiti wall.

a person with short brown hair stands towards the back of a stage, playing the guitar. they are surrounded by audience members. multiple square lights, standing at different heights, are placed across the stage, and a mic stands in the centre. over the right side of the image is a list of accolades from previous shows: a weekly award laurel from adelaide fringe, two five star reviews and one four star review from fringefeed.

a guitar is strapped to the back of a person facing away from the camera. only their torso is in view, but a journal can be seen open in their left hand. over the top of the left side of the image reads the heading 'the worst of us.' in large serif font, and the subheading 'what's the worst thing you've ever done?' in a smaller handwritten font.

the worst of us.

a kid says something he cannot undo.
a mother holds onto something that might not be true.
a man holds a garden hoe, about to do the hardest thing he has ever had to.

woven from anonymous confessions of the worst things people have ever done, ‘the worst of us.’ explores the messiness of being human, the ways we fail one another, and how we can begin to forgive ourselves.

one storyteller. three stories.
an eruption of music, spoken word, and hope.

from the creators of ‘prometheus.’, ‘all the stars.’ & ‘heartbeat.':

WINNER Adelaide Fringe 2025 Weekly Award

★★★★★ Fringefeed 2023
★★★★★ Fringefeed 2024
★★★★ Fringefeed 2025

“Aster’s script is a thing of beauty.” - The List
“Staggeringly brave.” - Perth Theatre Reviews
“The most authentic and honest performance I’ve seen this season." - Fringefeed

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Theatre & Performance • Spoken Word

Western Australia

: Wed, 21 Jan - Thu, 05 Feb
: 60 min
: 3 venues
: M (2 Warnings)
: $28 to $32
: A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order.
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Presented by: perhaps, theatre.

led by emmett aster and based on binjareb boodja (mandurah, wa), perhaps, theatre. blurs the lines that separate theatre from other art forms to explore the feelings that, perhaps, we’ve all felt.

we are dedicated to intimate storytelling that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre. we tell real stories through music, movement, poetry and play. we’re especially drawn to the stories that aren’t often told – those that have been overlooked, silenced, or misunderstood.

you've felt it, right?

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

The Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia:

Wed 21 Jan - Thu 22 Jan: 6:30pm

Wed 04 Feb - Thu 05 Feb: 6:30pm

Ritz Party Showroom @ Rocky Fringe Festival Rockingham:

Fri 30 Jan: 6:00pm

Function Room at Midland Junction Arts Centre:

Sat 31 Jan - Sun 01 Feb: 6:30pm

Ticket Prices

Full Price: $28.00 to $32.00

Friends Frenzy: $20.00 to $22.50

Group (6+): $20.00 to $25.00 (6 ticket minimum)

Prices may not be available on all sessions

A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.

3 Venues

Ritz Party Showroom @ Rocky Fringe Festival Rockingham

Ritz Party Hire, 18 Ambrose St, Rockingham

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Function Room at Midland Junction Arts Centre

Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland

Entry via Old School Lane

: Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

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The Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia

State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis St, Perth

Venue can be entered via the Perth Cultural Centre or Francis Street

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

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Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: M

Family Friendly: No

Coarse Language : Occasional

Other Warnings: Mental Health

Please note

Reference to eating disorders, substance abuse, parental neglect, animal violence/death (more detailed content warning guide can be found at perhapstheatre.com/the-worst-of-us)