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
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
The Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia:
Ritz Party Showroom @ Rocky Fringe Festival Rockingham:
Function Room at Midland Junction Arts Centre:
Ticket Prices
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
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
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
Suitability & Warnings
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)