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In today's Backstage at Fringe, we spoke to Ellis Austin Finnie, writer of Fairytalers, which comes to Explosives Factory this fringe after a sold-out season last year! Once upon a time, there lived four women who invented fairy tales... You're cordially invited to attend the salon of the 'Conteuses Précieuses.' Long before the Brothers Grimm, there was Charlotte, Catherine, Mar...

Look what Kasey Barratt is whipping up! From the same kitchen that made Nihilistic Optimism on Trampolines, My Anxiety is a B*tch who Bakes is on it's way to Explosives Factory this Melbourne Fringe Festival! Here's what the team's been up to. My Anxiety is a B*tch who Bakes plays 29 September - 3 October as a part of Melbourne Fringe.

Today on Backstage at Fringe, we speak to Kasey Barratt, Lizzy Love and Anita Mei La Terra, director and cast of My Anxiety is a B*tch who Bakes. They say baking is good for the soul. Well... whoever said that is a massive f*cking liar!Luce's kitchen has been taken over by Annie, a drag queen who won't stop making muffins. After yet another disastrous attempt at blueberry muffin...

After a sold-out season at Melbourne Fringe in 2025, Fairytalers returns to Melbourne stages at The Explosives Factory as a part of Melbourne Fringe 2026! Take a look at these stunning photos from their previous season, and book your tickets to a feminist night of fantastical fairytale fanaticism. Image: Cameron Grant Fairytalers plays at Explosives Factory September 29 - Octobe...

Defrost your fringe passes! We're back with Backstage at Fringe for 2026! First up to bat, we spoke to Matthew J. Young about How to Stay Married Without Exploding!, which will play at Explosives Factory September 29 - October 3 as a part of our Fringe Festival Lineup. What if your whole life was built on not moving an inch? Stranded on a WWII landmine, Francis Molloy built a li...