Melbourne Fringe Festival 2014
Fringe is here once again, and theatre and art are literally spilling out onto the city streets. Whether it's dancing to a symphony of forks, a night of yelling at Joe Hockey, or an intimate set with some local indie music gods, anything you stumble upon is sure to lead to some interesting stories to tell the next day.
Overview
It's that time of year again. Art and theatre are literally spilling out of our city's theatres and galleries into the surrounding streets, laneways and bars. This year, Melbourne Fringe is densely packed with hundreds of shows over 18 solid days of programming. From September 17 - October 5, don't expect a call back from any of your creative friends. They are deep in the land of Fringe.
Though the festival really has found its way all over the city, the epicentre is once again in North Melbourne. The Fringe Hub should really be referred to as the Fringe precinct or postcode — this year the hub is consistent of 10 venues and 3 bars on Errol Street and surrounds. The Fringe Club however, is a cosy little warren to be found inside North Melbourne Town Hall. If you're a little further from the northside, there's a bunch of events to be found in the CBD and a bonus performance hub at The Substation for those a little further out west.
Unlike the upcoming Melbourne Festival, Fringe isn't a place you head out for a single show and make your way home again — it's a world unto itself. Catch a few works at a time, have a drink at the Fringe Club, or just drift through the night at the various satellite hubs. Whether it's dancing to a symphony of forks, a night of yelling at Joe Hockey, or an intimate set with some local indie music gods, anything you stumble upon is sure to lead to some interesting stories to tell the next day.
To make things a little easier for you, we've compiled a list of the best ten things to see. If you want the full overview, check out the program at Melbourne Fringe.
