Fringe Festivals
Melbourne. The most liveable city in the world.
Melbourne is home to so many creative people
from all walks of life in so many fields. The
people of Melbourne thrive on expressing
themselves. The laneways of Melbourne are
jam packed with family and friends having a
delightful meal next to street art, lamp posts
besides the water, cyclists weaving in and out
of the pedestrians. The buzz is evident.
The Melbourne Fringe Festival began in 1987
and runs for four weeks throughout April.
Attracting comedians from all over the world
and some very impressive Australian talent.
The Australians have a certain way to tell a
story. Dave Hughes, Wil Anderson and Tim
Minchin are just a few names that spring to
mind. Hughesy is a country boy. His roots have
never left him. It is a typical Australian yarn that
keeps the fans coming back. Just like Hughesy,
Carl Barron has a way with words. Aussies can
relate with Carl and his suburban life and laid
back humour.
Tim Minchin has to be knighted very soon. Sir
Tim Minchin has a certain ring to it. This man
has a way with words only a thesaurus in a
blender can match. Throw in a grand piano,
some crazy strawberries and take your shoes
off and I am certain that when you dish it up, a
little Tim Minchin will be poured out. Take your
canvas bags to the supermarket. Could he have
envisaged a room full of guests singing that
back to him? Everywhere he goes? Canvas
bags are now a requirement in every house
throughout Melbourne. So we are led to believe.
If you ever feel like you are smallest doll in a
Babushka doll, have a listen to ‘Not Perfect’ by
Tim Minchin. Enjoy the performance.
From the most liveable city in the world to
the city that runs a close second. Vancouver,
Canada. Vancouver has many green parks,
snow capped mountains where you can jump
on a snowboard at night at witness the city all
lit up, and plays host to the Vancouver Fringe
Festival. Although it may not be the ‘Just for
laughs