Through a skilful blend of comedy, music and storytelling, Michael Giglio emulates the bards of the Middle Ages by having the audience laugh through the pain of the contemporary live music scene. Luke Mesterovic reviews That's Me in the Corner at Erskineville Town Hall for Sydney Fringe 2026, ahead of its return to the Pottery Lane Performance Space in Lane Cove on 24 and 26 September.

The success of Peter Pan: After Dark proves Sydney's long history with burlesque has not expired. Sundae Blaze's world premiere — a mix of burlesque, circus and fire performers reimagining a childhood story as an R18+ palooza — plays Fool's Paradise at the Entertainment Quarter as part of Sydney Fringe 2026. Reviewed by Sascha Zenari.