With so many stand-up comedy Fringe shows, here are some top picks, best of the fringe, recommendations and must see shows from the full Fringe World 2023 program
You may already know that my new comedy hypnosis show, Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale - Top Fun! has been officially announced, and is in the early release Fringe World 2023 shows that are on sale before all the others - head here for full info.
No printed program this year so download the Fringe World app, to make your Fringe World Experience that much better!
You can buy tickets from your phone, become a Fringe Friends (gives you ticket discounts, skip the line passes, and a lot more) and plan out your festival.
Or full Fringeworld program on the official site here
No printed program this year so download the Fringe World app, to make your Fringe World Experience that much better!
You can buy tickets from your phone, become a Fringe Friends (gives you ticket discounts, skip the line passes, and a lot more) and plan out your festival.
Or full Fringeworld program on the official site here
So here is just a small selection of other early release shows that I reckon are well worth having a look at.
If you've got any others you'd recommend, let me know!
If you've got any others you'd recommend, let me know!

All That She Wants
How she juggles everything going on in her life is always a mystery. But she's about to reveal it in her new show! Never short on laughs with Amy's shows.
How she juggles everything going on in her life is always a mystery. But she's about to reveal it in her new show! Never short on laughs with Amy's shows.

Successful Comedian
A fellow UK blow-in who always makes us laugh, and looking forward to hearing about being chased by the ATO in this one!
A fellow UK blow-in who always makes us laugh, and looking forward to hearing about being chased by the ATO in this one!

Chris Shin Get on Board D!ckheads
Stand-up comedian, trans woman and the voice of a generation! There's a very good reason why her shows have bagged her a haul of awards. Can't wait to see this new one
Stand-up comedian, trans woman and the voice of a generation! There's a very good reason why her shows have bagged her a haul of awards. Can't wait to see this new one

Rory Lowe - Highs & Lowes
No confusion about this one - let the battle and laughs commence, in Perth's very own custom home of comedy, the Comedy Lounge
No confusion about this one - let the battle and laughs commence, in Perth's very own custom home of comedy, the Comedy Lounge

THABO TSHUMA: BOOTLEG
You've seen him on stage, TV, in movies, so now join him in his latest cinematic, romantic romp through post-war Melbourne
You've seen him on stage, TV, in movies, so now join him in his latest cinematic, romantic romp through post-war Melbourne

XAVIER SUSAI: SLUMDOG AND THE MILLIONAIRES
Been looking forward to seeing one of Dane's shows for a while. This is definitely on my list this year!
Been looking forward to seeing one of Dane's shows for a while. This is definitely on my list this year!

Emo Majok: African Aussie
Winner of the Best Cabaret & Variety show at last year's fest, and having toured it to great acclaim around the world, Dean returns with a brand new edition of Life's A Drag!
Winner of the Best Cabaret & Variety show at last year's fest, and having toured it to great acclaim around the world, Dean returns with a brand new edition of Life's A Drag!

Gavin Baskerville - Golden Gavtime
Grab the kids and give them their first taste of ravin' with this incredible dance party experience for the whole family.
Grab the kids and give them their first taste of ravin' with this incredible dance party experience for the whole family.

Great Dick Energy
Another one that I'm so happy to see back at Fringe as I missed it last time.
Drag, burlesque, performance art and much more! Ginava promises to introduce us to some messy friends of old and new.
Another one that I'm so happy to see back at Fringe as I missed it last time.
Drag, burlesque, performance art and much more! Ginava promises to introduce us to some messy friends of old and new.

Josh Makinda is Josh Makinda
A good friend, and a very funny person, the brilliant Joe White goes from strength to hilarious strength. Great to have him back in Perth after touring his show around the world in 2022.
A good friend, and a very funny person, the brilliant Joe White goes from strength to hilarious strength. Great to have him back in Perth after touring his show around the world in 2022.
And if you are still not sure where to begin, start by grabbing some tickets to Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun!, and then exploring your options!