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FLAMIN' GALAH FRINGE HUB
Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine
22 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm – 11:50 pmCastlemaine Town Hall & Surrounds, Lyttleton St, Castlemaine3 stages, 150+ performers, food & drink, all ages, bands, dance acts, live art painting, projections, DJs and more. Kicking off early with youth presentations in Mechanics Lane, then staying up late with a huge line up of local legends to keep you dancing way into the night!
Multiple Dates23 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineVOW: Crate Women workshops invite older women to gather and explore Improvised Performance making. Join these safe and fun sessions to explore your stories through movement, voice and text, and learn the skills of spontaneous theatre making. No previous experience required. 23 & 30 March. $25/$20.
Multiple Dates23 Mar 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineGet ready for a sidesplitting, soul-baring extravaganza! Lady Whisper spills the tea, sings her heart out, and stumbles through life’s awkward moments in this hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy cabaret. 23 & 28 March. $25/$20.
23 Mar 2025, 7:45 pm – 8:40 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub , Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineIKEA Wars is a high-octane comedy game show pitting two performers against each other in the ultimate home improvement indignity: building IKEA furniture in front of a live audience. Build the furniture, survive the sabotages, and claim glory for Sweden. Let’s build! $25/$20.
23 Mar 2025, 9:00 pm – 10:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub , Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineLast time Jeremy Dooley was in Castlemaine, he burnt his tongue on a pie, then accidentally dropped it down his shirt. This time he’ll* simply tell jokes and stories to make you laugh. *He’ll probably still get a pie. $25/$20.
Multiple Dates24 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineIn this special performance by local french clarinet player Benoit Oury, and renowned local artist Petrus Spronk, Petrus will share the story of his experience with cancer and how he overcame it until Mr Parkinson’s tripped him up. 24 March & 5 April. FREE.
25 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineJoin Somali refugee Mohamed for a heartfelt poetry reading. Explore childhood in Mogadishu, war under Siad Barre, and a journey to a Kenyan refugee camp. Through vivid storytelling, Mo shares resilience, culture, and hope. Reserve your seat for an inspiring and human experience. $20/$15.
26 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineBec Matthews & Jamie Swann bring to the stage an intriguing, contemplative and meditative music repertoire. Featuring the Kora (21 string West African Harp), Kamelngoni (West African harp), Banjo and Guitar. Incorporating modern influences with ancient strings and quirky storytelling vibes. $20/$15.
27 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub , Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineAward-winning comedian Matt Harvey brings four true stories: a monkey bite; a long bus trip; an arrest; and a mugging. ★★★★ “an amazing hour” - Winning at failing “Consistently entertaining... the show will end before you are ready to say goodbye.” - San Diego Union-Tribune. $20/$15.
27 Mar 2025, 9:00 pm – 9:50 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub , Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineDo you enjoy watching true crime shows? Do you spend too much time on TikTok? Do you have a tattoo you regret? If you answered YES to any of these questions then you will enjoy this comedy show, filled with stories, jokes and confessions. $25/$20.
Multiple Dates28 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineThe Pedestal Project invites older women to gather and share their stories of ageing. The workshop and roving performance will explore (in)visibility, and the underrepresentation of women in public records and public space. $25/$20. The roving performance on 29 March 9.30am is FREE.
Multiple Dates28 Mar 2025, 9:30 pm – 11:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineWelcome to the world of synthetic cabaret – the cabaret phenomenon of the 21st century! Joined by his extended family, Brighton Whiteley’s development of the synthetic cabaret hour combines the floorshow of cabaret past with the synthetic future of music. $25/$20. 28 March & 4 April.
Multiple Dates29 Mar 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:15 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineJoin comedian, Sam Hargreaves, as he shares hilarious stories from his life as a passenger and volunteer on heritage trains. A must-see for anyone who has had a special interest or worked in customer service. He is joined by piano accompanist, Rebekah Bennetts. 29 & 30 March. $30/$25.
Multiple Dates29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineFrench Song & Comedy Cabaret - ‘Under the Paris Sky’ a glittering musical covering Piaf, Pink Martini, Zaz ... a mix of well-known beloved songs and contemporary hits, for those who adore the language of love ... and you don't even need to speak French! 29 & 30 March. $25/$20.
Multiple Dates30 Mar 2025, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineWelcome to Us is a deep dive into relationships. A comedy that deals with all the issues of modern marriage, kids, and the challenge of what to do on the weekend. It’s up close, it’s dark, it’s funny and it’s a little bit real. 30 March, 3 & 4 April. $28/$25.
02 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineA DJ-led Community music and dance Good Grief event to play songs that conjure memories and celebrate someone or something you have lost. Local Death Café Founder Hayley West will be your DJ to facilitate the 2-hour event, together with a Grief Counsellor. FREE.
03 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineThree songwriting amigos will perform songs of their own creation. Songs to make you laugh, cry and cry harder Raised out of the dust, mines and forests of Central Victoria and songs schooled in the pubs and clubs of Castlemaine. $10/$8.
Multiple Dates04 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm – 8:55 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineWelcome to Boklesque! Be delighted and devoured by a stunning array of the finest vaudeville acts from all around award-winning comedian and burlesque jester Lauren Bok’s brain! ★★★★½ “Fierce, proudly feminine, and funny as hell.” - Lilithia Reviews. 4 & 5 April. $30/$25.
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