Internationally renowned House of Oz announces shortlist for the Purse Prize from Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Adelaide Fringe in partnership with House of Oz is proud to reveal the five extraordinary productions shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 House of Oz Prize Purse. This initiative, which provides Australian artists with an unparalleled opportunity to take their work to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has quickly become one of the most significant career-launching platforms for performers at Adelaide Fringe. This year’s shortlist features a diverse lineup of bold, original works that showcase the depth and creativity of Australian performing arts:
Flick, written and performed by the award-winning Madelaine Nunn is a darkly funny thriller about life, death and really bad decisions. This exciting one-woman show takes audiences on a journey through blurred boundaries and intersecting lives.
Skinny, is written and performed by the multi-award-winning Michelle Pearson. It is a testament to the societal chokehold in an absurd universe of shakes, shapewear and shifty surgeons.
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence by Crash Theatre Co, a production that entwines the timelessness of Shakespearean drama with hot, sporty, girl power like you’ve never seen before. An electrifying 2025 award-winning dance-party experience of modern-day musical theatre, it tells a cautionary tale where deadly ambition meets treacherous scheming.
NIUSIA by Beth Paterson, a solo autobiographical show that weaves together memories, handed down stories, and interviews to examine the precarity of identity. The show explores the haphazard cultural legacy that second, third and fourth generation immigrants inherit.
Content for Meatfolk by Samwise Hemmings sees a comedian and a human (meatfolk) grappling with a confusing reality. The performer finds himself attempting to wriggle joyfully under its crushing mass.
Each of these productions has captivated audiences with their artistry, compelling narratives, and innovative performances. The House of Oz Prize is designed to open global doors for Australian artists, providing international exposure, industry connections, and opportunities for long-term touring success.
Further Information: House of Oz | Celebrating Australian Creativity