House of Oz Announces 2025 Recipients of Prestigious International Arts Purse Prize for Adelaide Fringe Artists.
Two standout Australian Adelaide Fringe shows have been awarded one of the most significant international arts opportunities available to Fringe performers, securing a place at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 with the backing of House of Oz.
This prize is a career-defining launchpad, offering recipients not only the chance to perform at the world’s largest arts festival but also critical industry connections, promotional support, and the potential for long-term touring success on a global scale.
The shortlist for the 2025 House of Oz Prize featured an outstanding selection of Australian productions, each showcasing bold storytelling and exceptional artistry. The five shortlisted works were Content for Meatfolk by Samwise Hemmings, FLICK by Madelaine Nunn, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence by Crash Theatre Company, NIUSIA by Beth Paterson, and Skinny by Michelle Pearson.
After a highly competitive selection process, this year’s House of Oz Prize winners are FLICK and Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence.
FLICK, written and performed by Madelaine Nunn, is a gripping solo tragicomedy about a palliative care nurse exploring the complexities of memory, trauma and resilience. Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence by Crash Theatre Company sees an hilarious musical reimagining of the Scottish play where girl power meets competitive netball, set to a stonking pop synth soundtrack. Both productions have captivated audiences with their originality and craft, making them standout choices for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025.
Now in its second year, this initiative is part of an ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between House of Oz and Adelaide Fringe, designed to provide Australian artists with a pathway to performing on the world stage.
Further Information: House of Oz | Celebrating Australian Creativity