Australian excellence is once again set to take centre stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as House of Oz makes a triumphant return with a vibrant 2025 season showcasing eight dynamic, genre-defying productions. This award-winning philanthropic powerhouse is back to celebrate the ingenuity, humour and boldness of Australian performance, bringing both returning favourites and fresh new voices to the world’s largest arts festival.

From awe-inspiring circus and sharp political satire to laugh-out-loud family theatre and darkly comic drama, the 2025 programme is a kaleidoscopic celebration of what makes Australian art unmissable.

As Georgie Black, Founder and Creative Director, puts it: “What links all of these amazing shows, apart from being Australian? They all have ground-breaking, genre-busting, ceiling-smashing spirit.”

Among this year’s highlights, Gravity & Other Myths return to Assembly Hall with Ten Thousand Hours—a high-octane, acrobatic masterclass from the creators of A Simple Space and Backbone. A visceral tribute to the thousands of hours of effort behind excellence, this pulse-racing show is set to sell out fast.

In a major coup, long-time Fringe darlings Circa ascend to the Edinburgh International Festival with Orpheus and Eurydice, their breathtaking collaboration with Opera Australia and Opera Queensland. Fusing operatic passion with physical theatre and aerial choreography, this European premiere features the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Opera Chorus in a visually stunning retelling of Gluck’s classic opera.

Comedy lovers and families are in for a treat as The Listies, masters of kidult chaos, return with Make Some Noise at Assembly George Square Studios. Hysterically funny and endlessly inventive, this riotous romp is suitable for humans aged 4 to 400.

On the musical theatre front, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence brings feminist fire and electropop energy to the Fringe. Set in the cut-throat world of competitive school netball, this fierce and funny show explores ambition, loyalty and identity through a uniquely Australian lens—and has already been dubbed the "ultimate Fringe show".

Back by popular demand, acclaimed choreographer Lewis Major brings TRIPTYCH Redux to Zoo Southside. Following a completely sold-out run in 2024, this emotionally stirring triple bill now features a newly choreographed opening, making it entirely Major’s own. This is the last chance to catch it before he takes his work to the International Festival.

Fresh talent is also in the spotlight. FLICK, from Mad Nun Productions, is a powerful one-woman tragicomedy about love, death and questionable choices in a palliative care ward. Written and performed by award-winning Madelaine Nunn, it was shortlisted for the 2022 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award and promises to be one of the most gripping new works at Summerhall.

Fringe newcomers Crash Theatre Co., winners of the House of Oz Purse Prize, arrive following a stellar run at Adelaide Fringe with their electrifying new musical. They join a line-up that balances seasoned stars with exciting new voices.

At Pleasance Courtyard, the innovative You’re An Instrument invites families to experience sound in a whole new way. This interactive musical science show turns bodies into instruments and explores the history of music through playful experimentation—complete with relaxed performances every Monday to ensure inclusivity for all.

Rounding out the season is Skinny at Underbelly, where award-winning cabaret artist Michelle Pearson delivers an empowering exploration of body image, diet culture, and self-worth. With soaring vocals, raw storytelling and documentary interviews, this heartfelt show is a celebration of beauty in all its forms.

But House of Oz is more than a presenter—it's a lifeline for Australian artists at the Fringe. Offering vital support in production, marketing, travel and accommodation, the organisation enables creatives from the other side of the globe to present their work with impact, receive international touring offers, and gain global recognition.

With over 1,000 performances under its belt and a legacy of fostering cultural exchange, House of Oz continues to elevate Australia’s artistic voice on the international stage.

Georgie Black sums it up best: “From the LOLs of The Listies to the sheer beauty of TRIPTYCH Redux, from the intensity of FLICK to the majesty of Orpheus and Eurydice, this year’s programme is packed with unforgettable experiences. These artists are cultural pioneers—resilient, bold, and bursting with talent.”

The House of Oz Edinburgh 2025 season includes You’re An Instrument from The Sonicrats, The Listies Make Some Noise from The Listies, Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence by Crash Theatre Company, FLICK from Mad Nun Productions, Ten Thousand Hours from Gravity & Other Myths, TRIPTYCH Redux by Lewis Major Projects, Orpheus and Eurydice by Circa (at the Edinburgh International Festival) and Skinny by Michelle Pearson.

For more information, visit www.houseofoz.co.uk or follow @houseofoz.official on Instagram and TikTok.

House of Oz returns to Edinburgh Fringe championing bold Australian talent