Enjoy a laugh with Sammy J, marvel at the performance of Betty Grumble, and gasp at the acrobatics of In Common. Experience a rollercoaster of emotions, thanks to the many events running as part of Melbourne Fringe Festival (MFF) this month.

Featuring an outstanding mix of comedy, cabaret, theatre, performance art, design, circus, digital art and music, the MFF is sure to inspire and encourage you to tap into your own performative side.

Explore your creative side with these courses available through the CAE.

Become a future star

The MFF stars certainly know how to put on an amazing performance, and you could be just like them! Whether you want to act on the stage or on your own, the ability to perform is fundamental to our personal and professional lives.

Learn all the skills of acting with our six-part course and find your confidence in front of the camera for whenever you need it.

Find out more.

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Sing your way to cabaret

Do you want to sing and entertain like the talented cabaret performers at the MFF? Learn how to hit the high notes, find the low notes and everything in between.

Join our Fundamentals of Singing course and start your journey towards a potential career up in lights!

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Make them laugh, make them cry

Imagine commanding a whole audience with your every word. Writing has the wonderful potential to captivate an audience and encourage a full spectrum of emotions. Whether you want to make them laugh with your jokes, or cry with your sonnets, our creative writing courses will help you achieve your goals.

Unlock your creative side and discover your imagination with our creative writing courses at CAE.

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Limber up

Marvelled at the flexibility and acrobatic ability of the circus performers at the MFF? Fitness, flexibility and strength is important for all areas of life and certainly for any aspiring acrobats.

Limber up and boost your strength with one of our health and fitness courses.

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