I hope everyone had a wonderful Melbourne Fringe this year. The best thing about Fringe is discovering performers who are being daring and brilliant. It’s always fun to pop into the Fringe Club too and discover a performer or show on stage who you may have overlooked in print.
Our congratulations to all the Award Winners and especially to comedy legend Bob Franklin. A jaw dropping show that had me crying with laughter.
I’m not listing all the Winners here, just the ones that may interest our niche readers. Though if you are especially keen on furniture (or any of the wide range of Fringe Arts), check out the website.
Best in Category Awards 
Best Cabaret
Creatures of the Deep
Jude Perl: I Have A Face
Best Circus
Casting Off
Best Comedy
Bob Franklin – Yours Sincerely
Squirrel Review: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=13209
Special Awards 
Melbourne Fringe Living Legend Award
Susie Dee (actress, Director)
You may have seen Susie in Winners & Losers, Bad Eggs, Funky Squad or my favourite Australian short film Bonza
For more information on Suzie and a list of previous recipients,
please see here.
Venue of the Year
The Melba
Best Emerging Artist
Supported by Quealy Winemakers
Lou Wall’s Drag Race
People’s Choice Award 
Baby Bi Bi Bi
Touring Awards
The QLD Tour Ready Award
Supported by Brisbane Comedy Festival
10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew
The Summerhall Award
Supported by Summerhall, Edinburgh
My Best Dead Friend
The WA Tour Ready Award 
Supported by FRINGE WORLD Festival
Cam Venn – Charles Horse Lays an Egg
Squirrel Review: https://www.squirrelcomedy.com/?p=12659
Artist Development Awards
Best Emerging Performance Ensemble
Supported by Theatre Network Australia
DOG SHOW
Best Emerging Producer
Supported by MILKE
Tom Backhaus – Dazza and Keif Go Viral
Queer Development and Mentorship Award
Supported by Midsumma Festival
Erin Pattison, Samantha Andrew & Annabel Larcombe – Baby Bi Bi Bi
For for the full list of Award Winners go to the Melbourne Fringe Website :
https://melbournefringe.com.au/festival-info/melbourne-fringe-awards/