In 2025, FRINGE WORLD partnered with Inspiring Western Australia to provide funding to support two artists presenting a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or maths) based work at the Festival. Both shows blended entertainment and education in creative ways and received an incredible response from audiences of all ages.

Gavin Nicklette – Comedy For The Curious: Animals!

Our major grant recipient, Gavin Nicklette, joined forces with marine-biologist-turned-comedian Robyn Perkins to create Comedy For The Curious: Animals! This show was a vibrant blend of stand-up, music, and science that had audiences laughing, learning, and leaving with a fresh curiosity about the natural world.

Across their FRINGE WORLD season, audiences stepped into Gavin and Robyn’s world. One audience member called it “an absolute treat for anyone curious about the world.” The funding from Inspiring WA supported the shows' efforts to increase their marketing reach and audience engagement across the festival.

Magnus Danger Magnus – Kaboom!

With a knack for turning scientific concepts into amazing live experiments, Magnus Danger Magnus’s Kaboom! was a crowd favourite. Welcoming nearly 2,000 attendees, Magnus brought science to life with spectacular demonstrations, humour, and heartfelt moments.

For many neurodivergent children and their families, Kaboom! was more than a show – it was a space where they felt seen and celebrated. As Magnus shared, “The overwhelmingly positive response from neurodivergent children and their families was a clear highlight. Parents expressed deep appreciation for the inclusivity and thoughtful representation embedded in the performance.”

Since FRINGE WORLD, Kaboom! has continued to soar - selling out an extended season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, winning the Science Award at Adelaide Fringe, touring Queensland, and performing at Edinburgh Fringe.

One FRINGE Feed reviewer summed it up perfectly: “Kaboom! is a masterclass in making science feel magical, hilarious, and heartwarming all at once.”

Looking Forward

We’re excited to be bringing back the FRINGE WORLD & Inspiring Western Australia Science-Arts Grant for the 2026 Festival!

This grant provides up to $4,500 to support WA artists who are either developing new work or promoting an existing STEM-based show. 

Artists can apply via the application form, and applications will be accepted until 31 October 2025.

Questions? Reach out to the FRINGE WORLD Partnerships team at partner@fringeworld.com.au.

A heartfelt thank you to Inspiring WA and Scitech for making this grant possible. We can’t wait to see which shows will be supported this season.