09/02/2026
Yes, you’re right - you may have noticed my conspicuous absence from Perth’s FRINGE WORLD this year.
Last year, I made the tough (and very un-glamorous) decision to step back and focus on other parts of my life for a while. As much as I miss the buzz, the chaos, and being swept up in the throng of the fringe artist community, I know it was the right call.
My health threw me a few sharp curveballs - including a hospital stay in September and, at the start of this year, two admissions via A&E in the same week, with barely 12 hours between discharge and readmission. It’s been a rough start to the year, and I’m still giving my body the time and care it needs to properly recover.
But it hasn’t all been doom and gloom. Stepping back has also given me the space to be genuinely kind to myself - to rest without guilt, to gently nurture my friendships and social connections when I’m well, and to enjoy life in ways that don’t revolve around producing or performing. And honestly? I’ve had an absolute blast with some of that reclaimed time.
So while it’s bittersweet to be watching Fringe from the sidelines, I’m deeply grateful I didn’t push myself beyond my limits. Resting - and living - is sometimes the bravest production decision you can make.
The spark hasn’t gone anywhere. Ideas are quietly percolating. And when the time is right - when my health, my energy, and my joy are all aligned - I’ll step back into the spotlight again.
Thank you for the love, the patience, and for being part of the journey.
