Arthur B's Fringe Affair

A week after the final Arthur B’s Fringe Affair on 21st May 2014, Peter and Richard say goodbye. About 80 shows and 3 times as many artists graced our stage. If you liked the show, then by all means copy us and go do your own! Recorded 28th May 2014. Episode 37 – Peter and […]

Peter Lead spins some dark tales, and shares proof of monsters living amongst us in the inner west of Sydney. Recorded 24th July 2013. Episode 32 – Peter Lead.m4a (17.4 MB, 10m 43s)

Ring gives an improvised monologue based on an audience suggestion. Recorded 5th September 2012. Episode 25 – Ringo (8.4 MB, 5m 34s)

Jono Wright returns to tell us of his recent exploits in Vietnam. Recorded 5th September 2012. Episode 24 – Jono Wright (46.9 MB, 15m 4s)

Poet Lou Steer returns to Arthur B’s, this time with musician Renee Falez on bass guitar, for her piece “Wild Red Heart”. Recorded 16th May 2012. Episode 21 – Lou Steer featuring Renee Falez.m4a (18.2 MB, 12m 24s)

A snippet and work in progress for Blake’s new show coming up later in the year. Recorded 18th April 2012. Episode 20 – Blake Mitchell.m4a (14.4 MB, 9m 54s)

Folk band Lion le Lion performed 5 songs across 2 sets, the first Arthur B act to ever do so, in what was possibly their last gig before one of them moved to Melbourne. Here’s 3 of those songs. Recorded 18th April 2012. For more songs and info, visit them at http://www.myspace.com/lionlelion. Episode 19 – […]

A short break in our scheduled programming to celebrate Arthur B’s first birthday. Recorded 21st March 2012. Copyright bits we’re not allowed to play deleted on 5th May 2012. Episode 18 – Happy Birthday Arthur B.m4a (6.5 MB, 3m 40s) Note that the views of Arthur B do not necessarily reflect those of the performers.

The Snakemen (Craig Edmondson and Stefano Cosentino) present the Greatest Sydney Stories (N)ever Told, with songs “He Stopped Sydney” (Words and music Craig Edmondson and Stefano Cosentino, © 2011) and “Bondi Road” (words and music Craig Edmondson, © 1987). The Snakemen also have an EP out called “Natural Selection”. Check your guides and go see […]

Cindy Tonkin talks about Risk and Fear, and her recent experiences with elephants and heights. Recorded on 21st March 2012. Episode 16 – Cindy Tonkin.m4a (15.9 MB, 9m 17s)

Angela Hume is a Sydney comedian specialising in stand up comedy. She has a background in improv and public speaking and a fondness for pink cakes. Recorded on 7th March 2012, Angela performs her piece “Helpful”. Episode 15 – Angela Hume.m4a (11.1 MB, 7m 20s)

Sydney’s Lisa Ricketts and New York’s Ed Illades perform a Chicago style improv set. The full set went for 45 minutes, this is a 24 minute snapshot of 3 connected scenes. Recorded 12th October 2011. Episode 14 – Lisa Ricketts and Ed Illades.m4a (35.4 MB, 24m 58s)

Stefano Cosentino performs two of his songs. He also did a great cover of a popular 80s song, but we don’t have the rights to publish that bit, so you’ll have to go see him live to hear it. His personal projects can be found at “Sounds Around Me” @ www.facebook.com Episode 1 – Stefano […]

PhilFe26 reads his piece “Silent Movie”. Recorded 14th September 2011. Episode 10 – PhilFe26.m4a (13.6 MB, 8m 51s)

Peter Lead and Richard Bennett improvise a short play from scratch, using some show callbacks about lifts and fries. Recorded 28th September 2011. Episode 9 – Peter and Richard.m4a (14.5 MB, 9m 31s)

Matt Gerber returns to Arthur B’s for three more final songs before heading back to Toronto. Recorded at Arthur B’s Fringe Affair on 17th August 2011. Episode 8 – Matt Gerber.m4a (13.4 MB, 9m 10s)

Greer Adams performs a monologue titled “V.D.”, written by Pete Malicki and directed by Maryellen George. Recorded at Arthur B’s Fringe Affair on 3rd August 2011. Episode 7 – Greer Adams.m4a (21.3 MB, 13m 14s)

Pretty Plain is a musical comedy duo made up of Hayley Neal and Lucy Mills. Their songs range from sarcastic commentaries to clever, catchy parodies. Their words, but we agree. They came to play one song, but we coerced them into playing two. Stalk them on Facebook. Episode 6 – Pretty Plain.m4a (17.5 MB, 11m […]

Patrick Doublethreat Magee recites a collection of poems entitled “Holiday Observances”, recorded at Arthur B’s Fringe Affair on 3rd August 2011. Episode 4 – Patrick Doublethreat Magee.m4a (59 MB, 11m 28s)

Matt Gerber plays three of his songs for us on the ukulele on 22nd June 2011. He also has a CD out, so check his web site, go see his shows. www.myspace.com/mattgerbermusic Episode 3 – Matt Gerber.m4a (17.2 MB, 9m 8s)