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On a beach, Shayna, a wealthy five-time divorcee, and Beverley, a mother of twelve boys, settle into deckchairs beneath the blazing sun, chain-smoking and chatting endlessly as paradise slowly collapses around them. Created and performed by Alex Hines and Sarah Stafford, BIRDS transforms from high-joke-rate Australian comedy into a sweat-soaked fever dream about denial, helplessness and humanity's ability to keep smiling while the world burns. The show blends razor-sharp satire with body horror, absurdism and distinctly Australian chaos. Winner of Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025 and championed by Hannah Gadsby, BIRDS makes its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut as part of the House of Oz 2026 season.
Cast and Creative Team for BIRDS: Alex Hines & Sarah Stafford at Assembly The Box
Cast
Alex Hines
Ensemble
Sarah Stafford
Ensemble
Creative Team
Alex Hines
Creator
Sarah Stafford
Creator
House of Oz
Producer
Sons of Susan
Producer
Fine & Dandy
Producer
Token
Producer
News About BIRDS: Alex Hines & Sarah Stafford at Assembly The Box
BIRDS to Make Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut with House of Oz
June 23, 2026 Australian absurdist comedy BIRDS, winner of Best Comedy at Melbourne Fringe Festival and championed by Hannah Gadsby, makes its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, performed by creators Alex Hines and Sarah Stafford.About the Theatre
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