WINNER 2025 – BEST THEATRE SHOW – PERTH FRINGEWORLD
★★★★★ “STORYTELLING AT IT’S MOST DELIGHTFULNESS TOLD BY A CONSUMATE PERFORMER” Glam Adelaide
★★★★★ “EACH STORY WAS PURE JOY – MAGNETIC IN HIS DELIVERY” Stage Whispers
LOGIE winning actor Rob Carlton returns in his 5-star, Award winning Fringe hit, WILLING PARTICIPANT, for a 2-week season at the Garden!
In this 1-hour show Rob tells four true stories: sexual taboos, big lies, deep heartaches, and blind hope. With stories from his 20’s to his 50’s, this world class storyteller reminds us what it is to feel alive! Directed by theatre and comedy legend Darren Gilshenan, you’ll laugh and cry and laugh again and leave in love with the world.
“Sublime storytelling. Heartwarming, funny, insightful and poetic!” Wil Anderson
Michala Banas said: “Just Superb!”
“Hilarious and profound!” Trent Dalton
Presented by Bravewords
Reviews
The Advertiser
“What’s at the heart of this show is the incredible warmth, love and sense of family – particularly the importance of fatherhood – that ties the tales together. You should leave feeling elevated and embraced.”
Ticket pricing
Event Information
- Content rating: PG
Line-ups
Mar 7th
Rob Carlton, Adrienne Ferreira, Tracy Crisp, Darren GilshenanMar 8 – 10
Rob Carlton, Adrienne Ferreira, Tracy Crisp, Luke HeggieMar 14 -16
Rob Carlton, Adrienne Ferreira, Kristen Doherty, Andrew Henry
Venue Information
Spiegel Zelt

Accessibility of venue: This venue is wheelchair accessible.