The Soaking of Vera Shrimp (Adelaide Fringe 2026)

“Sometimes if I’m thinking that I’m the only person in the world, I look at these words and I know that it’s not just me. I’m not alone.”

WEEKLY WINNER, ADELAIDE CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD

OVERALL WINNER, ADELAIDE CRITICS CHOICE AWARD

“Writer Alison Carr has woven a subtle, poignant and endearing narrative … fascinating and heartbreaking” ★★★★★ – InDaily

“will leave an imprint on your heart” ★★★★★ – Stage Whispers

“truly a standout … The script is full of gorgeous prose and self-reflection that feels authentic and relatable” ★★★★★ – Upside Adelaide

“It’s whimsical. It’s devastating … one of the highlights of the Fringe” ★★★★★ – The Scoop

“a gem of a show … a brilliantly written script by Alison Carr … even the hardest of hearts will be moved” 10/10 – A Thousand Words

“ a perfect little jewel-box of a play … [the] script feels so perfectly right” ★★★★★ – The List

“quietly and gently extraordinary … thoughtful, imaginative [and] stays with you well beyond curtain call.” ★★★★★ – On Your Markus

Patch of Blue produced THE SOAKING OF VERA SHRIMP at the Adelaide Fringe 2026, starring Martha Walker as Vera and directed by Alex Howarth.

Photo: Frank Lynch

Critics Circle Award win