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.

The Soaking of Vera Shrimp playtext is published by Nick Hern Books

Photo: Frank Lynch

Critics Circle Award win