Millicent Sarre is Too Tired to Smash (Patriarchy)
Millicent Sarre is Too Tired to Smash (Patriarchy) is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly Roxy. It has 23 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 15:50 to Sun 30 Aug, 15:50. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Being a human in 2026 is exhausting. We're all a little burnt out, and in this fresh musical comedy, award-winning cabaret artist Millicent Sarre seeks to understand why. With unforgettable original music, powerhouse vocals and poignant social commentary, this Edinburgh Fringe premiere promises an hour-long antidote to our collective weariness. 'Razor-sharp comedy and compassionate insight' * (InDailySA.com.au). 'Clever, self-aware and kind... Millicent's songwriting is superb' * (GlamAdelaide.com.au). 'Her intellect is as sharp as her songwriting' * (@athousandwords2025, Instagram). 'For anyone who cares deeply and is exhausted by it' * (LiaLoves.com.au).
Details
- Venue: Assembly Roxy
- Space: Downstairs
- Genre: CABARET, Musical Comedy, New writing
- Country: AUSTRALIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 60 seats (Downstairs) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 23, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Access features: Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 15 steps en-route to this space. Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 5 published reviews and 18 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Five stars. The patriarchy might not be smashed tonight, she’s tired, after all, but it certainly gets a bloody good Australian kicking.
— pure life plus. (5 out of 5 stars)
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a night of nostalgia and genuine musicianship.
— The Smu Reviews (4 out of 5 stars)
The result is a funny, cathartic, and remarkably astute hour of cabaret from an artist who knows precisely what she wants to say and exactly how to sing it.
— Broadway World (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £9.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 15:50 — Already performed — £15.00