Ava and Peggie: Hotsy-Totsy

Hotsy-Totsy @ Melbourne Fringe

Lifelong friends since 2023 and longtime creative collaborators; Ava and Peggie have done it all.

Balloon animals, face painting, close-quarters sleight of hand, far-quarters sleight of hand, you name it. They've found glitter in places you can hardly imagine.

But heavy are the heads that wear the magician hats, and these witches needed a change. It was dressed as Anna and Elsa for the Wellington City T?kina Convention Centre Disney Princess Ball that they realised: they've gotta book some better gigs.

And by god did they. Hotsy-Totsy premiered at the 2026 New Zealand Fringe Festival to rave reviews and full houses. Check them out before they jet to San Diego and get rich selling tinsel or something weird like that.

This is a variety show for people that like seeing a variety of skills and talents if the variety of skill and talents you like are just Ava and Peggie.

Winner - San Diego Fringe Tour Ready Award - NZ Fringe 2026
Winner - Spectacular Organised Chaos Award - NZ Fringe 2026
Nominee - Sydney Fringe Tour Ready Award - NZ Fringe 2026

Performer/Choreographer: Ava O'Brien
Performer: Peggie Barnes
Co-Director: Katie Hill
Co-Director: Rachel McLean
Producer: Tom Smith
Sound/Lighting Designer: Alex Quinn
Set/Costume Designer: Ruby Carter

Created by Ava O'Brien and Peggie Barnes with Katie Hill and Rachel McLean.