There is no doubt that the Adelaide Fringe is known for its scandalous array of shows sporting cabaret acts, sensual dance numbers and dark comedies. However, the Fringe also has a huge assortment of family-friendly shows that the little ones will froth over.
We have collated our top picks for the most family-friendly shows for this Fringe season.
PreHysterical
Kids and Family / Circus
Adelaide Fringe-goers are in for a treat when Head First Acrobats bring back PreHysterical – an award-winning, hilarious circus show for children and adults of all ages.
Playing every weekend in The Vault, a new custom-built dome circus tent in Fool’s Paradise, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive in the real world.
The trio must learn to work together to avoid dangerous predators and navigate treacherous environments such as caves with terrifying tigers, waterfalls full of electrics eels, and creepy animal boneyards.
WHERE: The Vault @ Fool’s Paradise, Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Grote St, Adelaide, Kaurna Country
WHEN: Sat Feb 25 – Sun Feb 26, Sat Mar 4 – Sun Mar 5, Sat Mar 11 – Mon Mar 13, Sat Mar 18 – Sun Mar 19 (All shows start at 1pm)
PRICE: Full Price – $29.00, Concession – $26.00, Family: $100.00
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YUMMY: The Kids Extravaganza!
Dreams turn into reality in this uplifting extravaganza about the power of believing in yourself. With jaw-dropping circus and rollicking comedy, this hilarious story about following your dreams has it all: contortion, juggling, hula hoops, trapeze… and even a space unicorn!
Click here to find out more.
The Crazy Colour Comp
Every year, kids bring their best works of art to enter the Crazy Colour Comp. This group of young artists will dance, perform and share their stories of bringing pictures to life and finding out who will be crowned the Crazy Colour Comp winner.
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Signal
Three acrobats turn the stage, and the body in motion into live instruments. Together, they explore empathy and connection through music and playful acrobatics.
Using a blend of creative techniques, tools, and multidisciplinary expertise, Signal explores the overlap of sensory experiences, translating the movement of a performer into sound with movement sensors, heart rate monitors, instruments, and more.
Click here to find out more.
Peter Combe in What’s Black…What’s White…and Read All Over?
Peter Combe returns for another Fringe, together with the Theatre Bugs Kids. All the faves and more.
Newspaper Mama, Australia Hooray, Toffee Apple, My Toothbrush Won’t Clean, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Ting Tang Teng Tong, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Music of the Day (sing birds sing) Quirky Berserky and for the 2499th time…Mr Clicketty Cane!!
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The I Hate Children Children’s Show
Your little monsters are the stars of this mad-cap magic show that’s fun for the whole family, as every child is invited onstage to help with the magic.
Starring PAUL DABEK the world’s meanest award-winning magician and world-class child hater, and featuring live music, tons of magic and crazy comedy – this is a show every member of the family can enjoy!
Click here to find out more.
Celestial Gardens: The Secret Sounds of Plants
Interactive / Installation
Immerse yourself in a celestial music wonderland created by living plants. Be transported to another realm through a rainforest of light.
Experience the secret life of plants and discover hidden pockets of art and performance on a Midsummer night between Feb 24 to 5 Mar, 2023 at the Bicentennial Conservatory at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, when the gates open on an experience like no other at Celestial Gardens for Adelaide Fringe.
WHERE: Bicentennial Conservatory, Adelaide Botanic Garden
WHEN: FEB.23-24, 26; MAR 1-5 (8:00pm – 10:30pm on listed dates)
PRICE: Full Price – $42.00, Concession – $36, Child – $18, Family – $100
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The Alphabet of Awesome Science
Kids and Family / Theatre
Image courtesy of That Science Gang
Join Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where fascinating words inspire spectacular science.
It’s a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that’s equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos — that floats, flies, squirts, sprays, ignites and erupts!
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You Are a Doughnut
Kids and Family / Comedy
Image courtesy of That Science Gang
From the creators of the “The Alphabet of Awesome Science”…
…comes a biological-musical-comedy that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system!
Join biology teachers Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean as they take a hilarious journey through every twisting tube and organ — with sketches, songs and sensational science! It’s a fast-paced variety hour, with each new digestive destination inspiring a wonderfully unusual performance.
Read more here.
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