Bell Shakespeare: Bottom’s Dream

The Seed, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
Bottom has had a most rare vision. He’s just woken up in the forest after a strange dream involving fairies, magic flowers and donkey ears. Was it just a dream, or was it real? Join us these school holidays for an immersive, interactive introduction to Shakespeare with live performances and…
All Star Circus

Head First Acrobats: All Star Circus

The Vault at Fool's Paradise Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Grote St, Adelaide, NSW, Australia
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one! Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head…
Murmur

Sydney Opera House: Murmur

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
For the first time in Australia, join Murmur’s visual circus and a multi-sensory acrobatic sound composition! This is an imaginative performance for everyone who sometimes longs to be more than just human. Camiel is building a world full of sounds. A purring cat comes from a pocket, a swarm of bees flies…
Where to Hide a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Where to Hide a Star

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
From the creative team that brought you the smash-hit production How to Catch a Star, comes a brand-new theatrical adventure based on Oliver Jeffers’ sequel, Where to Hide a Star – a sparkling celebration of imagination, friendship, empathy, courage and love. In this delightful new ACO Families production, we reunite…
The Wind in the Willows at the Doncaster Playhouse

Playhouse Pantomimes: The Wind in the Willows

Doncaster Playhouse 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, VIC, Australia
Playhouse Pantomimes is proud to present their original musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at the Doncaster Playhouse this Sep/Oct school holidays. Come join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Mr. Toad on their exciting adventures along the river! Featuring singing, dancing, comedy, puppetry, and plenty of audience…
Dog Man: The Musical

CDP Kids: Dog Man: The Musical

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
When evil cats and cyborg fish threaten the city, it's time to call in the ultimate good boy… Dog Man! With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be…
Where to Hide a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Where to Hide a Star

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
From the creative team that brought you the smash-hit production How to Catch a Star, comes a brand-new theatrical adventure based on Oliver Jeffers’ sequel, Where to Hide a Star – a sparkling celebration of imagination, friendship, empathy, courage and love. In this delightful new ACO Families production, we reunite…

Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…
Murmur

Sydney Opera House: Murmur

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
For the first time in Australia, join Murmur’s visual circus and a multi-sensory acrobatic sound composition! This is an imaginative performance for everyone who sometimes longs to be more than just human. Camiel is building a world full of sounds. A purring cat comes from a pocket, a swarm of bees flies…
Dog Man: The Musical

CDP Kids: Dog Man: The Musical

Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
When evil cats and cyborg fish threaten the city, it's time to call in the ultimate good boy… Dog Man! With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be…
Where to Hide a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra: Where to Hide a Star

The Neilson, Pier 2/3 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, Australia
From the creative team that brought you the smash-hit production How to Catch a Star, comes a brand-new theatrical adventure based on Oliver Jeffers’ sequel, Where to Hide a Star – a sparkling celebration of imagination, friendship, empathy, courage and love. In this delightful new ACO Families production, we reunite…
All Star Circus

Head First Acrobats: All Star Circus

The Vault at Fool's Paradise Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Grote St, Adelaide, NSW, Australia
If you only see one show this fringe, make sure this is the one! Graceful aerialists, amazing acrobats and hilarious slapstick comedy by a multi award winning artists. Welcome to All Star Circus, a wonderful circus show for families of all ages, showcasing a variety of circus disciplines by Head…

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