• Josephine Wants to Dance

    Monkey Baa Theatre Company: Josephine Wants to Dance

    The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre 30 Eton St, Sutherland, NSW, Australia
    A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself, realising your dreams and… a dancing kangaroo! Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    University of Queensland: SUNA TOK TOK

    University of Queensland St Lucia, QLD, Australia
    Celebrate 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence with a free day of art, talks, performances, and food. Join us for a day of free events and celebrations as we mark 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence. Explore artist Yuriyal Bridgeman’s large-scale installation SUNA (Middle Ground), enjoy food, talks…

    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…

    Jens Altheimer: Whalebone

    Araluen Arts Centre 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen, NT, Australia
    Featuring dazzling video and computer animations, flying objects and a pinch of circus, this richly visual theatrical experience takes kids and adults alike on a roller-coaster ride. Whalebone is filled with eccentric contraptions, strange machinery and clunky inventions, including the world’s first half- human juggling machine! Nestled in the mysterious…
    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…

    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…
    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…
    The Flute Revamped

    Sydney Fringe Festival: The Flute Revamped

    Erskineville Town Hall 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children's literature, and other popular culture "The flute as you don’t usually hear it!" Join flautist Melanie Walters for this concert of vibrant music inspired by television, pop music, children's literature, and other popular culture.…

    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…

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