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The annual FRINGE WORLD is back for another year and while there’s an array of events, we have hand picked the perfect ones that are suited to the whole family.
So whether your children like laughing, dancing or seeing mermaids (yes mermaids!) then FRINGE has all there is to offer to make the little ones smile.
Educational
Atmosphere!
Atmosphere! is a fun journey that makes science and learning interesting so why not start the day with a bit of learning that definitely won’t feel like it.
With a background in oceanographic and atmospheric research, Nick Mortimer does exciting experiments to teach the next generation in ways to take pressure off the atmosphere and keep it healthy.
Where: Fairground at Rubix Bar
When: Every Saturday and Sunday during the duration of the festival with all shows at 3:00pm
Price: $10 – $20
Science Magic
Award-winning Irish comedian and scientist Donal Vaughn, will be bringing back his popular science, comedy and magic show to Australia for FRINGE.
Only using items found around the house, Donal will perform amazing tricks to show how magical science can be.
This show can be messy in some parts but children can learn about science all while laughing their pants off.
The Adelaide Advertiser has given this show five stars and described it as, “completely engaging with belly laughs included, it’s an unmissable show.”
Where: Big Top at the Woodside Pleasure Garden
When: 18th of January to the 2nd of February with a break on the 28th of January, all shows are at 1:30pm
Price: $16
Fairytale
Faeries, Mermaids and Pixies – an Unfairy Tale
What do you get when you mix a faerie godmother, a mermaid and a pixie prince?
Faeries, Mermaids and Pixies – an Unfairy Tale of course.
You may have heard the tale of these characters before but not like this. These stories are told upside down as stereotypes are broken to find true magic that everyone is not what they seem, they are actually so much more.
To make this experience even more magical you can even meet a mermaid after the show.
The mermaids are going to visit Scarborough beach at the Sunset Veranda and would love to share stories while also hearing about the human world.
You’ll also be able to take a photo with a real life mermaid, tell her your wishes and take home a special treasure.
Where: Big Top at Sunset Veranda
When: 18th and 30th of Jan, both shows are at 10am
Price: $12.50
How To Catch A Unicorn
After a sold-out season at FRINGE WORLD 2019 the Unicorn Princesses Skyla and Felicity are back.
Join these two princesses as they try to find their very own unicorn friend.
This show is full of dancing, singing, fun and silliness and laughs are sure to be plenty of laughs.
Children will be invited up on stage to show off their best dance moves and help Skyla and Felicity on their search for the perfect unicorn.
“A magical theatre experience for children… with lots of singing and dancing to be done in the show, there are also plenty of good morals for kids to learn… every child in the audience wad beaming with excitement!” ★★★★½ Dircksey Magazine.
Where: Fairground at Rubix Bar
When: 18th, 19th, and 25th of January, and the 2nd of February, all shows are at 1:30pm
Price: $16
Song, Dance and Circus
Candy Girls: Sweet or Sour?
Three of Australia’s top female circus artists have joined forces with accordionist Nikki Dagostino to present a slapstick musical show for the whole family.
The Candy Girls are an all dancing, all circus act who perform countless spectacular stunts while trying to trip each other up.
The act is inclusive, interactive and good fun for all ages.
“Candy Girls is a show with serious circus craft and ability that is not merely ‘good enough for the kids’ but is thrilling entertainment for adults lucky enough to attend,” Australian Stage.
Where: Big Top at the Woodside Pleasure Garden
When: 8th, 9th, 15th, and 16th of February with all shows at 4:10pm
Price: $20
Impromptunes – Tune Your Own Adventure
In Impromptunes – Tune Your Own Adventure no two shows are the same because the audience gets to choose what happens.
Everything from the songs, dances and even the music are made up on the spot.
This joyful experience is for both the young and young at heart and if it can be thought then it can be made.
The Impromptunes also have a show for older audiences but all ages can attend.
Where: Teatro at the Woodside Pleasure Garden
When: 8th – 21st of January with all shows at 2:00pm
Price: $19
