Adelaide Fringe Reviews
See our collection of Fringe Reviews from the best family friendly kids shows to the occasional ‘adults only’ parents night out!
Each year when Adelaide’s festival season rolls around it’s time to think about booking tickets to the shows you have always wanted to see, or perhaps a family favourite your kids have seen before. The Play & Go team review a variety of shows each year at the Adelaide Fringe and below you can read our thoughts and check out some pics of past events.
We know it can be a little daunting to know what to go and see, so we hope our reviews help. Many shows come back year after year, while some may appear at the Fringe only once. Be sure to check the dates, times, age guide recommendation and venue location before booking tickets.
We also put together a guide each year of family friendly kids shows you can check out HERE. From comedy and circus to theatre and magic, there’s something for everyone at the Adelaide Fringe.
Adelaide Fringe Reviews (2024)
27 Club | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for rocking out to some of the best songs of all time ...
Adventures! | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Adventures!: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for interactive adventure role play in a kid-friendly format. Review by Claire Davill ...
Ben Hart – Hex: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
Ben Hart - Hex: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A bewitching performance that will leave you spellbound. Ben Hart has returned ...
Circus of Facts | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Circus of Facts: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for old-school glitzy, glamorous circus feats that delight young and old ...
Circus The Show | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
CIRCUS THE SHOW: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for astounding feats & uncontrollable laughter! Review by Sharon Harrington Circus ...
Cirque Alfonse: Animal | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Cirque Alfonse - Animal: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Be prepared to be amazed by the balancing strength and high-flying ...
Dr Hubble’s Brilliant Bubbles | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Dr Hubble's Brilliant Bubbles: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for incredibubble spectacles, terribubble jokes and a sustainability message wrapped ...
Fringe For Kids l Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Fringe For Kids: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars - If there's only one show you're going to take the ...
Future Cargo | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Future Cargo: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for an out of this world sensory experience. Review by Claire Davill ...
Jamie MacDowell & Tom Thum | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Jamie MacDowell & Tom Thum: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star performance - what a talented live music duo with ...
Josh Thomas – Let’s Tidy Up | Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
Josh Thomas - Let's Tidy Up: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 4.5 stars for this parents-only comedy show (with a ...
Justin’s BIG Balloon Show | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Justin's BIG Balloon Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for amazing balloon creations, spectacular magic tricks and an upbeat ...
Kaboom! l Adelaide Fringe 2024 I Review
Kaboom! : Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for Kaboom! It will blow your mind with cool chemistry and exceptional ...
Limbo – The Return | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Limbo - The Return: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A non stop, high-energy theatrical experience that once again lives up to ...
Maho Magic Bar | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Maho Magic Bar: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for an amazing atmosphere & upbeat vibes! Review by Sharon Harrington ...
Mario the Maker Magician | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Mario the Maker Magician: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for fast-paced, energetic magic especially for kids! Review by Claire ...
Natural Wonders | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
Natural Wonders: Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a dazzling immersive adventure under the stars Natural Wonders ...
Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Peter Pan - A Neverland Adventure: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for whimsical acrobatic fun. Review by Sharon Harrington ...
Prehysterical Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Prehysterical Circus: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for silly slapstick and sensational acrobatics Review by Claire Davill Prehistoric cave ...
Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets | Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review
Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for accessible, entertaining science fun. Review by Claire Davill Donal ...
Signor Baffo l Adelaide Fringe 2024 l Review
Signor Baffo Fringe Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You’re in for a 'laugh-o' with Signor Baffo, his clever culinary comedy ...
Sleep’s Hill Tunnel | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Sleep's Hill Tunnel: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a self-paced, family-friendly series of incredible light installations and history ...
Squishy Taylor and the City-Wide Ghost Plague | Fringe at Home | Review
Squishy Taylor and the City-Wide Ghost Plague: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars for a clever activity that kids and adults ...
The Family-Friendly Stand-Up Show | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
The Family-Friendly Stand-Up Show: Adelaide Fringe 2024 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for the performer's keen wit and intelligent wordplay. Review ...
The Inflatable Church | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
The Inflatable Church: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars for a one-of-a-kind, interactive, loved-up experience Review by Carla Caruso It’s hard ...
Tom Gleeson – Gear: Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Tom Gleeson - Gear: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An easy five stars for Gleeson's 'dodgy opinions'! Tom Gleeson has been ...
Trash Test Dummies Circus | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
Trash Test Dummies Circus: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for complete silliness that has kids cackling and squealing with ...
VOLO: Dreams of Flight | Adelaide Fringe 2024 | Review
VOLO: Dreams of Flight: Adelaide Fringe 2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for exhilarating virtual flights where you control your speed by ...
Adelaide Fringe Reviews (2023)
Aladdin and the Genie of Unlimited Wishes | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Aladdin and the Genie of Unlimited Wishes: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars for the wonderful cast of up and coming young dancers Review by Sharon Harrington Talented budding young ballerinas, colourful exotic costumes and delightful music… The SA ...
Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for uplifting harmonies that fill your soul. Review by Claire Davill As the choir master points out at the start of the show, you might not understand the ...
Rouge | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Rouge: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for naughty, cheeky, circus/cabaret/burlesque. Review by Claire Davill Leave your kids at home and enjoy a night out filled with stunning acrobatics, sensual costumes (or lack thereof), operatic delights and burlesque in ...
Grossed Out Game Show | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Grossed Out Game Show: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for hectic games, audience participation and lots and lots of slime. Review by Claire Davill Matty Grey's usual frenetic pace, ability to hype up kids, and frequent audience participation ...
Ari Arari | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Ari Arari (아리 아라리) Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a contemporary re-enactment of a traditional past-time, for everyone to enjoy regardless of language and culture! Review by Jane Sze-To Ari Arari is a musical centered around the ...
Lano & Woodley – Moby Dick | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Lano & Woodley - Moby Dick | Adelaide Fringe | Review: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for fun and witty antics by a talented comedy duo Seasoned comedy duo Lano & Woodley have brought their salty sea story, ...
A Wonderfully Wacky Wizard | Adelaide Fringe | Review
A Wonderfully Wacky Wizard: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Stars for giggles, big bums and jokes for young and old. Review by Claire Davill Winni the Wizard is bumbling and definitely proud of her big bum! A simple show ...
The Best Of Kids Fringe | Adelaide Fringe | Review
The Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for family fun at the fringe, all in one fabulous variety show! Review by Jo Parkinson If you are not sure what to take the kids to this ...
Charlie Caper & Malin Nilsson: More Minor Miracles | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Charlie Caper & Malin Nilsson: More Minor Miracles - Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a delightfully charming magic show with lot of laughs Review by Sharon Harrington Honey-coloured vintage lamps light the darkened tent and scratchy 1920’s ...
’80s Ladies | Adelaide Fringe | Review
'80s Ladies: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars for seeing your fave '80s bangers, performed in specky, hair-raising style! Review by Carla Caruso Dust off your crimper, blue eye shadow, and scrunchies; it’s time to revel in your love ...
Bubba-Licious | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Bubba-Licious Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a bite-sized show perfect for the miniature bubble enthusiasts among us! Review by Jane Sze-To Bubba-Licious is a fun, well-curated introduction to the Fringe for our little Bubbas. There is seating ...
Celestial Gardens: The Secret Sounds of Plants | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Celestial Gardens: The Secret Sounds of Plants: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for an ethereal, whimsical garden experience. Review by Claire Davill Can plants communicate? Celestial Gardens blends art and science to create an experience that is quite ...
The Cool Mum | Adelaide Fringe | Review
The Cool Mum: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a 'lit' show. Parents of tweens, teens and beyond, this is one show you don’t want to miss! Review by Jo Parkinson If you still associate floss with teeth ...
Prehysterical | Adelaide Fringe Review
Prehysterical: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for silly slapstick and sensational acrobatics. Review by Claire Davill Prehistoric cave persons Rock, Urgh and Oww are bumbling, simple-minded folk, but when faced with a challenge, their acrobatic skills are second ...
You Are A Doughnut | Adelaide Fringe | Review
You Are A Doughnut: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for an educational, musical show with more fart jokes than you can poke a stick at! Review by Claire Davill Never have I seen so many kids so excited ...
Hard Quiz Live – Hosted By Tom Gleeson | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Hard Quiz Live - Hosted by Tom Gleeson: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for professional roasting at its finest! Review by Jo Parkinson Strap yourselves in and prepare for an hour of absolute roasting as Tom Gleeson hosts ...
Electric Skies | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Electric Skies: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an exhilarating sound and light show that the whole family will appreciate. Review by Claire Davill Electric Skies is a masterful combination of technology, storytelling and music, with a sound ...
The Party | Adelaide Fringe | Review
The Party - Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So, do you want to go to a Party? If you were disappointed to hear Blanc de Blanc wasn’t returning this year, don’t be. It’s replacement by the same producers Strut & ...
Velvet Rewired | Adelaide Fringe Review
Velvet Rewired: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for Velvet Rewired, a glamorous sequinned union of music, song, dance and breathtaking circus acts. If you’re only going to see one show this Fringe then this is the WOW show ...
Barbaroi | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Barbaroi: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for edgy, exciting physical theatre that is family friendly Review by Sharon Harrington Barbaroi is raw, atmospheric physical theatre, set in a dystopian future with a pumping alternative soundtrack. This is a ...
The I Hate Children Children’s Show | Adelaide Fringe | Review
The I Hate Children Children's Show: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an extremely funny, engaging magic show for all ages! The I Hate Children Children's Show is a fantastic show for sadistic parents. Wait, what? Yes! The ...
101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People | Adelaide Fringe | Review
101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chaotic, silly, and downright dangerous information for children who want to annoy their parents! Review by Claire Davill Matty Grey knows how to hype ...
Wonderfull! A Celebration of Stevie Wonder | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Wonderfull! A Celebration of Stevie Wonder: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for an unforgettable night of music, colour and joy Review by Carla Caruso I love a tribute show and this one celebrates a true, well, wonder. A few fast ...
Maho Magic Bar: Child Friendly Session | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Maho Magic Bar: Child Friendly Session - Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a family-friendly Japanese bar filled with jaw-dropping magic. Review by Claire Davill Maho Magic Bar doesn't seem like a family-friendly Fringe option, but book a ...
Science Magic: Messy Mayhem | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Science Magic: Messy Mayhem: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for messy science fun that the kids WILL want to try at home! Review by Claire Davill Donal Vaughan presents a kids' science show stripped of flashy sets, sound ...
Ben Hart: Live | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Ben Hart: Live - Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Put Ben Hart: Live at the top of your Fringe ticket wish list this season! Ben Hart is a West-End star and multi-award-winning magician who has performed for royalty, was a ...
The Choir of Man: Adelaide Fringe | Review
The Choir of Man: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an uplifting evening of beer, poetry and magical harmonies. Do yourself a favour and see the Choir of Man - it’s an invitation into a place of safe ...
Game On: Boss Level | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Game On: Boss Level: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for hilarious, video game-based mayhem Review by Claire Davill Matty Grey brings his loud, infectious energy for another installment of his Game On series, this year facing the boss ...
Circus Wonderland – A Neverland Adventure | Adelaide Fringe | Review
Circus Wonderland - A Neverland Adventure - Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for awe-inspiring tricks, fantastic storytelling and family-friendly banter. Review by Claire Davill Circus Wonderland - A Neverland Adventure is the perfect family-friendly circus show. The Spiegeltent ...
Maho Magic Bar | Adelaide Fringe – Review
Maho Magic Bar - Adelaide Fringe Review 2023. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Take a seat and be prepared for a magical, bewildering experience that will leave you laughing and applauding until the very end! It's described as 'Part show. Part bar. All magic!' ...
Adelaide Fringe Reviews (2022 and older)
The Adelaide Fringe has so many great shows every year, some that only appear once and others that come back year after year. Take a look through some of our Fringe reviews over the years below:
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Fringe website.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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