Adolescence – on Netflix
Everyone is talking about it, and for good reason. This brilliantly produced four-part Netflix drama is filmed in one continuous shot per episode. It’s like watching a theatre play up close – an experience that adds deeper intensity to the storytelling.
The acting is simply superb, making it emotional viewing – unnerving to watch […]
Based on the movie, Sister Act is lighting up the Festival Theatre and lifting spirits with its irresistible energy and joy.
Review by Carla Caruso
I never considered myself much of a theatregoer until I went to the Ghost musical a decade ago.
While some turn up their noses at ‘pop-culture musicals’, I’m all for this form of […]
FoRT: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for child-like creativity, where household furniture becomes props for fantastic physical theatre.
Review by Claire Davill
If your kids are the type that are always turning the loungeroom upside down, building blanket forts, playing “the floor is lava” or simply climbing all over the furniture, then this is the […]
Amazonia: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
Review by Jo Parkinson
Audiences can expect lots of shimmy and shaking, as local dancers take part in an hour of dance extravaganza in Amazonia.
Amazonia is a vibrant, dynamic performance that combines dance, music, and storytelling to create a captivating experience for its audience. The show begins with Moa, a young Amazonian […]
Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique en Cirque: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a vibrant spectacle of African culture, acrobatics & music
Review by Sharon Harrington
Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique en Cirque is a uniquely African experience that blends acrobatics, dance and music. It’s upbeat, joyous and thoroughly entertaining!
The show is set to live music, with thrilling […]
Bunktopia: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for incredible creativity, imagination and uniqueness
Review by Jo Parkinson
If you are looking for something a little different to take the family to at the Fringe, we highly recommend Bunktopia.
There is something so unusual and mesmerising about the art of shadow puppetry, and Bunktopia showcases this in a […]
The Messy Magic Adventure: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars for slapstick, magic and acrobatics perfect for young kids.
Review by Claire Davill
Spray and Wipe have been tasked with cleaning a magician’s house, but somehow the mess increases as both cleaners discover magic in every corner. The result is a simple but gloriously entertaining show that’s […]
WOMADelaide – World of Music Arts & Dance is being held at Botanic Park in 2025 and is a great experience for the whole family to enjoy.
Review by Adaire Prosser & Lisa Bachmayer
Perfect for the music lovers, foodies, art and culture enthusiasts, there is something for everyone at WOMAD which is in Adelaide from 7 […]
Definitely NOT A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical – Adelaide Fringe Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a hilarious parody-musical-comedy-drag hybrid (18+ recommended).
Review by Aesha
For fans of The Hunger Games, RuPaul’s Drag Race and musicals (AKA most millennials and Gen-Zs), Definitely NOT A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical presented by Dramafreak productions is a hysterical mix of […]
Late to the Party – The ADHD Hour: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for hilarious, relatable cabaret
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Poignant and raw, yet fun and fabulous – this show is a rollercoaster of emotions, constantly weaving between raucous laughter and the confronting relief of finally feeling understood.
Late to the Party: The ADHD Hour […]
Freshly Popped Artisan’s Popcorn at Adelaide Fringe
While you’re visiting Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe, make sure you “pop” by the Artisan’s Popcorn stand for some very special flavoured popcorn.
Bags are $7 for Butter and Salt and $8.50 for flavoured popcorn. You’ll find a great variety of flavoured popcorn that you’re not likely to find anywhere else […]
The Black Blues Brothers: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for the feel-good hit of the Fringe!
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Black Blues Brothers is feel-good fun from start to finish! With an upbeat soundtrack featuring songs from the iconic movie, The Blues Brothers, and astonishing moves from five amazingly talented acrobats, this show is an absolute […]
Upsound Instruments Make & Play Workshop: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for collaborative and creative instrument making from recycled objects
Review by Claire Davill
Tucked away in a tent in The Garden of Unearthly Delights is a wonderful, quiet refuge where kids can let their imaginations run wild. Using a huge variety of objects, from […]
KABOOM!: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for chaotic, crazy science and BIG explosions.
Review by Claire Davill
Magnus Danger Magnus (yes, that IS his legal name, he assures us) brings a high energy science show filled with explosions, smoke, glowing liquids and a spectacular finale of expanding elephant toothpaste.
Magnus begins the show with a caveat […]
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a rocking good time, guaranteed.
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
The concept of a show dedicated to a group of musicians who all died when they were 27 might seem a bit sombre, but given the musical legacies they left behind, this thrilling and super-charged celebration of rock […]
Circus The Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a family-friendly Circus Showcase!
Review by Adaire Prosser
Circus the Show was an amazing first circus experience for our mini reviewers. A showcase of circus favourites with a high energy soundtrack, a sprinkle of magic and loads of laughter and enthusiasm. The show is perfect for […]
Listo Trapeze Casual Class: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for the chance to fly through the air on a real trapeze
Review by Claire Davill
Have you been watching Fringe shows featuring soaring trapeze artists and thought “I wonder if I could do that…”? With Listo’s trapeze classes, you CAN!
The casual classes are running at […]
The Mirror | Gravity & Other Myths | Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a slick, humorous, and edgy production with flawless acrobatics and mesmerising vocals.
Review by Mel
Look in the mirror – what do you see? The Mirror, by the incredible acrobatic troupe Gravity & Other Myths is a slick, edgy, and humorous […]
Ten Thousand Hours – Gravity & Other Myths: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for mesmerising, jaw-dropping, uplifting acrobatics
Review by (Mel)
Ten Thousand Hours provides a mesmerising and jaw-dropping insight into the incredible abilities, and camaraderie of acrobatic troupe, Gravity & Other Myths.
Backed by a talented and frenetic percussionist, using only minimal props while wearing […]
YOAH: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for stunning circus acts with innovative lighting and video
Review by Claire Davill
YOAH is the latest offering from Japan’s Cirquework, a contemporary circus company that elevates their stunning acrobatics and circus acts with clever use of lighting, projection, sound and video. The result is a feast for the […]
The Great Solar System Adventure: Full Dome Experience: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an experience that’s part planetarium, part virtual ride and part animated adventure
Review by Claire Davill
The Full Dome Experience is an intimate dome with projected shows, much like a planetarium. You’ll have the chance to relax on beanbags and take […]
Bubble Show in Space: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for cheeky slapstick, amazing bubbles and a finale filled with absolute joy
Review by Claire Davill
The Bubble Show with Dr Bubble and Milkshake has been a Fringe favourite of ours for years, and the show continues to change and grow, providing a wonderful experience for […]
All Star Circus: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for the six year old who “reeeeeeally liked it”
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
If your child hasn’t seen a circus show before and you haven’t seen a circus show with a child before, then you’re both in for a treat. All Star Circus is a delightful and […]
The Giant Balloon Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a show that will have the whole family in stitches!
Review by Adaire Prosser
If you’re looking for a show that will be funny and entertaining for the whole family, then look no further. Dizzy O’Dare has found the perfect recipe with The Giant Balloon […]
Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a tasting platter of Fringe family fun
Review by Sharon Harrington
Not sure what to see with the family at the Fringe this year? Why not try the Best of Kids Fringe in The Garden of Unearthly Delights. With a rotating line up of different […]
Infamous: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an electrifying (adults-only) fusion of circus, cabaret and burlesque
Review by Carla Caruso
Okay, this is not a circus you’d take the kids to. But it is a rollicking good time for a date night or mums’ night out!
Infamous is an adults-only, cabaret cirque show from Australia’s Ashton family […]
The Glow Squad Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Stars for an upbeat dance party with a positive message
Review by Claire Davill
If your kids love to get up and dance during Fringe shows, they’ll absolutely love The Glow Squad Show. The dance routines are simple and clearly communicated so kids can participate, yet the squad […]
The Flying Bubble Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for whimsical, dream-like bubbles and soaring performances above the stage
Review by Claire Davill
There’s plenty of bubble shows at the Adelaide Fringe, but Maxwell the Bubbleologist has something that sets him apart – he can fly!
While other bubble shows are often frenetic and fast paced, […]
La Ronde: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for a glitzy feast for the senses
Review by Sharon Harrington
Brought to you by Strut & Fret, the creators of Limbo, Blanc de Blanc and Cantina, La Ronde is an extravagant, cheeky acrobatic cabaret aimed at fringe-goers aged 15+ years. It can be saucy at times, so book […]
Maho Magic Bar: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for raucous, charismatic magic tricks and an upbeat, cheeky atmosphere.
Review by Claire Davill
Maho Magic Bar has returned to the Garden of Unearthly Delights for 2025, and is now five years old and going strong. A new line up of expert magicians perform close-up magic together […]
