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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 the Limbo hype!
Limbo – The Return is a reimagining of the original Limbo production that premiered in The Garden 10 years ago.  This dramatic cabaret circus spectacle features an exhilarating mix of acrobatics, singing and […]

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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 entertaining audiences at the Adelaide Fringe for many, many years now and it’s no wonder his shows sell out. Well known for his TV programs’s Hard Quiz and Taskmaster, he is at his absolute best when standing […]

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Australia – Concert Tips for Sydney

Taylor Swift Eras Tour – Tips & Notes for Sydney Concert
It’s the most anticipated concert of the year and it’s finally here in Australia.
After going to the Night 3 concert on Sunday night in Melbourne I thought I would just jot down a few little tips and observations for anyone heading to the Sydney concerts.
Get […]

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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
The premise for Future Cargo is simple – a mystery shipment has arrived, a truck driver says “something’s not right…” and news reports of power surges and mysterious otherworldly beings crackle over the radio.

The execution of this premise […]

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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 circus acts in Cirque Alfonse’s Australian premiere of ‘Animal’!
Described as ‘a farm fantasy for young and old alike’, there is one hillbilly comedy routine after the other at this crazy, musical family farm! The performers are […]

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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 experiments.
Review By Jo Parkinson
What do you get when you mix crazy chemistry with fun and humour? Kaboom!
Magnus D. Magnus is a self-confessed ADHD, no PhD, fan of science and his new show is set to […]

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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 will have you genuinely smiling from start to finish! Highly recommended!
Review by Jo Parkinson
When Chef Signor Figaro’s fancy restaurant is left in the hands of bumbling Head of Washing Up, Signor Baffo, it’s easy to see […]

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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 The Show’s gravelly voiced ringmaster opened the performance telling us we should expect “Astoundment in Aboundment” and that’s just what we got!
This is a fabulous show to take the whole family to, as there’s something sure to entertain everyone […]

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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 swinging to your heart’s content.
Review by Claire Davill
VOLO: Dreams of Flight is back for this years Fringe and it’s as enjoyable as ever. A combination of old-school swings and cutting-edge technology, you’ll enter a virtual […]

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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 in an abandoned railway tunnel.
Review by Claire Davill
Sleep’s Hill Tunnel has been converted into an incredible Fringe Venue for the 2024 season. This experience is like nothing else you’ll see at the Fringe this year, […]

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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 vibe.
Review by Claire Davill
Justin won Australia’s balloon-themed reality TV show Blow Up, and it’s not hard to see why. His ability to turn balloons into amazing creatures, inventive props and even whimsical nuggets of life […]

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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.
Review by Claire Davill
Circus of Facts is not solely a kid’s show, but kids will love it. Adults will probably love it even more! You’ll feel like you’ve been whisked back in time 100 years, where […]

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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
Returning to the Adelaide Fringe in 2024, the Maho Magic Bar is an interactive magic experience set in a neon lit Tokyo-inspired bar, where you can relax with a drink or two, while magicians wow you with their […]

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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 up in a show suitable for everyone.
Review by Claire Davill
Dr Hubble’s Brilliant Bubbles is a show that’s perfect to take your littlest kids to – but older kids and adults will have a ball as […]

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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 to even know how to begin describing this Fringe experience, it’s so out there. Maybe you’ve heard about it on the radio!
Adelaide has an inflatable church in Light Square / Wauwi during the festival – and you can […]

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78-Storey Treehouse Adelaide Festival Centre

The 78-Storey Treehouse l Adelaide Review | Jan 2024

The 78-Storey Treehouse l Adelaide Review
Whether you are familiar with the ‘Treehouse’ series of books or not, you are sure to enjoy seeing ‘The 78-Storey Treehouse’ come to life on stage at the Dunstan Playhouse.
Review by Jo Parkinson
CDP Kids presents this wild, outrageous and hilarious story in a jam-packed hour that keeps everyone entertained from […]

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Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland – Live on Stage | Adelaide Review

Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic is brought to life in this sumptuous production of Alice in Wonderland – Live on Stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide.
Review by Sharon Harrington
If you loved reading Alice in Wonderland or watching the Disney cartoon as a child, you’ll love Penny Farrow’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s iconic tale.
Most would know […]

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Miss Saigon | Adelaide Festival Centre | Review

Miss Saigon at Adelaide Festival Centre – Review
Miss Saigon is an epic and tragic love story that is visually breathtaking with amazing performances by an incredible cast.
Produced by Cameron McIntosh, in association with GWB Entertainment, Boublil and Schönberg’s incredible musical envelops the stage, delivering a brilliant score, wonderful performances and raw emotion to capture the […]

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The Gruffalo | Dunstan Playhouse | Review

The Gruffalo at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide – Review
The award winning picture book, The Gruffalo, is now a fun filled live theatre show, bringing magic and giggles to Adelaide audiences.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Based on the UK author Julia Donaldson’s bestselling children’s book, The Gruffalo tells the tale of a mouse who takes a stroll through a […]

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Junior Keeper Experience l Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary l Review

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Experience
Does your child love animals and being outdoors? Maybe they want to be a zookeeper, vet, or wildlife warrior when they grow up? Well, we have found the perfect activity for you in the Adelaide Hills.
Review by Jo Parkinson

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Keeper Program is a 4-hour, fun filled and […]

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Barbie the Movie – Let’s Talk About It! | Review

Image credit: Barbie The Movie Facebook Page/Warner Bros Pictures
Barbie the Movie – Let’s Talk About It! And Did You Find All of These Hidden References and Easter Eggs?
As old Shrek may say… The Barbie movie is like a cinematic onion. Onions have layers. Barbie definitely has layers, and a truckload of them!
The Barbie movie has […]

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Pixar Putt | Family Friendly Pop-up Mini Golf Review

Australia’s much-loved mini-golf phenomenon is back at the Riverbank Promenade in Adelaide as the weather warms.
Review by Carla Caruso
This pop-up attraction is the perfect marriage: mini golf, plus Disney!
Pixar Putt Pop-up Mini Golf has returned to Adelaide for a second time, bringing its Pixar-themed pop-up mini golf course to the Riverbank Promenade. (Animation studio Pixar […]

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ZOOOM l Patch Theatre l Review 2023

ZOOOM by Patch Theatre | Review
Review by Jo Parkinson
Patch Theatre presents ‘ZOOOM’, a story of a lost star, and the journey to help it find its way home.
ZOOOM provokes a sense of wonder, illuminates imaginations and awakens the inner child in all of us.

The Show
After 11 weeks touring sell-out shows in the USA and Canada, […]

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Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution- Diego on my mind

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution | Art Gallery of SA | Review

Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Adelaide Exhibition
If you’ve been thinking of taking your budding artists to the Art Gallery of SA, there is no better time than now! The beloved works of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera & their Mexican contemporaries are currently on display until 17 September 2023.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Frida Kahlo is considered […]

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Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures | School Holiday Review

Wilderness Escape day program Go Wild at Southern Adventure Hub
Kids can try out high ropes, zip-lines, rock climbing and more during this thrilling day program.
Review by Carla Caruso
The idea of doing an American summer camp always appealed to me as a youngster. Maybe it was all the teen novels I used to consume.
Well, Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures offers exactly […]

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City Lights | Illuminate Adelaide 2023 | Review

City Lights – Illuminate Adelaide 2023
City Lights has once again brought Adelaide’s city streetscapes alive with colour, light and interactive fun and it’s all free to view. If you like games and interactive installations, North Terrace is an ideal starting point. It’s so much fun for families. This year, one of the highlights of City […]

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Glenelg Winter Arts Festival Gala Night | Review

Glenelg Winter Arts Festival 2023 Gala Night Review
Book now to see live music, stand-up comedians, circus, burlesque, magic and family shows in a heated big-top tent, as well as ticketed workshops for adults and children. 
Review by Carla Caruso
If you’re already counting down the days until the next Adelaide Fringe, then you’re in luck.
A new event […]

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Mary Poppins the Musical | Adelaide Review

Mary Poppins the Musical at the Adelaide Festival Centre – Review
It’s time to rediscover the undeniable magic of one of the world’s most-loved tales, and show new generations that anything can happen… if you let it!
Review by Carla Caruso
If you loved watching Mary Poppins on the telly as a kid, you can’t miss this magical stage […]

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Resonate | Illuminate Adelaide | Review & Tips for Families

Resonate 2023 Review –  Illuminate Adelaide
Resonate is a whole new light experience in 2023 which covers much more of the expansive Botanic Garden. The 6 installations are spread out over a 1.7km trail so there’s plenty of space for everyone to really appreciate the captivating light and sound displays. It also means there’s a lot […]

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Light Creatures at Adelaide Zoo | Review 2023

Light Creatures at Adelaide Zoo 2023
Step through the gates of the historic Adelaide Zoo after-dark to experience a mesmerising, immersive tribute to the natural world.
Review by Carla Caruso
Fancy a night at the zoo? Light Creatures is back at the Adelaide Zoo as part of the Illuminate Adelaide festival program.
The experience has grown and evolved since the first […]

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