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Disney’s Frozen JR l Adelaide Youth Theatre | Review

Adelaide Youth Theatre presents Frozen JR
Review by Jo Parkinson
Frozen JRs impressive display of young, local talent wowed audiences with a brilliant, high-quality production that deserves 5 stars!
Adelaide Youth Theatre recently staged the musical, Frozen JR, at Influencers Theatre in Paradise. Directed by Taylor Tran, the show was a condensed, one hour version based on the […]

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Weber Bros Presents The Circus l Review

Weber Bros Presents The Circus, Review
By Jo Parkinson
Weber Bros Circus’s amazing acts will entertain and excite kids and adults of all ages. Combining humour, glamour, and death-defying stunts, it’s a great show that has something for everyone.
It’s always fun when the circus comes to town! Right now, the southern area of Noarlunga is lucky enough […]

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The Mousetrap | Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide | Review

The Mousetrap at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Adelaide 
Review by Carla Caruso
This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder-mystery from the bestselling novelist of all time … case closed!
Imagine if you’d written a story and it was still being performed onstage 70 years later. And continued to have people on the edge of their seats, […]

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Seeing the Invisible | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review

[ December 6, 2022 to September 30, 2023. ]
Seeing the Invisible – Augmented Reality Art at the Adelaide Botanic Garden
Review by Claire Davill
You won’t be concerned about screen time when the kids visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden – because there’s a whole hidden art exhibition waiting to be discovered via Augmented Reality (AR).
Seeing the Invisible is a FREE international exhibition and the Adelaide […]

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swan lake

SWAN LAKE | The United Ukrainian Ballet | Adelaide | 9-13 Nov 2022

[ November 9, 2022 to November 13, 2022. ]
SWAN LAKE – The United Ukrainian Ballet
Theatre Review
Last night was a truly inspiring performance of Swan Lake by The United Ukrainian Ballet. A classic tale of love, beauty, freedom, and symbolising good overcoming evil, these themes are so apt right now. Reimagined by Elena Glurjidze with the assistance of Sara Knight, the group was formed […]

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The Spookhouse – Halloween at The Beachouse | Review

The Spookhouse, Halloween Lock-in Event at The Beachouse, Glenelg
Review By Jo Parkinson
Skip the tricks and head straight for a treat at The Spookhouse!
The Beachouse has been transformed into a haunted house for Halloween!  We dressed up and checked out this special annual event in Glenelg. It’s well worth a visit if you want to add […]

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Review – Lucky Dumpling Market 2022 | OzAsia Festival

Lucky Dumpling Market Review –  OzAsia Festival 2022
The Lucky Dumpling Market is back for 2022 with lots of family-friendly eats and drinks, and entertainment galore.  
Review by Claire Davill
In addition to a wide variety of dumplings, there’s also noodles, bao, salads, curries and desserts on offer, from all over Asia. You’ll have the chance to sample […]

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Review – Moon Lantern Trail 2022 | OzAsia Festival

Review of the Moon Lantern Trail – OzAsia Festival 2022
One of the most well-loved aspects of the OzAsia Festival, the Moon Lanterns, are back in trail form for 2022. This free, family-friendly event really is a must see!
Review by Claire Davill
Spanning the Torrens pedestrian bridge and Tarntanya Wama/Pinky Flat, the Moon Lantern Trail winds past large […]

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Fairytale Trail With A Princess l Carrick Hill l Review

 
Fairytale Trail with A Princess at Carrick Hill, Review
By Jo Parkinson
When you wish upon a star, your dreams really do come true…  just spend a day with Once Upon a Princess!
We were lucky enough to go and experience the pure magic at the latest event hosted by the wonderful team at Once Upon a Princess; […]

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Cruel Intentions The 90s Musical Adelaide

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical | Adelaide | Review

[ September 11, 2022 to September 24, 2022. ]
Take a trip back to 1999, and see Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical (make sure to leave the kids at home!)
Strap yourself in, because you’re in for a hell of a ride with this deliciously saucy, exhilarating and fun flashback to the 90s. With killer tunes to boot!
by Brooke Hendry
Book in a babysitter as Cruel […]

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Home | Patch Theatre & Restless Dance Theatre | Review

Photo by Matt Byrne for Patch Theatre
Home – Patch Theatre & Restless Dance Theatre | Adelaide Review 
By Claire Davill
Patch Theatre in collaboration with Restless Dance Theatre, is back with an innovative show where kids are very much the participants in the story, together with huge, magical creatures. Collaborating with Restless Dance Theatre, kids will be […]

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On by Circa l Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide | Review

On by Circa, Review
By Jo Parkinson
‘On by Circa’ intrigues, excites and captivates the audience from the very beginning.
Based in Brisbane, Circa is a performance company pioneering a new form of circus. Adelaide was lucky enough to host their latest show, ‘On by Circa’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
This unique theatrical production by artistic director Yaron Lifschitz, […]

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Science Alive 2022 | Adelaide Showground | Review

By Claire Davill
Science Alive! Adelaide is back for 2022, with plenty to see and do for kids of all ages. There’s enough here to keep you entertained and thinking for a whole day.
Science Alive is one of Australia’s premier science and technology expos, with displays, activities, challenges and shows to suit all ages.
The pavilion is […]

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Light Cycles Illuminate Adelaide

Light Cycles | Illuminate Adelaide | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review

Review of Light Cycles at Adelaide Botanic Garden 
Light Cycles is a spectacular magical light trail that will leave you feeling as though you’ve stepped into another world. The digital artworks are mesmerising, incredibly beautiful and intriguing and they become more elaborate as the trail progresses past some of the stunning trees and garden features that […]

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Frozen musical Adelaide

Frozen the Musical | Adelaide Review | 2022

Frozen the Musical Adelaide Review
Frozen the Musical has arrived in Adelaide and it’s a huge thrill to welcome this world class Broadway musical production to our city.
 
The stage production is of course adapted from the much loved movie Frozen which was released in 2013. Maybe you’ve watched it a hundred times with your children since […]

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Top Gun: Maverick | Movie Review | In Cinemas 26 May 2022

Top Gun: Maverick Movie Review – Is it OK for kids?
Strap in for what is bound to be one of the biggest movies for 2022.  The need for speed is back again in a huge way!
Top Gun: Maverick is a spectacular edge-of-your-seat blockbuster which is thrilling one minute, yet tender the next. It is a […]

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SIX the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide | Until 12 June 2022 | Review

 
SIX the Musical | Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide – Review
For just three weeks, this sassy, pop-fuelled musical is taking over Her Majesty’s Theatre. The focus? The ill-fated, six wives of Henry VIII. 
by Carla Caruso
Could there be a more interesting concept?
The tragic tales of the six wives of Henry VIII – Britain’s Tudor King – are […]

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The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour Adelaide

The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour | Review

The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour – Review 2022
What an amazing reunion concert by The Original The Wiggles – so good to see Greg, Jeff, Murray & Anthony, along with all their friends, back together on stage performing all the songs we know and love.
About 15 years ago we took our now Miss 17 to her […]

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SA Medieval Fair | Paracombe | Review

SA Medieval Fair | Paracombe | Review
You’ll find knights, archery, jousting, unicorns and medieval entertainment, food and drink for all ages at the SA Medieval Fair. The SA Medieval Fair, organised by SA Medieval Fair Inc. runs for two days early in May each year.
Historically the fair has been held at Gumeracha, but from 2022 […]

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the very hungry caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show | Adelaide Review

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show – Adelaide Review

‘In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf.’

This would have to be one of the most recognised first lines of a children’s book in the world. Published in 1969 and selling nearly 50 million copies, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle […]

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Base Camp Winter Village & Ice Skating | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | Illuminate Adelaide | Review

Family Friendly Winter Village and Ice Skating – Illuminate Adelaide’s 2022 Base Camp
Nestled at Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Base Camp is your Illuminate Adelaide winter village with a twist – purpose-built to gather your crew, raise a winter toast, and boldly go forth on your next adventure. Perfect for the whole family, this winter playground is open […]

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Light Cycles Bar | Adelaide Botanic Garden | 7-31 Jul 2022

Back for another round in 2022, Light Cycles Bar at Adelaide Botanic Garden is the perfect place to start or finish your night out — or maybe even both.
Located a stone’s throw from some of Illuminate Adelaide’s most exciting attractions – including Light Cycles at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, to Light Creatures at Adelaide Zoo […]

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‘Blitz Meets the City’ at North Adelaide Golf Club | Review

‘Blitz Meets the City’ at North Adelaide Golf Club – Review
Blitz Golf is a head-to-head mash-up of golfing greats and celebrity hotshots, ready to swing big. Plus, live entertainment, food trucks, a kids’ zone, free children’s show bags, and more. 
by Carla Caruso
Mini golf is something I love doing as a group activity with the fam.
So, […]

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DIY Easter Crafts with Cricut Joy Machine | Review

DIY Easter Crafts with Cricut Joy Machine. Step away from your inspiration boards and turn your best intentions into action with a little help from this “DIY best friend”.
Review by Carla Caruso
Coming up with unique Easter gifts – beyond the usual choccy eggs – can be a challenge.
Especially if you’re not particularly crafty! However, […]

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The Velvet Queen | Alliance Française French Film Festival | Review

The Velvet Queen – Film Review
Screening as part of the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2022
by Carla Caruso
The Alliance Française French Film Festival is on again in Adelaide. 
In its 33rd season, the festival offers the crème-de-la-crème of contemporary French cinema. It’s screening in SA from March 24 to April 24, 2022, at the Palace Nova Eastend and Prospect Cinemas, and Victa […]

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Yayoi Kusama: The Spirits Of The Pumpkins Descended Into The Heavens | Adelaide | Review

Yayoi Kusama: THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS Magical Infinity Room Review
Described as ‘the world’s most popular artist’, Yayoi Kusama (Japan, b. 1929) is best known for her immersive polka-dot and mirror installations. Her work is showing in Adelaide at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 1 April 2022.
Review by Claire […]

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Womadelaide 2022

WOMADelaide 2022 | Review

WOMADelaide Celebrates its 30th Year in 2022 – Review
by Sharon Harrington & Carla Caruso
For four days over the March long weekend, Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Park comes alive for the iconic open-air festival, WOMADdelaide.
We loved attending this atmospheric outdoor event of eclectic live music, delicious international cuisine and fun activities for the kids.
It’s a great opportunity […]

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Sky Song | McLaren Vale | Adelaide Fringe | Review

Sky Song Review – Adelaide Fringe 2022
★★★★ 4 1/2 stars for a spiritual, cultural and meaningful night of flying lights and compelling storytelling. A must see.
Set against the Willunga Hills and surrounded by vineyards, Sky Song lights up the night sky after dark and features the voices of poet Ali Cobby Eckermann, storytellers Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner […]

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Dart Blaster Arena | Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review

 
Dart Blaster Arena | Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★★ Five stars for a cheap, fun way for kids to blow off some steam
You’ll find the arena set up in Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe near the Melba Spiegeltent, on the left of the main pathway down the hill from the East Terrace entrance, […]

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Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show| Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review

Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show| Adelaide Fringe 2022 | Review
★★★★ 4 stars for silly humour, perfectly aimed at a young audience
Mr Snotbottom knows what kids like, and he delivers. Simple, silly slapstick and songs, and fart and snot jokes galore. The humour is aimed towards younger kids and it had them in stitches. He knows […]

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