FoRT: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 βthe floor is lavaβ or simply climbing all over the furniture, then this is the [β¦]
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 [β¦]
Cirque KalabantΓ© β Afrique en Cirque: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 stars for a vibrant spectacle of African culture, acrobatics & music
Review by Sharon Harrington
Cirque KalabantΓ© β Afrique en Cirque is a uniquely African experience that blends acrobatics, dance and music. Itβs upbeat, joyous and thoroughly entertaining!
The show is set to live music, with thrilling [β¦]
Bunktopia: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
The Messy Magic Adventure: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 4 Stars for slapstick, magic and acrobatics perfect for young kids.
Review by Claire Davill
Spray and Wipe have been tasked with cleaning a magicianβs house, but somehow the mess increases as both cleaners discover magic in every corner. The result is a simple but gloriously entertaining show thatβs [β¦]
Definitely NOT A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical β Adelaide Fringe Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for a hilarious parody-musical-comedy-drag hybrid (18+ recommended).
Review by Aesha
For fans of The Hunger Games, RuPaulβs 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 [β¦]
Late to the Party β The ADHD Hour: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for hilarious, relatable cabaret
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
Poignant and raw, yet fun and fabulous β 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 [β¦]
Freshly Popped Artisanβs Popcorn at Adelaide Fringe
While youβre visiting Gluttony at Adelaide Fringe, make sure you βpopβ by the Artisanβs Popcorn stand for some very special flavoured popcorn.
Bags are $7 for Butter and Salt and $8.50 for flavoured popcorn. Youβll find a great variety of flavoured popcorn that youβre not likely to find anywhere else [β¦]
The Black Blues Brothers: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Upsound Instruments Make & Play Workshop: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
KABOOM!: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Circus The Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Listo Trapeze Casual Class: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 βI wonder if I could do thatβ¦β? With Listoβs trapeze classes, you CAN!
The casual classes are running at [β¦]
The Mirror | Gravity & Other Myths | Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 stars for a slick, humorous, and edgy production with flawless acrobatics and mesmerising vocals.
Review by Mel
Look in the mirror β what do you see? The Mirror, by the incredible acrobatic troupe Gravity & Other Myths is a slick, edgy, and humorous [β¦]
Ten Thousand Hours β Gravity & Other Myths: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
YOAH: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for stunning circus acts with innovative lighting and video
Review by Claire Davill
YOAH is the latest offering from Japanβs 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 [β¦]
The Great Solar System Adventure: Full Dome Experience: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for an experience thatβs 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. Youβll have the chance to relax on beanbags and take [β¦]
Bubble Show in Space: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
All Star Circus: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for the six year old who βreeeeeeally liked itβ
Review by Lisa Bachmayer
If your child hasnβt seen a circus show before and you havenβt seen a circus show with a child before, then youβre both in for a treat. All Star Circus is a delightful and [β¦]
The Giant Balloon Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for a show that will have the whole family in stitches!
Review by Adaire Prosser
If youβre looking for a show that will be funny and entertaining for the whole family, then look no further. Dizzy OβDare has found the perfect recipe with The Giant Balloon [β¦]
Best of Kids Fringe: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Infamous: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for an electrifying (adults-only) fusion of circus, cabaret and burlesque
Review by Carla Caruso
Okay, this is not a circus youβd take the kids to. But it is a rollicking good time for a date night or mumsβ night out!
Infamous is an adults-only, cabaret cirque show from Australiaβs Ashton family [β¦]
The Glow Squad Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈ 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, theyβll absolutely love The Glow Squad Show. The dance routines are simple and clearly communicated so kids can participate, yet the squad [β¦]
The Flying Bubble Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars for whimsical, dream-like bubbles and soaring performances above the stage
Review by Claire Davill
Thereβs plenty of bubble shows at the Adelaide Fringe, but Maxwell the Bubbleologist has something that sets him apart β he can fly!
While other bubble shows are often frenetic and fast paced, [β¦]
La Ronde: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Maho Magic Bar: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 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 [β¦]
Baby Shark and Tails of The Seven Seas: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 4 Stars for a cultural theatre experience
Review by Adaire Prosser
Join Baby Shark on an adventure around the world and through the seven seas on an immersive cultural journey to find their missing friend Dolly! Travel across the continents as Baby Shark meets new animal [β¦]
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2025
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 Stars β the infamous club has returned and itβs on fire
by Carla Caruso
The 27 Club is back at the Adelaide Fringe for its fifth, and final, season (for now).
Play & Go went along to an acoustic preview of the show at the Little Bang Tap Room in Stepney [β¦]
Bam WOW Amazing Show!: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review
βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 4 Stars for a Slapstick Comedy Circus
Review by Adaire Prosser
Join Mr Spin & The Maestro as they return for the 2025 Fringe season with 50 minutes of laugh out loud comedy ideal for ages 4-14. With a combination of classic circus tricks, magic and feats of strength [β¦]
