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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A stunning location on the banks of the Murray River and a family friendly, laid back atmosphere make The Woolshed Brewery a perfect place to while away some time on your next family holiday to the Riverland.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Woolshed Brewery is set in the historic 100 year old shearing sheds of Wilkadene Station, […]
The newly opened Botanic Lodge is set lakeside in the heart of the leafy Adelaide Botanic Garden. It is a stunning spot to take the family for coffee and cake, a light meal, or even settle in for a long lunch.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Botanic Lodge has replaced The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) which closed […]
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RL Pash Reserve in Nailsworth has recently received an upgrade and now features improved play and gym equipment, a large green play space, picnic seating and BBQ facilities.
Review by Sharon Harrington
This beautiful park in the City of Prospect has plenty of trees for shade, a large lawn area for kids to play, a number of […]
Nestled in the backstreets of Nailsworth you’ll find Prospect Gardens/Narnu Wirra Park and a fantastic playground, perfect for playdates, parties or a quick run around after school.
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Prospect Gardens playground features a variety of play equipment to suit both toddlers and primary aged children, including swings, slides, sandpit, climbing frame, monkey bars […]
Illuminate Adelaide returns to the Adelaide Zoo this year, with Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights, a luminous step back in time to when ancient creatures roamed the earth!
Review by Sharon Harrington
The Illuminate experience at the zoo has become a winter favourite activity for many families. It’s great fun to bundle the kids up in their winter […]
Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for whimsical acrobatic fun.
Review by Sharon Harrington
Peter Pan – A Neverland Adventure weaves the timeless Peter Pan tale together with some seriously impressive acrobatics, aerials, juggling, slapstick and cheeky fun.
As soon as we enter the beautiful vintage Wonderland Spiegeltent, we notice the tent is […]
27 Club: Adelaide Fringe 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars for rocking out to some of the best songs of all time performed by Aussie music legends!
Review by Sharon Harrington
Winner of Adelaide Fringe’s ‘Best Music Award’ in 2021, 27 Club returns to rock out with Adelaide audiences once again at this year’s Fringe Festival.
The name ’27 Club’ is in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Children’s Ballet Company (SACBC) returned to the Adelaide Fringe this year with Aladdin and the Genie of Unlimited […]
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 jazz tunes play in the background as Swedish magicians, Charlie and Malin, make their way on stage dressed […]
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 cool show. It feels edgy and foreboding and yet all the acts are surprisingly family friendly.
Think of a low lit, […]
The Scenic Hotel – Beautiful views and great vibes
The Scenic Hotel is a gorgeous vintage pub with great vibes, exceptional pub fare and glorious views over tree tops and Adelaide City to the ocean beyond.
by Sharon Harrington
Built in 1869 and recently renovated in 2020, this pub is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful […]
Latitude Greenacres has joined the BOUNCE tribe!
by Sharon Harrington
Latitude Greenacres is now a part of the BOUNCE Tribe! Never fear, it still has all the same great activities you’ve come to expect and they will add their Freestyle Academy skills training courses to the mix in term four.
For those that haven’t yet ventured to this […]
2024 UPDATE: The Gardens Kiosk is now permanently closed and has been replaced by The Botanic Lodge, an all-day diner under chef Tom Tilbury.
Botanic Lodge | Adelaide Botanic Garden | Review
The Gardens Kiosk (Simpson Kiosk) is a favourite spot to take the kids for a light lunch, coffee and cake, or even a cheeky ice […]
South Australian Museum – Review
by Sharon Harrington
The South Australian Museum on North Terrace in the City is FREE to visit and filled with displays that will engage and enchant the little people in your life.
The fun starts as soon as you walk into the Museum. A dinosaur skeleton poised to attack is perched above the […]
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 […]
MATADOR – sabor de amor at Adelaide Fringe 2022 – Review
★★★★★ 5 stars for a sassy, saucy showstopper (adults only)
An enthralling tale of love, temptation and betrayal that comes alive through passionate dance, hypnotic aerial acts and sultry burlesque
by Carla Caruso & Sharon Harrington
For those who’ve had itchy feet, care of recent travel restrictions, get […]
Guess How Much I Love You – Live on Stage | Review | Adelaide Festival Centre
Venture through the seasons with Little Nutbrown Hare
by Sharon Harrington
Lovers of the classic children’s tale, Guess How Much I Love You, will be delighted to discover it has been transformed into a new theatre production complete with loveable life sized […]
A fun-filled acrobatic exploration of emotions & imagination
by Sharon Harrington
Beloved children’s theatre specialists, Patch Theatre, have collaborated with renowned circus company, Gravity & Other Myths, to create an acrobatic exploration of our personalities, emotions and all the things we could be.
This gorgeous production creates an immersive experience right from the entrance to the theatre. Neon […]
Bowman Park Nature Playspace, Crystal Brook
Enjoy a picnic and a play at this beautiful new playspace on your next road trip to the Flinders Ranges.
by Sharon Harrington
Picture perfect setting
On our recent road trip to the Southern Flinders Ranges, we visited the magical Bowman Park Nature Playspace. The space is set amongst centuries old red gum […]
Stone Hut Bakery – a child-friendly café and rest stop in South Australia’s Mid North.
Amazing pies and a great little rest stop en route to the Flinders Ranges. While you are there, take the kids for a stroll around the walk-in aviary and petting zoo.
by Sharon Harrington
Take a break from driving
When planning a road trip, I […]
Fairy Ballet Classes at Theatre Bugs
Review by Sharon Harrington
With a Fairy Wave and a Fairy Wiggle, Theatre Bugs classes are a preschooler’s delight!
From the opening dance sequence and sing along of “Fairy Wave and a Fairy Wiggle, a Fairy Kiss and a Fairy Giggle”, my daughter was enchanted with her Theatre Bugs’ Fairy Ballet class.
Head […]
