Sydney Fringe Festival is showcasing a vibrant lineup of shows for Fringe Kids, presented by Ingenia Holiday Parks. This September and throughout the October school holidays, the program brings high-energy daytime entertainment for families across interactive theatre, circus, music and storytelling, taking over Fool’s Paradise at the Entertainment Quarter, Darling Quarter Theatre and Pottery Lane Performance Space.
FRINGE KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
Entertainment Quarter – Fool’s Paradise
Typo (Until 11 October) is a contemporary circus show that brings the imagination of a writer to life on stage, following the highs and lows of the creative process. Acrobatics, juggling, balance, trapeze, object manipulation and magic transform writer’s block, procrastination and plot holes into a quirky all-ages adventure.
The Flying Bubble Show (Until 11 October) is a mesmerising fusion of bubble artistry, aerial movement and immersive theatre. Directed and performed by Maxwell the Bubbleologist, the sensory performance features giant rainbow spheres, smoke-filled galaxies, iridescent bubbles, dazzling lightscapes and soaring movement.
The Giant Balloon Show (Until 11 October) is a fast-paced comedy spectacular that transforms ordinary balloons into extraordinary fun. Award-winning entertainer Dizzy O’Dare combines feverish balloon sculptures, physical comedy, audience participation and clever tricks with an energetic ’80s soundtrack.
All Star Circus (Until 11 October) is a family-friendly spectacular showcasing seven performers in a fast-paced display of world-class circus and comedy. Presented by Head First Acrobats, the show features aerialists, acrobatics, backflips, one-arm handstands, human pyramids, giant spinning wheels and slapstick humour.
BLAST LAB Science (19 September – 11 October) is a high-energy family science show that transforms complex ideas into accessible, joy-filled experiments and storytelling. Created by multi-award-winning performer Magnus Danger Magnus, the show is intentionally designed to engage neurodivergent minds and encourage curiosity, confidence and exploration.
Trash Test Dummies Circus (19 September – 11 October) is a slapstick circus comedy that transforms the humble household wheelie bin into an unlikely stage for acrobatic adventure. The award-winning Trash Test Dummies combine daring acrobatics, juggling, physical comedy, ballet and balloons in a fast-paced hour of imaginative mischief.
Ben’s Magical Friends (26 September – 11 October) is a theatrical adventure following best friends Ranger Ben and Fairy Melsa through a world of magical creatures and unexpected surprises. Dancing dinosaurs, fairies, mischievous unicorns, dragons and circus acts combine with music and interactive storytelling in a colourful journey for young audiences.
The Greatest Magic Show (26 September – 11 October) is a family magic spectacular combining mind-boggling illusions, comedy and audience participation. Performers Sam and Justin invite children into the action, with every young audience member receiving a magic wand to use throughout the show and some getting the chance to join them on stage.
Creative Science: Mind Blown (26 – 30 September) is an interactive science show packed with eye-opening demonstrations, comedy and audience participation. Science performer Jenny Lynch explores biology, physics, space and chemistry through experiments including colour-changing reactions, a giant Solar System, a jet-propelled space probe and elephant toothpaste.
Yelling at Children (26 September – 4 October) is a high-energy circus and clown performance where the boundary between performer and audience quickly disappears. Mr Shaggles combines juggling, hula-hoops, dance, acrobatics and a little magic with playful interaction, inviting children and grown-ups into his joyful and unpredictable world.
Jurassic Down Under (28 September – 11 October) is an interactive dinosaur adventure following Ben the Dino Ranger and the Jurassic Guardians on a quest to recover the Lost Crystal. Music, circus, storytelling and Dino-sized surprises invite children to solve clues, tackle challenges and explore themes of bravery, teamwork and friendship.
Swash Buckling Circus (29 September – 4 October) is a pirate-themed circus adventure combining high-flying acrobatics with slapstick comedy and interactive storytelling. Young pirates can help decipher treasure maps and search for clues along the way, with the show created by neurodivergent performers with their own sensory needs in mind.
Party Animals (30 September – 11 October) is a high-energy jungle disco that invites kids and their grown-ups to dance their way through a wild theatrical adventure. Hosted by Marty the Monkey, the interactive show combines pop hits and retro favourites with games, handmade puppets, bubbles, balloons, streamers and plenty of playful surprises.
Tchocolatl (1 – 7 October) is a globe-trotting adventure following Pa the Traveller Clown on a journey to discover the origins of chocolate. Blending clowning, slapstick, magic, cultural storytelling and interactive play, the show travels from Switzerland to Mexico, Spain and Australia while encouraging curiosity about different cultures.
Captain Adventure Man (2 – 5 October) is an interactive underwater adventure led by Captain Adventure Man, AKA Dizzy, creator of The Giant Balloon Show. Games, dancing, songs and balloon mayhem take families across the ocean to meet pirates and unusual marine life as they search for the legendary Mega Manta.
Academy of Magic: Wonderland Magic School (8 – 11 October) is part immersive performance and part hands-on workshop, inviting young magicians to learn tricks rather than simply watch them. Led by professional wizards, every child receives a Wonderland Magic Kit with props to use during the experience and take home afterwards.
Pottery Lane Performance Space Lane Cove
I Couldn’t Find a Babysitter (1 – 3 October) is an interactive comedy exploring what happens when a single mum has a show to perform but no one to look after her child. Performer Mae Da and a pair of mischievous animals transform the theatre into a playful space where children rule the room and grown-ups are encouraged to join the fun.
Darling Quarter Theatre
Mr Snotbottom’s Stinky Silly Show (1 – 3 October) is a gross-out comedy packed with the ooey, gooey and ridiculous humour young audiences love. Award-winning kids comedian Mr Snotbottom combines gross-tastic gags, slimy songs and silly routines in a playful show designed for kids aged five and over and their grown-ups.
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