Bubble Show in Space: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 kids of all ages – and adults too! This year’s show takes place in space, as the ever cheeky Milkshake causes mischief and mayhem for the charismatic Dr Bubble. There are space helmets, a trip to space behind a clever illuminated screen,…
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The Giant Balloon Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for a show that will have the whole family in stitches! Review by Adaire Prosser If you’re looking for a show that will be funny and entertaining for the whole family, then look no further. Dizzy O’Dare has found the perfect recipe with The Giant Balloon Show. A combination of 80’s hits, high-energy, dancing, balloons and comedy result in entertainment that everyone in the family will enjoy. The show was funny and engaging from start to finish. The crowd was warmed up quickly as Dizzy called on a…
The Halfway Hotel in Beverley is great for families with an indoor playground and amazing kids meals! Review by Adaire Prosser On Port Road, just north of the CBD you will find a family friendly establishment serving all the classic pub favourites with an indoor playground. The two storey playground will keep the kids entertained while you order or finish your meals in relative quiet. With an indoor playground, you can visit and enjoy the venue in any weather. The playground is easily visible from the indoor dining tables, but there is also a nice beer garden which is a…
The Flying Bubble Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for whimsical, dream-like bubbles and soaring performances above the stage Review by Claire Davill There’s plenty of bubble shows at the Adelaide Fringe, but Maxwell the Bubbleologist has something that sets him apart – he can fly! While other bubble shows are often frenetic and fast paced, The Flying Bubble show creates a more dream-like, meditative experience. As maxwell floats through the air and over the audience, the lighting, music and bubbles transport you to the sort of dreams we’ve all had – where you can fly effortlessly.…
Infamous: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars for an electrifying (adults-only) fusion of circus, cabaret and burlesque Review by Carla Caruso Okay, this is not a circus you’d take the kids to. But it is a rollicking good time for a date night or mums’ night out! Infamous is an adults-only, cabaret cirque show from Australia’s Ashton family dynasty, which has a 175-year circus legacy. Find it at Ellis Park/Tampawardli. The show’s an intriguing blend of death-defying stunts, cheeky humour, and seductive performances – with a thumping soundtrack. If the gasp-worthy acts don’t get your heart going, the music…
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 family friendly acts, you’ll get a taste of comedy, magic and clowning and more. The day we went the show kicked off with Tahir – The World’s Best Worst Magician. We knew we were in for a treat when he asked the…
Book Review of Precipice Surfing: The Tales of Bray, Jupee and SagheeSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Imagination, personification, feelings, social growth. Have you ever wondered if your stuffies could think and feel? In Precipice Surfing, author C. M. Jove takes a unique approach, using the concept of stuffies learning and growing as a metaphor for tween emotional development. It’s a fresh perspective that’s sure to intrigue readers. Meet Braydon “Bray,” a typical 6th grader who adores Minecraft, art, and coding. Like many tweens, Bray’s room is a haven for a variety of…
The Glow Squad Show: Adelaide Fringe 2025 Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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, they’ll absolutely love The Glow Squad Show. The dance routines are simple and clearly communicated so kids can participate, yet the squad performs a tight, well executed dance show with a few clever moves thrown in. The squad – Dazzle, Lightning, Flash, Starlight and Dynamite, together with Glowbot the robot, are exploring earth after crash landing. They need to source and restore the glow…
Book Review of The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1Sponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Friendship, travel, endangered animals, courage. The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa: Book 1—The Pangolins offers readers a charming blend of adventure and education, where friendship and courage meet wildlife conservation. When Casper, a clever house cat known for helping other animals with their problems, accidentally falls asleep in a stranger’s car, she finds herself lost in the African bush. Far from home and surrounded by…
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 the baby sitter and leave the kids at home for this one! Set in the atmospheric Spiegeltent in The Garden of Unearthly Delights, La Ronde features soulful singing, sexy dance routines and mesmerising aerial and acrobatic feats along with a funny man…