If you want to get your kids addicted to comedy nice and early, there's plenty of family-friendly fare on offer at this year's festival. From circus spectaculars and gross gags to sing-a-longs and slapstick comedy, there's something for every age and sense of humour on this list. Many of them even include clever jokes designed for adults that are sure to fly over your kids' heads, so you can get in on the fun, too. Scroll and get to planning.
When: April 7-23
Dr Bubble and Milkshake are returning to the stage with a show chock-full of bubbles. Expect to see shadow bubbles, light bubbles, smoke bubbles and even square bubbles alongside other theatricalities like spinning carousels, vortexes, puppets and more.
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When: April 7-16
This award-winning family circus show is flipping into town to offer a world filled with whimsy, wonder and amazement. Expect to see world-class illusions, tumbling acrobats, highly skilled jugglers, elegant aerialists, a clown with a six-foot balloon and, of course, heaps of side-splitting comedy. The one-hour show has been given five stars from the likes of Kiddo Magazine, Glam Adelaide and The Clothesline.
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When: April 8-23
If you have a kid aged six to 12, then make sure to get a front-row seat for this mammoth variety showcase. The hour-long session will include a chucklesome selection of stand-up, musical comedy, sketches and circus performers.
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When: April 6-15
Coach Mon wants to coach a sports extravaganza, but there's just one little problem: she can't seem to find her athletes anywhere. If you're aged five to nine (prep to grade two), you can lend her a hand by participating in this interactive event that includes eyebrow pushups and a slow-motion dance party.
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When: April 8-20
Let us introduce you to Dr Brown, a hapless doctor, and his sidekick, the Singing Tiger. The dynamic duo are putting on a weird, surreal and wonderful visual comedy show accompanied by live musical narration, and it's set to be a good time. In fact, the show garnered a five-star review from Three Weeks during its UK leg.
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When: April 1-23
You're familiar with The Flintstones, yeah? Well, this show is basically that: two cavemen live in a wind-powered home, and they need to figure out how to keep their power supply going. Best of all, there's a mix of kid-friendly jokes and clever jokes for adults designed to go over the kids' heads. The show sold out its entire run in both 2020 and 2021, so act fast.
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When: April 7-16
From the creators of the smash-hit circus show Godz is All Star Circus, an exhilarating circus show designed for families of all ages. Expect to see backflips, one-arm handstands, human pyramids and more by this cast of talented performers.
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When: April 7-23
OK, so here's the deal: Jon and Jero are two brothers, and they've lost some stuff, and they need your help tracking down said stuff. If you're game, book in for this epic 50-minute experience that promises heaps of physical comedy, characters, improvisation and, of course, stuff.
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When: April 2-23
Before becoming a stand-up comedian and radio presenter, Josh Earle was a school librarian, so it makes sense that he's got a knack for kids' comedy. In this show, he wants to introduce you to some aliens craving ice cream and a boy named Brian who thinks everything is boring.
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When: April 7-16
Parents, if you haven't heard of Matty Grey, then gather round. He's won awards including the Best in Fringe Kids at the 2013 Sydney Fringe and won the Best Children's Event Award in 2017 and 2020's iterations of Fringe World. Long story short, he's the real deal, and his new show is likely to make you "laugh your guts out of your butthole".
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When: April 21-23
While he certainly has a reputation as the Willy Wonka of weird, the prince of putrid and the king of kids' comedy, his official name is the disgustingly distasteful Mr Snotbottom. If you love gross, slimy gags, then you'll want a piece of this action. The show is basically a cross between Mr Bean and Shrek, so expect to be grossed out but in a fun way.
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When: April 7-16
We hope you're hungry because this delicious show is ready to feed you a bunch of fun food-themed acts including acrobatics, aerials, juggling, musical comedy and more. It's perfect for your young'uns aged three and older, and the young at heart.
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When: April 1-15
This 45-minute show is led by Lisa, Charlie and Mark and is chock-full of singing, dancing, laughs and more. Expect original and well-known hit songs, comedic skits and heaps of opportunities to bust a move.
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When: April 8-23
The humble wheelie bin is the star of the show here, so don't forget about bin night. Expect side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling from the Dummies, a globally recognised troupe of circus comedians.
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When: April 7-16
We reckon you've never been to a party quite like this one. Get ready for hula-hooping, tumbling and awe-inspiring acrobatics on show to accompany pranks and other silliness. Wildhouse Circus is a national award-winning circus company comprised of three professional circus artists, and the troupe was deemed Adelaide Fringe's Best Circus Weekly Award Winners in 2020 and 2021.
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When: April 8-23
Sure, you've heard of Harry Potter, but have you heard of Winni Wizard? She's got 100 years of wizardry schooling under her belt, and now she's keen to show you everything she's learned. She's opened for famed comedians like Dave Hughes and Dave O'Neil, and last year's season sold out, so be sure to snag tickets fast.
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