Fringe Kids at The Woodside Pleasure Garden

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HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE
This guide is laid out for maximum
ease and planning. The timetable
and map is at the front and you
can head to the pages after to
find out more information. The
shows are laid out by starting time
so flick through to find the current
time and see what’s coming up next!
It’s Free entry to The Woodside
Pleasure Garden. You can buy tickets
to any show and workshop online at
fringeworld.com.au or at the FRINGE
WORLD box office at the front of
The Woodside Pleasure Garden.

Welcome!
SHOW PAGE AGES VENUE
A Simple Space 18 12+ The West Australian Sp
School holidays are a
breeze with Fringe Kids
at The Woodside Pleasure
Garden, guaranteed to put
a smile on everyone’s dial.
At The Woodside Pleasure
Garden we have stuff to
keep the whole family
amused and mesmerised
with loads of free and
great value shows
spanning circus, magic,
music, comedy, workshops
and more.
Check out the map to find
the best spots to grab a
bite, enjoy a cold beverage
and watch the kids explore
in a safe, fun and fabulous
environment.
The Woodside Pleasure
Garden is always free
to enter and is open 17
January - 16 February and
weekends from 1pm. It is
located at Russell Square,
James Street, Northbridge.
FRINGE WORLD has
something to entertain
absolutely every kid
out there (yup, even
the wriggliest of cheeky
monkeys) and we can’t
wait to see you there!
Magnus’ Explosion Laboratory 2 6 4–10 The Shambles
Once Upon a Fractured Fairytale 5 4+ Big Top
Science Magic 5 5+ Big Top
Tony Roberts 6 8+ The Shambles
The Greatest Magic Show! 8 3–12 Lotterywest De Parel Sp
Peter Combe 7 4–11 The West Australian Sp
3 Speed Crunch Box Rebooted 9 6+ Teatro
Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale 9 All ages Teatro
Freedom Fairies 8 All ages Under The Trees
FRINGE WORLD Mermaids 4 All ages Mermaid Tank
Impromptunes – Tune Your Own
Adventure
The Stevenson Experience Sing
Silly Songs for Kids
7 6–11 Teatro
10 7–14 The Shambles
Acting Up, Singing Out & Dancing 16 5–7 Big Top
Brass Monkeys 11 3–10 Big Top
Game On 2.0! 10 5–13 The Shambles
1-on-1 Snakes in the Garden 13 3+ Under The Trees
ABSURDLY KIDS Doorway Cabaret 11 All ages Under The Trees
Balloonatics 12 4–15 Lotterywest De Parel Sp
Jordan Anthony This Is Me! 17 12+ Lotterywest De Parel Sp
Little Pleasures 4 All ages Under The Trees
Mr Snot bottom 12 4–10 Lotterywest De Parel Sp
Pirates!! 12 4–12 Under The Trees
Silent Disco for Kids 4 2+ Bandstand
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco 13 5 & under The West Australian Sp
PreHysterical 13 5–12 Teatro
FunnyHappyStuff: OBJET TROUVÉ 14 All ages The Shambles
Candy Girls: Sweet OR Sour? 14 3–12 Big Top
I’m Booored 16 6–16 Big Top
Splash Test Dummies 15 5–12 Big Top
Drumming In The Park 16 4+ Under The Trees
Purple People Comedy & Circus 15 All ages Big Top
Melon the Human… 17 12+ The Shambles
The Woodside Pleasure
Garden is a licensed venue.
Entry is subject to meeting
the Venue Conditions
outlined within the Terms
& Conditions on the
FRINGE WORLD website.

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2:45pm
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4:10pm
4:10pm
4:10pm
4:30pm
6:00pm
6:15pm
There are more FRINGE WORLD kids events
happening throughout Perth at other venues.
Check out our website for more details.
ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION
FRINGE WORLD is dedicated to creating the
best possible experience for all visitors to
the Festival. All ticketed performances in
The Woodside Pleasure Garden are wheelchair
accessible. To find out more head to
www.fringeworld.com.au/accessibility.
COMPANION CARDS
FRINGE WORLD honours the Companion Card
fair ticketing scheme. Ticket purchases made by
a Companion Cardholder are eligible to receive
a second, complimentary ticket to the same
session for a carer or companion (subject to
availability). To book, head to our box office
with your companion card, or if booking online,
check out www.fringeworld.com.au/accessibility
for instructions on how to book.

FRINGE WORLD
MERMAIDS
SPLASH ZONE
FRINGE WORLD’s iconic mermaid
pod returns. Catch a kiss, hear
a tale, or have a splashy fun
afternoon when the weather is
warm. Perfect for little dreamers
and the young at heart.
All ages.
Free
MERMAID TANK
19, 25 JAN, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 FEB @ 2:00PM
18-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 FEB @ 4:00PM
18-31 JAN, 1-16 FEB @ 5:45PM
Free!
LITTLE PLEASURES
Introduce the whole family to the
spirit of Fringe! The Woodside
Pleasure Garden comes alive for
kids of all ages with bite-sized
morsels of Fringe-y goodness.
Feast on fabulous treats like
Crafternoons and interactive STEM
demonstrations. Challenge friends
to our Garden Games and pick
up and play with our Circus Skills
workshops. All ages.
Free
UNDER THE TREES
18-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 FEB @ 3–5PM
Activities vary daily. Please check
website for details.
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SILENT DISCO
FOR KIDS
Grab a pair of headphones,
tune into some rad songs
and dance the afternoon
away in the Bandstand.
Ages 2+.
Free
BANDSTAND
18-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9,
15-16 FEB @ 3–5PM

From 1:20pm
SCIENCE MAGIC
Science Magic is back.
Always exciting and
sometimes very messy.
Learn about science and
laugh your pants off while
you do. Ages 5+.
Tickets: $14.50–$16
BIG TOP
18-27, 29-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
ONCE UPON
A FRACTURED
FAIRYTALE
A musical for kids... Written
and performed by kids! When
evil wants to rule the world,
a plan is devised to capture
our favourite fairytale
characters and send them
to an altered universe. What
happens next is nothing
short of madness, mayhem,
and actors getting it all
wrong. With the whole world
gone topsy turvy, who will
save our beloved stories?
Ages 4+.
Tickets: $17–$24
BIG TOP
8-9, 15-16 FEB
05

From 1:20pm
TONY ROBERTS:
I’M A MAGICIAN
GET ME OUT
OF HERE
Mind-blowing escapology
and magical mayhem
are unleashed by Covent
Garden’s cheekiest and
funniest performer! Ages 8+.
Tickets: $15–$21
THE SHAMBLES
18-26 JAN
06
MAGNUS’
EXPLOSION
LABORATORY 2:
ELECTRIC
BOOGALOO
Do you like some zap with
your kaboom? Magnus
Danger Magnus has
exploded his way across
the country, lighting fires
on stage and setting kids’
curiosity ablaze. Now he’s
built a new set of gizmos
guaranteed to electrocute
electrify! Ages 4–10.
Tickets: $10–$15
THE SHAMBLES
27-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB

PETER COMBE
IN BRUSH YOUR
HAIR WITH A
TOOTHBRUSH!!
Peter Combe and the WAPS
dancers return with a splendiferous
new show, a mix of new songs and
old faves. Jack & the Beanstalk,
Newspaper Mama, The Walking
Song, Juicy Juicy Green Grass, Little
Doggy, Ting Tang Teng Tong, Best
Friends and more! Wash Your Face
in Orange Juice! Ages 4–11.
Tickets: $20–$26
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SPIEGELTENT
8-9 FEB
IMPROMPTUNES -
TUNE YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
Anything can happen because
YOU decide how the story goes!
The songs, the music and even
the dances are all made up on
the spot in this
hilarious family
musical. Ages 6–11.
Tickets: $12.50–$19
TEATRO
18-21 JAN
07

From 1:30pm
FREEDOM FAIRIES
Step inside our fairy garden where
magic and wonder grow. Where
all manner of wishes we weave
and bestow. Face painting, Henna,
Glitter and Hair braiding there is
nothing we can’t do for the obliging
prince or fair maiden. But
be warned all great
magic comes at a
price, a small fee of
treasure and the gift
of being nice.
All ages.
Pay artist at show
UNDER THE TREES
18-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9,
15-16 FEB @ 2–5PM
THE GREATEST
MAGIC SHOW!
The multi-award winning,
sell-out sensation of 2019,
The Greatest Magic Show
is once again returning to
Perth - BIGGER & BETTER
than ever before! This year,
Sam & Justin are joined by
The Ringmaster, who brings
a whole lot more magical
mayhem - PLUS every child
gets a free wand! Ages 3–12.
Tickets: $18–$25
LOTTERYWEST DE PAREL
SPIEGELTENT
18-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
(see website
for other sessions)
08

3 SPEED CRUNCH
BOX REBOOTED
In this hilarious story of a
family of outlandish stunt
people, expect impressive
aerobatics, spectacular
circus tricks and - you won’t
believe it - even more stupid
characters in this absurd,
side-splitting comedy.
Ages 6+.
Tickets: $16–$24
TEATRO
22-26, 28-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
MATT HALE
Fringe favourite Matt
Hale is coming to The
Woodside Pleasure
Garden for three
special daytime
shows! Bringing
his own special
brand of hypnotism,
Matt hypnotises his
volunteers with hilarious
results. (Guaranteed
watch and chicken
free!). All ages.
Tickets: $25-$35
TEATRO
9, 15–16 FEB (see website
for other sessions)
09

From 2:10pm
THE STEVENSON
EXPERIENCE
SING SILLY
SONGS FOR KIDS
Identical twin brothers sing funny
songs for all ages! Hilarious songs,
rivalry & infinite laughs in this
hilarious all-ages show! This is a
show for brothers, sisters, siblings,
twins, and parents celebrating the
craziness of family. Ages 7–14.
Tickets: $12.50–$15
THE SHAMBLES
8-9, 15-16 FEB
GAME ON 2.0!
Matty Grey is back with
a whole new show about
video games. Journey
through Game Land as
he battles live action
games including Pokemon,
Operation, and some
little indie game called
FORTNITE. Fast paced,
snot-comes-out-your-nose
funny for the whole family.
Ages 5–13.
Tickets: $14–$21
THE SHAMBLES
18-21, 23-28, 30-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
10

BRASS MONKEYS
The creators of Children are Stinky
bring an all new, action-packed,
super exciting spectacular for kids
who march to the beat of their own
drum. Bursting with high-calibre
acrobatics, a ton of comedy, live
music & high flying tricks! Perfect
for little kids & grown ups who like
a big brass belly laugh. Ages 3–10.
Tickets: $16–$24
BIG TOP
24-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9 FEB
ABSURDLY KIDS
DOORWAY
CABARET
15 minutes of fast and
seriously fun comedy for
children of every age.
Grandkids bring your
grandparents. Everyone’s
favorite hunchback is
back again, come see what
they are talking about.
All ages.
Pay artist at show
UNDER THE TREES
18-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
11

From 3:00pm
PIRATES!!
Let your imagination guide
you in this interactive
choose-your-ownadventure
that adapts to
the wills and ideas of the
participating crew. Hoist
the sails, climb the rigging
and shoot the cannons
in this action packed
adventure! Ages 4–12.
Pay artist at show
UNDER THE TREES
22-23, 29-30 JAN (see website
for other sessions)
MR SNOT
BOTTOM’S
HORRIBLE
TERRIBLE
REALLY REALLY
BAD BAD SHOW
Horribly deeeeeesgusting Mr Snot
bottom returns in a BRAND NEW
SHOW full of gross-tastic gags,
horrible harmonies & just wrong
routines, perfect
for weird kids
and their even
weirder parents!
Ages 4–10.
Tickets: $17–$23
LOTTERYWEST
DE PAREL
SPIEGELTENT
26-31 JAN,
1-2 FEB
BALLOONATICS
Balloonatics is the worldtravelled
family comedy
show for anyone crazy
about balloons! From the
UK to over 15 countries, the
Balloonatics army recruits
the mischief-makers of
tomorrow. Ages 4–15.
Tickets: $16.50–$20
LOTTERYWEST DE PAREL
SPIEGELTENT
18-25 JAN, 8-9 FEB
12

MONSKI MOUSE’S
BABY DISCO
DANCE HALL
Bouncing, bonkers, bopping fun
to retro hits and funky nursery
rhymes, expertly hosted by
Monski Mouse and her fabulous
dancers. Find out why DJ Monski
Mouse is a sell out hit with the
under fives and their parents/
carers around the world.
Ages 5 and under.
Tickets: $12–$16
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SPIEGELTENT
18–26 JAN (see website
for other sessions)
1-ON-1 SNAKES
IN THE GARDEN
Do you want to get up close and
personal with a snake or a lizard?
For a gold coin donation, come and
meet the reptiles from Roaming
Reptile Education! Ages 3+.
Pay artist at show
UNDER THE TREES
18-19, 25-26 JAN, 1-2 FEB
PREHYSTERICAL
Hilarious circus show for children
and parents of all ages, following
three foolish Neanderthals as
they struggle to survive the
harsh natural world. Avoiding
predators, navigating harsh
environments, and learning to
work together. This show rocks!
Ages 5–12.
Tickets: $19–$25
TEATRO
18-19, 21-26, 28-31 JAN, 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 FEB
13

From 4:00pm
FUNNYHAPPYSTUFF
PRESENTS OBJET
TROUVÉ; “LOOK MUM
I FOUND A CIRCUS”
Irishman Martin Mor went to the
rubbish tip and came back with a
circus show. Recycled, up-cycled,
sustainable circus. A family friendly
circus show using only found objects.
All ages.
Tickets: $16–$21
THE SHAMBLES
18-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
CANDY GIRLS:
SWEET OR SOUR?
Three of Australia’s top female
circus artists have joined
forces with live musicians
to present a spectacular,
musical show which is fun
for the whole family. But
be warned - they are not
as sweet as they look!
Ages 3–12.
Tickets: $15–$20
BIG TOP
8-9, 15-16 FEB
14

SPLASH TEST
DUMMIES
Rub-a-dub-dub,
The Dummies are
back with some
ALL NEW splishsplashing
circus set to drown
you in tears of laughter!
Ready to roll out their beach
towels and spring into an
hour of circus-filled hilarity
for the whole family. See a
brilliant array of catch-yourbreath
acrobatics, juggling,
and comedy for which the
Dummies are famous.
Ages 5–12.
Tickets: $22–$27.50
BIG TOP
21-27, 29-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
PURPLE
PEOPLE
COMEDY
& CIRCUS
A contemporary comedy
& acrobatics show made
for adults, but kids are
welcome too! Be blown
away by acrobats, juggling,
hula hooping and fire in
this awarded comedy
show, culminating in a
breathtaking stunt that
no-one else in the world
performs! All ages.
Tickets: $16–$25
BIG TOP
21-25, 29-31 JAN, 1-2 FEB
15

I’M BOOORED
Grab your family and friends
and join in this high energy,
fast paced, mind boggling
improvisation workshop
experience for the whole
family. Bring your children and
be amazed by their and your
abilities and never be bored
again. Ages 6–16.
Tickets: $11–$15
BIG TOP
18-20 JAN
Ticketed
Workshops
ACTING UP,
SINGING OUT
AND DANCING
AROUND!
School holidays just got
a whole lot more fun
with JETS acting, singing,
and hip hop workshops!
Through fun games and
confidence building based
activities, don’t miss
your chance to learn
and perform on a
FRINGE WORLD
stage! Ages 5–7.
Tickets: $15–$20
BIG TOP
18-23 JAN
16
DRUMMING
IN THE PARK:
FAMILY FUN
FOR ALL AGES
HOSTED BY
WCMS
West Coast Music School’s
Drumming In The Park is your
pathway to a more confident
(and zen!) version of yourself
through the coolest creative
outlet. Come join us for a high
energy drumming circle; an
interactive musical experience
for people of all ages. Ages 4+.
Pay artist at show
UNDER THE TREES
20-21, 27-28 JAN, 8-9, 15-16 FEB
FREE
COLLECTABLE
TATTOOS!
Pick up a limited-edition
FRINGE WORLD temporary
tattoo from front of house
staff after you see a
ticketed show, then get
inked at The Woodside
Pleasure Garden Sponge
Station. There are different
designs to collect at
each show, collect
all four!

Not just for kids!
MELON THE
HUMAN ATTEMPTS
TO TOP HIS LAST
SHOW WHICH GOT
HIM INTO THE
LARGEST CIRCUS
IN THE WORLD.
Melon the Human attempts to
capture the magic of Cirque du
Soleil (his last employer) without
their budget, cast size, costumes,
music or grandeur, and all whilst
skillfully avoiding the attention of
their legal team or risking future
employment. Ages 12+.
Tickets: $19–$23
THE SHAMBLES
17-27 JAN @ 6:15PM
JORDAN ANTHONY
THIS IS ME!
Following his success as the
youngest finalist on The Voice
Australia, Jordan Anthony is
excited to take you on a musical
journey of his favourite songs and
original music, inspired by his own
experience of love, triumph and
loss. Ages 12+.
Tickets: $20–$28
LOTTERYWEST DE PAREL SPIEGELTENT
15-16 FEB @ 3PM
17

Not just for kids!
A SIMPLE SPACE
Not just for kids, the must-see,
internationally acclaimed circus
sensation is back! Seven acrobats push
their physical limits without reserve,
supported by driving live percussion and
presented so intimately that you can
feel the heat and hear every breath.
Ages 12+.
Tickets: $25-$42
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN SPIEGELTENT
18-19, 21-26 JAN @ 1:30PM
2, 9, 16 FEB @ 3PM
28-31 JAN, 1-2, 4-9,
11-16 FEB @ 7PM
The Woodside Pleasure Garden is free
entry. Tickets from fringeworld.com.au