The Twits (Sydney Opera House)
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-19 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Ages 5+ | Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure. Unmissable fun for all the family packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs!

Date
Time

Saturday 5 July 2025
11:30am, 2pm, 6pm

Sunday 6 July 2025
11am, 1:30pm

Tuesday 8 July 2025
10:30am*, 1pm

Wednesday 9 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Thursday 10 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Friday 11 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Saturday 12 July 2025
11:30am, 2pm, 6pm

Sunday 13 July 2025
11am, 1:30pm

Tuesday 15 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Wednesday 16 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Thursday 17 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Friday 18 July 2025
10:30am, 1pm, 6pm

Saturday 19 July 2025
11:30am, 2pm

*Audio Described performance

The Princess, The Pea (And the Brave Escapee) - ACO on the Pier
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-20 | Australian Chamber Orchestra Pier 2/3, Suite 3/13A Hickson Rd, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
Isabella notices the small, beautiful things… from the way frogs hold their breath in the pond, to how sand feels between her toes at the beach. Her life is easy, but Isabella is not content, and dreams of escaping palace life.
One day, in the midst of a storm, when everyone is looking elsewhere, she finds her chance. With all the courage she can muster, she sets out to uncover the magic the world holds. Her amazing super senses guide her on a journey filled with daring feats and surprising friendships.
This stunning theatrical production comes alive with classical music performed live by ACO musicians. It’s perfect for audiences of all ages who need a reminder that they can be brave, even if they feel scared of the unknown.
Written by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (Magic Beach, Are We There Yet?), with an original score by Bryony Marks (Barracuda, Summer Heights High), and directed by Tim McGarry (There’s a Sea in My Bedroom, Boy Swallows Universe), The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)  is an exciting new ACO Families production that will ignite your imagination and heart.
Recommended Age: 3 – 10
Schedule:
Sun 13 Jul, 10:30am,12:00pm
Tue 15 Jul, 10:30am , 12:00pm
Wed 16 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Thu 17 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Fri 18 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Sat 19 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Sun 20 Jul, 10:30am, 12:00pm

Josephine Wants to Dance (The Concourse - Chatswood)
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-17 | The Concourse – Chatswood, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067, Australia
A heartwarming and hilarious tale leaping from the pages of Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s much-loved picture book, Josephine Wants to Dance arrives at The Concourse, Chatswood for three shows only on Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July and Coliseum Theatre, Western Sydney on Saturday 19 July for two shows.
This delightful stage adaptation, presented by Monkey Baa Theatre Company, brings to life the inspiring story of Josephine – a kangaroo who dreams of dancing. Despite what her brother Joey says – that kangaroos hop, not dance – Josephine pirouettes and pliés her way through Shaggy Gully, determined to follow her passion. When a visiting ballet troupe’s prima ballerina is injured just before curtain-up, Josephine leaps at the chance to prove her talent. But can a kangaroo really perform centre stage? And does it even matter what others expect of you, when you believe in yourself?

Read our Review of a Previous Season of Josephine Wants to Dance

The Concourse Schedule:
Wed 16 July 10am & 12:30pm & Thursday 17 July 10am

Wolfgang in the Stars (Riverside Theatres - Parramatta)
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-19 | Riverside Theatres – Parramatta, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, NSW, 2124, Australia
Join the boy-genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he embarks on an interstellar journey to seek inspiration for his beloved early masterpiece Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
As he floats through the wonders of zero-gravity, he encounters a cast of quirky characters from dancing space dinosaurs to zany aliens – every moment is packed with laughter and excitement.
But there’s a catch. To share his enchanting song with the world, Wolfgang must navigate through cosmic chaos and find his way back to Earth. Will he conquer the challenges of the universe and return in time for his grand performance?
Wolfgang in the Stars is a dazzling delight for audiences of all ages filled with sparkling acrobatics, side-splitting gags, and stunning video projections transporting you to a world where music and imagination collide. Buckle up and prepare for lift-off!
Recommended Age: 3+
Performance Times:
Thursday 17 July – 10a.m. and 12:30p.m.
Friday 18 July – 10a.m. and 12:30p.m.
Saturday 19 July – 10a.m.

Josephine Wants to Dance (The Coliseum - Rooty Hill)
2025-07-19 10:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Coliseum, West HQ, 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill, NSW, 2766, Australia
A heartwarming and hilarious tale leaping from the pages of Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s much-loved picture book, Josephine Wants to Dance arrives at The Concourse, Chatswood for three shows only on Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July and Coliseum Theatre, Western Sydney on Saturday 19 July for two shows.
This delightful stage adaptation, presented by Monkey Baa Theatre Company, brings to life the inspiring story of Josephine – a kangaroo who dreams of dancing. Despite what her brother Joey says – that kangaroos hop, not dance – Josephine pirouettes and pliés her way through Shaggy Gully, determined to follow her passion. When a visiting ballet troupe’s prima ballerina is injured just before curtain-up, Josephine leaps at the chance to prove her talent. But can a kangaroo really perform centre stage? And does it even matter what others expect of you, when you believe in yourself?

Read our Review of a Previous Season of Josephine Wants to Dance

The Coliseum Schedule:
Saturday 19 July at 10:30am & 12:30pm

A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings (Sydney Opera House)
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Ages 8+ | A magic-realist gem of theatre and storytelling for all ages from Ireland, using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection. Inspired by the story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Date
Time

Saturday 16 August 2025
4pm, 7pm

Sunday 17 August 2025
2pm, 5pm

The Gruffalo's Child (Glen Street Theatre, Belrose)
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-20 | Glen Street Theatre, Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose, NSW, 2085, Australia
If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours –
now in a new West End production!
Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much loved picture book.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
The team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- & 91-Storey Treehouses return with The Gruffalo’s Child, bringing together physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.
Show times
Tue 19 Aug – 12:30 pm
Tue 19 Aug – 03:30 pm
Wed 20 Aug – 10:00 am
Wed 20 Aug – 12:00 pm

Josephine Wants to Dance (Riverside Theatres - Parramatta)
2025-08-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Riverside Theatres – Parramatta, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, NSW, 2124, Australia
A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and…a kangaroo.
Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must see!
Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes.
On the day of the first performance the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role? Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it, and more importantly, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo?

Dorothy in Oz - Kids (Marrickville Town Hall)
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-07, 2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21, 2025-09-26 - 2025-09-28 | Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia
Follow Dorothy into the magical world of Oz in this immersive experience, combining the wonder of L. Frank Baum’s beloved series with interactive storytelling, live performance, puzzles, and stage magic!
An unforgettable experience combining the whimsy and wonder of L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic book series with the excitement of interactive storytelling, live performance, puzzle solving, and delightfully surprising stage magic.
Be prepared to be whisked away to a land over the rainbow, where you will be invited to craft your own special potion as you explore the magical land of Oz and the characters within.
From the brilliant mind of A.K. Wregg – creator of the international smash hit The Alice: An Immersive Adventure, The Wizard’s Den, and The Art of Murder, comes an adventure where you’re not just a spectator, but a key player in an entirely new Oz story!
Suitable for ages 6+
Schedule:
Sat 6 Sep 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM
Sun 7 Sep 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
Sat 13 Sep 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM
Sun 14 Sep 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
Fri 19 Sep 11:00 AM to 12:20 PM
Sat 20 Sep 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM
Sun 21 Sep 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
Fri 26 Sep 11:00 AM to 12:20 PM
Sat 27 Sep 2:00 PM to 3:20 PM
Sun 28 Sep 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM

Dorothy in Oz - Kids (Marrickville Town Hall)
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Marrickville Library, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2204, Australia

Snail and Rocks (Erskineville Town Hall)
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Erskineville Town Hall, 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville, NSW, 2043, Australia
A Snail and a human called Rocks grapple with the concept of perfection.
In this whimsical and comedic play for children and families, a little snail sets out on a grand adventure to become human. A human, Rocks, (who, yes, called themself Rocks, because rocks are awesome,) sets out to become a forest gremlin.
After fatefully meeting and making a deal with a mysterious entity, Snail and Rocks get their wish and transform into a human and forest gremlin, but the only catch? They have to be perfect, otherwise the world falls apart.
Ideal age range is 10-13.
Schedule:
Saturdays – 13, 20 and 27 September – 2p.m.

Moss Piglet
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work for families about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the microscopic world of the tardigrade… perhaps you’ve heard of them?
Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, survived boiling temperatures and even the vacuum of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’.
An explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, Moss Piglet explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade.
Featuring wicked puppetry, choreography, live video and green screen technology, this is an epic ride of microscopic proportions.
Recommended Age: 5+
Schedule:

Date
Time

Saturday 27 September 2025
12pm*, 3pm, 6pm

Sunday 28 September 2025
11am, 1:30pm

*Auslan Interpreted performance

Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies (Royal Botanic Garden)
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28, 2025-09-30 - 2025-10-05, 2025-10-07 - 2025-10-12 | Royal Botanic Garden, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure!

In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Together, the cheeky Mustardseed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom go on a magical quest with Tinkerbell. The audience is invited to dress up and join in the fun! Come as a fairy, an elf, a Jedi, a pirate or even a superhero!
Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit to ‘Bubble Land’ to help Tinkerbell and her new fairy friends find her lost wings.
Schedule:
Sat 27 September – 10a.m., 1:30p.m.
Sun 28 September – 11a.m.
Tues 30 September – 10a.m.
Wed 1 October – 10a.m.
Thur 2 October – 10a.m. and 1:30p.m.
Fri 3 October – 10a.m. and 1:30p.m.
Sat 4 October – 10a.m.
Sun 5 October – 11a.m.
Tues 7 October – 10a.m.
Wed 8 October – 10a.m.
Thurs 9 October – 10a.m. and 1:30p.m.
Fri 10 October – 10a.m. and 1:30p.m.
Sat 11 October – 10a.m.
Sun 12 October – 11a.m.

The Smeeds and the Smoods (Seymour Centre)
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-29 | Seymour Centre, Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (also seen in the TV animation on ABC Kids).
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from the team that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
Schedule:

Sat 27 Sep
10am, 12pm, 3pm

Sun 28 Sep
10am, 12pm

Mon 29 Sep
10am, 12pm

Splish Splash Science! (Riverside Theatres)
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-03 | Riverside Theatres – Parramatta, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, NSW, 2124, Australia
Roll up! Roll up! It’s the splishiest, splashiest show on Earth!
From the multi-award-winning creators of The Alphabet of Awesome Science and You Are a Doughnut comes a wet and wild science circus where the star of the show is (drum roll please…) — WATER!
Join ringmaster Rip Tide as he expertly explores and experiments with the exciting properties of this exceptional chemical. You’ll be confounded and astounded while experiencing thrills and (actual!) spills in equal measure — as water squirts, spurts and sprays in every conceivable direction!
Plus, Rip is going to need to recruit a few more stars to join him on stage! Will you be brave enough to step into the “SPLASH ZONE”?
Filled to overflowing with circusy-science, this show will have you singing, dancing, laughing, gasping… and ducking for cover!
Oh, and there is a possibility (in fact a probability) that you might learn a thing or three… (not sorry about it!).
Schedule:
Tuesday 30 September – 11a.m. and 2p.m.
Wednesday 1 October – 11a.m. and 2p.m.
Thursday 2 October – 11a.m. and 2p.m.
Friday 3 October – 11a.m. and 2p.m.

Murmur (Sydney Opera House)
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-05, 2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Direct from Europe, Murmur is both circus and sound theatre for families. Daringly, it plays with all the senses – with rustling sound backpacks, a landscape of speakers and an acrobatic composer!
For the first time in Australia, join Murmur’s visual circus and a multi-sensory acrobatic sound composition! This is an imaginative performance for everyone who sometimes longs to be more than just human.
Camiel is building a world full of sounds. A purring cat comes from a pocket, a swarm of bees flies through the air, two arms create the sound of cars. Far away you hear a finger squeaking on a window. Sea becomes wind becomes breath.
Surrounded by the audience, Camiel jumps, falls, rolls and flies in his attempt to compose the world. Suddenly the audience’s backpacks start to buzz and everything and everyone becomes part of a swirl of sounds in a loudspeaker landscape.
Schedule:

Date
Time

Wednesday 1 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Thursday 2 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Friday 3 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Saturday 4 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Sunday 5 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Tuesday 7 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Wednesday 8 October 2025
10:30am, 1pm

Bottom's Dream (Bell Shakespeare - Pier 2/3)
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-04 | Bell Shakespeare – Pier 2/3, 13A Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW, 2000, Australia
Bottom has had a most rare vision. He’s just woken up in the forest after a strange dream involving fairies, magic flowers and donkey ears. Was it just a dream, or was it real?
Join us these school holidays for an immersive, interactive introduction to Shakespeare with live performances and hands-on activities based on the show!
In this adventurous, hilarious and heart-warming show, we explore the magic and mayhem of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Take Bottom’s hand and help him piece together his strange dream through key scenes from the original play, playing with Shakespeare’s language and characters along the way.
This is A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the eyes of one of Shakespeare’s greatest clowns. A magical introduction to Shakespeare for primary students.
Schedule:
Wednesday 1 October – 11a.m. and 2p.m.
Thursday 2 October – 11a.m. and 2p.m.
Friday 3 October – 1p.m.
Saturday 4 October – 1p.m.

Gardener's Apprentice (Carriageworks)
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-04 | Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015, Australia
Gardener’s Apprentice is a heart-warming intergenerational experience, during the school holidays, for young people aged 5+ and their grandparent or favourite elder. Together, they’re invited to share stories, spark memories, and connect through gentle movement, music and play.
Part workshop and part performance, participants are guided by acclaimed dance theatre company Force Majeure to explore a magical garden where the seasons shift from the quiet of winter to the warmth of spring. Along the way, they’ll learn from each other, discover movement as a shared language, and find joy in celebrating life together.
Designed for pairs or trios of children and their grandparents or favourite elder. Observer Only tickets are available for carers who wish to watch and listen but not participate.
Schedule:
Wed 1 Oct
10am-11am
1pm-2pm*
*This performance will be photographed and filmed. A request for consent will be emailed following completion of your booking.
Thu 2 Oct
10am-11am
1pm-2pm
Fri 3 Oct
10am-11am
1pm-2pm
Sat 4 Oct
10am-11am
1pm-2pm

Ticket Prices:
Gardening Pair (1 Child, 1 Adult)$50
Gardening Trio (1 Child, 2 Adults)$80
Gardening Trio (2 Children, 1 Adult)$70
Observer Only (Adult)$15
Observer Only (Child)$15
*a $5 booking fee applies to all transactions.

The Farmy Farm (Riverside Theatres)
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Riverside Theatres – Parramatta, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta, NSW, 2124, Australia
Set in their favourite part of Australia, Legend Farms, join Kenny & Jenny for a day in the life of getting their jobs done with a tractor-load of circus and farming tomfoolery. It’s “The Castle” meets “Babe” with jaw-dropping acrobatics on tall towers of hay, giant juggling carrots, fair dinkum high flying farmers and loads of laughs for everyone!
Created by the team that brought you Children Are Stinky, in collaboration with Stunned Mullet Circus, this show has award-winning roots. Performed by Josie Wardrope (Circus Trick Tease) and Sam Aldham (Circus Oz), you can expect big tricks and even bigger laughs — with jaw-dropping acrobatics, high-flying carrots, three-metre balancing bales of hay, and so much more.
It’s an action-packed outdoor celebration from dead-set larrikins Kenny & Jenny.
Schedule:
Saturday 4 October – 1p.m.
Tuesday 7 October – 11a.m. and 1p.m.
Wednesday 8 October – 11a.m. and 1p.m.
Thursday 9 October – 11a.m. and 1p.m.

Dog Man The Musical (Seymour Centre)
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Seymour Centre, Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime??
Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
Schedule:

Tue 7 Oct
10am, 1pm

Wed 8 Oct
10am, 1pm, 6pm

Thu 9 Oct
10am, 1pm

Mario the Maker Magician (Sydney Opera House)
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages. He’s “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher!” Do what you love, use what you have and have fun!
Described as not “just a kids’ show,” Mario the Maker Magician is an all-ages theatrical experience for adults, kids, families and everyone in between!
Mario weaves through a world of vaudeville and magic, cardboard and DIY robots, science and innovation, to instil a positive message that will last in the minds and hearts of all who partake in the hour-long journey together. He teaches the audience about famous scientists, inventors and artists, with the infectious messages of doing what you love, using what you have, and having fun in all of his performances!
Schedule:

Date
Time

Thursday 2 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Friday 3 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Saturday 4 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Sunday 5 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Thursday 9 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Friday 10 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Saturday 11 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Sunday 12 October 2025
11am, 2pm

Spot (Seymour Centre)
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Seymour Centre, Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
Spot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience…
Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months to 7 and their adults.
Schedule:

Fri 10 Oct
1pm, 3pm

Sat 11 Oct
10am, 12pm, 3pm

Sun 12 Oct
10am, 12pm
