Give your kids the gift of performance this Christmas
For the budding explorer: Junior Adventure Tour
From $22 + booking fee
Ages 5-15
Uncover mysterious secrets and unusual facts with this jam-packed tour through the Sydney Opera House. The kids will love this fun-filled experience with interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy.
For the animal lover: Wild City
From $10 + booking fee
Ages 6-9
What could life be like for animals – including human animals – living together in our city? Come make, create and play in this wild city where animals take over!
For the young musician: Kids Music Café
From $25 + booking fee
Ages 0-2
Kids Music Café is a beautiful introduction to live music and instruments for our littlest audience members. Ignite a love of music in your little ones, with child-friendly classics from the fantastic musicians from Sydney Youth Orchestras.
For the budding magician: Possum Magic
From $29 + booking fee
Ages 3-8
Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book Possum Magic comes to life on stage and takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush the possum visible again.
For the courageous: Yong
From $29 + booking fee
Ages 10+
Set against the backdrop of the Australian Goldrush of 1857, join Yong on an epic coming-of-age journey as he travels from his small village in China to Ballarat. Faced with momentous change, his courage and inner strength are tested in this sprawling and dynamic Asian-Australian story.
For the giggler: The Listies
From $35 + booking fee
Ages 4+
Join Australia’s favourite kids' comedians Rich and Matt these Summer school holidays, as they belt out songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Hilarious, fabulous, and fun for the whole family.
For the book lover: Are We There Yet?
From $35 + booking fee
Ages 3+
From the creative team who brought you Magic Beach, come on an armchair journey through Alison Lester AM’s classic book as it comes to life on stage, with songs, fun (and quokkas!). A charming adventure for children aged 3-10 and their adults.
For the learner: We Come From Far, Far Away
From $35 + booking fee
Ages 10+
From Norway comes an inspiring true story performed in a traditional Mongolian Yurt, using storytelling, shadow puppetry, comedy and live music following the moving journey of two young boys seeking refuge.
For the budding dancer: Touch & Go
From $45 + booking fee
Ages 2-3
Children aged two and three years are invited to enter a playful world of shapes and pathways, stepping stones and lines, with two friendly dancers and a live guitarist.
For the pop music enthusiast: THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS
From $45 + booking fee
Ages 13+
This immersive theatre performance for young people is a joyful re-telling of classical myths and their Gods. A hybrid of a heart-stopping pop concert and a joyful hour of storytelling.
(Not) For the squeamish: Operation Ouch
From $49 + booking fee
Ages 5+
Join TV’s favourite doctors with their brand new show in the Summer school holidays. Following three sell-out Australian tours, and two smash-hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back! This brilliant show is packed with all-new crazy experiments, mind-blowing illusions and more amazing facts.
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