Adelaide Festival Centre Presents
2010 SEASON PROGRAM OUT NOW!
Something on Saturday offers 18 weeks of fantastic entertainment for children aged 3-10 years and their families from 8 May to 4 September.
Every week of the season there is a paid performance (all tickets are only $10.50 per person per performance) with a different show each week - including music, dance, ballet, puppetry, circus, musical theatre, kids cabaret and much more.
Plus we also offer FREE Kids Corner Craft Workshops. You can come to the free workshops and get creative for 2 hours, or come and see a show plus join in the workshops before or after the show. It's your choice and no bookings are required.
BOOKING INFORMATION
2010 SOS BOOKINGS
You can buy tickets for Something on Saturday shows in two ways:
By purchasing a SUBSCRIPTION or
By purchasing GENERAL TICKETS
SUBSCRIBE & SAVE!
Book tickets to 4 or more shows in the season and you pay only $8.50 per ticket (with a handling fee of $6.60 per booking, not per ticket). Subscribers also get a priority booking period until Tuesday 6 April, so you get first access to tickets to the shows of your choice.
We can accept subscriptions after this date, subject to availability of tickets.
To subscribe to Something on Saturday 2010, please visit our Booking Form.
GENERAL TICKETS
If you want to buy tickets to fewer than 4 shows, please note that single tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 17 April.
You can also download a copy of the Something on Saturday's 2010 program (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
8 May
The Doogans
Pandora Pink & Mr Spin
The Funkees play all your favorite dance songs as they take you on an adventure to Funkeeland. With awesome original songs and pop covers, they're entertaining, fresh, dynamic and most of all explosive fun. Poppi, Roxee, Turbo and Disco D are all about grooving and moving to the beat, and they'll have you up on your feet in no time. Fun is the key, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the ride of your life. It's an All Ages Dance Party!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
(General Admission)
Piano Bar
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Face puppets
Come and kick off another great season of SOS at the Kids Corner Workshop with Irene & friends. Make a character mask that doubles up as a puppet using plenty of colourful materials!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
15 May
Ghana in Groove
Professor Dada Nii & the Damushi Ensemble
Experience the vibrant sounds and colours of West Africa - from bold, bright clothing and the chaos of market days, to fishing boats on turquoise seas. Professor Dada Nii and his ensemble, direct from Ghana, will take you there through their thrilling drumming rhythms, exquisite songs and vivid story telling. If you are looking for an experience with an international flavour, then this show is for you!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: African Rhythms
Learn the beats of Africa with Ghana in Groove who will run percussion workshops as well.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am -1 pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
22 May
Music and Laughter
Daniel Larcombe
Daniel Larcombe's performance is packed with many well known children's songs, audience participation and music games. Featuring his unique brand of musical humour, live singing and accompaniment on acoustic guitar, Daniel introduces musical concepts such as pitch, beat, tone and rhythm with the help of some cheeky animal puppets. This fabulous entertainer will have you dancing in no time.
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Shake, rattle and roll
Need to do something different? Create your own fabulous percussion instruments with Kristen and get the party started!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
29 May
Wind in the Willows
Theatre Bugs
Theatre Bugs present an original interpretation of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale. Follow the journey of Mole, Toad, Rat and Badger as they encounter fiendish weasels and loveable riverbank creatures in the Wild Wood. This musical version is filled with catchy songs, lively dances and plenty of audience interaction. An entertaining, bright and colourful theatre experience for the whole family.
Performances: 1pm & 3pm
Dunstan Playhouse
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 60 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Story Box Diorama
Create your own story box diorama with a selection of recycled and colourful materials. Irene and friends will help inspire you.
Children must be supervised at all times.
1pm - 3pm
Dunstan Playhouse Foyer
FREE
5 June
Coppélia
SA Children's Ballet Company
Confiscated mobile phones create mischief as well as great fun in the school library! This is a classic tale of a living doll with a modern twist. The beautiful costumes and dances will take you on a mesmerising journey around the world. Choreographed by internationally acclaimed dancer Paul Boyd and performed by a talented young cast, this contemporary fable will leave everyone spellbound. The ballet will be narrated.
Performances: 1pm & 3pm
Dunstan Playhouse
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 60 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Cape Crusader
Wrap yourself in a cape of your own creation with Antoinette and let your costume do the talking!
Children must be supervised at all times.
1pm - 3pm
Dunstan Playhouse Foyer
FREE
12 June
Fat Beats 4 Fit Kidz
Casio Brothers & Demilition B-Girl
Fabio, Mario and Demilition B-Girl (aka Demi, So You Think You Can Dance Top 4, 2008) are the 'Superheroes of Kid-Hop'. This award-winning act returns to SOS after sold out shows around the country, including six at the Sydney Opera House! Way too enthusiastic about eating well and being active, these fitness-lovin' funksters fuse interactive dancing and hilarious stories in rhyme. Unfailingly entertaining and sure to get kids jumpin' and their hearts-a-pumpin'. Don't miss this one!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Banquet Room (Reserved Seating)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Dancing Fruit
Join Heidi to create a dancing fruit puppet. Choose from an array of great materials and get creative with some groovy ideas.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Piano Bar
FREE
19 June
Mic Conway's National Junk Band
Expect the unexpected from one of the most entertaining acts in the country! Wielding a crazy array of instruments including garbage cans and a real kitchen sink, these wonderful rhythmagicians will make your toes tap, your jaw drop and your sides split with laughter. See magic, flying rubber pigs and a tap-dancing singer!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Banquet Room (Reserved Seating)
Duration 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: It's a band
Do you dream of having your own band? Join this musically inspired workshop to start one! Learn how to make a microphone or look-a-like electric guitar. Irene and friends will provide you with some groovy materials to get you rockin'.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Piano Bar
FREE
26 June
The Chipolatas (UK)
The Chipolatas bring global and local experience into one magical package with a variety of outstanding circus skills, music, theatre and dance. Having performed in 43 countries across 6 continents, these multi-talented musical clowns possess an ever evolving, energetic entertainment style. They have established a unique identity by mixing traditional roots with contemporary influences, blending acoustic rhythms with modern day hip-hop and street style. Enriching and engaging, this dynamic trio will provide a vibrant, colourful and creative event.
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Banquet Room
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Colourful headgear & groovy glasses
Wow, what is that? A new hat! Join Jim and Liz and make some kooky head gear and groovy glasses. Come join the crazy fun!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Piano Bar
FREE
3 July
SOS Discotheque
DJ TR!P, MC Astrid & Dancers
In the spirit of Babyrave (the successful 2007 Adelaide Fringe children's dance party), this is a disco for kids. DJ TR!P will be spinning funky disco music and mixing in the occasional classic nursery rhyme or children's action song to pump up the afternoon. With MC Astrid and a couple of dancers to spice things up, your kids will go off at their very own disco. All ages are encouraged to participate. Don't blame it on the sunshine, blame it on the boogie!
Performances: 11am (2-5 year olds) & 1pm (4-10 year olds)
Banquet Room
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Disco Balls
Can't get enough of the disco? Have fun with Heidi as she shows you how to make your very own disco ball. Let your hair down and show off your moves as you dance the afternoon away!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Piano Bar
FREE
10 July
Look! Up in the Air!
Rock Chick & Science Geek
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nup, it's Super Geek! Accompanying him is his guitar-wielding, riff-busting partner in scientific shenanigans - and the queen of rock - Rock Chick! Join this daring pair as they throw all sorts of strange stuff up and into the air to make it float, hover, soar, drift, glide, hang, fly... and occasionally fall. Prepare your eyeballs and eardrums for a spectacular scientific rock concert, which includes the remarkable - yet totally true - story of Kev, the levitating frog. Seriously! Oh, and there may even be some juggling.... if they can learn how to do it in time!
Performances: 1pm & 3pm
Her Majesty's Theatre, Grote St
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Fly Away Birdy
Do you enjoy making things with your hands? Then this workshop is for you! With Kristen's help, create your very own little bird that can fly away with you.
Children must be supervised at all times.
1pm - 3pm
Her Majesty's Theatre Foyer
FREE
17 July
WOW!
by Cirkidz
Imagine seeing the world for the first time. Everything is WOW! This is especially true in the circus. Join us as we discover chairs are not just for sitting on, bikes don't always have two wheels, treadmills are dangerous & trampolines bounce really, really high! In Cirkidz's 25th year our new creation celebrates all the amazing WOWs we pass everyday.
Performances: 1pm & 3pm
Her Majesty's Theatre, Grote St
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 60 mins
All Single Tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Crazy Tails
Bring your imagination and join Jim and Liz to make some crazy tails to shake in the air. We'll have some great ideas to inspire your own creations!
Children must be supervised at all times.
1pm - 3pm
Her Majesty's Theatre Foyer
FREE
24 July
The Search of Nanuk
Gaia Theatre
In a magical future, when The Last Zoo in the World is the only place to see many of earth's animals, a girl named Zia and the 'King of the World' travel together across land and sea in search for Nanuk, the polar bear. The King dreams of being able to hip-hop on ice without slipping and Nanuk is the only one who can help him! But how will they get all the way from Adelaide to the North Pole? And what if too much ice has melted and there are no Polar Bears left? With the questionable assistance of some animals they meet on their travels, Zia and the King have a very interesting journey and learn some important lessons along the way.
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Animal Masks
What will you become today? Antoinette will have some wild ideas to get you in the mood to create an animal mask of your choice. Come and join the fun!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
31 July
Cinderella
Australian Classical Youth Ballet
The Australian Classical Youth Ballet presents the 'ever most charming' fairytale story of Cinderella. With an ugly step sister or two and her meddling wicked step mother, can Cinderella get to the ball to find her Prince Charming? Featuring Prokofiev's original musical score and live narration from TV's Brenton Whittle and Book Worm, this production will be a real charmer for the whole family, but if you want to make the ball you'll have to hurry to get your ticket!
Performances: 12noon, 3pm & 5pm
Her Majesty's Theatre
(Reserved Seating)
Duration: 60 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Prince & Princesses
Live your fairytale dream with this workshop! Queen Antoinette will help your inner prince or princess take shape with a hat and wand.
Children must be supervised at all times.
1pm - 5pm
Her Majesty's Theatre Foyer
FREE
7 August
Hail, Hail, Rock 'n' Roll
Rockola
Where did rock 'n' roll come from? What about soul music, blues, country, funk and rap? This show traces the evolution of popular music from its acoustic roots in the early 1900s to the massive stadium phenomenon it is today. Using song, dance, costume and comedy, this show puts the superstars of popular music in context for young audiences. There's Hank Williams, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and more. If you love music, you will love this!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Rock n Roll Regalia
You're a rock 'n' roll star - Jim and Liz will help you make your own little rock show with your very own stage and stars. You'd be mad not to come along!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
14 August
Planet of the Primes
Simon Pampena, Numbercrunch
Maths is boring - ARE YOU KIDDING?! Simon Pampena is the 'Maths Man'. He's a curious kid turned mathematical superhero. Join him on an intergalactic audio-visual adventure as he conquers the Planet of the Primes. A non-stop, action-packed family show fuelled by the power of maths! An unparalleled comedian who travels the country inspiring kids and adults to see the universe of maths his way, Simon was appointed the National Numeracy Ambassador in 2009 along with starring in the 'You Can Do Maths' TV campaign.
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Paper Mosaics
Let your imagination flow while working with paper. Kristen will have heaps of colourful paper to help you get started and construct interesting mosaic pieces.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
21 August
Babies Proms
Adelaide Youth Sinfonia, Young Adelaide Voices and Bronwen James
Ever wondered what a timpani, a trombone or a viola looks and sounds like? Then join the Adelaide Youth Sinfonia as they introduce you to the world of classical music through short well loved orchestral masterpieces and nursery rhymes. This will be an unforgettable experience for young and old. Join talented compere and Adelaide actor Bronwen James who will be accompanied by the Young Adelaide Voices Junior Choir. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Banquet Room
(General Admission)
Duration: 60 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Dancing Streamers
Irene and friends are sure to get you groovin' - bring along the little ones to join us for some fun as we provide shakin' materials to make your dancing a kaleidoscope of colourful moves.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Lyrics Lounge
FREE
28 August
BuSTAR - Australia's comedy juggling superstar show
James Bustar
Receiving rave reviews the world over and as seen on Australia's Got Talent and other TV variety shows, James BuSTAR is Australia's Newest Comedy Sensation. At the tender age of 23, James BuSTAR is one of Australia's most sought after entertainers, so we are delighted to have him in SOS for the first time. With his spectacular comedic juggling and contortion everyone will be falling off their seats with laughter!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Laughing Face Masks
Have a laugh today as you make your own laughing face or clown mask. Heidi will show you some cracking ideas to get you started.
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
4 September
Body Parts
Sue Harris Puppets
An SOS favourite, Sue and her puppets will help you take a fun look at bodies and how our differences make us special. How does a body fit together? What would we do if our body parts became muddled up? What are the human senses? Sue will explain the things our bodies can do and how we can care for them and each other, accompanied by lively music. Glove, rod, mouth, shadow and Bunraku-style puppets encourage language and audience participation. Fun and education, our favourite combination!
Performances: 11am & 1pm
Piano Bar
(General Admission)
Duration: 50 mins
All single tickets: $10.50
Subscribe & Save: $8.50
Foundation Kids Corner: Hand Puppets
Kristen will teach you how to make your very own special hand puppet. Bring along your creative juices and have fun!
Children must be supervised at all times.
11am - 1pm
Festival Theatre Foyer
FREE
ACCESS INFORMATION
Adelaide Festival Centre is committed to ensuring our programs are accessible to everyone, so we've added a number of facilities to help.
When booking your tickets, please let the BASS operator know if you have any specific access requirements and they will be pleased to inform you which services might suit you best.
For all access enquiries phone 08 8216 8670 or contact access@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
CAR PARKING
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week with early bird (in by 9.30am, out by 6.30pm), casual by the hour (until 6.30pm) performance/evening flat rate and weekend flat rate. Patrons can pre-book at BASS on 131 246, at least 24 hours prior to the performance to avoid missing out on a spot.
PARENTING ROOM
The Adelaide Festival Centre has a Parenting Room located off the Festival Theatre Foyer. There you will find a quiet and relaxing environment to feed or change your baby - including a state-of-the-art breastfeeding chair and ensuite. See Showbitz staff on the day if you are unsure of the location.
CHILD SUPERVISION
The Adelaide Festival Centre loves to see parents, children and families in and around our venues during Something on Saturday, but please be aware that you are
responsible for the supervision of any children who accompany you to in-theatre performances and foyer workshops. This helps promote a safe and secure
environment for our children.
CONTACT US
If you would like to provide feedback on a Something on Saturday performance or your experience at the Festival Centre we'd love to hear it! Please call Reception during business hours on Telephone: 8216 8600 and ask to speak to the Programming Coordinator responsible for Something on Saturday.
