Melbourne’s Fringe Festival is here and Mamma loves the XS series - that points out the family friendly shows and events happening. Here are THREE not to be missed additions to XS (two of which are FREE!) So - get out the School Holiday ‘to do’ list folks and start adding these fine Fringe events.

This is Grayson
Septmeber 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30 2018
7-8pm ($30)
SOLD OUT
The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport

You will meet a woman at The SUBSTATION. She will take you to a bus and you will go on an intimate, surreal and immersive journey through Newport's forgotten lands. Bring your sense of adventure and your curiosity, and let Grayson show you the things hiding in plain sight. This project is supported by Melbourne Fringe, Hobsons Bay City Council and Australia Council for the Arts.

Please Note: This work is designed as an experience for adults and children.

Wild Child
Sunday, 30 September 2018
1pm (FREE but ticketed)
Click here to book
Woods Street Arts Space, 44 Woods Street, Laverton

The great storyteller Dortchen Wild knew a lot about children in the woods, fantastical beasts, magic and mischief. She was also a neighbour of the Grimm Brothers who took credit for her wondrous stories. We want to find Dortchen's real fairytales and we need some wild children to help us!

Please Note: Recommended for ages 8-12.

Playing Up
Wednesday 26 & Friday 28 September 2018
11am-5pm (FREE)
No bookings required - just rock up whenever!

The Substation, 1 Market Street, Newport

PLAYING UP takes the form of a game played by adults and kids together. Make clothes out of food, remote control your parents, invent your own form of sports, search for miracles, deconstruct electrical devices, build what-happens-next-machines! Children, grown-ups, families and friends are all welcome. Pick a card, follow the instructions, create your own piece of Live Art, and perform it.