The Fritz Magic(ish) Show – Adelaide Fringe
Step into the charming and comical universe of Fritz, an eccentric and lovable magician rabbit.
Magic, mayhem, and many things gone wrong as Fritz earnestly strives to recreate the mesmerising magic tricks of their suddenly vanished Magician Master, Madame Magica.
FRITZ is a 50-minute roller coaster ride of the ridiculous. Fuelled by slapstick, object puppetry and clowning, this heartwarming story is entertainment from start to finish for the whole family.
Performed by Emilie Bloom and skilfully Directed by Die Roten Punkte’s multi-award-winning Clare Bartholomew.
Hold onto your hats because this magic show is about to pop right off!
Best suits children aged 5-13 but has been made for the whole family to enjoy. Feel free to bring babies or younger siblings along. Everyone is welcome!
WHERE: The Factory at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
WHEN: Fri, 20 Feb – Mon, 09 Mar
TIME:
- Fri 20 Feb – Sun 22 Feb: 3:00pm
- Thu 26 Feb: 11:00am
- Fri 27 Feb – Sun 01 Mar: 3:00pm
- Thu 05 Mar: 11:00am
- Fri 06 Mar – Mon 09 Mar: 3:00pm
DURATION: 45 mins
CONTENT RATING: G
Kids in Adelaide Review
★★★★
Fritz the magic(ish) rabbit had the audience laughing from the moment she hopped out of her hat! Her quirky antics and gentle silliness kept children engaged and our crew were engaged throughout. One minute she was tucked inside her hat, the next she was amongst the audience, interacting with her helpers. The kids honestly didn’t know what was coming next.
From the outset, it is clear this isn’ a standard deck-of-cards-and-top-hat routine. Fritz arrives with personality to spare, playful, slightly chaotic, and knowingly self-aware. The act is sharp and cleverly structured, but the real hook is the tone: a wink to the audience, a gentle nudge at the absurdity of it all. It is as much about the joy of performance as it is about the tricks themselves.
Audience interaction feels natural rather than forced, and the pacing keeps things moving without rushing the moments of genuine surprise. There’s a light narrative thread running underneath, giving the show more substance than you might expect from a magic(ish) premise.
This highly interactive show is best suited for children 5 and over. Fritz really was a delightful surprise.