The Sydney Traveler

The spookiest and scariest show for kids these school holidays is Wolf Under the Bed. The play is based on twelve different stories written by Finnish school students.
It stars three bored travellers who are sitting in an isolated hut in the middle of the forest. As the night wears on they amuse themselves with the creepiest stories they know. But what do they do when the line between fantasy and reality blurs?
This entertaining production explores the imagination and our fear of the unknown, and it will have kids on the edge of their seats! Because of that it’s not recommended …read more

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With the school holidays fast approaching, mums and dads everywhere are probably stressing about ways to keep the ankle-biters entertained. A trip to Clown Town is guaranteed to keep the little ones happy, and give parents a rest!
This cool indoor play centre has stuff to amuse babies and kids to ten years of age. The 1000 square metre play gym has a range of activities to keep kids’ minds and bodies active. There’s a massive multi-level soft play structure, a giant inflatable obstacle course, triple turbo slide, ball pools, and stacks more. Their newest feature is a cool indoor climbing …read more

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The name of this uproarious Stella Green production is enough to send men scurrying for the hills, and encourage women to burn their bras. But it’s not really as scary as all that.
This insightful and hilarious play is for girls that loved Sex and the City, and for men still struggling to understand their women. Billed as a “survival manual for the modern urban goddess,” it tells the stories of the problems young women face every day. Why does The Pill make us so moody? Do we really need to wear a G-string? Why are men so perverted? Is there …read more

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Kenneth Grahame’s beloved novel The Wind in the Willows comes to life in a new stage show by The Australian Shakespeare Company.
All your favourite characters are there: Ratty, Mole, Badger, and of course Mr Toad. The magical performance is a real treat for little kids and big kids alike.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is the perfect setting for this tale of life on the riverbank. It’s also a great spot to enjoy a picnic as this beautiful play unfolds.
Dates: Tuesday to Saturday until January 26
Times: Performances at 11 am and 6 pm
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, harbour side of the main pond
Address: …read more

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Little ones will love the Youngstars2.com performance of the classic fairytale Cinderella, playing at venues around Sydney these school holidays.
Modern mums and dad will also be glad to know this production isn’t just about balls and handsome princes. It also sends a message of hope and encourages its little audience to believe in themselves.
Kids are invited to dance and sing along with Cinders, the fairy godmother, Prince Charming, the evil stepmother, and her wicked stepsisters.
Big screen visuals and amazing light effects combine with the live action show for something really special.
Dates: January 10 to 25
Time: Morning and afternoon shows
Location: Venues …read more

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Littlies will love a day out at the Wiggly Play Centre, and so will their parents. This Wiggles-themed house of fun lets adults relax while their kids run wild.
There’s plenty for the kids to do, like driving their own big red cars, exploring the multi-level adventure playground, watching Wiggles movies, and swimming in the ball pits. Pretty soon there’ll even be a karaoke room!
Parents with young children can rest easy too, as a toddler area ensures they’ll stay safe away from the bigger kids.
So with everything taken care of, what will the parents do? How does relaxing with a magazine …read more

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