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Summer@ The Art House Presents
Splash Test Dummies
Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are here with a splish splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter.
The Splash Test Dummies are off on an exciting adventure of oceanic proportions! With a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, dazzling acrobatics, dexterous juggling and side-splitting, slapstick comedy, the Dummies are ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an exciting hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family.
They are the Australian leaders in narrative driven circus comedy, The Dummies are recognised globally for creations of quality that are intelligent, theatrical and inventive. They have shared this epic adventure with audiences from the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
This “hour of pure thrilling entertainment” (Sunday Mail Edinburgh) has wowed the critics and won coveted awards at the world’s largest arts festivals, Adelaide Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe. “Their circus, juggling and stunt work is sharp; their timing impeccable; and their core strength, frankly enviable!” (The Age).
“This show has everything and is just plain joyous” (The List UK). Grab your flippers and snorkel and join the Dummies diving from bathtubs to beaches on this wild aquatic ride!
Add to your child's experience by booking them into the Summer Splash Circus Workshop! Participants will get to see the show and then learn circus skills from The Dummies! Available only as a Workshop + Show Package (Kids Only) Click here to book.
This performance will take place in our Studio which is general admission unassigned seating.
For vacation care group bookings, please email: [email protected]
Cast & Creatives
The Dummies Corp. are Australia's circus-comedy specialists, creating work that is internationally recognised for its high quality, theatrical intelligence, ambition and relevance. Inciting laughter, joy and playfulness in adults and young people. Delivering inspiring, exceptional, unique performances and community building activities, we touch the hearts of many.
Dummies Corp Awards
Winners – Best Circus (weekly) award 2022, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Winners – Best Children’s event award 2021, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Winners – The Western Australian Critics Choice (weekly) award 2020, Perth Fringe World
Winners – Best Children’s event (weekly) award 2020, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Winners – Best Children’s presentation (weekly) award 2019, Adelaide Fringe festival
Winners - Best Kids show nomination, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2017
Winners – Best children’s presentation (weekly) award 2016, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Winners – Children’s choice Award runners up 2016, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Winners – Best Children’s presentation award 2015, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Winners– Best circus award nomination 2015, Perth Fringe World
Winners – Gasworks Circus Showdown 2014, Melbourne
Winners – Highly commended Circus & Physical theatre award 2014, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Reviews
"A creative triumph, blending slapstick comedy with daring acrobatics and a dash of raunchy adult humour."
The Au Review ★★★★★
"Charlie Chaplin-esque slapstick gold."
Time Out ★★★★
"An exceptional performance. A joy to experience.”
Theatre People ★★★★★
“Circus and acrobatic show perfect for families.”
Edinburgh Festival For Kids ★★★★★
“Brilliant stuff!”
The Edinburgh reporter ★★★★★
“Terrific Acrobats, wonderful clowns. Three men took to the stage with wheelie bins, what happened next blew our minds."
The Funny Tonne ★★★★★
“Filled with hi-jinks, acrobatics dancing and juggling but where they really excel is their clowning around and slapstick humor.”
Ed Fest Mag ★★★★★
“With a mixture of classic clowning, slapstick and acrobatics, this comedy circus is perfect for families.”
Fest (Edinburgh) ★★★★
“What kids and adult so readily enjoy is the adept, unadulterated mischief.”
The Times, UK ★★★★
“A show that barely pauses to catch its breath; a dynamic and fun show suitable for all the family.”
Broadway Baby ★★★★
“Skills you’d see during shows by Cirque du Soleil or Circus Oz, it’s like nothing I’ve previously seen."
The Herald Sun ★★★★ ½
“Dungeree’d Dummies from down under create an adventure playground out of dustbins.”
The Herald Scotland ★★★★
“All too often these sorts of shows are all-male or majority male. It was great for everyone in the audience to see three hilarious women doing it.”
Edinburgh 49 ★★★★★
