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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A girl has knocked over a pile of blocks, she looks shocked. In the foreground a different performer is stacking blocks underneath someone's foot. A man is wrestling with tape and another performer is doing a cartweel while hoolding a hula hoop in her feet.
Two performers are doing an acrobalance: one is standing on the other's thighs while she is arched back. her feet are on the ground but her hands are in the air. A performer is walking on two giant jenga blocks stacked on their ends.
Three performers are doing an acrobalance, another performer has a block stuck on her bottom, she looks a bit like a turtle.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Nimble

A way-too-dangerous game of Floor is Lava

Tasmanian circus company ROOKE will bring you right to the edge of your seat. Nimble is a game of Jenga wrapped up, stacked, and served in a glass case of emotion. Blocks, boxes, and acrobats will be stacked and balanced (and just might fall). Walk the line between tension and joy, risk and release.

This is teetering, pocket-sized circus: hilarious, intimate, and fun for families and adults too.

 

★★★★½ ArtsHub 

 

Performance and workshop incursions available upon request. Please contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au

Presented by: ROOKE

ROOKE is a contemporary circus company, based in Northern lutruwita/Tasmania. Founded by five world-class circus artists with a combined performance experience of over 120 years, ROOKE was created to make high-quality and sustainable circus.
Circus • Family
Tasmania • SA Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    With increasing challenges, strength and agility were balanced with calm camaraderie. - Lesley Graham, ArtsHub

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    Gets more impressive as it goes on....ROOKE has delivered a show that’s thoughtful, skillful and quietly inventive. - Josh van't Padje, Upside Adelaide

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Babies (0-1) | Toddlers (2-3) | Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14)
Loud Noises

Please note

This show contains a giant Jenga set that sometimes falls over, making loud noises.

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: ROOKE

ROOKE is a contemporary circus company, based in Northern lutruwita/Tasmania. Founded by five world-class circus artists with a combined performance experience of over 120 years, ROOKE was created to make high-quality and sustainable circus.