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

Jacob and Courtney smiling. Jacob is holding a crab in his hands and giant tentacle is behind Courtney. The Great Beach Adventure is written in bubble letters next to them
Jacob and Courtney smile with a giant tentacle behind them.
Two friends, Jacob and Courtney Smiling next to a floating review that says " My three year old completely mesmerised. Four year old couldn't stop laughing, and my five and seven year olds said it was the funniest thing they've ever seen."
Adelaide Fringe 2026

The Great Beach Adventure

A joyful, imagination-powered escapade for children aged 3–10 and their grown-ups. When two best friends decide it’s beach day, their living room transforms into a world of waves, pirates, sea creatures, and sun-soaked silliness.

The Great Beach Adventure is a story about imagination. Jacob has never been to the beach - Courtney has. This interactive, high-energy performance celebrates how kids play, problem-solve, and imagine their way through big adventures using everyday things. With physical comedy, playful surprises, and heartwarming friendship, it’s the perfect Fringe treat that will have the whole family ready for their very own Great Beach Adventure!

"My daughter and I LOVED the show. She was captivated from beginning to end, which is not an easy feat for a toddler." Audience

Presented by: Courtney Wagner & Jacob Watton

The Great Beach Adventure was created by Queensland-based artists Jacob Watton and Courtney Wagner, two dynamic theatre-makers passionate about imaginative, high-energy performance for young audiences. Jacob is a choreographer, performer, and teaching artist working across contemporary dance, children’s theatre, and cross-disciplinary performance. Courtney is a performer and theatre-maker who has toured extensively across Queensland with companies including RAVA Productions and Shake & Stir. Together, they bring a playful mix of physical comedy, movement, and storytelling to the stage. Their work celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection—inviting children and families to laugh, move, and dream together through the magic of live performance.
Kids and Family • Theatre
Queensland • SA Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    My 3y.o completely mesmerised, 4y.o couldn’t stop laughing, and 5 & 7 year olds said it was the funniest thing they've ever seen - Roxy Walsh, Kids in Adelaide

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Toddlers (2-3) | Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11)
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Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Courtney Wagner & Jacob Watton

The Great Beach Adventure was created by Queensland-based artists Jacob Watton and Courtney Wagner, two dynamic theatre-makers passionate about imaginative, high-energy performance for young audiences. Jacob is a choreographer, performer, and teaching artist working across contemporary dance, children’s theatre, and cross-disciplinary performance. Courtney is a performer and theatre-maker who has toured extensively across Queensland with companies including RAVA Productions and Shake & Stir. Together, they bring a playful mix of physical comedy, movement, and storytelling to the stage. Their work celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection—inviting children and families to laugh, move, and dream together through the magic of live performance.