20 January – 14 February

This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

Halloween-themed graphic featuring a large moon with a ghostly sketch of a violin on its surface. Bats, music notes, and silhouetted houses with glowing windows appear against a starry night sky. Text reads “Flamingo Strings” and “Are you afraid of the Bach?” in playful pink and blue lettering.
Four musicians wearing matching mint-green “Flamingo Strings” shirts rehearse together against a clean white backdrop. Three play violins while one plays a cello, all smiling and interacting around a shared music stand, creating a lighthearted, collaborative atmosphere.
Bright, playful illustration featuring two pink flamingos playing violins—one wearing a grey top hat. The background splits into white and teal, with whimsical text reading “I ❤️ Flamingo Strings” beside the flamingos.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Are You Afraid Of The Bach?

Are You Afraid of the Bach? is all about what makes music scary and fun. A super fun, interactive and engaging educational show presented by Flamingo Strings who are some of Perth's finest string players and educators. They have a passion for making music accessible and fun for everyone, so the adults will have a great time too. Be ready to sing, dance and learn and you are very much encouraged to come dressed in a scary or fun costume!

 

Presented by: Flamingo Strings

Flamingo Strings are a Perth based educational string quartet, made up of some of the finest string players the state has to offer. Their shows for primary school aged children are specially written to educate and entertain, they are super engaging and entertaining with lots of audience participation including singing and dancing and turning on the imagination of everyone there, adults and children alike. Having performed at numerous schools and institutions across WA they are excited to bring their show Are You Afraid Of The Bach? to FRINGE WORLD 026.
Children's Events • Music
Western Australia

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Occasional

Presenter

Presented by: Flamingo Strings

Flamingo Strings are a Perth based educational string quartet, made up of some of the finest string players the state has to offer. Their shows for primary school aged children are specially written to educate and entertain, they are super engaging and entertaining with lots of audience participation including singing and dancing and turning on the imagination of everyone there, adults and children alike. Having performed at numerous schools and institutions across WA they are excited to bring their show Are You Afraid Of The Bach? to FRINGE WORLD 026.

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