20 January – 14 February

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

An aerialist is hanging from their ankle while bubbles are flying around them. There is another acrobat looking up at the aerialist while two others are crouched in the corners. The scene is dark and muted.
A pirate in natural colors is talking with audience members. There is green and other fun colors surrounding them.
An aeiralist is hanging upside down with their legs in a split. They are shaded in blue while the background is shaded in red.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

SwashBuckling Circus

Ahoy, landlubbers and seafaring scallywags alike! Prepare to set sail on a laugh-filled voyage of acrobatic amazement and rib-tickling fun. This isn’t your ordinary circus – it’s a pirate extravaganza where the seven seas meet side-splitting comedy and high-flying feats. Get ready for a treasure trove of fun that will have you and your family rolling in the aisles.

This heart-warming adventure will entertain and delight audiences of all ages.  Whether it's helping decipher a treasure map or looking for a key, there's plenty of action for everyone.

The show is made by neurodivergent performers, so we have sensory needs in mind for all shows.
Aimed at 6 - 12 yr olds, but great for all.

Nominated for best kids and family Melbourne Fringe 2024

"My children were engaged the entire time"

Presented by: Express Move Me

The company started in 2013 from a desire and a need to create exciting new work. That work had to be energized and explore the physical realms of story telling. We wanted to connect with our audiences on a visceral level. Drawing them into the show and enveloping them in surreal, fantastical worlds. Our physical theatre training was used to develop all of the early work. It provided the springboard to launch into creating the shows. Using mythology and archetypes, diving into the rich territories they provide, exploring the stories at a deeper level. Which then connected more meaningfully with our audience. Now we wish to build a community of creatives, providing training tools, and a vocabulary to create. Focusing on constantly developing and honing ones craft and skill.
Children's Events • Circus
Victoria • Western Australia Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

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

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Presented by: Express Move Me

The company started in 2013 from a desire and a need to create exciting new work. That work had to be energized and explore the physical realms of story telling. We wanted to connect with our audiences on a visceral level. Drawing them into the show and enveloping them in surreal, fantastical worlds. Our physical theatre training was used to develop all of the early work. It provided the springboard to launch into creating the shows. Using mythology and archetypes, diving into the rich territories they provide, exploring the stories at a deeper level. Which then connected more meaningfully with our audience. Now we wish to build a community of creatives, providing training tools, and a vocabulary to create. Focusing on constantly developing and honing ones craft and skill.

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