WEEKLY WINNER
Best Children’s Event
Adelaide Fringe
2019
DINOSAUR TIME MACHINE
The science of dinosaurs told through puppetry, theatre and circus!
Buckle up and take a trip in a giant time machine to get up close and personal with a life sized T-Rex.
Learn about the ancient world of dinosaurs in the most exciting way possible. Two adventurous performers use science, circus, puppetry and imagination to give you a glimpse into history that you won’t forget.
Dinosaur Time Machine incorporates up to date science and discoveries made about dinosaurs and the world that they lived in, and presents it in a fun and highly visual way, incorporating circus, puppetry, simple narrative and imaginative play in this unique educational theatre production.
Dinosaur Time Machine came together as a result of a 20-minute circus show commissioned by Scienceworks in Melbourne, to tie in with their Tyrannosauridae exhibition in 2015. From there we worked with writer and director Pablo Latona to expand the circus and science communication style show into a full-length theatre show full of up to date science facts - because kids and adults alike love dinosaurs, and we love facts! Dinosaur Time Machine blends theatre and science communication to create an interactive theatre experience for dinosaur lovers and soon-to-be dinosaur lovers!
** Part of Regional Arts Victoria's 2025 Creative Learning Program! **
For schools touring details, please visit Regional Arts Victoria:
“"Dinosaur Time Machine is good, really good. It's funny and clever and there's even a bit of history and education thrown in. Take the kids and be prepared for a wild ride and watch out for the T-Rex!"
- Weekend Notes
"Combines the latest research with simple circus and puppetry to win over its audience. Adorable and interesting.”
- Adelaide Advertiser Hitlist - Best Children’s Show
"“It is educational, well done, and extremely entertaining.”
- Global Media Post
“Dinosaur Time Machine isn‘t your everyday dinosaur show. It weaves factual information into the fun... circus and puppetry and audience interaction are all used to great affect... The charm lies in its ability to convey through simple means how science works.“
- Adelaide Advertiser
Hey, Teachers!
Interested in booking Dinosaur Time Machine for your students? This show can also come with teacher resource kits (for Victorian and Australian curriculum), and classroom activity packs! And a sweet Top Ten List of things your students may see and do in the show:
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Touch a real fossil!
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See some fun circus tricks!
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Go on an adventure through time!
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Learn about dinosaurs that are still alive today!
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Find out if a T-Rex can pick its own nose!
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Discover how dinosaurs may have looked, sounded, and smelled!
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Learn about what Australia might have looked like during the age of dinosaurs!
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Share some Facty Facts about our favourite prehistoric creatures!
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Take a photo with a T-Rex after the show!
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Become certified members of the Dinosaur Fan Club!
Show Information
Duration: 55 minutes
Age Range: 3-10
Touring Party: 2
Please enquire for details, as well as touring budget and tech specs.
Cast & Creatives
Director & Producer: Elena Kirschbaum
Playwright: Pablo Latona
Performers: Dinosaur Time Machine is a two-person theatrical show, but can be performed by multiple Highwire cast members, including Michaela Burger, Hannah Cryle, Felicia Lannan, Paul Westbrook, and Jack Wilde.
