Spring holidays are getting a glitter-bomb. Tinkerbell and her Dream Fairies land in the Royal Botanic Garden with a sing-along, dance-along forest adventure that’s half Shakespearean mischief, half school-holiday fever dream. Translation: picnic rugs, costumes, and 75 minutes where your mini human isn’t just watching the show — they’re in it.
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Video Credit: The Australian Shakespeare Company — Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (2025).
Location
The Pioneer Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Booking link: Shakespeare Australia
Event page: Royal Botanic Gardens
Dates
Season: 27 September – 12 October 2025
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Frequency: School holidays (annual)
Performance times
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday 27 September | 10:00am, 1:30pm |
| Sunday 28 September | 11:00am |
| Tuesday 30 September | 10:00am |
| Wednesday 1 October | 10:00am |
| Thursday 2 October | 10:00am, 1:30pm |
| Friday 3 October | 10:00am, 1:30pm |
| Saturday 4 October | 10:00am |
| Sunday 5 October | 11:00am |
| Tuesday 7 October | 10:00am |
| Wednesday 8 October | 10:00am |
| Thursday 9 October | 10:00am, 1:30pm |
| Friday 10 October | 10:00am, 1:30pm |
| Saturday 11 October | 10:00am |
| Sunday 12 October | 11:00am |
Price
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Off-peak (Tue–Thu): $25 per person | $90 group of 4
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Peak (Fri–Sun): $30 per person | $110 group of 4
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Preview: $20 per person
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Babies: Under 12 months free (no ticket required)
Booking essential. Tickets via Shakespeare Australia or Ticketmaster.
The BioHax take
File under: parenting wins disguised as theatre. This is picnic seating under the trees, costumes everywhere, and Tink leading a whirlwind quest that ends in Bubble Land. Kids burn energy, adults get fresh air and a coffee, and everyone leaves humming the soundtrack with suspicious amounts of glitter in their hair. Shakespeare would approve the chaos.
Who it’s for
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Fairy, elf, Jedi, pirate and superhero devotees
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First theatre adventures for toddlers and preschoolers
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Grandparent day-outs during school holidays
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Families who know a good picnic when they see one
What’s on offer
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Interactive musical theatre starring Tinkerbell, Peaseblossom, Mustardseed, Cobweb and Moth
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Dress-ups encouraged — wings, wands, capes, sabres, the lot
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Bubble Land finale to help Tink find her wings
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Sing-alongs, choreography and fairy antics woven through a Shakespearean tale
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Picnic theatre format — BYO rug or low-back camping chair
Synopsis
Tinkerbell returns to the edge of the magical realm in search of her lost wings and meets four whimsical Dream Fairies who’ve misplaced their Fairy Queen. With help from the young audience (yes, your kid), they trek through music, laughter, dance and interactive play, blending Shakespearean verse with original songs and a storyline that celebrates imagination and teamwork.
What to bring
This is picnic theatre, not gold-class. Pack your rug or low-back chairs because seating’s strictly BYO. High-back chairs get positioned at the rear to keep sightlines clean for little humans.
Sydney weather does what it wants, so bring sunscreen, hats, raincoats or ponchos depending on the day. Picnics are encouraged, so load up on snacks and drinks. Costumes are basically the dress code — fairy wings, pirate hats, Jedi robes, go wild. Prams are welcome, and packing for all weather is highly recommended.
For extra tips on what to bring, check the Family Theatre FAQs on the booking site.
Getting there
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Train: Martin Place (closest). St James and Circular Quay also nearby.
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Bus: Route 441 to Martin Place/Circular Quay; Route 200 stops on Macquarie St near Palace Garden Gate (peak hours).
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Ferry: Circular Quay, then a short walk up Macquarie St to Conservatorium Gate.
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Parking: Metered on Macquarie St; undercover at the Domain Car Park; Secure Parking at 131 Macquarie St.
Best gate for the show: Palace Garden Gate on Macquarie St.
Accessible & pram entrances: Morshead Gate (Shakespeare Pl) or Conservatorium Gate (Macquarie St). Use Google Maps for “Pioneer Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney” to navigate directly.
Accessibility
Accessible paths lead from Morshead and Conservatorium Gates to the Pioneer Garden. Nearest accessible parking: 131 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000. Allow extra time to move through the gardens. For specific needs, email boxoffice@shakespeareaustralia.com.au or call 02 9011 7704.
Box office
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Online via Shakespeare Australia or Ticketmaster
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Phone: 03 8676 7511 (9am–5pm Mon–Sat when shows are on; 9am–5pm Mon–Fri off-peak)
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Sydney enquiries: 02 9011 7704
For general contact, use the “Send an email” option on the booking page.
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Article originally published: 4 October 2025, by Editor
