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A child holding a spear, her eyes blacked out with tape.
2 – 5 Oct

The Censor

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

The Censor is a show by kids, for kids and their adults – where kids get to decide what to do.

THE CENSOR invites audiences from 8-100 to a special island where the usual rules don't apply.

Here, the kids are in charge – unexpected, unfiltered, uncensored.

Part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 2 Oct
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location

ArtPlay
Russell St Ext
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $20
Children $15

Free for children under 2

Book online for The Censor

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9660 9600
  • email address: boxoffice@melbournefringe.com.au
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Auslan interpreted
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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