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The Original Wiggles Are Reuniting For An Adults-Only Tour Of Australia

They'll be playing at load of venues across the country..

Stewart Perrie

The original Wiggles lineup are reuniting for an adults-only tour of Australia.

Greg Page, Murray Cook, and Jeff Fatt are throwing on the skivvies again and will join Anthony Field to performing their best hits in venues across the country.

The band made the announcement on Channel 7's Sunrise this morning (October 19) off the back of Emma Watkins revealed she was leaving the band to pursue other interests.

Greg Page said they won't be switching up the lyrics for the adult audience and will stay true to their iconic tracks like 'Big Red Car' and 'Hot Potato'.

They joked the performances might wrap up a little earlier than traditional over-18s events because the OG band members are a little older now.

The last time the band did this, OG Yellow Wiggle Greg, suffered a cardiac arrest on stage in front of everyone.

Page, Field, Cook and Fatt came together last year to raise money for the bushfire appeal, however Greg collapsed towards the end of the gig.

Greg credited his initial survival to an off-duty nurse who was in the crowd at Castle Hill RSL.

Grace Jones told a security guard that she could give him some medical assistance and was subsequently allowed backstage.

Staff had already started doing CPR on the Yellow Wiggle, but once Grace arrived, she was able to help out.

The nurse, who worked at Royal North Shore Hospital, told reporters: "I've been trained to do that and I kind of flicked a switch. I went in and I just used all the knowledge that helped him, and saved him.

"I didn't go to the concert expecting to do that so it all feels a bit surreal. I do stuff like that every day at work - I have never had to do it without equipment."

She asked for a defibrillator and was able to shock his heart back into a normal rhythm.

Grace sayid she worked on Greg for a whopping 20 minutes before paramedics eventually arrived and took Greg to hospital.

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The Wiggles announce 18+ arena tour with original line-up

It’ll mark the group’s first full-scale tour for adults only, and their first reunion gigs in arenas

The Wiggles ‘ original line-up have announced a seven-date run of arena shows for 2022, marking their first full-scale tour for 18+ audiences.

The tour is set to kick off in Darwin on Saturday February 12, before the quartet – alongside a full cast of classic characters such as Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Wags the Dog – hit stages in Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Tickets will be available from The Wiggles’ website from 4pm local time this Friday (October 22).

It’ll be the third time the group have performed together since their initial disbanding in 2012, with Murray Cook (the original Red Wiggle), Jeff Fatt (Purple) and Greg Page (Yellow) having previously joined Anthony Field – who has maintained his role as the Blue Wiggle since 1991 – for standalone charity shows in 2016 and 2020.

“All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the ‘90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives,” Fatt said in a press release. “This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again. We can’t wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes.”

Cook added: “It will be The Wiggles as you remember and love them, but we’ll all have a bit more grey hair… And there’s a bar. We’ll be playing all your favourite songs, and put on a show you won’t forget.”

Each show will feature a different support act, with more details for those due to be announced in the coming months. Polish Club and DZ Deathrays are amongst the acts set to join the festivities.

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Cook and Fatt retired from the group in 2012, while Page stepped away in 2006, though he returned briefly from 2012 to 2013. Their first reunion with Field – a pub show in Sydney – took place in 2016, with the band raising money for Soldier On Australia.

They reunited again for a pair of shows last January , this time endeavouring to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross and WIRES, following the bushfires that devastated Australia throughout the summer of 2019 and 2020. They pulled in over $150,000 between the two shows , however Page was not present at the second one as he’d suffered a cardiac arrest onstage during the first .

Joking about the incident in today’s (October 19) announcement, Page said he “may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around”.

Also announced today was the departure of Emma Watkins, who’d performed as the Yellow Wiggle since 2010. Her role will be filled by the 15-year-old Tsehay Hawkins, who’d previously joined the group back in August for the webseries Fruit Salad TV .

In a video statement posted to The Wiggles’ Instagram, Watkins said: “Like many people around the world, the pandemic has given me time to reflect on what is important in life. For me, that means spending more time at home, something that I didn’t realise I was missing out on being away eight months of the year on tour.

“I’m really looking forward to devoting more time and energy to focus on completing my PhD which incorporates my ongoing passion for sign language, dance and film editing, and to having more time to work with the deaf community.”

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Back in March, The Wiggles took to the triple j studios for their first-ever Like A Version performance , delivering a mashup of Tame Impala ’s ‘Elephant’ and their own ‘Fruit Salad’.

The Wiggles’ 2022 reunion tour dates are:

FEBRUARY Saturday 12 – Darwin, Entertainment Centre Saturday 19 – Hobart, MyStateBank Arena

MARCH Saturday 12 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena

APRIL Saturday 9 – Perth, RAC Arena Saturday 23 – Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena Saturday 30 – Brisbane, Entertainment Centre

MAY Saturday 7 – Adelaide, Entertainment Centre

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The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour!

The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour! was a concert tour launched by The Wiggles in 2022 that began on February 12th in Darwin, Australia and ended on August 26th in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The tour served as a reunion of the original lineup of the band ( Murray Cook , Greg Page , Jeff Fatt , and Anthony Field ), and is the first time the original members went on tour since 2012. It is the third reunion of the original members following the 25th anniversary benefit concerts in 2016 and the bushfire benefit reunion concerts in 2020 , and the first reunion to be a full-fledged tour instead of a one-off performance for charity.

Various Australian musical artists appeared as the supporting act of every show, performing their own songs as well as the Wiggles song that they covered on the ReWiggled tribute album.

• 1 Press Release [1]
• 2.1 Australia [1]
• 2.2 New Zealand [2]
• 3.1 Australia
• 3.2 New Zealand
• 4.1.1 The OG Wiggles
• 4.1.3 Musicians
• 4.1.4 Guests
• 4.1.5 Support Acts

Press Release [1] [ ]

Following the huge success of their recent sold-out adults-only concert, the OG Wiggles are back! With their last reunion performance receiving an overwhelming response and selling out in just five minutes, Anthony Field , Murray Cook , Jeff Fatt and Greg Page will tour the country with very special Saturday and Sunday night 15+ shows, featuring some of The Wiggles ' best-loved songs and cameos from characters such as Captain Feathersword , Dorothy the Dinosaur , Wags the Dog , and Henry the Octopus . And with The OG Wiggles' extraordinary music creds, it’s no surprise that they're being supported by some of the country's very best bands. Each show will have a wild support act, featuring some of Australia’s most loved and esteemed music artists, including Polish Club , DZ Deathrays and more. Jeff Fatt, OG Purple Wiggle, said, "All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the 90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives. This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again. We can't wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes." "It will be The Wiggles as you remember and love them, but we’ll all have a bit greyer hair... and there’s a bar. We'll be playing all your favourite songs, and put on a show you won't forget," added Murray Cook, OG Red Wiggle. "Looking forward to getting back on stage with the OG Wiggles -we always have a great time together and can’t wait to see the "kids" reliving their childhood. I may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though!" said Greg Page, OG Yellow Wiggle.

Tour Dates & Venues [ ]

Australia [1] [ ].

• February 12th - Darwin Entertainment Centre , Darwin, Northern Territory
• February 19th - Derwent Entertainment Centre , Hobart, Tasmania
• March 12th - Rod Laver Arena , Melbourne, Victoria ( recorded )
• April 9th - RAC Arena , Perth, Western Australia
• April 23rd - Qudos Bank Arena , Sydney, New South Wales ( recorded )
• April 30th - Brisbane Entertainment Centre , Brisbane, Queensland
• May 7th - Adelaide Entertainment Centre , Adelaide, South Australia

New Zealand [2] [ ]

• August 20th - Spark Arena , Auckland
• August 26th - Christchurch Arena, Christchurch

Setlist [ ]

Australia [ ].

• Fruit Salad
• The Monkey Dance
• Can You (Point Your Fingers And Do The Twist?)
• Do the Wiggle Groove
• Here Comes a Bear
• Rock-A-Bye Your Bear
• Wake Up Jeff!
• Quack Quack
• Joannie Works With One Hammer
• Hello Henry! (all shows except Adelaide)
• Henry's Dance
• Everybody Is Clever (Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth shows)
• Taba Naba (Sydney and Brisbane shows)
• Look Both Ways (all shows except Adelaide)
• Dancing In The Sand (all shows except Hobart)
• Five Little Ducks
• Old Town Road (Brisbane show only)
• Music Box Dancer
• Shake Your Sillies Out ( Raffi cover)
• Di Dicki Do Dum
• Pub Feed (Sydney show onward)
• Dressing Up (Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth shows)
• The Crocodile Hunter (Sydney show onward)
• D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. (My Favourite Dinosaur)
• Dorothy the Dinosaur (Darwin show only)
• Dorothy (Would You Like To Dance?) (Darwin show only)
• I Love It When It Rains
• Eagle Rock (Adelaide show only)
• Go Santa Go (Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth shows)
• We're Dancing With Wags The Dog
• Play Your Guitar With Murray
• Murray's Guitar Solo - Highway to Hell, Enter Sandman, Smoke on the Water, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Stairway to Heaven
• Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car
• Que Sera ( Justice Crew cover) (all shows except Sydney)
• Shaky Shaky (all shows except Sydney)
• Apple Crumble ( Lime Cordiale cover) (Sydney show only)
• Get Ready To Wiggle (all shows except Adelaide)
• Happy Birthday (Perth & Adelaide shows only)
• Romp Bomp A Stomp (Melbourne show onward)

Note: Average setlist across multiple shows.

New Zealand [ ]

• Hello Henry!
• Goodbye Henry (Christchurch show only)
• Dancing In The Sand
• Shake Your Sillies Out
• The Crocodile Hunter
• Murray's Guitar Solo
• Shaky Shaky
• Romp Bomp A Stomp
• Get Ready To Wiggle

Tour Personnel [ ]

Performers [ ], the og wiggles [ ].

• Greg Page - Lead Vocals, Additional Guitar and Keyboards
• Murray Cook - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Lead Vocals on " Five Little Ducks "
• Jeff Fatt - Keyboards, Vocals, Lead Vocals on " I'm a Cow "
• Anthony Field - Rhythm Guitar, Banjo, Vocals, Bagpipes, Bass on " Elephant ", Lead Vocals on " Pub Feed "
• Paul Paddick - Captain Feathersword , Backing Vocals
• Caterina Mete - Dancer, Officer Beaples , Dorothy the Dinosaur (during New Zealand shows)
• Tsehay Hawkins - Dancer, Lead Vocals on " Apple Crumble "
• John Pearce - Dancer, Lead Vocals on " Que Sera " and "Apple Crumble", Henry the Octopus (during New Zealand shows)
• Lucia Field - Dancer, Ballerina
• Callum Hendry-Hodsdon - Dancer, Wags the Dog , Teddy Bear, Ballerino
• Dominic Field - Dancer, Santa Claus (Australian shows only)
• Stephanie Di Coio - Dancer and Dorothy the Dinosaur (Australian shows only)
• Evie Ferris - Dancer (Australian shows only)
• Julia Lanzetti - Dancer and Henry the Octopus (Australian shows only)
• Ella Ferris - Dancer (Australian shows only)
• Jane Mesapani - Dancer (Australian shows only)

Musicians [ ]

• Jack Gatto - Guitar & Backing Vocals (all shows except Sydney)
• Alex Keller - Bass (for all songs except "Elephant"), Percussion on "Elephant" (Australian shows)
• Dominic Lindsay - Trumpet, Additional Keyboards, Percussion on "Elephant" (Australian shows)
• Jae Nelson - Drums (Darwin, Hobart, Brisbane & New Zealand shows)
• Simon Pryce - Backing Vocals & Percussion (Darwin and Sydney shows)
• Lachlan Gillespie - Keyboards & Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals and Keytar on "Elephant"
• Lozz Benson - Drums & Backing Vocals (Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide shows)
• Aaron Schembri - Guitar (Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide shows)
• Nick Webb - Bass (New Zealand shows)
• Jake Cropley - Guitar (New Zealand shows)
• Robert Irwin (Brisbane show)
• Robert Rakete (Auckland show)

Support Acts [ ]

• Polish Club (Darwin and Adelaide shows)
• DZ Deathrays (Brisbane show)
• DJ set from John and Lenny Pearce (Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & New Zealand shows)
• Luca Brasi (Hobart show)
• Planet (Sydney show)
• Nooky (Sydney show)
• Little Quirks (Sydney show)
• Parsnip (Melbourne show)
• Sly Withers (Perth show)
• Michael King (Australian shows)
• Nick Webb (Australian shows)
• Jake Cropley (New Zealand shows)
• Toby Baldwin (Australian shows)
• Originally, it was announced as an 18+ tour, but was later changed to 15+ due to popular demand.
• The stage backdrop for this tour was also used for the then-concurrent Fruit Salad TV Big Show tour and is based off of the inflatable set from the Sailing Around the World Live! tour.
• This was the first time since the 1997 "Big Show" tour that the original lineup did an Australian tour without a performance at the Sydney Entertainment Centre , as it was demolished in 2016.
• " Here Comes a Bear " since The Celebration Tour! .
• " Dorothy The Dinosaur " since the 1997 "Big Show" tour.
• " Taba Naba " since the 2003 fall tour of North America .
• " Eagle Rock " since the 2005 spring tour of North America .
• " Music Box Dancer " since the Wiggledancing! Live On Stage tour.
• " Dancing In The Sand " since the LIVE Hot Potatoes! tour .
• " Do the Wiggle Groove " since the Toot Toot Show! .
• The latter song was supposed to appear in the second reunion concert in 2020 but was cut.
• " Everybody Is Clever ", and the first time in a decade the song was performed live in general.
• However, the current motorized Big Red Car sat onstage unused for some of the Australian shows.
• The Anthony Balloon was featured during " Fruit Salad "
• The Murray Balloon was featured during " Play Your Guitar With Murray "
• The Jeff Balloon was featured during " Wake Up Jeff! "
• The Greg Balloon was featured during " Dressing Up " (Hobart & Melbourne)/" Get Ready To Wiggle "(Perth to Brisbane)
• Clips of the Melbourne show have been posted on the Wiggles' various social media accounts, and clips of the Sydney show were later seen in the documentary Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles .
• At the Melbourne show, the option of doing either " Romp Bomp A Stomp " or " Wiggly Party " for an encore was offered to the audience. The former song was chosen, and eventually became the closing song of the setlist to end each show going forward.
• The performance of " Go Santa Go " at the Perth show began with a false start due to everyone being in the wrong key. It is not known whether this contributed to the song being replaced for the remaining shows.
• Starting from the Sydney show up until Adelaide, Anthony wore a sequined version of his current skivvy, and for the Adelaide show, also wore sequined pants. For the New Zealand shows, he went back to wearing a non-sequined skivvy and pants.
• During the Sydney performance of " Henry's Dance ", the dancers wore the Austin Powers-influenced suits previously seen in the video clip for " Rainbow of Colours " from Racing to the Rainbow .
• Christine Anu was meant to make an appearance at the Sydney show to sing " Taba Naba ", but could not due to the passing of her father. [3]
• During the Sydney performance of " Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car ", crew member Nick Webb and an unidentified man (presumably a friend of Webb's) made a guest appearance on stage. Webb's shirt had the colors of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby team, while the man wore a orange and black skivvy, the colors of the Wests Tigers rugby team.
• " Shaky Shaky " was not performed at the Sydney show due to a wardrobe malfunction.
• The red and green jumpsuits seen during the performance of " Monkey Man " from the Big, Big Show! concert DVD made a return appearance starting from the Sydney show onward.
• Zookeeper and television personality Robert Irwin appeared at the Brisbane show to sing " The Crocodile Hunter " in tribute to his dad Steve Irwin .
• " Happy Birthday " was sung at the Adelaide show in honor of Anthony Field 's 59th birthday the next day.
• New Zealand radio host Robert Rakete appeared during the performance of " Romp Bomp A Stomp " at the Auckland show.
• The sign of the Wiggles' logo that appeared during the Australian shows looked very similar to the sign from the band's 2011 concert special for Australia Day , but with added dots for lighting purposes.

See Also [ ]

• The tour program

Sources [ ]

• ↑ 1.0 1.1 The archived promotional page
• ↑ The archived tour schedule
• ↑ A fan upload of the Sydney concert
• 1 Wiggle and Learn (2024 YouTube Series)
• 2 Wiggle Groove Tour
• 3 The Wiggles

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The Wiggles Wiggle GROOVE! Tour

Get ready to sing, dance & groove with the wiggles’ wiggle groove tour.

Embark on a musical adventure like no other with the world’s most popular children's entertainment sensation, The Wiggles! With over three decades of wiggly hits, The Wiggles are taking the Big Red Car on the road again to bring their high energy, catchy tunes, and signature dance moves to a city near you. 

The Wiggle Groove Tour promises to be an extravaganza of music, laughter, and learning, featuring all the beloved Wiggles including Anthony, Tsehay, Lachy, Simon, John, Lucia, Caterina & Evie. Of course it wouldn’t be a Wiggles show with our wiggly friends, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus & Captain Feathersword!

You can count on hearing all your favorite Wiggles songs, including classics like "Fruit Salad," "Hot Potato," "Rock-A-Bye Your Bear," and exciting new tunes that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping! 

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the unforgettable experience that will have the whole family singing, dancing, and smiling from ear to ear. 

Be quick, tickets will sell like… Hot Potatoes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to purchase a ticket for both adults & children? Yes: Everyone attending will require a ticket, except for Children under 12 months old, as they will be required to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian.

Should I buy tickets from websites other than those listed on The Wiggles site?

No: We cannot validate any tickets that are sold outside of the ticketing links & agencies provided. If you purchase from a third party retailer or resale site, you may be denied entry on the day of the event.

Can I purchase as a group? The maximum tickets you can purchase in one transaction is 8 tickets.

Please check individual ticketing agency for full T&C's. 

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The og wiggles announce adults-only tour to come to perth’s rac arena.

Ever wanted to sing Hot Potato without your kids around? Us neither! But now big kids can shamelessly get their wiggle on the original The Wiggles reunite for an adults only tour.

Off the back of their recent sold-out adult gigs, Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt and Greg Page will take the Big Red Car around the country early next year with special Saturday and Sunday night 18+ shows.

The group will perform at Perth’s RAC Arena on April 9 and have promised to feature their most popular songs and cameos from characters such as Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus.

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The Wiggles will be supported by a host of Aussie bands along the way including Polish Club, DZ Deathrays.

OG Purple Wiggle Fatt said 90s kids who grew up with the TV show will get the change to relive their childhood memories.

“All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the 90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives,” he said.

“This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again. We can’t wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes.”

And the best bit — there’s a bar!

“It will be The Wiggles as you remember and love them, but we’ll all have a bit more grey hair... and there’s a bar. We’ll be playing all your favourite songs, and put on a show you won’t forget,” Cook said.

“Looking forward to getting back on stage with the OG Wiggles — we always have a great time together, and can’t wait to see the “kids” reliving their childhood. I may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though!” said Page.

The news comes as kids, big and small, woke up to the news that current Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins, was leaving the children’s supergroup.

Watkins will pass the yellow skivvy to newcomer Tsehay Hawkins next year.

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The original cast of The Wiggles are officially reuniting for an adults-only Australian tour next year.

Anthony Field – who is still a member of The Wiggles – is teaming up with his OG gang including Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt and Greg Page for a national arena tour from February to May.

“All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the ‘90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives,” Fatt told Sunrise.

“This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again.

“We can’t wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes.”

The founding members of The Wiggles discovered they were still a hot commodity in showbiz after hosting a reunion show in January last year to raise funds for bushfire relief, with tickets selling out within five minutes.

Their performance was marred after Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, collapsed during the group’s sold-out show in Sydney . However, he said he was feeling good and ready to hit the stage again.

“I may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though,” Page joked on the Channel 7 breakfast show.

The concert marked the first time the iconic band had played together since 2012.

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February 12, 2022 – Darwin Entertainment Centre

February 19, 2022 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Tasmania

March 12, 2022 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

April 9, 2022 – RAC Arena, Perth

April 23, 2022 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

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April 30, 2022 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

May 7, 2022 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Tickets are on-sale from October 22 at www.thewiggles.com.au

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The Wiggles' original members to reunite for an 'Adults Only' tour early next year amid shock exit of Emma Watkins

By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:37 EDT, 18 October 2021 | Updated: 20:48 EDT, 18 October 2021

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The Wiggles ' original members are reuniting for an 'Adults Only' tour.  

The group are heading back on the road after receiving an overwhelming response to their last adults only performances.

Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt and Greg Page will tour the country with very special Saturday and Sunday night shows. 

Reuniting: The Wiggles' OG members will reunite for an 'Adults Only' tour early next year. Here: Wiggles, 2008

The show will feature their best-loved songs  and cameos from characters such as Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags, and Henry the Octopus. 

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There are also performances from bands including Polish Club, DZ Deathrays and many more.    

Tickets go on-sale from October 22 at The Wiggles website.  

Original Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt said it was great for the nostalgic kids from the 1990s.  

Classic: The show will feature their best-loved songs and cameos from characters such as Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags, and Henry the Octopus. Here: The Wiggles, 2011

The Wiggles OG Adults Only shows

-  February 12, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin

-  February 19, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart  

- March 12, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne  

- April 9, RAC Arena Perth, Perth 

- April 23, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

- April 30, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane 

- May 7, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide 

'All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the 90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives,' he said.  

'This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again. 

'We can't wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes.' 

Original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page added he was looking forward to seeing their adult fans reliving their childhood.  

'Looking forward to getting back on stage with the OG Wiggles - we always have a great time together, and can't wait to see the 'kids' reliving their childhood,' he said.  

'I may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though!'

The news comes amid the shock resignation of current Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins, from the children's supergroup. 

Emma will pass the yellow skivvy to newcomer Tsehay Hawkins in 2022, the band announced on Tuesday. 

The 32-year-old is leaving the band at the end of this year so she can devote more time to her other passions, including completing her PhD at Macquarie University.

She said in a statement that the Covid-19 lockdown made her reassess her priorities, and she realised how much she missed being at home. 

Gone:  The news comes amid the shock resignation of current Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins, from the children's supergroup

'After 11 years of performing with The Wiggles, and nine of those as the Yellow Wiggle, the time has come for me to pass the yellow skivvy on,' Watkins said.  

'Like many people around the world, the pandemic has given me time to reflect on what is important in life.

'For me, that means spending more time at home, something that I didn't realise I was missing out on being away eight months of the year on tour, but something that I have really cherished over the last 18 months.'

Replacement: Sixteen-year-old Tsehay Hawkins (pictured), who joined the Wiggles family earlier this year for its 'Fruit Salad TV' YouTube series, has been promoted to the main line-up

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If you grew up watching the OG Wiggles on TV, chances are you've been waiting for a reunion - and you're in luck.

The original Wiggles Anthony Field, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt and Greg Page are coming back to New Zealand with two adults-only reunion performances.

The last time the four reunited on stage, the show sold out in just minutes. And the Wiggles promise to bring back some of their best-loved songs along with appearances from the iconic Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Henry the Octopus.

But instead of bringing the kids along, you'll have to get a babysitter for this one - the shows are restricted to those aged 15 and over.

Kicking off in Auckland on August 20 and winding up in Christchurch on August 26, the shows will be supported by DJ duo John and Lenny of Justice Crew fame, who won Australia's Got Talent in 2010.

Aotearoa's own Robert Rakete will also join the Wiggles on stage wearing his specially-designed Wiggles skivvy made by Auckland's Mayfield Primary School students.

According to Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt, these shows are for the Kiwi kids of the 90s who grew up watching them on screen.

"All of those children who loved The Wiggles in the 90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives," he says.

"This night is for the grown-ups and is a chance to bring back some of that genuine, high-spirited liveliness again. We can't wait to relive those childhood memories and dance the night away to some of the favourite old-school tunes."

Original Red Wiggle Murray Cook jokes that the four will have a bit more grey hair than the last time we saw them, adding, "And there's a bar!"

"We'll be playing all your favourite songs, and put on a show you won't forget.

And beloved Yellow Wiggle Greg Page can't wait to see Kiwis reliving their childhood at the shows.

"I may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though!" he says. Tickets go on sale on June 14.

The OG Wiggles Reunion Tour dates

• Saturday, August 20: Spark Arena, Auckland • Friday, August 26: Christchurch Arena, Christchurch

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The wiggles’ original lineup have reunited for another string of adults-only concerts., anthony field, murray cook, jeff fatt and greg page will belt out the children group’s most iconic songs at arenas across australia in february through to may next year., it comes after their recent reunion shows sold out, with frenzied fans snapping up tickets to the shows in just five minutes., “all of those children who loved the wiggles in the 90s are now adults who love the nostalgia and fun from that time in their lives,” original purple wiggle jeff said of the exciting news., original yellow wiggle greg page, who famously collapsed during the group’s last appearance together on stage, said he’s “looking forward to” the shows., “i may have to pull back a bit on the dancing this time around though,” he joked., tap below to find out their tour dates next year., ready for new adventures’: emma watkins speaks after quitting the wiggles, more stories, pictured: mum’s tribute after ‘loving and generous’ teenager killed in alleged bashing, armchair sleuth uncovers ‘weird’ brian laundrie detail as experts reveal what happens if he isn’t found soon.

The Original Wiggles Are Reuniting for an Adult-Only Pub Show

Hot potato! This performance is guaranteed to induce major nostalgia.

Time to check the tires and change the oil on the Big Red Car! The original cast of the beloved children's program "The Wiggles" has announced they will reunite to play a show at an Australian pub. And unsurprisingly, the '90s kids are going wild over the idea.

Anthony Field (commonly known as the Blue Wiggle) Tweeted yesterday to gauge interest in a show to benefit an unnamed charity. Apparently, the Internet responded and he later announced that the colorful group will perform together in January.

That's right. Field will sing and dance alongside his original mates, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, and Greg Page, all while you enjoy a drink and shout "Wake Up, Jeff!" at the top of your lungs.

While further details, like a location, haven't yet been announced, it's probably best to follow Field's advice and "dust off the old VHS tapes," re-memorize the lyrics to hot potato and fruit salad, and get ready for a wild ride.

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Looks Like The Wiggles’ Original Lineup Is Planning An Adults-Only Pub Tour

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UPDATE 09/07/16: The Wiggles’ original lineup have announced an 18+ pub show in Melbourne for this September.

ORIGINAL STORY: After spreading joy to a bunch of grown-ups at their first adults-only pub show earlier this year, The Wiggles ‘ original lineup appears to be planning an 18+ Aussie tour.

Blue Wiggle Anthony Field tells Music Feeds the original Wiggles crew currently has two new charity shows in the works, while posts on social media prove the group are working out the details for new shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Posting to Facebook today, The Wiggles asked Melburnians if they’d been keen for an 18+ pub show from the group’s original lineup.

“MELBOURNE. A show of hands… Who would be keen for an original Wiggles reunion show with all proceeds going to Soldier On – Helping our Wounded Warriors!?,” the group posted.

“We are open to venue suggestions as well! Lets do this!! 🙂 #Nostaliga #ReliveYourChildhood #AllForCharity”

As Wiggles fans screamed “HELL YES” in reply, The Wiggles took to the comments section to let punters in on their plans, explaining that they’ll be making their “Big Show Tour” announcement “very soon”.

The group revealed they are planning to head to Melbourne first (and “very soon”), for a show which they hope to capture on film so that all fans can enjoy the Wiggly vibes. The group say they’re also trying to book a new show in Sydney.

The Wiggles’ original lineup performed its first adults-only pub show at Sydney’s Dee Why RSL in February, helping hundreds of grown-ups to get Wiggly with pub-friendly interpretations of classic songs like Hot Potato , Wake Up Jeff and Rock-A-Bye Your Bear .

Speaking exclusively with Music Feeds following the concert, Field revealed he is keen to play more adults-only shows.

“The vibe was so great, the original Wiggles fan were so passionate, you can’t help wanting to do it again,” he said. “I just want to do it again, and do the same thing, make it a charity thing… It would be great fun.”

Catch The Wiggles’ social media posts about upcoming 18+ shows below, and stand by for some Wiggly good news.

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From hiking to going out, here's how to enjoy an adult Wisconsin Dells getaway

Wisconsin Dells is known for its water and amusement parks and sees 4 million visitors annually, according to the Wisconsin Dells Visitors and Convention Bureau .

Not only does the area have plenty of activities families and children, but the Dells can be fun for adults, too.

Here are some ways to enjoy Wisconsin Dells outside of the water parks and other kid-focused attractions.

Rent a boat or kayak

With the Wisconsin River running through the city, and Lake Delton and Mirror Lake to the south, there are plenty of opportunities to get on the water in and around Wisconsin Dells.

Rent a pontoon boat to or take out a kayak on the waterways to see the area's unique rock formations from the water.

Here are some rental companies that offer pontoons, wave runners, kayaks and more:

• Dells Watersports Boat Rentals , 255 S. Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells; 608-254-8702
• Rivers Edge Bait Shop and Boat Rentals , 20 Rivers Edge Road, Wisconsin Dells; 608-254-6494
• Holiday Shores WaterSports , 3901 River Road, Wisconsin Dells; 608-254-2878
• Dells Kayak Rentals , 2350 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells; 608-253-0899

Take a boat tour

Wisconsin Dells is famous for duck boat tours, which traverse land and water. These tend to be more family-friendly, but adults can enjoy them, too. Places that offer such tours include:

• Original Wisconsin Ducks ; 1890 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells; 608-254-8751
• Dells Army Duck Tours ; 1550 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells; 608-254-6080

For slower-paced scenic cruises, Dells Boat Tours (multiple locations; 608-254-8555) offers a few options on the Wisconsin River: the upper tour, north of Wisconsin Dells, cruises through a channel cut by ancient glaciers, and makes a land stop to hike at Witches Gulch; the lower tour, south of downtown, travels past sandstone cliffs and famous dells rock formations; and a sunset tour that is similar to the upper dells tour but with a torch-lit Witches Gulch hike.

The company also has a fast-paced jet boat tour that travels both the upper and lower portions of the Wisconsin River in a 50-minute ride.

Enjoy bars, restaurants and more

Downtown Wisconsin Dells has various places for for dining, drinking and dancing on the northeast side of the Wisconsin River, separating it from the resorts and theme parks mostly found on the southwest side of the river.

The District at the former Riverfront Terrace, 29 Broadway, has a riverside patio on the main drag. The new concept serves urban street food from various vendors, with live music and DJs on the patio.

Also on the river, and accessible via the downtown River Walk, is River Walk Pub , 911 River Road. It serves pub food in a rustic lodge setting with live music and an outdoor patio.

For locally made booze, visit Dells Distillery , 206 Broadway, a working distillery with a 1920s Western-themed pub. It also has a food menu featuring gourmet burgers and tater tots.

The city also has its share of dive bars, including Sand Bar, 130 Washington Ave., and Fisher's Bar, 719 Superior St.

For karaoke visit Showboat Saloon , 24 Broadway. Behind it, Mama's Garage , 731 Eddy St., has outdoor music and games on its sand-pit patio.

Outside of downtown, enjoy waterfront dining on Lake Delton at Ravina Bay Bar & Grill, 231 E. Durkee St., and Summer House Grill & Bar , 1280 E. Hiawatha Dr., Lake Delton.

Continue south to Ishnala , S2011 Ishnala Road, Lake Delton. The restaurant overlooking Mirror Lake is one of Wisconsin's most popular supper clubs.

Go hiking and explore the great outdoors

A few popular state parks surround Wisconsin Dells.

Devil's Lake State Park is one of the most well known hiking spots in Wisconsin and is less than a 30-minute drive from Wisconsin Dells, traffic permitting. Hike around the lake, to the beach or to bluffs overlooking the lake which feature unique rock formations such as the distinctive Devil's Doorway.

Mirror Lake State Park has 19 miles of trails on both sides of the lake and the Wisconsin River, with unique rock formations that pop up around the wooded area. The trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter.

For one of the tallest land-locked bluffs in Wisconsin, head to Roche-A-Cri State Park north of Wisconsin Dells. It also has ancient petroglyphs and pictographs scratched and painted onto the bluff's base.

There are many campgrounds that surround Wisconsin Dells for outdoor stays. The Edge-O-Dells is a 21-and-older-only resort with campsites and log cabin rentals. It can get lively and is popular for bachelor and bachelorette parties on weekends in the summer.

Relax at the adults-only Sundara Inn & Spa

For another adults-only Wisconsin Dells space, Sundara Inn & Spa offers child-free lodgings or spa packages for adults staying elsewhere.

The 80-acre resort aims to create a serene space, surrounded by a pine forest. The resort also asks visitors to go electronics-free in all public spaces.

The resort has a bathhouse, meditation spaces, a restaurant and pools. It also offers a golf package with the adjoining Wild Rock golf course.

Spa treatments include massages, bath treatments, salt room therapy, facials, energy work therapies and couples spa packages.

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Where to watch movies for free in Moscow this summer

People watching a movie in a Pioner 24-hour open-air cinema in Gorky Park.

Temporary cinemas will be popping up across Moscow very soon, starting from July 16. All of the spots are brilliant examples of either constructivist or avant-garde architecture, so expect striking settings. A selection of classic Soviet films will be aired using cinematic equipment from the last century. All the screenings are free although online registration is required beforehand, while there will also be guided tours of the spaces, organized by the “Moscow through the Engineer's Eyes” company.

Registration will be open soon at mos-kino.ru

Bread factory

Following the success of former factories transformed into art spaces (VinZavod, Arma, Trekhgornaya manufacture), Khlebzavod (“bread factory”) No 9 is one newly opened joint that is attracting creative types from all over the city. The movie Time! Forward! will be screened in the building’s boiler room on July 16. It follows workers from the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, one of the largest steel companies in Russia, and is based on a novel by Soviet writer Valentin Kataev.

What’s more, Khlebzavod is a monument to constructivist architecture. Where better to watch such a film?

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Roof of the Narkomfin Building

The Narkomfin Building was originally designed to house high ranking employees at the Commissariat of Finance. It was built by architects Moisei Ginsburg and Ignaty Milinis. Also a fine example of constructivism, it’s currently in a state of disrepair, locked down, and fairly difficult to get into - which is like a red flag to a bull for more adventurous types.

However, on July 30 the place will be opened up and people will be welcomed onto the roof to watch the film Faith and Truth.

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Khrushchyovka courtyard

A courtyard located in the 9th experimental block of the Novye Cheremushki district will turn into an outdoor cinema this summer. Cheremushki is the first district where Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchyov decided to build the iconic Khrushchyovka apartment blocks in the 1950s. As a result, thousands of Russians were given their own pads after decades living huddled together in communal apartments known as kommunalka .

Cheremushki is the adapted film-version of Dmitry Shostakovich’s operetta and will be shown here on Aug. 6. The organizers of the multiple screenings - the Moskino cinema chain - say they will revive the Soviet tradition of neighbors meeting in courtyards for a good old tongue wag. There will also be a guided tour of the block.

Address to be confirmed at mos-kino.ru

Pioneers Palace

If you want a slice of the postwar Soviet avant-garde style, head to the Pioneers Palace at Vorobyevy Gory. Pioneers Palaces were youth centers for sport, creativity, and hobbies for Young Pioneers (a communist organization for children) during the Soviet Union. There were dance classes, martial arts, drawing, and many other activities.

To Love a Man , a movie about two young architects building a new town in Siberia, will be shown here on Aug. 22. There will also be a lecture about building experiments in the 20th century.

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A secret place

The last cinema venue remains a secret. On Aug. 27 there will be a screening, but at the moment no one knows where. Information will appear on mos-kino.ru but those who attend all four screenings above will be able to guess the last location.

A talk about architecture and Soviet history also will be hosted here.

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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