ARCO Jnr
CPAC Studio
Adam Kelly is, in his words, an autistic gentleman. His friend Finbar is a fish. Adam thinks that asking someone what it feels like to live with autism is pretty much like asking a fish (i.e. Finbar) if it knows it’s in water, which is pretty funny if you think about it.
ARCO is Adam Kelly’s award-wining show about living with autism, or, in Finbar the fish’s case, living in water. The show takes a heartfelt look at the life and struggles of a young man trying to make connections with the people and world around him. Along the way Adam asks gently of his audience to consider life from his perspective.
ARCO Jnr, a supercharged version of the original for children and families, incorporates exciting animation from Perth-based neurodiverse artist Ben Hollingsworth. Join us as Adam and Finbar dance, draw, fly and joke their way into our hearts.
For details on ARCO Snr suitable for families and children aged 7-12 years please click here
ARCO Snr/Jnr by Adam Kelly and James Berlyn is produced by Performing Lines WA and proudly presented by Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
ARCO Snr/Jnr was originally produced by WA Youth Theatre Company.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principle arts investment and advisory body.
Creative Team
Co-creator & Performer: Adam Kelly
Co-creator & Director: James Berlyn
Dramaturg: Alex Desebrock
Lighting Designer: Peter Young
Sound Designer: Tristen Parr
Animator: Ben Hollingsworth
Arts Mentor: Johanna Keyser
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- Price
- Price Guide
- When
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- Venue Opens
- 1.00pm
- Doors open
- Show time
- 2.00pm
- Interval
- No
- Duration
- 35 mins + 15mins Q&A
- Supporting Act(s)
- Rating
- PG - Parental Guidance
- Seating
- Unreserved
- Food
- Bar Snacks & Light Bites
- Bar
- Full Bar & Barista Coffee
- Companion Card
- Yes. Book direct with Ticketlink Box Office 1300 855 835.
- Ticket Collection
- The Box Office opens at the advertised Venue Opens time for ticket collection and enquiries.
- Seating Plan
- Seating Plan
Age Suitability:
ARCO Jnr is suitable for families & children aged 7-12 years
Warnings:
The show does not contain:
• Offensive language, material or references.
• References to smoking
Contains rejection themes
There is a small audience interaction during the show with the audience invited to make a mask and paper aeroplanes
The show includes a relaxed floor seating area at the front.
| Price Level | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Admit One | $25.00 |