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| SYDNEY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 2008 |
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CarriageWorks presents the inaugural 27 September - 11 October 2008
In the October school holidays, Sydney Children’s Festival rocks into CarriageWorks and transforms every corner of this immense building into an artistic playground for Mark it on your calendar now - block out the whole holidays! There are loads of performances, workshops and free activities for every child to get stuck into.
MEET DINOSAURS At The Petting Zoo meet Erth’s awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants. Ancient life-like dinosaurs are alive and mostly friendly (!) in this fun, educational and unique performance event that will delight children of all ages.
CIRCUS FUN You’ll want to run away with the circus after Aerialize’s new circus show, Jungle Fever, a wild adventure tale inspired by characters from The Jungle Book and Tarzan. Aerialize’s highly skilled youth and professional circus performers will astound you as they swing and swoop from the rafters, and wow you with their daring trapeze, acrobatics and clowning - and then try it yourself in the circus skills workshops.
STORYTELLING Be inspired by some of Australia’s leading children’s authors – Andy Griffiths will have you rolling on the floor with his delightful and disgusting stories, Matt Ottley gets the creative juices flowing with his wacky cartooning workshop, and Richard Tulloch teaches the art of excellent storytelling to keep ‘em all on the edge of their seats.
ARTS WORKSHOPS Heaps of workshops will be all fun and games for budding performers and artists… dance, act, paint and create your day away! Click HERE to view the details of the Visual and Creative Art Workshop programs.
EXHIBITIONS Explore the fantastical, whimsical and interactive visual art exhibitions – everything from giant red megaphones for you to climb inside, colourful paintings by local kids, and an elephant themed interactive playground. Children can even add their own artwork to the growing festival mural. COMPETITION Calling all budding photo-journalists! We are searching for the most talented up and coming snappers to win the chance to be an Official Festival Photographer… win a workshop with leading Australian photographer, Lisa Tomasetti, and your images exhibited at the festival. Everyone can be artist and audience at Sydney Children’s Festival. It’s big, it’s exciting, it’s a festival like you have never experienced! WHEN 27 September - 11 October | 10am – 4pm | Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday) WHERE CarriageWorks, Free parking: TICKETS Most events are free. Ticket fees apply to the shows mentioned below, and some of the workshops only. The Petting Zoo and Jungle Fever | $16 / Group +10 $13.50 / Family $60
MORE INFO More details, book tickets and photo competition entry www.sydneychildrensfestival.com
MEDIA INFO For images and interviews contact Merran Doyle Publicity merran@merrandoyle.com.au | (02) 9905 4644 |
