Editor's Choice Event Series Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Victorian Opera: Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s family opera is based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country explaining how a magpie created the first dawn. Long ago, the sky sat like a blanket on the land. When youngsters Tjatjarrang (Big Sister) and Koki (Brother) climb an ancient gum tree, they discover a new…
Editor's Choice Event Series Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Victorian Opera: Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s family opera is based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country explaining how a magpie created the first dawn. Long ago, the sky sat like a blanket on the land. When youngsters Tjatjarrang (Big Sister) and Koki (Brother) climb an ancient gum tree, they discover a new…

Joshua Monten Dance Company: Game Theory

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Game Theory comes to Australia for the first time after delighting audiences across Europe. In this playful and joyous dance performance, explore the building blocks of play and games - big emotions, freedom and rules, adrenaline and flow. Gaming is a source of inspiration for Joshua Monten and his dancers. For the…
Editor's Choice Event Series Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Victorian Opera: Parrwang Lifts The Sky

Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s family opera is based on a traditional story from Wadawurrung Country explaining how a magpie created the first dawn. Long ago, the sky sat like a blanket on the land. When youngsters Tjatjarrang (Big Sister) and Koki (Brother) climb an ancient gum tree, they discover a new…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Sounds Like an Orchestra

Cairns Performing Arts Centre 9-11 Florence St, Cairns City, QLD, Australia
What’s that sound? Is it a flute? A trumpet? A cello? Come and meet Queensland Symphony Orchestra and embark on an action-packed musical journey. Weave your way through the stormy drama of a Brahms Hungarian Dance, and float on the breeze in Kats-Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas. Composer and…
Event Series Izzy Gizmo The Young Inventor

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Izzy Gizmo The Young Inventor

Perth Concert Hall 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Izzy Gizmo is a fearless young inventor whose determination solves a great mystery and helps a friend in need. Izzy’s mechanical marvels and creative spirit are brought to life through storytelling and wonderful orchestral music. These performances of the best-selling children’s book by Pip Jones with illustrations by Sara Ogilvie,…
Event Series Izzy Gizmo The Young Inventor

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Izzy Gizmo The Young Inventor

Perth Concert Hall 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Izzy Gizmo is a fearless young inventor whose determination solves a great mystery and helps a friend in need. Izzy’s mechanical marvels and creative spirit are brought to life through storytelling and wonderful orchestral music. These performances of the best-selling children’s book by Pip Jones with illustrations by Sara Ogilvie,…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

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