CarriageWorks is proud to announce the official Sydney Children’s Festival 2009 program. The Festival is just around the corner, with two weeks of creative performances, workshops, exhibitions and free activities about to be unleashed! After the awesome success of last year’s Festival, here’s your chance to see what everyone is raving about, and to experience CarriageWorks’ new take on school holiday fun! Thousands of children and their families are geared up to experience this year’s Festival, so make sure you plan your visit carefully and check out our helpful hints on transport below. Click here to visit the Sydney Children’s Festival website now.
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SYDNEY CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY
Kick your heels up at the Sydney Children’s Festival Opening Party on Saturday 3 October. The celebration will be led by Georgie Parker and the Sydney Children’s Festival Choir, who will have every foot in the house tapping. The celebration will continue with a huge dance party where kids can go wild and parents can enjoy a flashback to their partying days. Plus, there’ll be a sneak preview of Erth’s Amazing Room for curious kids.
Tickets are on sale and are limited, so BOOK NOW!
DATE 3 OCTOBER AT 2.30 – 7PM
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CIRCA’S 46 ACTS IN 45 MINUTES
Presented by Sydney Children’s Festival
Be dazzled as the impossible becomes possible right before your very eyes, when Circa performs 46 acts in 45 Minutes. Set to upbeat music and featuring four multi-skilled performers, this is circus without the boring bits and a spectacle for the entire family to enjoy! BOOK NOW.
DATES 5 - 10 OCTOBER
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CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
See Circa’s 46 acts in 45 Minutes, then learn some new skills in a circus workshop!
Create 4 Circus Acts in 3 Minutes in a workshop with Circa’s skilled performers.
Have a sky-high acrobatic adventure in the Aerial Skills workshops.
Learn phenomenal physical theatre skills from world-renowned company Legs on the Wall.
DATES Click here for dates for each workshop.
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Imaginary Theatre’s TASHI
Based on the books by Anna Fienberg
Presented by Sydney Children’s Festival
This unforgettable theatre experience is based on two of the most popular stories from the children’s book series, TASHI. The perfect concoction of mesmerising performances and vibrant storytelling, this magical show makes for perfect holiday fun. BOOK NOW
DATES 12 – 17 OCTOBER
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ERTH’S AMAZING ROOM
Presented by Erth and Sydney Children’s Festival
Erth’s Amazing Room is an extravaganza for the senses where absolutely ANYTHING can happen! You might run into a dinosaur or a dragon, fly a kite in a wind tunnel or add to a 3D mural made of spitballs. Enter the AMAZING maze and go creatively crazy!
DATES EVERYDAY OF THE FESTIVAL, 10AM – 3.30PM
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GET STUCK INTO A WORKSHOP
There are loads of unique and creative workshops every day of the Festival, with something for every child.
Design and make jewellery
Get digital with photography
Get physical with Legs on the Wall
Learn to DJ like a pro
Draw cartoon monsters
Make a film in a day
Learn to hula-hoop
EVERYONE LOVES FREE STUFF!
Sydney Children’s Festival is the best place for an affordable creative experience for the whole family!
Catch Snack Sized Sensations - funny free performances in the foyer every day
Whip out your green thumb in a free Gardening Workshop
Meet a real live book in the Living Library
Free circus activities in the Roll Up Circus Room
Cuprocking street art workshop with Andy Uprock
A whole bunch of interactive author talks
PLUS
Mini Wrong Prom – funky disco + dance class for kids.
Click here to find out how you can gain priority entry to Mini Wrong Prom with The Daily Telegraph.
MORE ABOUT FREE ACTIVITIES There is no prior booking for free activities. Some workshops require registrations on the day. Capacity is limited for some activities. Click here for more info.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM – NOW AVAILABLE!
The full Sydney Children’s Festival Program Booklet is now available. To receive your copy, email scf@carriageworks.com.au with your full name and postal address. But don’t wait for the mail! Start preparing your Festival visit today with the full program and ticket info available online at www.sydneychildrensfestival.com.
TRAVEL GREEN – SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT ADVICE
The whole of Sydney Children’s Festival takes place at CarriageWorks, and getting to the venue is easy! The many available public transport options will save you time and money. Choosing to ride a train, bus or bike will get you here on time, and will embrace the Festival’s approach to creative sustainability. Consider some of these options:
TRAIN
8 minute walk from Redfern station
10 minute walk from Macdonaldtown station
15 minute walk from Newtown station
PUBLIC BUS
Nearest stop at Codrington Street at City Road – 5 minute walk
Alight from the 422, 423, 426, 428, 370, 352
We also have bike racks onsite. For more info on trip planning and public transport, visit www.131500.com.au and click here for more Festival transport info.
A FEW MORE TIPS...
Be patient and flexible
Over 60% of the festival is free, making many of the activities VERY popular – so occasionally, you may need to wait to participate. But don’t worry, the Festival has been designed with many events, workshops and exhibitions running at the same time, so if you miss out on something, you can try something else.
Not sure what’s available?
Ask our friendly staff and volunteers – they’ll guide you in the right direction.
Plan your time carefully
The Festival starts gently each day, with hands-on interactive workshops in gardening, choir and visual arts in the morning. The middle of the day will reach a crescendo of noise, activity and colour before easing back toward a (relatively!) calm end of the day. Keep your child’s unique personality in mind when timing your visit.
Pre-book your tickets
We anticipate that most of the ticketed events will sell out. Advance booking will ensure you avoid disappointment and long queues at the Box Office. BOOK ONLINE NOW.
CarriageWorks is grateful for the support of so many generous companies and organisations, whose contribution makes Sydney Children’s Festival possible.
Partners
City of Sydney
Pegasus Print Group
Events NSW
City of Sydney’s Art and About
Major Media Partner
The Daily Telegraph
Supporters
The Ian Potter Foundation
Sydney’s Child
Annie B’s children’s decor
Texta and Reeves
Kidspot.com.au
Media Tree
KW Doggett Fine Paper
Special thanks to
Lauretana Water, Reverse Garbage, DiLorenzo Coffee and the Little Big Book Club.
LAH-LAH’S ADVENTURES AT ENMORE THEATRE
A dancing double bass, singing saxophone and an accordion that sneezes when he squeezes! Welcome to Lah-Lah - a fantastical new kid’s concert introducing children to the magical world of music. Featuring a variety of musical styles from pop, jazz and world music to a touch of Mozart! Tickets are selling fast, so BOOK NOW!
DATES ENMORE THEATRE, OCTOBER 7 – 18
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