The March/April Gasworks Holiday program will be running Wednesday 26 March to Friday 4 April 2008 and includes favourites such as a stop-motion animation course, circus skills and swordfighting, as well as an exciting array of new workshops and performances. The various elements of the program cater for ages 4-12.
Details of our new Creative Holiday Program for ages 13 to 15 can be found by clicking here.
Please note the following:
- Tickets for theatre shows must be purchased for both adults and children attending. Workshops only require tickets to be purchased for participants.
- Ticket collection for Garden Studio and Art & Craft Room workshops is on the door, and at the foyer box office for all other venues and events.
- It is strongly recommended parents book ASAP as many sessions sell out, and please book under the name of the paying adult.
 Theatre
Workshops
Theatre, Shows & Presentations
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| Little Wings & Twinkletoes (rec. ages 4 to 8) |
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A delightful, contemporary Australian Fairy Tale with original songs. Join Little Wings and Twinkletoes as they journey to the Wild Woods and meet Ms Gitch the Witch, the Swamp Monster and then return safely to help Missus Wiz with her latest spell. Dress up at home and join in the fun or come before your show to join in some magical dress ups! |
| Where: |
Foyer & Terrace |
| Date: |
Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March |
| Time: |
10am, also at 11.30am (one hour) |
| Tickets: |
$13 (Adults & Children) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| The Mighty bUZZniks (rec. ages 4 to 10) |
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Cool Music for Smart Kids
The Mighty bUZZniks play a highly energised melange of rock, folk, hip-hop and pop that will have the whole family on their feet. Book in for the Bootscootin' workshop and the cost of the following show is included. |
| Where: |
Gasworks Theatre |
| Date: |
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April |
| Time: |
11.15am (one hour) |
| Tickets: |
$13 (Adults & Children) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Snake Busters (rec. ages 4+) |
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Join Australia’s best reptile handlers and learn about frogs, spiders and snakes that live in Australia. All venom is removed and handling will be possible - if you dare! |
| Where: |
Gasworks Theatre |
| Date: |
Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April |
| Time: |
2.30pm (one hour) |
| Tickets: |
$13 (Adults & Children) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Workshops |
| NEW! - Face Painting (ages 4 to 12) |
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Who do you want to be today? Try being a butterfly, tiger, or perhaps another of your favourite characters in this fun face painting class with Fairy Mary. |
| Where: |
Dressing Room |
| Date: |
Thursday 27 or Friday 28 March, also Thursday 3 April
(There are no longer classes for Wednesday 26 for face painting) |
| Time: |
9.45am (ages 4-8), 11.15am (8-12) and 12.45pm (4-8), for one hour |
| Tickets: |
$28 (includes makeup kit valued at $12.95) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Stop Motion Animation (ages 9 to 12) - SOLD OUT |
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Are you a fan of Wallace and Grommit or Adam Elliott’s Harvie Krumpet? Ever wonder how it’s done? Over this three-day course you will learn techniques of stop motion animation, develop an idea for a short film, make clay models, and animate the sequence to make your own movie. |
| Where: |
Studio Theatre |
| Date: |
Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 March
or Monday 31 March to Wednesday 2 April |
| Time: |
10am to 3pm, daily (bring own lunch) |
| Tickets: |
$105 (3 day course) SOLD OUT |
| Enquiries: |
t: 8606 4200 |
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| Magical Dress ups (ages 4 to 8) |
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Come to Gasworks before your Little Wings & Twinkletoes show time to make a magical wand, crown or wings to wear to the show. Or join in just for the fun of it! Pay $5 at the door for your child to dress up. |
| Where: |
Gasworks Theatre & Foyer |
| Date: |
Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March |
| Time: |
9am to 11.30am (arrive at any time) |
| Tickets: |
$5 |
| Bookings: |
None, pay on the door only |
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| African Drumming (ages 7 to 12) |
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African drumming is fantastic for promoting listening skills and interaction, and teaches children the benefits of working as a team, risk taking and trusting one another. Simultaneously, it encourages improvisation, concentration and relaxation. Come along and beat the drum or drum the beat and have some fun. Alena from Voyeu Rhythmic will be taking the class. |
| Where: |
Gasworks Theatre |
| Date: |
Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March |
| Time: |
2pm (one hour) |
| Tickets: |
$13 |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| NEW! - Creative Visualisation (ages 5 to 12) |
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This workshop involves children creating their own special adventures through visualisation, using meditation and storytelling. A wonderful opportunity for self-expression. Sessions led by Sandi Edgar who has qualifications in Meditation Teaching and Heart Resonance Therapy. |
| Where: |
Garden Studio |
| Date: |
Monday 31 March and Wednesday 2 April |
| Time: |
9.30am (ages 5-8), 11.15am (9-12) for one hour |
| Tickets: |
$13 |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Bootscootin' (ages 5 to 10) |
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Learn to Bootscoot with Tao from The Mighty bUZZniks right before their show! Later you can jump up and join in the fun when they perform the bootscootin song. |
| Where: |
Gasworks Theatre |
| Date: |
Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 April |
| Time: |
10am (one hour) |
| Tickets: |
$23 (includes ticket to see the show after the workshop for the participant only, attending adults are advised to book for the show separately) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Swordfighting (ages 5 to 12) - SELLING FAST |
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Join this intensive small group swordfighting class and hone your skills.
Very useful for pirates, marauders and swashbuckling heroes alike. Nationally accredited coach Chris Jones will take this popular activity.
Dates and times from Creative Program now available to all ages.
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| Where: |
Garden Studio |
| Date: |
Tuesday 1, Thursday 3 or Friday 4 April |
| Time: |
Tue at 9.45am (SOLD OUT), 11am (9-12), 1pm (all ages) for one hour
Thu and Fri at 10.15am (9-12), 11.45 (all ages) and 1pm (SOLD OUT), for one hour |
| Tickets: |
$18 |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253, book online now or click here for newly released times |
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| Piñatas (ages 5 to 12) |
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Make your own colourful piñatas, using papier-mâché. All materials included. This workshop returns due to popular demand, now including 2 sessions to allow for drying time. |
| Where: |
Art & Craft Room |
| Date: |
Tuesday 1 and Thursday 3 April |
| Time: |
Both days at 9.30am (ages 5-8) or 11.30am (9-12) for 90 minutes |
| Tickets: |
$33 (two sessions over two days) |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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| Circus Workshop (ages 5 to 12) - SELLING FAST |
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Learn exciting circus skills including balancing, juggling, spinning plates, tumbling and lots of other funny business. Teachers from NICA – National Institute of Circus Arts. |
| Where: |
Studio Theatre |
| Date: |
Thursday 3 and Friday 4 April |
| Time: |
11am (SOLD OUT) or 12.30pm (9-12 NOW OPEN TO 5-8 YO) for 1 hour |
| Tickets: |
$15 |
| Bookings: |
t: 9699 3253 or book online now! |
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