burrinja 2014 Kids & Family Program A world of fantastic things to do and see – and definitely not just for kids!
Burrinja BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS
Cnr Glenfern Road and Matson Drive Upwey, VIC 3158 Telephone: 9754 8723
www.burrinja.org.au
Set in a typical Tim Winton world of beach and sea, The Deep is about a little girl named Alice who must overcome her fear of swimming in the ocean. Every day Alice and her family go down to the jetty for a swim and every day Alice watches from the rail. Despite all the encouragement in the world from her belly-flopping mum and dad and bombie obsessed brother, Alice is too scared to swim where the ocean turns from green to blue. Until one day, after an out-of-the-blue swim with a friendly dolphin, Alice forgets to be scared and just swims! Brought to you by Australia’s champions of puppetry, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, The Deep mixes beach culture comedy and exquisite puppetry in a highly entertaining live theatre experience. ‘Bright and imaginative realisation … The Deep offers all ages a special experience’ — Jan Hallam, The Sunday Times Monday 14 April at 2.30pm All tickets $15 / Family 4+ $12 Suitable for ages 4+
Burrinja Kids Zone!
COMING SOON !
Burrinja is programming a wide range of fun, interactive and educational workshops to support our extensive Visual Arts and Performance programs. Including activities such as colouring in, creative writing, puppetry, sculpting and other tactile activities, we aim to present fun experiences that draw inspiration for our current exhibitions and theatre shows. Every child can leave Burrinja with a new skill, idea or story and something to show off to their grandparents! For details on Kids Zone activities go to www.burrinja.org.au
Burrinja Indigenous Education Program Burrinja is presenting a wide array of engaging Aboriginal exhibitions and theatre shows during terms 3 and 4 in 2014. The program presents opportunities for schools to interact with Indigenous content in informative, engaging and educational context.
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Burrinja can tailor excursions to cover required curriculum topics for a wide range of school-age groups. These can include guided tours, workshops with Aboriginal artists, film/ documentary screenings and exhibition viewings. We invite you to contact Burrinja to discuss the available programs. Please call 9754 8723. For Visual Arts enquiries ask for: JD Mittmann (Curator and Manager of Collections) For Performance enquiries ask for: Ross Farnell (Executive Director) Excursions are priced at $6 per student.
Playwright Jason De Santis brings a Tiwi twist to an old favourite to create a modern Aboriginal adventure story, inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui is a joyful romp through a familiar tale of myth, magic and adventure. Narrated by Japarra the Moon Man, join Wulamanayuwi, daughter of a Tiwi warrior, on her journey to rescue her seven little brothers transformed by Jirrakilala, her evil stepmother into seven mischievous spirits, the seven Pamanui. Puppets, song and dance combine to make this a whole family adventure featuring the language and rhythm of the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin. Packed with spirit and humour, Wulamanayuwi will delight audiences young and old. ‘Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui is a feast of colour, movement and culture that completely satisfies the appetite for a spirited night out at the theatre’ — The Barefoot Review Saturday 31 May at 1pm and 7pm Adult $22 / Concession $18 / Family 4+ $16 Suitable for ages 7+
WOMBAT STEW A Big Beaut Aussie musical for families and kids! In 2014, Wombat Stew will celebrate 30 years in print. The simple story of a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make wombat stew, has been cleverly developed into a dinky-di Aussie-musical complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, flies, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can! With a cast of 6 multi-talented performers, Wombat Stew is a mouth-watering combination of story-telling, mime, music, dance and puppetry. ‘High quality, professional children’s theatre … A potful of fun-filled colour, song and action.’ — Canberra Times Tuesday 1 July at 6.30pm Wednesday 2 July at 10am All tickets $15 / Family 4+ $12 Suitable for ages 3–9
Burrinja Circus Festival Ever wanted to run away with the Circus? Even when you are all grown up? Well this July School Holidays you can. Burrinja is again teaming up with world renowned circus troupes, Dislocate and Ruccis, to make this dream possible with ten days of exciting performances and circus skills workshops covering the full spectrum of circus activities. Our Circus Festival was a huge success in 2013, and this year promises to be even bigger! Featuring death-defying stunts, feats of physical prowess and unbelievable tricks, along with a bundle of belly laughs. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to discover the magical world of circus, and even learn few tricks for yourself! July 4 – July 14 Full program details go to www.burrinja.org.au Suitable for all ages
SWAMP JUICE A shadow puppet comedy, about one man’s romp through a swamp. From the company behind Sticks Stones Broken Bones comes a brand new feast for the imagination. Using shadow puppets made from bits of rubbish, acclaimed Canadian performer Jeff Achtem presents a gurgling adventure about life in a swamp, with an eye popping 3D finale! Winner of the Edinburgh Total Theatre Award in 2011, Swamp Juice showcases puppetry at its finest and the astonishing visual effects are sure to impress and delight audiences. Be prepared to meet all manner of swamp creatures, but a word of warning: watch out for jellyfish! Swamp Juice is a playful and immersive puppet experience for all ages. ‘Wonderfully enchanting, an absolute delight! … breathtaking moments!’ — London Evening Standard Thursday 10 July at 6.30pm All tickets $15 / Group 4+ $12 Suitable for ages 7+
Aussie Kids Rock are a talented, if not whacky, rock band that entertain kids (and mums and dads too!). Funky guitarist Rusty, cool bass man C.J, and the ever-comical drummer Deano, take the audience on a time machine journey through music, covering many different styles including punk rock, hip hop, jazz and disco. This spectacular show aimed at kids throughout the whole primary school age bracket has proven repeatedly to be a great experience for the whole family. Don’t miss this loveable and loud show loaded with laughs! Wednesday 24 September at 2pm All tickets $12 Suitable for all ages
HOW TO BOOK Tickets for all shows can be purchased via Burrinja’s Box Office. Box Office opening hours: 10.30am–4pm Tuesday to Sunday Telephone: 9754 8723 Or go to: www.burrinja.org.au