29 June – 8 July 2018 Maryborough. Queensland Birthplace of PL Travers
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Welcome Welcome to the Mary Poppins Festival, one of Queensland’s many great event experiences here on the Fraser Coast. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy this unique festival which celebrates the art of storytelling for all ages, through exhibitions, public art installations, music concerts and costumed characters. Events like the Mary Poppins Festival are vital to Queensland’s tourism industry, engaging visitors with the locals and the community, and creating memorable experiences. The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Destination Events Program, which helps attract visitors, increase expenditure, support jobs and foster community pride. Congratulations to the event organisers and all those involved in delivering the Mary Poppins Festival and I encourage you to take some time to explore the beautiful Fraser Coast. The Hon Kate Jones MP Minister for Tourism and Major Events The art of storytelling is as much a part of Maryborough as our wonderful historic buildings. Each year the Mary Poppins Festival is a celebration of the stories of Maryborough and our many wonderful storytellers, attracting visitors from throughout Queensland and beyond. And as one of the oldest cities in Queensland, Maryborough has many stories to tell. The annual festival had its genesis more than a decade ago when a dedicated group of volunteers from the Proud Marys Association initiated the first event to raise the profile of Maryborough as the birth place of author P.L. Travers. The popularity of this now week-long event celebrating everything Mary Poppins shows the love residents have for our history and our passion to bring those stories to life. This year, as well as the popular Day in the Park, a highlight of 2018 festival week will be a world-first community stage production of P.L. Travers' story, Happy Ever After. There will also be a whimsical outdoor family performance titled, The Magic Banyan Tree and visiting authors, Justin D'Ath, creator of the Extreme Adventure series, and Kate Knapp, writer and illustrator of the Ruby Red Shoes series, will be hosting workshops and storytelling sessions. As you enjoy the festival this year please take the time to listen to the stories and create your own stories to share with friends and family. Cr George Seymour Mayor Fraser Coast Regional Council
Martin Simons General Manager Fraser Coast Tourism & Events
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Featuring Guest Authors: Kate Knapp Ruby Red Shoes refer page 18
Justin D'Ath Extreme Adventures refer page 17
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“Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.” – Mary Poppins
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UCH WAS THE HOMESPUN WISDOM OF MARY POPPINS, whose creator, P.L
Travers, also knew that a well-told story is a valuable treasure to be kept safe at all costs. And what better place to keep our treasured stories than in a bank? Pay a visit to the statue of everybody’s favourite nanny and you will notice we’ve been sprucing up the building where her creator was born. Originally a branch of the Australian Joint Stock Bank, this grand old building will soon be telling a new story as it is reinvented as an innovative interpretive centre – an exciting, interactive and inspirational celebration of the life and works of P.L. Travers, as well as the new home for the stories and storytellers of Maryborough and the Fraser Coast.
Hosting interactive displays, artists in residence, and a workshop and meeting space, the Story Bank will also be home to a program of creative arts aimed at creative storytelling of all kinds. More than just heritage, stories and storytelling are our future as well. The Story Bank represents a new and magical main street entrance to the beautiful Portside Precinct that hosts the Mary Poppins Festival each year. In growing a strong and vibrant culture and a healthy community, we are not simply witnesses to the story, but part of the story.
We take our stories seriously here in Maryborough, and many of our people are already artisans of the ancient craft of storytelling. The Story Bank will not only be a reservoir for our region’s rich and unique history, it will aim to enhance that history, making it accessible, comprehensible and engaging.
“Whether you live happily ever after depends on you.” – Mary Poppins
2018 Mary Poppins Poetry Literary Competition The Annual Literary Awards competition is for young creative writers and poets residing in the Fraser Coast Region. The competition was established in 1999 to commemorate the writer P.L. Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins who was born in Maryborough, and offers nearly $2,000 in prizes. Organised by the Proud Marys Association and endorsed by the Cherry Tree Foundation, trustees of PL Travers' will trust.
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The former Australian Join Stock Bank on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets is where Mary Poppins author PL Travers was born in 1899. Fraser Coast Regional Council is working on the restoration of this significant heritage-listed building and a new exciting interpretive centre will open in October 2018. Proudly funded by:
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Festival Calendar PAGE COST Friday 29 June Poppin Street Party Mary Poppins Happy Ever After Saturday 30 June A Story Teller's Guide Mary Poppins Happy Ever After Sunday 1 July Solar Printmaking Workshop Sunday Riverside Monday 2 July Fable: In the company of Storytellers Fable Artist Demonstrations A Story Teller's Guide Tuesday 3 July Kids Morning In Crafty Conductors Fable Artist Demonstrations Wednesday 4 July Mural Trail Official Opening Kids Morning In Crafty Conductors Fable Artist Demonstrations A Story Teller's Guide Swan Lake - Queensland Ballet Thursday 5 July Crafty Conductors Fable Artist Demonstrations Voices in the Dark National Theatre Live: Hamlet Friday 6 July
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The Magic Banyan Tree Saturday 7 July Mary Poppins A Day in the Park Heritage City Quilt & Craft Extravaganza Sunday 8 July Fable Artist Demonstrations Heritage City Quilt & Craft Extravaganza
Gatakers Artspace
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FREE Brolga Theatre
FREE Hervey Bay Library
Fable Artist Demonstrations
Artist Story with David Usher
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DISCLAIMER: Every care has been taken to ensure information is correct at the time of publication. The producers accept no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. As activities may cancel or change, please confirm details when making your plans. The website should have the latest information available especially for pop-up events throughout the festival.
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MARYBOROUGH CBD
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Hit the streets of Maryborough and step back to the future to discover some new quirky characters who celebrate our industrial heritage.
Performance Literature
Friday 29 June Poppin Street Party Maryborough City Progress Association FRI 29 JUN, 5.30PM - 8PM ADELAIDE & KENT STREETS Maryborough’s city heart is set to come alive with magic, music and amusements for the annual CBD street party. Local businesses will open their doors after dark to showcase their wares and join in the fun and festivities. Market stalls and live entertainment will make for a fun night out the whole family can enjoy. Starting from 5.30pm Kent and Adelaide streets will be closed off to allow locals and visitors to enjoy the party until 8pm.
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Friday 29 & Saturday 30 June
Mary Poppins Happy Ever After Proud Marys in association with Maryborough Players Inc. FRI 29 JUN 7PM, SAT 30 JUN 1PM & 7PM, BROLGA THEATRE Mary Poppins is set to take her home town on a new round of marvellous adventures when she takes to the stage for Happy Ever After. Written by Catherine Gamble with the permission from the Trustees of the PL Travers Will Trust, the musical is an adaptation of the Mary Poppins Opens the Door novel which will delight audiences young and not-so-young. Director Sean Dennehy has worked his magic with the help of sixty locals to bring new characters as well as the much loved Mary Poppins and the Banks children, Jane and Michael to Maryborough’s stage. Their younger siblings, twins Barbara and John, along with the larger-than-life toys – Pinnie the Monkey, Blue Duck, Golden Pig and Alfred the Elephant are full of misadventure and will lead the audience on a marvellous journey into the Rift. A live orchestra will add panache and excitement to this world premiere, so be ready to tap your feet to some favourite and well-known songs. Adults $35, Pensioners/Seniors $30, Friends of the Brolga $30, Children (12 and under) $22, Groups (10+) $30. Bookings essential. Call 4122 6060 or brolgathatre.org
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Sunday 1 July
Solar Printmaking Workshop Belinda Sinclair
SUN 1 JUL 9AM-4PM. THU 5 JUL 9AM-4PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE COURTYARD Printmaking is a traditional form of illustration and storytelling. Learn the basics of solar plate printmaking in this hands-on practical workshop. Solar plates offer a low toxic alternative to traditional printmaking that allows for a broad range of imagery that resemble etchings, woodcuts, drawing and photography. No previous printmaking knowledge is required for these workshops. $90 per Participant. Materials included. Bookings Essential. Call Gatakers on 4190 5723.
Sunday Riverside
with Seanic Sounds plus Guests SUN 1 JUL 3PM–6PM. BROLGA THEATRE RIVERSTAGE Enjoy an afternoon of live music, lawn games and activities on the banks of the Mary River. Mary Poppins Festival 10 www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au
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Fable: In the company of storytellers MON 2 JUL - TUE 31 JUL 10AM–4PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE This exhibition brings together a community of artists whose practices interconnect through a narrative of place, memory and experience. As contemporary visual practioners, there is a shared understanding of the significance of spending time in the studio where ideas are developed and realised. The resulting application of practice to concepts takes place in settings where creative themes and collected materials hold the traces for play, and design, through an intuitive approach to the processes of art-making and storytelling. Exhibition Opening Friday 6 July, 6pm
Fable Artist Demonstrations
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MON 2 JUL - SUN 8 JUL 10AM-2PM. GATAKERS WORKSHOP Our artists in residence will be creating and mischief making in Gatakers front building from Monday 2 July right through to Sunday 8 July. Pop in, see them at work and chat about their creative process. www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au 11 Mary Poppins Festival
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Meet the Fable Artists David Usher responds to physical, ideological and social landscapes, often making
series of works that reflect a specific place in which Usher has spent time, capturing the colours and imagery of that site. He also constructs social interactions / interventions that entice one to participate or become part of a project. His artworks or outcomes are reflective outcomes of his interest in environments.
Monica Usher has developed oil studies of goldfish, exploring the watery depths of
their habitat. In 2014, Monica moved from Brisbane to Toowoomba and commenced her career as a full time painter. Monica’s most recent exhibition was a showcase of 30 oil paintings “Remnants of a Night Garden” in the Cam Robertson Gallery at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.
Clairy Laurence is best known for her figurative statuettes, she uses a combination of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques to give life to her quixotic, spirited characters. Laurence depicts a world occupied by allegory, myth and symbolism, with her ceramic figurines paying a twisted homage to both fetish objects and family heirlooms. Jon Weber is a traditional illustrator and artist from Brisbane, with a penchant for
the dark, fantastical and weird. His work depends on what side of the bed he gets up on and what personality hat fits for the day - he has quite the collection. Weber’s style incorporates everything from children’s book illustrations to comic book art, from abstracts to iconographic illustration.
Belinda Sinclair is an interdisciplinary artist working across print media and sculpture based in Redcliffe. The mythic imagery by Sinclair is inspired by folklore and the landscape. With a passion for allegory and symbolism Sinclair’s world is dark and esoteric, reflecting her feelings and observations of the world around her.
Laurence Usher Ceramics creatives have a significant history of ceramic studio practice in Brisbane dating back to the 1950’s. Whether they work collaboratively or on individual projects, the artists seek to strengthen their visual dialogue with collectors and other artists through their various ranges of functional-ware and exhibiting singular works created for group or solo exhibitions. Selene Cochrane has been a costumier for over 20 years. Her detailed modern and period designs have featured in numerous international productions, including on Broadway. Since retiring Selene has been focusing on her work as a freelance costume designer, maker and artist, with an emphasis on ceramics, realism drawings/paintings and largescale pieces of “handmade wallpaper”. Mary Poppins Festival 12 www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 July
Crafty Conductors
A Story Teller's Guide
TUE 3 JUL - FRI 6 JUL 10AM–1PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE FRI 6 JUL 10AM–1PM. FRASER COAST CULTURAL CENTRE
SAT 30 JUN, MON 2 JUL, WED 4 JUL 5PM. BOND STORE
Paint, decorate and personalise a cardboard train, then showcase your masterpiece in the Grand Parade at the Mary Poppins Festival. $5 per train. Maximum 20 participants per day. Bookings essential. Call 4190 5723.
The Maryborough in which P.L. Travers was born as Helen Lyndon Goff in 1899 was already the big smoke telling a big story. Whether triumph or tragedy, the truth is the beginning, middle and end of all great stories. Come with a storyteller on a Story Teller’s guided tour of the borough on the Mary. Cost: $10 per person. Limited spaces. Bookings essential. Call 4190 5722.
Kids Morning In TUE 3 JUL 9AM–12PM. HERVEY BAY LIBRARY WED 4 JUL 9AM–12PM MARYBOROUGH LIBRARY All ages from babies to upper primary are welcome to join us for a morning of Poppins inspired fun. Activities will include chalk drawing, craft, games and glitter tattoos. No need to book.
Mural Trail Official Opening WED 4 JUL 10AM. TOWN HALL GREEN Maryborough has about 30 murals throughout the central business district telling the quirky and serious stories of the city’s colourful past. Celebrate this wonderful addition to the Heritage City's art and streetscape. www.marypoppinsfestival.com.au 13 Mary Poppins Festival
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Wednesday 4 July
Swan Lake Queensland Ballet
WED 4 JUL 7.30PM, BROLGA THEATRE This beloved ballet is based on a traditional folk tale that tells the story of the young maiden Odette and her friends, victims of a terrible spell that turns them into swans by day, and only at night do they return to human form. To break the spell, the beautiful Odette must find eternal love. True love prevails in this powerful story set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. Ben Stevenson’s Swan Lake was a sell-out sensation in Brisbane — now this spectacular ballet tours to Maryborough. Adults $60, Friends of the Brolga $50, Pensioner, Senior, Student $55, Children (12 and under) $45, Groups (10+) $55. For bookings call 4122 6060 or brolgatheartre.org
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Thursday 5 July Clay Characters Workshop
Clairy Laurence
SUN 1 JUL 10AM. GATAKERS WORKSPACE A fun 3 hour workshop where you can make your favourite storybook character. This workshop is designed to create your own small figure from the waist up, approximately 25cm tall. Clairy will demonstrate the process of hand building, and will guide you through each technique step by step. You will learn to create a small hollow face and dressed figure using basic techniques like pinch pots and slab construction. The piece will be bisque fired and ready for you to pick up in approximately 2-3 days from the end of the workshop. Cost includes all materials and firing. Please wear closed in shoes and comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Cost $50. Bookings essential. Phone 4190 5723. Please note this workshop has moved to Sun 1 July at 10am.
Kids' Party Confidential Sean Murphy
THU 5 JUL 10AM–11AM. MARYBOROUGH LIBRARY Kids addicted to screens? Sean Murphy can help! Kids' Party Confidential is a hilarious guide to how children can create their own excitement without screen-time. Harnessing the power of imagination, Sean leads the audience on a roller coaster ride of costume creation, balloon bending and a bold re-invention of Happy Birthday to You. Children laugh, adults cheer and no-one looks at pass-the-parcel the same way again!
Don't Forget SOLAR PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
THU 5 JUL 9AM-4PM.GATAKERS ARTSPACE
CRAFTY CONDUCTORS
TUE 3 JUL–FRI 6 JUL 10AM–1PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE
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Voices in the Dark: A Night of ABC Radio Hosted by ABC Wide Bay’s Scott Lamond and Brad Marsellos THU 5 JUL 6-7.30PM. BOND STORE BASEMENT Sit, relax and just listen. ABC Wide Bay presents a selection of radio stories, celebrating the Fraser Coast community, aired in the basement of the historical Bond Store. Learn the origin of Maryborough’s Proud Mary's. Head to the boxing tent with the last showman Fred Brophy. Meet Hervey Bay artist Akos Juhasz to hear how he helped the people of the Fraser Coast create a timeless memorial mural. It is amazing what can be accomplished with the power of just sound. Limited numbers. Bookings essential. Call 4190 5722.
Hamlet THU 5 JUL 6.30PM. BROLGA THEATRE National Theatre Live brings Shakespeare's most popular story to the Brolga's big screen.
Join Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and an all-star cast for an extraordinary cinema event.
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Friday 6 July
Guest Author: Justin D'Ath Creative Writing Workshop FRI 6 JUL. 10AM-11.30AM (AGES 7-11) FRI 6 JUL. 1PM-2.30PM (AGES 12+) CUSTOMS HOUSE RESIDENCE (UPSTAIRS) Learn the art of storytelling at a very special workshop conducted by visiting author Justin D'ath. Join Justin for this fun creative writing workshop proudly sponsored by Fraser Coast Libraries, where you can be sure to check out some of his awesome books! Justin is the author of over 50 books for children and young adults, including the hugely popular Extreme Adventures, translated into 6 languages and adapted for TV. Other books include the Lost World Circus and Mission Fox series. Justin’s latest book is Three.
Justin's contemporary fantasy novel, Pool, was shortlisted in the 2008 Victorian Premier's Awards and was a CBC Notable Book in 2008. Several of his books have been shortlisted in the YABBA, KOALA and BILBY Awards, and his picture book Dinosaur Dreaming (illustrated by Mike Spoor) won the Picture Book of the Year, selected by children, in the 2012 Big Read Competition.
"My main message is, 'Enjoy reading.' I want children to become lost in my books; to experience the magic of the written word; to see that reading is not a chore, it’s one of the most exciting, imaginative and enjoyable things they can do."
Limited numbers. Cost $10 per child. Bookings essential. You can also see Justin on Saturday 7 July at the Day in the Park – refer page 26. A cultural service of
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council.
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Guest Author: Kate Knapp Ruby Red Shoes goes to London FRI 6 JUL 10.30AM-12PM. CUSTOMS HOUSE RESIDENCE Join Kate as she reads 'Ruby Red Shoes goes to London' followed by a meet-and-greet, question time and book signing. Ruby Red Shoes is a white hare who lives in a prettily painted caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind, cheery and enchanting. She loves animals and people, trees and nature, flowers and sunshine. Ruby is particularly partial to strawberry jam and peppermint tea. She is also rather fond of red shoes. Ruby is the creation of illustrator and author Kate Knapp and lives amongst the branches of the Twigseeds Studio. Kate Knapp is an Australian artist and author. Her studio Twigseeds has given flight to a world of colourful characters including the charming and much loved aware hare, Ruby Red Shoes. These furry and feathery friends have found a popular niche with children and grown-ups alike. They have appeared in books, magazine columns, art prints, greeting cards, stationery, plush toys and bed linen. Kate creates all her artwork by hand using pencil, ink, watercolour...and a little magic. Limited numbers. Bookings essential.
You can also see Kate on Saturday 7 July at the Day in the Park – refer page 27.
A delightful exhibition of Kate's illustrations is open to the public 9.30am-3.30pm each day during the festival.
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Artist Story David Usher
FRI 6 JUL 5PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE Usher works with ceramics, paint and within social art. He responds to physical, ideological and social landscapes, often making series of works that reflect a specific place in which Usher has spent time, capturing the colours and imagery of that site.
Exhibition Opening FRI 6 JUL 6PM. GATAKERS ARTSPACE Meet the artists and discover the stories and inspiration behind the exhibits Glorious Garden Treasures, Animal Stories, The Shoreline, Emporium of Apparatus Concerning Mechatronic Variants and Fable: In the Company of Storytellers. Bar service and light menu available.
Don't Forget CRAFTY CONDUCTORS
FRI 6 JUL 10AM-1PM. FRASER COAST CULTURAL CENTRE
A STORY TELLER'S GUIDE
SAT 3O JUN, MON 2 JUL, WED 3 JUL 5PM. BOND STORE
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The Magic Banyan Tree FRI 6 JUL 5.30PM. QUEENS PARK Join Mary Poppins favourites, Michael and Jane, as they fly to their creator’s hometown for an amazing adventure. Not happy about missing out on their bedtime story, Jane and Michael travel across time and space to hear the Magic Banyan Tree tell tall tales and true from over a hundred years of Maryborough family life. Through a variety of voices, lights, music, dance, puppetry and magical mayhem, Jane, Michael and you will experience the Magic Banyan Tree’s tales of tradition, adventure, love, mischief, the unbelievable and the hilarious. An amazing show, performing for one magical night only as part of the 2018 Mary Poppins Festival. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or a chair and join us beside the Banyan Tree for an evening you may never forget. The Magic Banyan Tree is a whimsical and beautiful live show for the whole family. A cultural service of
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council.
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Saturday 7 July
Heritage City Quilt & Craft Extravaganza The Rotary Club of Maryborough Sunrise
SAT 7 JUL & SUN 8 JUL 9AM–4PM. MARYBOROUGH CITY HALL Quilts are a narrative of many cultures, telling the story of the time and the person it was made for. Discover the art of quilt making with hands on demonstrations, cafe, raffles, show and tell, patchwork stalls, garage sale and quality handmade items including jewellery, teddy bears, vintage items and more! Entry $5
Maryborough Story Trails
An exciting cultural experience that shares the stories of our city in a unique and engaging way. Set off on a self guided adventure along a delightful trail of public art and memorials that magically bring our stories and characters to life through the creativity and imagination of our artisans. Pick up your free guide from the Visitor Information Centre.
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The Proud Mary's present: Mary's Morning Tea Emporium of Apparatus Concerning Mechatronic Variants Kids Zone Activities: All day in Queens Park Gatakers Live with Slainte Ruby Red Shoes Goes to London Sean Murphy Performance: Queens Park Bookmaking Workshop with Zela Bissett Gatakers Live with Derek F. Smith Justin D'Ath at Bond Store, lower level Assembly of The Grand Parade
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1. Proud Mary's Stage 2. Cherry Tree Lane 3. Portside Deck 4. Marina Precinct 5. Amaroo boat 6. Portside Parklands 7. Heritage Centre 8. Customs House 9. Customs House Residence 10. Bond Store 11. Spoon Full of Sugar Cafe 12. Military Museum 13. Gatakers Artspace 14. Queens Park 15. Grand Parade
Information Any lost and found items will be kept at the Wharf Street Information Stand. If any children become separated from their families, please go to the Wharf Street Information Stand.
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Emergency Services Should you need to contact Police or Emergency Services it is advisable to dial 000. St John First Aid Station will be located in the Richmond Street carpark.
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Parents’ Rest Station A parents’ rest station has been set aside for quiet feeding and nappy change facilities. This station is provided thanks to the Australian Breast Feeding Association.
Smoking Breakout areas Please note that the festival area is a no smoking area.
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The Proud Mary's present: Mary's Morning Tea 10AM
PROUD MARY'S STAGE (1)
Join the founders of the Mary Poppins Festival as they introduce you to the characters of the Mary Poppins Books. Local performances to watch and, of course, morning tea will be served.
Join Zela Bissett for a bookmaking workshop. Write Haiku, use black ink calligraphy and Japanese stab binding to create an artist's book. Cost $10. Bookings 4190 5723.
Prep for the Parade 11.30AM GATAKERS ARTSPACE (13) Gather in the courtyard to collect trains, have them assembled and dress in costume prior to assembling for parade.
Justin D'Ath: Magic of the Written Word 11:00AM & 1:30PM BOND STORE, LOWER LEVEL
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Justin D’Ath has written more than 50 books for children and young adults, including the internationally best-selling Extreme Adventures, which have been translated into 7 languages and made into a TV series. Justin’s other series are Mission Fox (8 books) and Lost World Circus (6 books). Justin’s YA thriller Three was published in June 2016. Six of his books have been CBC Notable Books. Justin’s books, with their short chapters and non-stop action, have introduced many reluctant readers, both in Australia and overseas, to the pleasure of reading.
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The Grand Parade Noon (Assembly at 11.30am) Map
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Dress up in your best costume and bring your most amazing hat and/or umbrella! Enter the competition by joining in the Parade or grab a prime spot to see the procession march by.
Kate Knapp: Ruby Red Shoes goes to London 10.30AM - 12PM - CUSTOMS HOUSE RESIDENCE
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Kate Knapp is an Australian artist and author who will be doing a one-hour reading of "Ruby Red Shoes goes to London" plus a meet-and-greet and question time. Ruby Red Shoes is a white hare who lives in a prettily painted caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind, cheery and enchanting. Ruby and her grandmother love to travel and now they are in London, the home of red buses, red telephone boxes and red letterboxes.
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Sean Murphy
The Great Nanny Race
10.30AM & 2.30PM QUEENS PARK (14)
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Sean Murphy makes people laugh all over the world. Based in Sydney, he has toured shows to the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringes as well as the Melbourne Comedy Festival. See him in Queens Park.
CHERRY TREE LANE (2)
Watch as some local celebrities try to show off their finest nanny etiquette skills. With Mary Poppins as judge how do you think they will go? Then it’s your turn – both adult's and children's categories.
David Usher: Artist Story 2PM GATAKERS ARTSPACE (13) David Usher works with ceramics, paint and within social art. He responds to physical, ideological and social landscapes, often making series of works that reflect a specific place in which he has spent time, capturing the colours and imagery of that site.
Chimney Sweep Challenge 2PM CHERRY TREE LANE (2) Time to bust out your best chimney sweep moves and get sooted up. An entertaining way to round out the day by taking part in this fun and light hearted challenge, mainly for kids and those big kids at heart.
Usher has shown with several galleries including Doggart and has work in collections including Queensland Art Gallery, Artbank and Brisbane City Hall Gallery.
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Ride
Emporium of Apparatus Concerning Mechatronic Variants
Have an adventure on these fun rides. Charges apply.
MELSA
10AM - 1PM GATAKERS ARTSPACE (13)
Miniature Trains
Reimagine your morning-cuppa-tea-routine with whimsical works by public artist and designer Russell Anderson. Anderson’s unrivalled technical skills and kinetic sculptures include mosaic, metalwork, and timber structures incorporated with LED, fibre optics and solar technology.
10am – 4pm Russell Anderson will be roaming around the streets and park with his ever-sopopular bubble machine!
Chalk Art
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Come and see Geoff Hupfeld and his latest instalment of Mary Poppins-themed chalk art.
RADiCul Plan Pop-up Art Gallery
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Kids Zone in Queens Park
Steam Train
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Rides N Slides
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The family will enjoy the Kids Zone in Queens Park. Get crafty with Mary Poppins-themed spin art, storytelling, kite making, roaming entertainment, face painting and balloon twisting! $5 wristband
Mary Ann
Singalong Cruise
All Day Fun! Play Bubble Machine
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Find Wander through the Festival and you may find the some of these special characters
Mary Poppins Stilt Walker Mr Penguin Harvey the Whale
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“ Mary Poppins is the story of my life.” PL Travers 1899 – 1996
The world’s most beloved nanny, Mary Poppins, is the famous fictional creation of Pamela Lyndon Travers who began life in Maryborough on 9 August, 1899 as Helen Lyndon Goff. She was the first daughter of bank manager Travers Goff and wife Margaret and was born in the manager’s residence, located on the second storey of the bank building on the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets.