2015
SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
School holidays at Frankston Arts Centre FRANKSTON Arts Centre is the cool place to be in the hot weather over the coming school holiday period. If you’re a parent looking for engaging things to do with the kids this summer, Frankston Arts Centre has got something for everyone. FAC is renowned for presenting international, national and local drama performances and thrilling displays of live art. Now, FAC is the perfect venue for locals to develop their acting skills before they get their big break on the main stage. Drama Thrills and Spills is a oneoff drama workshop for three different age-groups on Tuesday 19 January. Each promises to be a fun and engaging introduction to performing on stage, with drama games, tips and tricks on how to create a compelling performance. For a bit of circus fun for everyone though, come and learn acrobalance, tumbling, juggling, hooping, mini trampoline and more in this circus skills workshop destined to have you jumping for joy. Practise your new skills and get tips from professional circus trainer, Isi Lumbroso, who leads the team for these fun-filled energetic workshops. Hots Arts for Cool Kids is a funfilled arts and craft program designed to encourage children to let their imaginations go wild. This January come and get Gritty and Grubby creating all kinds of bugs, plants, flowers, fruit and vegies, anything you could find in your garden. Construction is done with
recycled materials, paper, painting, sewing, woodwork and help grow the Glass Cube exhibition that will glow in the dark. Drama Thrills and Spills: Tuesday 19 January 9.30-10.30am, 5-8 years, $15 11am-12pm , 9-12yrs, $15 12.30pm-1.30pm, 13-16yrs, $15 Circus Fund for Everyone: Wednesday 20 January 2016 10.30am – 12 pm, (5 - 7years) $20 1pm – 3pm, (8-13 years) $25 Cube 37 Hot Arts for Cool Kids: Tuesday 19 January 9.30-10.30am, 5-8 years, $15 11am-12pm , 9-12yrs, $15 12.30pm-1.30pm, 13-16yrs, $15 For further information on any of the programs on offer at Frankston Arts Centre over the school holidays, contact Lucinda Bertram on 9768 1362 (lucinda.bertram@frankston. vic.gov.au) or Gillian Thompson on 9784 1056 / 0409 860 407 (gillian. thompson@frankston.vic.gov.au). All other enquiries regarding Frankston Arts Centre can be made at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
Summer fun @ the FAC...
Hot Arts for DramaThrills Circus Fun Mary Cool Kids & Spills for Everyone Poppins
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Come and get Gritty & Grubby creating all kinds of bugs, plants, flowers, fruit & vegies – anything you may find in the garden – using recycled materials, paper, painting, sewing, woodwork. Cube 37 @ Frankston Arts Centre Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Thursday 14, Friday 15 January, 10am-12.30pm
PLOS Musical Productions
Andrew Kay & Associates
After successful productions of Legally Blonde and The Addams Family, PLOS invites you to let your imagination take flight as you step into the magical world of Mary Poppins. Theatre @ Frankston Arts Centre Thursday 31 December to Saturday 9 January – see thefac.com.au for details.
Hold on to your biscuit! The Tiger Who Came to Tea is roaring into Frankston. Join Sophie and the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Theatre @ Frankston Arts Centre Thursday 21 January, 1pm
Suitable for 4-12 years $15 First child | $10 Subsequent child Must be accompanied by an adult
Sarah from Knightʼs Acting School will get kids performing in a minute with her introduction to the basics of acting and exciting drama games. Cube 37 @ Frankston Arts Centre Tuesday 19 January Ages 5-8 years: 9.30am-10.30am Ages 9-12 years: 11am-12pm Ages 13-16 years: 12.30pm1.30pm $15 per child per session | Drop off only
Supported by: Programmed Facility Management
Introducing circus skills in a positive learning environment. Activities include acrobalance, aerials, tumbling, juggling, hooping, mini tramp and more! Cube 37 @ Frankston Arts Centre Wednesday 20 January Ages 5-8 years: 10.30am-12pm Ages 9-13 years: 1pm-3pm Ages 5-8 years | $20 Ages 8-13 years | $25 Maximum 30 per session | Drop off only Bookings essential
Tickets: Member $35.90, All tickets $39.90 U18mths free on knee
Tickets: Member $44, Full $49, Conc $44, U16 $34, Group 20+ $44
Gift giving all sorted!
03 9784 1060
Surprise them with Theatre tickets this year. The FAC has something for the whole family in 2016. Check out WhatsOnFAC.com.au or let them choose themselves with a gift card from $5 to Christmas wishes – that’s Christmas all wrapped up.
thefac.com.au Frankston Arts Centre is a Business Unit of Frankston City Council
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