The Arts Centre Gold Coast Culture Kids Workshops & Activities These Summer Holidays 2017

JAN 2017

Culture

Kids

MAKE • SEE • DO The Arts Centre Gold Coast | Gold Coast City Gallery | Cultural Precinct

This colourful exhibition explores the five decades of Play School by featuring toys, props and costumes from each period, alongside archival audio and video clips of past programs and presenters having fun.

DATE Sat 3 Dec – Sun 5 Feb TIME Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 11am – 5pm Sun 8.30am – 5pm VENUE Main Gallery COST Free

Chill out in our Come and Play Space, located in the Main Gallery during the Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years exhibition. Families can read, play, make and create alongside their Play School characters and icons.

DATE Sat 3 Dec – Sun 5 Dec TIME During exhibition hours VENUE Main Gallery COST Free All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Join the Gingham family as they travel the world to collect lost toys and bring them back to be part of their family. Combining song, dance, projection and audience participation, this sweet and humorous show has impressed audiences across Australia and the world.

DATE Wed 11 Jan 6pm, Thu 12 & Fri 13 Jan 10am & 2pm (60 min) Ages 3-8 VENUE Arts Theatre COST $22.50, Student Group 6+ $12.50, Family (2 Adults/2 Children) $69

Begin to learn to play guitar and read music the fun and easy way!

Bryce Leader and his Copy, Play and Learn method takes the stress out of learning music and gets kids playing fast. Guitars and free take home guide book provided.

Some much-loved childhood classics including Diary of a Wombat and Peter Pan will be brought to The Arts Centre Gold Coast stage in 2017 and will be shared with families during our storytelling sessions.

DATE Mon 9 – Wed 11 Jan TIME 10am – 11am Ages 6-10 VENUE The Basement COST $45 for 3 day program

DATE Mon 9 Jan & Mon 16 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.15pm VENUE Terrace Stage COST Free All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

This beginners screen workshop introduces young performers to the fundamental skills of acting, in preparation for on-camera performance and audition. Created by the acclaimed Emmy nominated casting director Tom McSweeney.

This highly regarded workshop, designed by Emmy nominated casting director Tom McSweeney, aims to provide young actors with the opportunity to develop fundamental skills in preparation for on-camera performance and audition.

DATE Thu 12 – Fri 13 Jan TIME 9.30am – 12.30pm Ages 5-7 VENUE The Space COST $90 for 2 day program

DATE Thu 12 – Fri 13 Jan TIME 1.30pm – 4.30pm Ages 8-12 VENUE The Space COST $90 for 2 day program

Meet us on The Terrace for some fun improvisation and get your drama on!

DATE Tue 10 & Wed 11 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.15pm Ages 5-12 VENUE The Terrace COST Free All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Best-selling children’s singer and much loved presenter on Play School. Justine Clarke Sings! familiar songs that kids know and love from all of Justine’s albums such as Dinosaur Roar, Watermelon and Great Big World.

DATE Sat 14 Jan TIME 10.30am (60min) VENUE Paradise Showroom COST $22.50, Student Group 6+ $17

This action packed hip hop class is loads of fun! Whether they’re just starting out, or have been breaking, popping and locking for years, participants will learn from Jesus Elias Almenares, former principal dancer of the hugely successful Ballet Revolution.

DATE Wed 11 Jan TIME 11am – 12.30pm Ages 5-7 VENUE The Space COST $22.50

This is your child’s backstage pass to meet and learn from industry professionals, grow their confidence, performance skills and best of all, showcase their talents on stage. Past guests include stars of Wicked, Grease and Cats.

DATE Sat 14 – Mon 16 Jan TIME 9.30am – 4.30pm Ages 13-17 VENUE The Basement COST $495 three day workshop $150 one day workshop Mon 16 Jan Showroom performance Mon 16 Jan, 7pm BOOK thegreenroomproject.com.au

Jesus Elias Almenares, former principal dancer with the hugely successful Ballet Revolution, will bring to The Arts Centre this inspirational contemporary dance class for young artists.

DATE Wed 11 Jan TIME 1.30pm – 4.30pm Ages 8-12 VENUE The Space COST $45

GOLD COAST CHOIR DATE Thu 12 & Tue 17 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.30pm COST Free TROY BRADY DATE Fri 13 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.15pm COST Free KHAL WALLIS DATE Wed 18 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.15pm COST Free INSTRUMENT FUSION DATE Thu 19 Jan TIME 12.30pm – 1.30pm COST Free All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

What would you look like if you were a robot? Would you be shiny or rusty? Would you have lots of buttons that make lots of noises? Using recycled materials, invent your very own robot helmet to wear when you take over the world!

DATE Sun 15 & Sun 22 Jan TIME 10am – 3pm VENUE The Terrace COST Free All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Every story has its moments of dramatic tension and conflict.

What do you do when you run out of words? In these stage combat workshops we will teach the art of how to look like you mean business while remaining totally in control and, more importantly, SAFE! DATE Mon 16 Jan TIME 9am – 12pm Ages 8-12 VENUE The Space COST $45

Sing your heart out with Australian recording artist Rob Mills. Rob is an Australian actor, television host and singer best known as one of the finalists from Australian Idol and appearances in multiple musicals.

Join Kyle Slabb from Banaam Indigenous Cultural Intelligence for a special day aimed at giving all children from different ethnicities a firsthand opportunity to experience the unique artistic features of Australia’s Indigenous culture.

DATE Tue 17 Jan TIME 9am – 11am Ages 5-7 1pm – 4pm Ages 8-12 VENUE The Space COST $30 Ages 5-7, $45 Ages 8-12

DATE Wed 18 Jan TIME 10am – 12noon & 1.30pm – 3.30pm Ages 5-12 VENUE Evandale lakeside COST Free drop in

Participants will prepare repertoire from La Fille Mal Gardee to present at the close of the workshop.

Parents will be invited into the rehearsal room at 11.25am to view the informal showing and join a general discussion conducted by Queensland Ballet on the magic of ballet.

Participants will prepare repertoire from La Fille Mal Gardee and The Nutcracker.

They will then present the work at 3.45pm at the close of the workshop. All participants of the day with one guest each will be invited to return to The Space at 4pm to join a Queensland Ballet special guest Q+A session.

DATE Fri 20 Jan TIME 9.30am – 12pm Ages 5-7 VENUE The Space COST $45

DATE Fri 20 Jan TIME 1pm – 4pm Ages 8-12 VENUE The Space COST $45

All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t miss this brilliant, fun, fast paced and interactive show everyone will enjoy. There will be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs and dances to join in with and of course, his fantastic sidekicks, The Shapes!

DATE Wed 18 Jan TIME 11am & 1.30pm Ages 3-10 VENUE Arts Theatre COST A Res – $39.90, B Res – $34.90

This is specifically an acting workshop for those who identify as having a disability and who love the performing arts. Participants will delve into story and character development, improvisation skills, spatial awareness and perform in an ensemble.

DATE Thu 19 Jan TIME 10.30am – 12.30pm Ages 8-12 2pm – 4pm Ages 13-17 VENUE The Space COST $30

PIXAR SHORT FILMS

TROLLS

ARTS CINEMA

Disney and Pixar present an incredible collection of short animations sure to delight all ages.

An irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music!

From the genius creators of Shrek, Trolls stars Anna Kendrick as Poppy.

Relax and watch a film while the kids are in supervised Culture Kids workshops.

DATE Mon 9 – Fri 13 Jan & Tue 17 – Fri 20 Jan TIME 1.30pm – 4pm Rated G and PG VENUE The Basement COST Free

DATE Sat 14 Jan TIME 1pm Rated PG VENUE Arts Theatre COST Free

DATE Mon – Fri TIME from 9.30am VENUE Cinema COST $14, Movie Members $9.50

(bookings required)

All kids welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

DAY PLANNER Make, See and Do for the day! We've made it easy to enjoy a perfect day out for you and your children at The Arts Centre this January.

MORNING ACTIVITIES FROM 9.00AM Choose from: Workshop/Films/Exhibition/Show/Play Space/Playground LUNCH 12.30PM FREE Culture Kids entertainment on The Terrace AFTERNOON 1PM – 4PM Choose from: Films/Show/Exhibition/Play Space/Workshop/Playground

CULTURE KIDS LUNCH BOX Containing a drink, sandwich or sushi roll, fruit cup and snack, our family friendly lunch box contains all the goodness to keep your child nourished for the day.

(DF & GF options)

Pre-order online with a workshop or show – $9 Or purchase on the day from the Arts Café – $10

BOOKINGS & INFORMATION

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