Families at Adelaide Festival Centre

10/12/2024

School holidays are here! Experience the world of theatre through a lens that suits your interest this January. 🎶🎧🎭

From performing on stage in our 'PLAY' and 'Musical Moments' to the behind-the-scenes look from 'Introduction to Technical Theatre' - there is something for every child to be entertained in the On Stage Performing Arts Summer School, no experience necessary.

👀 Explore now: bit.ly/3ZKj7TK

Adelaide Festival Centre is proud to present On Stage, our performing arts program.

13/11/2024

We've got your school holidays sorted with a variety of activities to keep you and the kids entertained. ☀️

From our incredible On Stage Summer School Holiday Programs to an array of family-friendly performances and workshops, there is something for everyone!

➡️ Find your fun here: bit.ly/4ejyxm9

07/11/2024

Looking for an activity to keep the kids occupied in the summer holidays? 🏆

Join Arlon Hall, an energetic arts education and abstract artists, to create a sculptural trophy for someone or something they admire.

Children and their special grown-ups are welcome to join in, with all the supplies provided to make your masterpiece.

📆 18 & 19 Jan '25
📍 Children's Artspace
🎟️ bit.ly/3UAwByn

31/10/2024

Hold onto your hats, the On Stage Summer Holiday Program has launched for January 2025! 🎶🎧🎭

Experience the world of theatre through a lens that suits your interest, from performing on the stage to the behind-the-scenes look into putting on a show.

👀 Explore now: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/festivals-programs/on-stage

09/10/2024

We loved the first weekend of workshops with First Nations artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley and can't wait to see more creative pieces come to life! 🎨🖌️

There are only a handful of tickets left for this weekend's workshop. Don't miss this chance to create your own original artwork and learn about First Nations culture and identity.

Painting and Culture with Iteka
📆 Saturday 12 Oct
🎟️ Few tickets remaining: bit.ly/4gZCzmj

02/10/2024

The Nutcracker | Third Show Added

Experience the enchanting magic of The Nutcracker this Christmas with international artists bringing the timeless tale to life. 🎄✨

📆 6 & 7 December '24
📍 Her Majesty's Theatre
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/the-nutcracker-2024

26/09/2024

🎨 By popular demand, Painting and Culture with Iteka has released two more sessions.

Join First Nations artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a special, family fun painting workshop experience.

Perfect for young artists looking to create their own original artwork.

📆 28 Sept & 12 Oct '24
📍 Children's Artspace
🎟️ Lock in your spot: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/cultural-painting-with-iteka

Join young Adnyamathanha, Narungga, Wangkangurru Yarluyandi artist Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a special painting workshop experience.

21/09/2024

They’ve been the ultimate survivors for 600 million years, and now, finally, tardigrades are getting their shot in the limelight. 🔬

Windmill Theatre Co presents the world premiere season of Moss Piglet, an epic ride of microscopic proportions for children aged 5-10.

📆 11 - 20 October '24
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/moss-piglet
📸 Claudio Raschella Photographer

08/09/2024

Know a budding illustrator? A lover of creating? Join us at an exciting illustration workshop for creative kids. 🎨

Led by children's book illustrator and First Nations Artist Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, participants will explore the art of drawing with soft pastels and the world of book making.

Don’t miss this low-cost family fun opportunity to learn from an exceptional illustrator.

📆 22 September '24
🎟️ Bookings available: bit.ly/4gbmUQm

27/08/2024

This spring school holidays, enjoy some creative family fun with talented First Nations artists. 🌺

📖 For budding book illustrators, join Charmaine Ledden-Lewis for a workshop on imagination, light, and colour using soft pastels.

🖌️ Those more interested in painting can join Iteka Ukarla Sanderson-Bromley for a unique workshop experience for creating original pieces.

🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/first-nations

23/08/2024

Looking for kids' activities this Spring? Bring the family to OzAsia Festival for a day filled with fun, creativity, and storytelling!

Perfect for families, The Story of Chi is a captivating coming-of-age tale that explores the bonds uniting us across generations. This magical story comes to life through body and shadow puppetry. 🎭

Don’t miss Tanabata: Star Village and Moon Lantern Trail, two enchanting, free events where kids can create crafts under the stars and stroll through stunning lantern displays that celebrate stories from across Asia. 🎨🌟

📝 Find out more: bit.ly/472iQh1

23/08/2024

🐦 Tomorrow is your final chance to see Little Murmur, with Adelaide audiences describing it as 'an engaging and accessible introduction to contemporary dance and to the issues explored' - InReview.

This family-friendly performance showcases the work of South Australian choreographer Lewis Major, telling the emotional story of life with dyslexia through dance and technology.

📖 Read more: inreview.com.au/inreview/dance/2024/08/22/dance-review-little-murmur/

Language and learning challenges are under the spotlight in this emotive piece of dance theatre from UK choreographer Aakash Odedra and South Australian dance-maker Lewis Major.

21/08/2024

✨ Behind the News shines a spotlight on "Who Are We?" an exhibition in the Children’s Artspace at Adelaide Festival Centre, where South Australian First Nations students explore their identities through creating artworks.

🎨 From silk paintings to ceramics, these pieces tell stories of family, community, and connection to Country.

🔗 Learn More: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/who-are-we

20/08/2024

✨🕊️ Aakash Odedra Company's Little Murmur is coming to the Space Theatre this week.

Don’t miss this captivating blend of technology and dance that explores distorted realities when navigating a world that can feel overwhelming. Based on the true story of one child’s struggle with letters and words.

📆 21-24 August '24
✅ Suitable for ages 7 and up
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

19/08/2024

Want to glow up your dance skills in an open and fun environment? 💃

On Stage October School Holiday Program is back with a masterclass delivered by Australian Dance Theatre, delving into the process of creating contemporary dance works.

Get involved in dance technique, creative tasks, and get a taste of what its like to work with professional company dancers over three fun filled days.

No auditions required but numbers are capped so get in quick!

✍️ Register now: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/festivals-programs/on-stage

08/08/2024

Jump into a world where words and letters take flight with 'Little Murmur'.

Two weeks until this visually stunning work heads to Space Theatre, combining dance and humour with illustration and technology to explore the difficulties of living in a world with Dyslexia.

📆 21-24 Aug '24
🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur

30/07/2024

This school holidays we hosted 45 budding performers and backstage enthusiasts as part of our On Stage July Holiday programs. 🎭🎶

A highlight this break was the new Introduction to Technical Theatre workshop, where students were able to see what it is like to work behind-the-scenes and hear from some industry professionals about their line of work.

A big thank you to all our educators for their dedication to our rising stars. Keep your eyes peeled as we unveil our next program ahead of the October holiday break...

25/07/2024

"Truely mesmerising. Incredible. You don't want it to ever end."

Listen to wonderful words from audiences of Little Murmur in their previous UK production.

Jump into a world of dance, technology, and illustration this August and see this heartfelt journey take flight.

🎟️ adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/whats-on/little-murmur