Spark the creativity and imaginations of your children and teenagers these October school holidays at The Joan and Penrith Regional Gallery with our range of concerts and interactive workshops.
Experience the magic of music and animals in Carnival of the Animals, a special family-friendly concert for ages 3+ at The Joan. Be spell-bound as the Richard Bonynge Ensemble and Glenbrook Ballet Theatre bring Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals and Bach’s Concerto for Four Pianos to life on stage.
After the show you can get up close to the instruments and discover how they make the animal sounds, from the majestic lions to the dancing elephant and braying mules. Join in the carnival spirit and come dressed up as your favourite animal!
Ignite your creativity with Q Theatre’s ‘spooktacular’ Halloween inspired drama workshops for ages 5 – 18 at The Joan. From bewitching Broadway to magical musical theatre, a spine-tingling ghost tour of the theatre and even a singalong dance party where you can boogie to creepy tunes, there is something for all young ghouls to enjoy.
Plus, Q Theatre’s all-day themed drama workshop packages for ages 5 – 8 and 9 – 12 return due to popular demand! Featuring three immersive sessions each, these workshops will allow you to discover the magic of captivating storytelling, costume and props through a range of imaginative drama games and hands-on activities. Book a workshop package to all available sessions to receive a discount or book your preferred workshop/s individually. Supervision will be provided between all workshop sessions.
Head to Penrith Regional Gallery for an exciting program of art workshops for ages 3 – 12. Paint, draw, create, and play at Penrith Regional Gallery these school holidays with a range of fun workshops inspired by our exhibitions. Kids and families can explore watercolours, drawing in the Gallery Gardens, and stencilling with paint through engaging gallery visits and art making activities.
There is so much to see, make and do. Explore the full program below:
Performances at The Joan
For Ages 3+
- Carnival of the Animals, Wednesday 2 October at 11am (Relaxed Performance). Standard Ticket $28, Concession $20, Family of Four Pass $80.
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Drama Workshops at The Joan
For Ages 5 – 8
- Monsters and Magic Drama Package, Wednesday 9 October, 9am – 1:30pm. Workshops include: The Magic Shop: Fantastical Beings and Things (9am – 11am) and Too Ghoul for School: Spooky Dress Up (11:30am – 1:30pm). Workshop Package (Includes both workshops) $60 or Individual Workshops $40 each.
- Spooktacular Songs Workshop, Thursday 10 October, 1pm – 3pm. All tickets $40.
For Ages 9 – 12
- Mystery and Mischief Workshop Package, Tuesday 8 October, 9am -4pm. Workshops include: The Heist Society: Plan a Caper (9am – 11am), The Great Whodunit: Solve the Case (11:30am – 1:30pm) and Trick or Treat: Creepy Costume and Makeup (2pm – 4pm). All-Day Workshop Package (Includes all three workshops) $90 or Individual Workshops $40 each.
- Boo-tiful Broadway Workshop, Thursday,10 October, 9am – 12pm. All Tickets $55.
- The Cursed Curtain Call Workshop, Friday 11 October, 9am – 4pm. All Tickets $90.
For Ages 13 – 18
- Musical Theatre for Teens Workshop, Tuesday 8 October, 9am – 4pm. All tickets $115.
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Art Workshops at Penrith Regional Gallery
For Ages 3 – 5
- Painting Party Workshop, Wednesday 2 October, 10am – 11am. All tickets $25.
For Ages 5 – 8
- Paint and Stick Workshop, Tuesday 1 October, 10am – 12pm. All tickets $40.
- Painting with Pattern Workshop, Tuesday 8 October, 10am – 12pm. All tickets $40.
For Ages 9 – 12
- Watercolour Garden Workshop, Thursday 3 October, 10am – 12pm. All tickets $40.
- Patterned Pencil Case Workshop, Wednesday 9 October, 10am – 12pm. All tickets $40.
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Images
Carnival of the Animals: Illustration by Claire Bernoth
Drama Workshops: Photos by Eddy Summers
Art Workshops: Photo by Silversalt Photography (Bottom left-hand corner)
