What’s on these spring school holidays at Arts Centre Melbourne

Spring has sprung and Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse is ready for families and children to gather for three exciting performances.

The much-loved Brat Kids Carnival returns for two shows on 25 & 28 September in a wildly fun afternoon of mischief from the amazing Briefs Factory.

Featuring hula hoops at top speed, acrobatics at alarming heights and clowning antics, this cheeky show will get youngsters excited about expressing themselves.

There will be pumping music, eye-popping party tricks and other ridiculous acts of amazement in this high-energy mix of circus and cabaret.

The whole family can then embark on a journey of light and imagination in Sea of Light from 1 – 5 Oct in the Playhouse Rehearsal Room. Created by Patch Theatre and enhanced by a gentle soundscape, this unique sensory adventure sees young ones paint their own voyage with a UV torch, and steer model ships that leave glowing paths in their wake.

Uncover artworks by Aboriginal contemporary artist Elizabeth Close illuminated across the sea floor, which speak to the connection between land, sea, earth and waterways. Informed by the diversity of the Australian landscape, they reflect the deep relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Country.

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Sea of Light season was made possible by the generous support of Dr John Leaper OAM and Mrs Jenny Leaper OAM.

To wrap up these school holidays, families can join Josephine’s tutu-tastic adventure in the hilarious musical Josephine Wants to Dance from 2 – 5 October.

Based on the popular picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams as the audience follows Josephine, a kangaroo who loves to dance.

She’s bold, she’s bouncy and despite the protests of her little brother Joey, Josephine ventures into town where the city ballet is performing Swan Lake. She desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes.

On the day of the first performance the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role? Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day but can she do it, and more importantly, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo?

Loaded with joy” – The Irish Times (Brat Kids Carnival)

A complete delight” – Daily Telegraph (Josephine Wants to Dance)

Broadway World:

Josephine Wants to Dance is a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder, whether 4 or 40 or even older. With a delightful message that anything is possible if you work hard..

Brat Kids Carnival
25 & 28 September
Playhouse

Duration: 50 minutes (no interval)
Warnings: pyrotechnics
Age Recommendation: 5+

Sea of Light
1 – 5 October
Playhouse Rehearsal Room

Duration: 30 minutes
Warnings: Performance contains theatrical haze, moving lights and projection, including on the floor surface. You will be asked to remove shoes prior to entering the performance space.
Age Recommendation: 4+

Josephine Wants to Dance
2 – 5 October
Playhouse

Duration: 50 minutes
Age Recommendation: 4+

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