Next six months
Events
THRIVE ON ARTS Festival
From: | Wednesday 13 November 2024 |
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To: | Sunday 02 October 2022 |
Time: | 9:00am - 02:00pm Wednesday 13 November 2024 |
Location: | Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 Australia |
Thrive On Arts
Thanks to C&K Childcare and Kindergarten, Thrive on Arts is back once again for the September school holidays. Thrive on Arts is a creative space for young people, families and the wider community that celebrates play, imagination, creativity and storytelling during Toowoomba’s most vibrant and floral time of year.
In 2022, the Empire Theatre will be stomping and roaring our way back to prehistoric times.
The family program includes a mixture of activities to excite ages 1-12years and their adults. Whether it be music, drama, art, or a workshop that brings you to the space, stay a while and experience something new.
On Stage for Kids
Workshops
Circa - Youth Workshops
Friday 30 September, 9:00am & Saturday 1 October, 11:30am | Ages: 5-9 years | Price: $50 pp
Friday 30 September, 12:00pm | Ages: 10+ years | Price: $60 pp
Class Duration: 2 hours
Discover your inner acrobat with Circa Classes Workshops!
Explore the action-packed world of circus with our Circa Classes trainers through tumbling, acrobatics, handstands and more.
This workshop is suitable for beginners with no previous circus experience.
Circa - Adult & Bubs Workshop
Saturday 1 October, 9am | Ages: 2-5 years | Price: $25 pp (includes 1x free ticket for accompanying adult)
Class Duration: 45 mins
Is your little one climbing the curtains, balancing on top of things or rolling around like a little acrobat?
Circa Classes Adults and Bubs workshop is a fun introduction to circus for 2–5-year-olds and their grown-ups.
Through storytelling, games and physical activities, participants will learn about movement, listening, coordination and creativity.
Dead Puppet Society - Creature Design & Puppet Making Workshop
Thursday 29 September, 1:30pm | Ages: 10+ years | Price: $30pp
Class Duration: 2 hours
Travel back to the Pleistocene era with Dead Puppet Society as we delve into a world of creature design and puppet construction in this fun and hands-on workshop.
In honour of the visiting Megafauna puppets, participants will be invited to create and design their own ancient inspired puppet character, and learn simple hinging and building techniques. Students will also be introduced to the hierarchy of manipulation and learn our three principles of puppetry to bring their character to life.
Using readily available materials participants will follow our prototyping design process and learn about the biomechanics of movement and grow their understanding of manipulation and puppet functionality, as well as:
- Explore design techniques
- Build a tabletop puppet
- Create external design features
Free Family Activities
Acknowledgement of Country
Thursday 29 September, 9am, Empire Church Lawn
Storytime Under the Magnolia by First Five Forever
Each day, 9.30am & 10am, Empire Church Lawn - Under the Magnolia Tree
Join the Toowoomba Libraries First 5 Forever team and enjoy some interactive story time under the shade of our magnificent magnolia tree. Reading, singing and playing is a great way to kick start the day.
Megafauna
Each day, 10am, 11.15am &12.30pm, Empire Church Lawn
Follow an ancient giant from a forgotten time. As our Diprotdon searches for its seasonal feeding ground on its migratory route, it becomes lost in a concrete jungle. Let your imagination wander with this incredible open-air performance by Dead Puppet Society, and reflect on how humans have altered this island’s creatures and landscape.
Dino Stomp Party
Each Day, 11.30am, Empire Church Theatre
Come and join TJ the DJ and stomp and dance along to all the best dino themed tracks! A mix of great visuals and a stompin soundtrack, TJ the DJ will have you walking like a dinosaur and roaring along with the crowd for this prehistoric party.
Dig, Craft and Play
Each day, 9am-2pm, Empire Church Lawn and Church Theatre
Do you want to be a dinosaur or a palaeontologist? See what it takes to be a palaeontologist and then make your own dino costume.
Other Free Activities
Hands on megafauna and palaeontology displays
Lawn games and scavenger hunt
Visit the C&K Tent
Coffee cart on site
Thrive on Arts is presented by Empire Theatres and C& K Childcare and Kindergarten
56 Neil Street
Toowoomba
QLD
4350
Australia
1300 655 299
https://http://www.empiretheatre.com.au
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Contact phone | 1300 655 299 |
Booking information | https://www.empiretheatre.com.au/thrive-on-arts/ |
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Is food and drink available? | Not applicable |
Are toilets available? | Yes |
Is there disabled access? | Yes |