SOUTH SYDNEY’S BIGGEST KIDS PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Get ready to sing, dance, drum and dive into the magic of South Sydney’s biggest kids performing arts festival returning this school holidays. The Play! Kids Festival opens at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre on October 1 to 5, bringing five days of live shows, creative workshops and hands-on fun for kids of all ages.
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A few of the highlights include:
- ARIA Award-winning artist, Emma Memma, will headline this year’s festival on October 5 with her brand-new show, Dance Island Party. Following her sell-out Boop and Twirl tour, Emma’s performances focus on movement, creativity and friendship, with AUSLAN sign language woven into the choreography to promote inclusiveness.
- The Play! Kids Festival premieres a brand-new performance of Shark Dive by acclaimed puppetry innovators Erth – an underwater adventure with giant shark and marine life installations that bring Australia’s ocean creatures to life through storytelling, imagination and celebration of marine conservation.
- Adding to the excitement, Play! Kids Festival Ambassador and Cronulla footy player, Jesse Ramien, will join the Shark Dive experience on October 4th. As part of the event, Jesse will host a special meet and greet for winning ticket holders, sharing his passion for the ocean and his strong connection to the local community.
- The program also includes the Fringe Festival award-winning performance The Box Show by Junkyard Beats, a high-energy performance that turns everyday objects into drums and dance props, and IMAGINE LIVE, an interactive musical inspired by Alison Lester’s bestselling book Imagine.
The Play! Kids Festival is the perfect affordable outing for families this school holidays, with performance tickets start from only $29. Alongside performances, the festival offers workshops where kids can get creative, with daily dance classes and art sessions from just $15, or guests can select a Play! Pass for $50 to experience a full day of family fun. Free activities such as daily Storytime, foyer games and colouring competitions will also run throughout the week.
Programming Supervisor of The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sean Moloney, said: “We’re so excited to welcome families to our third year of The Play! Kids Festival – which is quickly becoming the biggest kids performing arts festival in Sydney. This year’s program brings together an amazing mix of artists and activities for all ages to enjoy. It’s a great way for families to spend time together and discover something new this school holidays, without breaking the bank.”
He continues, “We’re especially proud to launch the Creative Crew program this year, giving young students the chance to gain real experience behind the scenes. We hope it inspires a long-term interest in the arts for the next generation of creatives.”
The Pavilion is South Sydney’s newest entertainment venue and is fully accessible for all families. Located just 30 minutes by train from Central Station, and a short walk from Sutherland Station, it is an ideal destination for a school holiday day out, with food and beverage options available all week long for families.
Daily activities start from 8.45am, with performances at 10am and 1pm.
This year, The Pavilion will also launch its new Creative Crew program, giving 30 local primary and high school students the chance to step behind the curtain and gain hands-on experience in event production, lighting, audio-visual technology and arts journalism.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit: thepavilionarts.au/play/.
| Ticket | Price |
| Performances | from $29 |
| Group of 4 (4 tickets) | from $106 |
| Play! Pass | $50 |
| Dance workshops (ages 2-5 at 9am and ages 6+ at 11.30am) | $15 |
| Art Workshops (ages 6+ at 8.45am and ages 3-5 at 11:30am) | $15 |
| Storytime (daily at 9am and 12pm) | Free |
| Colouring Competition (all day) | Free |
| Foyer Games | Free |
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About The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre Sutherland is the premier performing arts centre in the Southern Sydney metropolitan area, strengthening regional and cultural values, and connecting its community to the entertainment and the arts. A state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue with world-class technical facilities and seating for up to 686 patrons, The Pavilion is located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire.
Sutherland Shire is renowned for its high-calibre local performing arts companies and enthusiastic audiences. The Pavilion is a home for their work as well as an exciting selection of Australian and international entertainment, showcased in the exceptional design, which is built on the structure of the iconic 40-year-old entertainment centre. With abundant natural light and park-views, the enhanced audience experience helps in setting a new benchmark for metropolitan performing arts facilities in Sydney’s south.
