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Festival 2018 Brisbane

School Holidays

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with FREE live theatre, performances and hands-on workshops as part of Festival 2018 celebrations, from 4-15 April.

Sally and Possum Live

Best friends Sally and Possum do everything together. Follow the fun adventures of Sally and Possum as they explore, discover and learn about the world around them using Auslan sign language. Performance duration 20 minutes, followed by a meet and greet. Cultural Forecourt, South Bank. Apr 7-8. Bookings req.

The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat is an enchanting and intimate theatrical experience, based on Edward Lear’s beloved childhood poem. Created for children aged four to 10 years, this charming work melds live performance, puppetry, operatic vocals, music and theatre. The Arbour, Tribuune St, South Brisbane. Apr 11-15. Bookings req.

Botanica

Immerse yourself in the beauty of art and nature simultaneously at Botanica – a major contemporary art exhibition. New and significant artworks from local and national artists will transform Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens into a temporary outdoor gallery. Enjoy 10 days of free workshops, artist talks, children’s activities and live events. City Botanic Gardens, Alice St, Brisbane. Apr 6-15. Bookings req.

Megafauna

Discover a land from long ago in Megafauna, where three ancient Australian mammals have become lost in the city. Follow in the footsteps of these giant puppets as they meander along the Brisbane River. Cultural Forecourt, South Bank. Apr 6-8, 14-15; City Botanic Gardens Apr 13.

Megafauna workshops

Learn the various construction and movement techniques for the creation of puppets in free community workshops. The Arbour, Tribune St, South Brisbane. Apr 7-8. Bookings req.

Skylore

Visit the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium to see the new permanent exhibition, Skylore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Astronomy. Then, in the Cosmic Skydome show Stories in the Stars, meet teenagers Erica and Daniel, two Aboriginal Australian city-slickers who travel home to Country and hear stories about the constellations and how they relate to their culture. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong. Apr 5-7. Bookings req.

String Symphony

Come and meet a large light-based puppet who stands more than four metres tall! Twinkling in the night sky, this friendly giant invites people to work together to create movement by pulling on its suspension strings, providing a unique, shared and multisensory experience for all ages. Cultural Centre Forecourt, South Bank. Apr 6-10

For more information visit, www.gc2018.com/festival2018.

Need to know - All of the above events, performances and workshops are free to attend though bookings are required for some.

Nice to know - Festival 2018 is presented by The Star Gold Coast, produced by Brisbane City Council and supported by Queensland Government.

Festival 2018 is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

Festival 2018

School Holidays

Various locations

Brisbane

Apr 4-15

Free

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