Children and Families shows at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub 2016
For further information contact: Janice Haynes, Manager, Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, PH: 5153 9641,
Email: [email protected].
School Holiday Spokes tour
Little Wing Puppets
SPIKE
10.00 am Performances
Monday 4 April – Bairnsdale Library
Tuesday 5 April - Bruthen Mechanics’ Hall
Wednesday 6 April – Swifts Creek Hall
Thursday 7 April – Lakes Entrance Mechanics’ Hall
Friday 8 April – Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale
Shadow Puppeteer Jenny Ellis tells the story of Spike, an
echidna who hatches from his egg far away from home.
Entertaining and fun. Recommended for 4 – 10 year olds.
Puppet making workshops presented after each performance – limit 20 children.
Performance $10 per person (Adults & Children)
Workshop $10 per child (up to 20 maximum, children under 6 years may be accompanied by an
adult)
School Term Show
Garry Ginivan Attractions
HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure!
Wednesday 1 June, 6 pm (Public) & Thursday 2 June, 11 am
(Schools) - Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale
This adaptation is produced under exclusive license from Penguin
Books Australia.
HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure! is based on the
international best-selling book series written by Hazel Edwards and
illustrated by Deborah Niland THERE'S A HIPPOPOTAMUS ON
OUR ROOF EATING CAKE!
HIPPO is the imaginary friend of GIRL, a young child. GIRL believes that HIPPO lives on the roof and
can seemingly do anything he wants, when he wants, how he wants, particularly the things that GIRL
is unable or not allowed to do. Through HIPPO, GIRL is able to allay her fears and gain confidence in
her early childhood years. Joyful and brimming with childhood wonder, HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW
Musical! will make you laugh and maybe even make you cry, but most of all, it is guaranteed to lift
your spirits in a BIG way!
Through storytelling, music, song, dance and imagery, this classic tale about one of the largest and
most famous imaginary friends ever will burst onto the stage in its world premiere Australian tour.
Brought to you by the producer of Stripey – The Emu Chick! , Wombat Stew, Possum Magic, My
Grandma lived in Gouligulch and Peter Rabbit.
Garry Ginivan Attractions is well known for transferring popular literary works for children into quality
and HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure! is bound to be a winner and another hit touring
musical produced for the stage in association with Shows for Schools.
Suitable for 3 -8 year olds and nostalgic adults. A Teacher Resource pack is available.
$18 Adults and Children, $56 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children), School groups $10
per student (teachers Free)
Forge Friend $13 per ticket to a maximum of 4 per show.
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School Holiday Show
Co-presented by BITE (Bairnsdale Independent Theatre Experience) and
East Gippsland Shire Council
Peter Pan
Friday 24 June , 7.30pm, Saturday 25 June, 7.30pm & Sunday 26 June,
2pm
At the start of the middle of the year school holidays join the talented young
local performers from BITE as they take you on a wonderful adventure to
the enchanted island of Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys, as
well as the scheming Captain Hook. A traditional pantomime full of magic,
mystery, music and merriment. Come along to with the BITE crew to
Neverland where growing up is not allowed.
$17 Adults, $15 Children (under 16 years)
School Holiday Show
HIT Productions
The Kazoos – A Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 11 am
Come to meet the cutest bears around at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
Join Professor Silly, Tulip and bring along your favourite teddy to join
in the fun with The Kazoos.
Since 2005, The Kazoos, Chris and Celia Hill, have grown in
popularity to become one of Australia's most and loved independent
children’s entertainment acts. This wacky pair always impress
audiences with their own brand music and slapstick comedy designed
for and loved by pre-schoolers.
The Kazoos’ shows are educational as well as entertaining developed
under the guidance of and early-childhood expert, Margie Cohen, and
directed by acclaimed TV and stage actress Betty Bobbitt. Fast paced
and interactive this is a perfect show for ages 1 – 8.
A seat is required for any child over the age of 18 months.
Show duration: approximately 1 hour.
$15 Adults and Children, $48 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)
School Holiday Show
Loose Ends
By Jens Altheimer
Wednesday 28 September, 1 pm – Workshop &
Thursday 29 September 11 am Performance
Experience extraordinary visual theatre, set in a
wondrous tinkering heaven!
Makers, creators, and story lovers; dive into a theatrical
adventure that feels like the magic box of a bygone
trickster! Journey to an eccentric place where gadgets are
poetic, puppets naughty, machines untamed and circus
tricks pop up when you’ re least expecting it! This is a
world where music appears from lemons, carrots and bunny’ s bums, monsters go crazy and birthday
parties are ferociously celebrated.
Loose Ends is the story of a man who thinks he can organise all his life in boxes, and has a knack for
getting into mischief. Can this tinkerer learn enough about real friendship to keep him out of trouble?
This breathtaking show is highly visual, emotional and unpredictable. It makes inventions and
machines fun and adds a few quirky edges to puppetry.
Running time: 60 minutes. No interval. Highly recommended for ages 5 - 12 and their families
A seat is required for any child over the age of 18 months.
Performance 29/9: $16 Adults and Children, $50 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Workshop 28/9: $10 per child.
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School Term Show
NCM presents
The Gizmo
A stage show written by Verity Lawton, based on the novel by
Paul Jennings, Published by Penguin Australia and Directed
by Alex Papps (Play School, Time of our Lives)
Wednesday 2 November, 6pm – Public & Thursday 3
November, 11 am.
Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, Bairnsdale
"Something is in my pocket. Something made of steel. It is
the Gizmo. It is back in my pocket even though I just threw
it away. What is going on here? Am I going nuts? Or what"
Two boys have to deal with consequences! Whilst at the local
fair, Stephen is baited by his hero Floggitt into stealing. He
steals the whirling, twirling illuminating Gizmo, that sends
Stephen on an amazing adventure of self discovery. Finding it
impossible to just simply get rid of the Gizmo by returning,
burying or throwing on to a passing coal train, the Gizmo starts
to exact it's revenge by placing Stephen in several extraordinary situations! Stephen finds himself in pantyhose and a
wedding dress!, dragged around town on the back of the mad
horse-Tiffany, chased by the local sports star and lumped with
the smelly tramp's coat. Oh the shame of it!
A fun filled theatrical adventure including music, puppetry, physical storytelling and visual effects.
Suitable for family and school audiences aged 6 plus.
Show duration: 1 hour
$18 Adults and Children, $56 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children), School groups $10 per student
(teachers Free)
Forge Friend $13 per ticket to a maximum of 4 per show.
For all School Group bookings contact the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub Box Office Phone:
5152 1482, Teachers FREE. Please make School Group bookings as soon as possible.
Study notes will be distributed when available. Please enquire when making your booking.
Tickets may also be purchased online at: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forgetheatre or in
person at Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centres or Shire Service Centres
or at the Forge Theatre or performance venue from 1 hour prior to advertised performance
start times.
www.facebook.com/theforgetheatre
The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub is a proud member of Theatre
Gippsland http://www.theatregippsland.com.au/
and the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC)
http://vapac.org.au/
For further information contact: Janice Haynes, Manager, Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, PH: 5153
9641, Email: [email protected].
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