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Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show in Melbourne!
On 27 July 1985, a ground-breaking musical production had its Australian Premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney, heralding an era of the British “mega-musical” in Australia. Now, 40 years later, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS returns to Theatre Royal Sydney to celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, opening in June 2025.
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise.
But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages –from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator –Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.
Make time for art and play these holidays!
Calling all apprentice book makers: the Library is in need of new story books and we need your help to create them.
The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now this inspiring production is coming to the Princess Theatre, Melbourne from July!
Calling all book lovers and creators! Be the author, illustrator and designer of your very own mini magazine.
Embark on a quest with author-illustrator Jess McGeachin to design your own magical library.
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and... a dancing kangaroo!
Tiny Town is an immersive, kid-centric experience taking role-playing to new heights. These school holidays, kids can take on grown-up jobs as they play across six activity zones.
This show is a spectacle of rhythm, dance, circus and comedy guaranteed to blow your mind!
Andy and Terry’s treehouse just keeps on growing. With yet another 13 levels, it’s now got a Scribbletorium, a high-security potato chip storage facility (guarded by one very angry duck!) and even an open-air movie theatre. Speaking of movies, our friends are going to be famous!
At ArtPlay: Dive into the outdoors in the ArtPlay Backyard this summer.
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits returns this January after a sold out seasons around the country to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show!
CDP presents Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
Be enchanted by The Sleeping Beauty, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Magical and meaningful, IMAGINE LIVE is a celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world.
Designed for kids aged 5 to 12, create a one-of-a-kind ant diorama while immersed within a sensory-rich environment inspired by the intricate world of ants.
Meet acrobatic larrikins Kenny & Jenny on their farm for a 50 min true blue tribute to the outdoors.
Tickets for Big Fish Little Fish's Intergalactic Planetary Rave headlined by none other than the legendary Space Space!!
Reach into the lucky dip that is The Fringe for Kids, and be delighted by what you’ll find!
“Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” ★★★★★ Seesaw Mag
Join us for a fun and engaging, immersive adventure into nature's heart where we'll explore preserving biodiversity while considering the impact of waste and pollution.
Join Slow Art Collective in creating the Takenoko Weave House, an ever-changing art installation, designed for collaborative weaving and music-making.
You're An Instrument is an engaging performance for kids aged 5-12, featuring two scientists who take children on a wild interactive ride where every movement, thought and emotion becomes music.
There’s a huge commotion at the bottom of the ocean. A badly behaved rockstar and a tap-dancing krill have found themselves inside the belly of a whale. But how did they get there? And how will they get out?
