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Enjoy two weeks of free shows for families across East Gippsland from 23 September to 3 October 2024

East Gippsland Shire Council is offering two weeks of free shows for kids and families during school holidays, featuring puppetry, music, and workshops across five locations from 23 September 23 to 3 October.

By news@gippsland - 11th September 2024 - Back to News

Get ready for an exciting two-week program of free shows for children and families across East Gippsland during the upcoming school holidays. The East Gippsland Shire Council events will be held at Swifts Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek, Bruthen, Mallacoota and Lakes Entrance. The performances are designed to entertain both children and adults, fostering a sense of community pride and cohesion.

East Gippsland Shire Council's school holiday programs will take place in Swifts Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek, Bruthen, Mallacoota, and Lakes Entrance from 23 September to 3 October 2024

Holiday arts program

The first week of the holidays, from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September, kicks off with the whimsical world of Bunktopia, a puppetry showcase by Jeff Achtem, known as the "Puppetry Wonderboy". Expect a captivating performance featuring both old and new puppets, designed to ignite imagination and delight audiences of all ages.

Following this, Woody's Bush Cabaret and Ukulele Workshop will tour the shire from Thursday 3 October, offering a vibrant mix of music, puppetry and theatre. Woody, whose ukulele school has taught over 9,000 children and families, will provide hands-on workshops before each show, inviting children aged over six to borrow a ukulele and join in the fun.

General Manager Assets and Environment Stuart McConnell said it was a great opportunity for families to enjoy the performance art locally. "As we embrace the holiday it's going to be wonderful to see our community coming together through engaging and fun activities. These shows not only bring joy to families but also foster a sense of unity and community pride. By providing free, high-quality entertainment, we are supporting both the cultural life and the resilience of our region," Mr McConnell said.

Community recovery events

Initiatives like this play a crucial role in the community's recovery process from the 2019-20 bushfires. "These shows will build on arts and culture activities at a crucial time in the recovery process for these communities, following on from advice from Dr Rob Gordon, who is known to many people in East Gippsland for his work supporting fire-affected residents."

"Staging these shows around the shire also supports council's aim to expand cultural activity across the region, providing opportunities for more people to enjoy theatre, performances and the arts. This is detailed in our Culture and Creativity Strategy," Mr McConnell said.

For more information about these free school holiday events and to book your tickets, visit East Gippsland Council - What's On and Buy Tickets website. Funding for these events has been provided by Emergency Recovery Victoria's Local Government Bushfire Recovery Funding, to support communities in their recovery from the 2019-20 fires.

Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council Facebook page.

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