What’s on For kidsPerformance

Join the Gallery character Pertinos from the planet Boomdiddy Vostock as she takes you on a journey through modern and contemporary art. Written by Geoffrey McSkimming. Directed by Robina Beard OAM. Performed by Tara O’Sullivan. Designed by Virginia Naylor.

28 October performance interpreted into Auslan

Imaginative, explorative, improvisational storytelling with Open Stage Productions through the Gallery’s modern collection.

Meet a cast of carnival characters in a lively puppetry performance with lots of laughter and mischievous action with Dennis Murphy.

Share songs, stories, dance and music with the Aboriginal performer Matthew Doyle.

Join performer Bronwyn Vaughan for a delightful mix of contemporary and traditional stories from Japan, blending beautiful costumes, puppets, props and music.

Join the Etcetera Duo for a performance filled with mime, magic and illusion as they ‘unpack’ contemporary art. Performed by Russell Garbutt and Julia Cotton.

Be inspired by well-known children’s illustrator David Legge and learn how to draw your own portraits.

Theatrical storytelling with Bronwyn Vaughan.

29 July performance interpreted into Auslan

Theatrical storytelling, song and music with Bronwyn Vaughan.

Join our Gallery character Gert by Sea on a lively tour of the Australian galleries, specially written and created by children’s author Geoffrey McSkimming. Directed by Robina Beard, performed by Crystal Hegedis.

Be inspired by well-known children’s illustrator David Legge and learn some special drawing techniques.

26 August performance interpreted into Auslan

Traveller’s tales from the Silk Road told through theatrical storytelling, song and music with Bronwyn Vaughan.

My Sauce Good perform songs with a French flavour in this special interactive music show inspired by the exhibition Eugène Atget: old Paris.

Join the Etcetera Duo for a performance inspired by the Australian art collection. Filled with mime, magic and illusion, this special performance has been created exclusively for the Gallery. Suitable for children of all ages. Performed by Russell Garbutt and Julia Cotton.

30 September performance interpreted into Auslan