Media Release:

CarriageWorks presents the inaugural SYDNEY CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

27 September - 11 October 2008

In the October school holidays, Sydney Children's Festival rocks into CarriageWorks and transforms every corner of this immense building into an artistic playground for Sydney children aged 5 - 15.

Mark it on your calendar now - block out the whole holidays! There are loads of performances, workshops and free activities for every child to get stuck into.

MEET DINOSAURS
At The Petting Zoo meet Erth's awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants. Ancient life-like dinosaurs are alive and mostly friendly (!) in this fun, educational and unique performance event that will delight children of all ages.

CIRCUS FUN
You'll want to run away with the circus after Aerialize's new circus show, Jungle Fever, a wild adventure tale inspired by characters from The Jungle Book and Tarzan. Aerialize's highly skilled youth and professional circus performers will astound you as they swing and swoop from the rafters, and wow you with their daring trapeze, acrobatics and clowning - and then try it yourself in the circus skills workshops.

STORYTELLING
Be inspired by some of Australia's leading children's authors - Andy Griffiths will have you rolling on the floor with his delightful and disgusting stories, Matt Ottley gets the creative juices flowing with his wacky cartooning workshop, and Richard Tulloch teaches the art of excellent storytelling to keep 'em all on the edge of their seats.

ARTS WORKSHOPS
Heaps of workshops will be all fun and games for budding performers and artists... dance, act, paint and create your day away!

EXHIBITIONS
Explore the fantastical, whimsical and interactive visual art exhibitions - everything from giant red megaphones for you to climb inside, colourful paintings by local kids, and an elephant themed interactive playground. Children can even add their own artwork to the growing festival mural.

COMPETITION
Calling all budding photo-journalists! We are searching for the most talented up and coming snappers to win the chance to be an Official Festival Photographer... win a workshop with leading Australian photographer, Lisa Tomasetti, and your images exhibited at the festival.

Everyone can be artist and audience at Sydney Children's Festival. It's big, it's exciting, it's a festival like you have never experienced!

Visit www.sydneychildrensfestival.com and our workshop media release.

Mum Zone Release Date: 16th September 2008

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