Rug up and hit the road for The City of Casey’s Winter Arts Festival which returns for its 22nd iteration. In collaboration with Bunjil Place in Narre Warren, this epic two-month-long celebration will be packed with over 60 events taking over the area from June 14 to July 28.
Highlights of the program include the Hybycozo Deep Thought installation, featuring magical geometric sculptures that will take centre stage at the festival and are free to see from 10am to 10pm between June 28 and July 28. Be among the first to marvel at the spellbinding installation at the Hybycozo Launch Party on Friday, June 28. The celebration is open to all, with a packed line-up of entertainment including an original composition from musician Dave Prideaux, performances from dancers fitted out in post-apocalyptic attire, delicious eats and live music from local artists.
You can also expect a dazzling night of cabaret from local queen of drag, Brenda Bressed, who returns with her sold-out show Queers of Concert on June 22; performances from the street dance community who will come together on June 29 for the South East Area Throwdown; Australia’s best jugglers pushing the boundaries of their craft with Escalate, an hour long show on July 2; and Impro Workshops - In The Spotlight on July 4 where you’ll test out your acting skills through creative play and lots of laughs.
For the youngsters, there are two dance workshops on offer. Drop them off at the Kids Dancehall Workshop for a fun class exploring Jamaican Dancehall and Afro Fusion, or if they’d rather learn to pop and lock, then sign them up for the Kids Breakin Workshop for breakdance lessons. Plus, Windmill Theatre Company presents a family-friendly production of School of Rock, this musical – adapted from the classic Jack Black comedy – sees a group of school kids form a kick-ass rock band. Catch it before its last performance on Saturday, June 22.
Find out more and explore the program here.