Castlemaine Community House, Castlemaine Pride and Mount Alexander Shire Council have partnered with All The Queens Men to bring Play Date to Castlemaine!

Just in time for the school holidays, pop duo Turtle and Sugar Rush from Play Date bring you a 1-hour interactive musical performance and dance party with songs that celebrate stories of identity, body positivity and the power of imagination.

Perfect for children aged two to seven.

As part of Senior's Festival, seniors (60+) get free entry and are encouraged to attend and have a boogie with their grandkids!

Play Date encourages singing and dancing like no-one’s watching, and the chance for children, their Carers and accompanying Adults to learn and enjoy Auslan inclusive dance moves.

It’s guaranteed to give you a rush and encourage you to come out of your shell.

But wait, there’s more…

Before the show you are invited to share in a treasure trove of craft time. Make your own rainbow crown, fruit salad headpiece, shiny gold crown or your own colouring-in map for Play Date adventures.

Show times:

Morning free craft activities: 9:30am - 10:30am

Morning Show - 10:30am - 11:30am

Afternoon free craft activities: 12pm - 1pm

Afternoon show - 1pm 2pm

This program is supported by Regional Arts Victoria's Small Regional Presenters grant program.

All The Queens Men is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and VicHealth.

Content Notes:

The show includes lighting and amplified sound.

Please bring noise reduction headphones or any other assistance materials as required.

The event may be documented via film and photography.

About All The Queens Men

All The Queens Men unites people of all shapes, sizes and identities together in distinct, creative and communal experiences. All The Queens Men was founded in 2010 by artists Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid, after a chance meeting on the dance floor.

Find out more about All The Queens Men here: https://allthequeensmen.net/about-all-the-queens-men

Image credit: Image by Artificial Studios (c)

Presented and Produced by All The Queens Men
Creators and Performers: Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid
Production and Stage Manager: Anna Pidgeon
Lighting Design: Ben Bosco Shaw
Sound Design and Operation: Luke Smiles
Costume Design and Creation: Jandruze
Prop Design: Amy Devereux
Video Design: Rachael Johnston
Film Direction and Edit: Kimberly Summer
Original Music: Bec Sandridge
Lyrics: Tristan Meecham, Bec Reid and Bec Sandridge
Music Produced: Dave Jenkins Jr & Bec Sandridge
Music Mix: Dave Jenkins Jr at Rising Tide Studios
Music Mastering: Simon Berckelman

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