On the Coast – Families Issue 102 I October/November 2019 | Page 32

THE ART HOUSE
Family fun at
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The Art House
e prepared to both gasp in awe and
roll on the floor laughing, with
two fun-filled, family friendly
productions at The Art House this
October.
First up, a school holiday treat sure to
entertain and inspire the kids thanks to
the new ensemble circus production By a
Thread. Created by elite Australian
acrobats, the action takes places from
ground level to 8 metres up in the air, with
performers swinging, throwing, catching,
and climbing each other! If you’re looking
for a slightly cooler, more artsy circus
experience, then By a Thread is for you.
Using an apparatus never used on stage
before, the performers play on long spools
of rope run through a pulley system. The
actions of one acrobat affect and implicate
the movements of others in a precise
negotiation of cause and effect. Kids will
witness a visual demonstration of trust
and connection through the interactions
of the seven acrobats. With intense
training at ‘circus university’ in a breadth
of skills such as foot juggling, aerial straps,
handstands and slack rope walking, the
performers have pooled their knowledge,
and exploded the traditional boundaries of
the circus. One thing is certain, you
haven’t seen circus like this before!
For budding gymnasts and circus
performers, the cast are also offering a
rare Advanced Circus Skills workshop.
This workshop is aimed at locals who
have a physical background in dance,
gymnastics or circus and are interested in
advancing their skills and improving their
technique with high-level instruction.
Hurry, limited places available!
Date: Thursday 10 October
Workshop 1.30PM (ages 8–16 years);
Performance (family friendly) 8PM
Tickets: Workshop including
Performance $30;
Performance only $22–$35
Once you’ve caught your breath from
the swinging acrobats, it’s time to laugh
out loud with Australia’s favourite
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kidult comedy duo The Listies, in their
bonkers extravaganza ROLLING ON
THE FLOOR LAUGHING SO HARD
A LITTLE BIT OF WEE COMES OUT.
Gratuitous, ridiculous, hilarious, joyous
and possibly hazardous, the multi
award-winning duo are loved by both
kids and their parents. The Listies
stormed onto the kids’ comedy scene in
2009 with The Listies More Fun Than a
Wii, the only children’s show to ever be
nominated for the prestigious Melbourne
International Comedy Festival Barry
Award for best show. Drawing on clown,
pantomime, vaudeville, and pop culture,
ROFLSHALBOWCO is jam packed with
magically stupid stuff guaranteed to
make anyone laugh so hard that they
may indeed need to bring a towel. The
show is pitched at ages 5+ so it’s time to
introduce the kids to the theatre and let
out your own inner child!
“No-one else does comedy for kids this
brilliantly, and what’s more the adults
have just as much fun!” Sydney Morning
Herald.
Dates: Monday 28 October 6PM
and Tuesday 29 October 10am
Tickets: $20–$25, Family Pass
(2 adults + 2 children or
1 adult + 3 children) $75
Book online at www.thearthousewyong.com.au
or call the Box Office on 02 4335 1485.
So, gather the kids and the grandkids for an
outing to remember at The Art House, Wyong.