Gateway Arts Festival
Full of wonder
6 – 26 July 2019
In celebration of Gateway Theatre’s Second anniversary, we have lined up a series of entertaining performances and engaging programmes for the family in the first ever Gateway Arts Festival! The festival will fill Gateway Theatre with children’s programmes over the month of July, with shows, workshop, and a carnival! Join in the festivities and be filled with the wonder of the arts!
Carnival
6 & 7 July, 10am – 4pm
Sky Garden
FREE
All ages
Have fun on the bouncy castle, play games, and try your hand at juggling! There’ll also be balloon-sculpting, face-painting, food and more!
The Magic Story Bag
6 & 7 July, 11am (30min)
Black Box
$10
Ages 3 and up
Woolie, Boolie and Goolie appear with a Magic Bag of stories. When they reach into the bag and say the magic words “gedebak-gedebuk-tingtong” ordinary household items turn into extraordinary tools and puppets! Come hear their many stories.
HeartStrings
13 – 14, 20 – 21 July, 11am (30min)
Sky Garden/Dance Studio
$20
Ages 3 and up
HeartStrings is a quirky dance-theatre production about play and the importance of friendship. Combining music, physical theatre and lots of string, this endearing show revolves around three fun-loving characters who grapple with the ups and downs of being friends.
Smartypants and the Swordfish
13 – 14, 20 July, 3pm (60min, plus bonus post-show activities)
Black Box
$32
Ages 9 to 16
Written by award-winning playwright Jean Tay, SmartyPants and the Swordfish revolves around Nadim, a young kampong boy who unexpectedly saves the kindgom from a violent swordfish attack. As a group of students explore the circumstances leading to the boy’s death at the hands of the jealous King Raja, they discover that there are many ways one can dissect and reimagine a story.
As You Like It
24 – 26 July, 8pm (90min)
Theatre
$27
Ages 13 and up
As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s most glorious and sunniest comedies. Set in a romantic woodland—the Forest of Arden—the play is about a youthful search for identity, love and happiness revolving around the lively character Rosalind. She sets the tone of the play and is among Shakespeare’s most brilliant heroines.
The Drunken Butterfly
26 – 28 July, 8pm (80min)
27 – 28 July, 3pm
Black Box
$30
All ages
Join X as she escapes from the hospital to do her one last spectacular show with her troupe. Expect a rollercoaster ride of emotions as X attempts to complete her mission encountering unexpected surprises, multiple failures, ridiculous dancing and one giant party!
Animated Adventures
13 & 14 July, 2pm (1hr)
Studio 1
$20
3 – 6 Year olds
A fun and immersive experience for children led through music and sensory play, which transports its participants into an entirely make-believe world. Whether you end up in the deep jungle, a vast, snowy landscape or even outer space, you will become the main characters in your own story!
Out On Top Circus
13 & 14 July, 2pm (1hr)
Dance Studio
$20
6 – 8 Year olds
The ‘Out on Top Circus’ is a chance for children to come and enjoy all the fun of the circus. They will have the chance to play the role of every performer, as this interactive workshop draws from various strands of circus entertainment.
Upcycling Puppet-making
20 July, 2pm (2hrs)
Studio 1
$20 For 1 Parent-child pair
Age recommendation: 5 – 6 year olds. Suitable for participants with special needs up to 10 years old.
Anything can be a puppet! Bring your own material to upcycle and we’ll show you how to turn it into a puppet! You’ll also learn how bring them to life and engage in a story with tips and tricks from the trainers.
Storytelling with Puppets!
21 July, 2pm (90min)
Studio 1
$20 For 1 Parent-child pair
Age recommendation: 10 – 12 year olds
Learn how to manipulate a traditional hand puppet and use puppets to tell stories. Local theatre veterans and master puppeteers The Finger Players will share the history and discipline of the art form and also encourage children to express their own thoughts and feelings through storytelling.