Access Services
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
Workshops can be purchased individually for $15 each, or 3 workshops are available for $40.
DreamBIG and the Department for Education are thrilled to bring educators a suite of professional learning workshops during the festival.
These hands-on, practical workshops focus on building skills that can be used in the classroom. Participants will be issued with professional learning certificates.
Drama/Literacy, preschool and lower primary educators
Circulating Library, State Library of South Australia
8 May, 5pm–6:15pm
Curly Fernandez is an Australian conceptual artist with an interest in audience participatory processes. Curly will take participants through his interactive installation, Book Boogie, where the words and pictures from books at the Library have gone on holiday. Participants will learn how to create their own version of Book Boogie in their classroom.
All Art disciplines, primary and secondary educators
Dunstan Playhouse Rehearsal Room
9 May, 4.30pm–6pm
Using Alison Lester’s best-selling book IMAGINE as a launching pad, this workshop explores pathways Jolyon himself uses regularly in his own work, to harness creativity.
Music, primary and secondary educators
Carclew
9 May, 4.30pm–7.30pm
Learn how to create and record contemporary music in your classroom with leading South Australian musicians Margie Jean Lewis and Mat Morrison – no special equipment required!
Drama/Creative Writing, primary and secondary educators
Dunstan Playhouse Rehearsal Room
10 May 10am–11.30am
This workshop is a journey through the age-old art form of playwriting. Students will be guided to work from the macro to the micro, imagine worlds that hold countries, countries that hold cities, and cities that hold citizens – a litany of citizens.
Inclusive approach to the Arts, all educators
Latvian Hall
13 May 2pm–4pm & 5.30pm–7.30pm
Sensorium Theatre is Australia’s leading theatre company making work for young audiences with disability. This workshop goes through the foundation of multi-sensory methodology, providing deeper insight into children’s experiences and needs in this area.
Drama/Visual Arts, primary and secondary educators
The Armoury, SA Museum
15 May 4.30pm–6pm
Multidisciplinary artist Amber Cronin will take you through the creation of The Museum of the Everyday, where young participants are tasked with collecting items that tells the story of our time, and reflect on how we tell the story of who we are.
DreamBIG Children’s Festival is South Australia’s iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families that places its audience at the centre of fresh, inventive, imaginative and inspiring arts experiences.
Discover DreamBIG Children's FestivalThis event occurs in various venues across Adelaide. See event information above for details.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
Peter and the Starcatcher is a whimsical, adventure-filled play that explores themes of identity, friendship, and the power of imagination, while also setting the stage for the classic Peter Pan tale.
Recently launched by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, Vanguard is an exciting new initiative designed to engage young arts enthusiasts and emerging philanthropists.
In November, Adelaide Festival Centre's Moving Image Program is exhibiting 'Shiver' by Mark Niehus and 'Healing Truth' by Laurens Tan on our King William Road digital screens.
As Christmas approaches, we're reminded of the power of theatre—a place where dreams come alive, laughter and tears intertwine, and wonder takes centre stage.
In episode 12, Jo Peoples and Helen Trepa from our Exhibition and Collections team chat to host Libby O'Donovan about the Performing Arts Collection.
In episode 11, Matt Gilbertson chats to host Libby O'Donovan about the inspiration behind his alter-ego 'Hans'.
In episode 10, Eddie Perfect chats to host Libby O'Donovan about his affinity with Adelaide Festival Centre and his experience as a former Artistic Director of Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
In episode 9 of The First 50, host Libby O'Donovan talks to OzAsia Festival Artistic Director, Annette Shun Wah.
Alberton Primary School took part in centrED's Songlines program. Students spend a day working with First Nations songwriters to get a greater understanding of their culture.
OzAsia Festival 2022 - on demand: A drone, three dancers, and a musician all come together in a spectacular live filmmaking performance.
Bluegrass country meets shamisen (Japanese banjo) in a unique, high-energy music blend.
Tom Kneebone is a touring session musician with a guitar style steeped in pushing the boundaries of Jazz, Blues, and Folk music. Joined by Kyrie Anderson on drums and Dylan Paul on the double-bass.