Roola Boola festival returns

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Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival will return to the City of Stonnington these winter school holidays, from Tuesday 2 to Friday 12 July.

On offer will be performances, workshops, free events, and a range of unique activities around Stonnington that will ignite children’s imaginations.

Chapel Off Chapel’s curated program will feature four performances plus a variety of workshops, from magic classes to hip-hop dancing, charm bracelet making, and everything in between.

The Little Mermaid by Victorian State Ballet follows the narrative based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen.

Expect an inspiring, impacting, entertaining, and memorable experience for all ages on

Wednesday 3 July at 10.30am and 1pm.

Make Some Noise! by The Listies is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400.

Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11.

Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out on Wednesday 10 July at 10.30am and 1pm.

A Little Bit of Blue by Little Wing Puppets is an interactive detective show for families, told with puppetry.

As well as helping to unravel a mystery, the audience will learn about the extraordinary habits of the Australian satin bowerbird and why they are so fascinated by the colour blue.

The story begins with strange disappearances from Mrs Mavis Hooley’s home.

Can the audience help to solve the case? Find out on Friday 5 July at 10.30am and 1pm.

Garden Party by ARC Circus is a new circus and physical theatre show for children and families with a kaleidoscope of acrobatics, dance, magic, and live music.

The bees are in a sticky situation, but some new friends and new tricks might help them get unstuck.

This new show explores sustainability, teamwork, and community spirit on Friday 12 July at 10.30am and 1pm.

For the first week, Chapel Off Chapel will be hosting a new and free event called Oasis by award-winning group The Indirect Object.

Explore a luminous landscape of organic formation with intricate petals and tendrils rustling in the breeze.

This year’s Beyond the Chapel satellite activations include more than 10 well-known venues and arts institutions such as Prahran Market, Stonnington Libraries, Chadstone, Duldig Studio, Music Chipmunks Playgroup, Hello Music Studio, and more.

Call 8290 1333 or visit www.roolaboola.com.au for more information.