Nearly a fortnight of stories and fun

AVID young readers are invited to watch the magic of stories come to life at this year’s Storyfest, which is running from Saturday April 6 until Thursday April 18.

A 13-day festival hosted by Central Geelong, Storyfest celebrates storytelling in all its forms.

Children of all ages can be part of the fun and create their own stories and artworks through theatre, music, poetry, books, live performances, author talks, oral storytelling, technology, visual arts, craft and much more.

Over 100 activities, workshops, worldclass exhibitions and competitions – which are held in cultural facilities, bookshops, cafes, creative spaces, shopping centres and public spaces across Geelong’s CBD – are scheduled for the fun-filled extravaganza.

Some crowd favourites include these fun, free activities:

Bebop Circus –
When: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: Customs Park, 4 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong
Bookings: Not required

“Join the Bebop pop-up circus and learn how to spin a plate, juggle and hula hoop, as well as many other circus skills, in a fun and interactive experience. Nicholas Ridiculous will be performing his Krazy Koala Puppet Show and his Kids Circus Comedy Show.”

The Nylon Zoo –
When: Wednesday April 10
Times: 10am, 11am, 12am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Where: Customs Park, 4 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong
Bookings: Essential via centralgeelong.com.au/events/the-nylon-zoo

“The Nylon Zoo is an interactive children’s experience featuring a magical giant inflatable turtle story-telling theatre. Join us as we enter a fantastical story Zoo-niverse.”

Sonic Monsters –
When: Tuesday April 16 to Thursday April 18
Time: 11am-3pm
Where: The Indirect Object: Laboratory, 171 Moorabool St, Geelong
Bookings: Not required
“Sonic Monsters is a unique visual arts and sound design workshop experience. Design, draw and colour your own monster, paste it on the wall and listen to it come alive with sound.”

To see a detailed description of each of these activities and more, download the program at centralgeelong.com.au/storyfest or pick up a copy from City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres, Visitor Information Centres, Leisure Centres and participating businesses.

For other queries, call 5272 4297or email centralgeelong@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.