On Saturday 8 October, 10am – 4pm, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct is hosting its first precinct-wide Open Day.
The one-day event will see us open our doors, joining fellow Walsh Bay arts companies including Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra, Bell Shakespeare and the Australian Theatre for Young People, for a free program of public events across Pier 2/3 and Wharf 4/5 that include workshops and performances that offer a unique insight into the creative process and inspiration behind some of Australia’s most dynamic arts organisations.
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Open Day at the ACO
Alongside ticketed performances in The Neilson of our ACO Families show, How to Catch A Star, we invite you into the Belgiorno Room (pictured below) where you can enjoy a coffee, watch our award-winning ACO StudioCast films and enjoy free craft-making activities for music fans of all ages.
Another highlight will see our Artistic Director, Richard Tognetti, joining other Walsh Bay Arts Precinct artistic directors at Sydney Theatre Company for a special panel discussion at 10.30am.
The Open Day will also include behind-the-scenes access to the Sydney Theatre Company’s sets, props and costume makers, and a series of directing and acting workshops and talks; artistic and educational children’s activities at Bangarra Dance Theatre; workshops and a behind-the-scenes tour of Bell Shakespeare; and a precinct-wide treasure hunt hosted by Australian Theatre for Young People.
Back at the ACO, we will be presenting the final three performances of our school holidays show, How to Catch a Star, and there are still tickets left if you’re looking for an uplifting performance that combines magical storytelling with an exquisite score performed by a quartet of ACO musicians.
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Open Day – program of ACO Events
Experiences
10am-4pm – How to Catch a Star creative children’s activities
Star-making, colouring-in and family photo opportunities at our media wall.
Where: ACO Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney 2000
Ticket information: This is a free event.
10am-4pm – Immerse yourself in ACO StudioCasts
Visit our beautiful Belgiorno Room and experience spectacular views of Sydney Harbour surrounded by a special screening of our ACO StudioCasts Rapture & Revolution film, featuring music by Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams.
Where: ACO Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney 2000
Ticket information: This is a free event.
Panel Talk
10.30am – Artistic Directors in Conversation
ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti will be speaking at a special Artistic Directors Round Table with his counterparts from other Walsh Bay arts organisations, discussing the future of Australia's arts and culture landscape. Moderated by the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney Jess Scully.
Where: Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Ticket information: This is a free event. Pre-registration here is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Performances
10.30am, 12pm, 2pm – How to Catch a Star
Our stage adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ popular children’s book, directed by Sandra Eldridge and featuring an original score by Elena Kats-Chernin, performed by an ACO string quartet.
Where: ACO Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 13a Hickson Road, Dawes Point, Sydney 2000
Ticket information: This is a paid event. Click here to book tickets.
Visit www.create.nsw.gov.au for more information.
