Events
Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus
Circus/TheatreStraight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, as musical mayhem and movement fuse show with a circus twist.
The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie
BalletFeaturing many of your favourite characters from May Gibbs’ well-loved children’s books, this ballet is the perfect way to discover the magic of this iconic Australian story.
Whoosh!
Audio-led Theatre Experience/TheatreHop on board our spaceship and get ready for blast off! Whoosh! is an interactive multi-sensory adventure that puts children with disabilities in the Captain’s Chair!
Valentine
Puppetry/TheatreValentine is a clown who loves her Grandpa, but his heart is running out of time. Valentine is determined to be strong, but in doing so she loses her heart.
The Pigeon and the Albatross
Craft/TheatreEnthrall yourself in a joyful union of music and storytelling that celebrating the spirit of adventure, the rewards of curiosity and the value of kindness.
A Piece of You
Interactive PerformanceA live intimate and interactive performance for up to three people at a time; a private concert for an individual or a child and their family.
Jazz For Juniors
Interactive PerformanceThe rhythms and energy of jazz has been getting bodies moving and toes a tappin' for decades.
The Nightingale
OperaAn exciting and unique collaboration between five companies, The Nightingale is an opera for young people, performed by young people, for all to enjoy.
Picture Book in a Day with James Foley
Creative WorkshopsEver wanted to make a picture book? Join James Foley for a very special workshop. Spots are limited!
Clay Maquettes with James Foley
Creative WorkshopsJoin James Foley for a clay maquette workshop where you will be guided through the process of building a model of a character you design.
African Dance with Zico
Creative WorkshopsZico’s Afro Dance class will bring energy to kids in a mood-boosting session. You will learn popular African dances like Gwara in South Africa to Tanzania’s Kanyaga.
Circus Workshop with Aidan Bayliss
Creative WorkshopsLearn circus tricks with Aidan! From juggling to balancing acts, Aidan has a long list of skills that he trains and teaches.
Puppet Making with Leon Hendroff
Creative WorkshopsCreate your very own hand puppet friend from everyday items to take home with you. Join puppet maker Leon Hendroff as he guides participants in making very ‘handy’ puppets.
Happiness Jars with Fleur Hockey
Creative WorkshopsWhat if you could hold happiness in a jar? This feel-good theatre-making workshop explores this idea, as children work with teaching artist Fleur Hockey to devise a play.
Create a Sculpture with Michael Wise
Creative WorkshopsUnleash your creativity by creating sculptural figures from re-cycled materials.
Circus Workshop with Michael Speranza
Creative WorkshopsCircus is a curious artform with multiple challenges and obstacles to overcome. Learn how to juggle, hula hoop, spin and manoeuver your way through new skills with Michael.
Paper-Making/Drawing with Susan Hauri
Creative WorkshopsGet the buzz on bees and native plants in this arts/science workshop for kids. Hand-make seed-paper as a gift and create a drawing using colour made from native plants.
3D Paintings with Nathan Hoyle
Creative WorkshopsMix and match colours, shapes and sizes as you paint and assemble your unique artwork.
Graphic Novel Creating Workshop
Creative WorkshopsAward-winning graphic novelist Campbell Whyte is back, with his signature kaleidoscope of art styles, help him celebrate his book HOME TIME II with his workshop.
BIG BIG Drawings with Samantha Hughes
Creative WorkshopsYou are invited to create a wild version of our city – working with Samantha to draw a large-scale artwork using charcoal and pastels on paper several metres long.
Littlelight
LiteratureJoin Kelly Canby as she releases her new book, Littlelight, a thought-provoking tale of diversity, tolerance and acceptance for young children.
What Colour is the Sea?
LiteratureKoala has a question for her friends – what colour is the sea? Join WA author and illustrator Katie Stewart for a beautiful tale of discovery and perception.
Chickensaurus & There’s Something Weird about Lena
LiteratureAward winning author and illustrator James Foley makes books for courageous kids! This year he's releasing two new books on the same day.
Backyard Book Fair
LiteratureWrite. Draw. Create! Join 19 of WA’s most talented children’s book authors and illustrators as they take you on a kids book speed dating roller coaster ride.
May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies Exhibition
ExhibitionGum-Nut babies … are full of mischief … but they hurt nothing and are gentle, for they love all the world.
Electric Blue: An Exhibition by Dylan Madurun
ExhibitionDylan Madurun is the 2020 AWESOME Festival’s Artist in Residence.
Marching Band
Roving PerformanceThe 9Fifty Marching Band draws on the influences and traditions of the joyful New Orleans Marching Bands.
DADAA Short Films
FilmDADAA are presenting a series of short films at the 2020 AWESOME Festival for all to enjoy for FREE!
Puppet Play and Storytelling with Fleur Hockey
Literature/PuppetryThis is interactive storytelling at its best! Under the gentle guidance of Fleur Hockey, toddlers and their parents will create their very own shadow puppets.
Key Word Storytime with Charlotte Wigham
LiteratureKey Word sign is for children and adults with communication difficulties, it’s a great way to encourage and support language development. This is an inclusive event for everyone.
May Gibbs Storytime with Sarah McNeill
LiteratureCome and listen to May Gibbs reading stories about the Gumnut Babies, their bush friends and all the dangers they encounter on their adventures to find some humans.
AWESOME Authors Storytime with Sarah McNeill
LiteratureLit Live storyteller Sarah McNeill will read stories by AWESOME authors including Hans Christian Andersen, May Gibbs and Kelly Canby.
Better Beginnings Morning Tea Party & Story Time
LiteratureJoin us for a Morning Tea Party with Better Beginnings where you can learn all about some new activities, make a book and enjoy a very special storytime.
Better Beginnings Books-to-Go
Craft/LiteratureCreate your own stories at the State Library of Western Australia. A great activity for budding authors and illustrators to produce their very own book to take home.
AWESOME Pop Up Activities
The AWESOME Festival is famous for its delightful line-up of fabulous activities. Be surprised each day with FREE activities to ponder, play, create and build!
Public Art Tours
We’re going on an art hunt! Join our AWESOME guide for a tour of some of the most interesting and exciting public art to be found in our city.
Crafty Nannas
Calling all Crafty Nannas! Join us in a comfy space for a chat and some colourful craft activities.
Little Impressions
ExhibitionGet out your camera and dive into photography for 2020! AWESOME invited WA schools, playgroups, and clubs to take photographs that respond to the theme of ‘Tell me more’.
Mountain Goat Mountain
Audio-led Theatre ExperienceAn exciting new adventurous audio-led theatre experience created by Australian theatre company, Threshold during isolation for families across Australia to enjoy at home.
The Little HOO-HAA!
Comedy/TheatreThe Little HOO-HAA! Is a theatrical rollercoaster of comic sketches, song, slapstick and fun stuff that kids like. It’s interactive, hyperactive and other superlatives.