Winners Announced … Santa’s Magical Kingdom and CATS the Musical

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

We have had such fun reading your entries for our Santa’s Magical Kingdom and CATS the Musical competitions!

We know you are anxious to know who the winners are so …

and congratulations also to …

Congratulations to all our winners – watch out for an email from us soon!

If you would like to purchase tickets to either of these awesome events then here is the nitty gritty:

MORE INFORMATION ON CATS

Website www.catsthemusical.com/australia

Facebook Facebook.com/CatstheMusical

MORE INFORMATION ON SANTA’S MAGICAL KINGDOM

Website www.santasmagicalkingdom.com.au

Facebook Santa’s Magical Kingdom – Melbourne and Santa’s Magical Kingdom – Sydney

Winners Announced … Ice Skating at Craigieburn Central

August 7, 2015August 7, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

It seems that you are all excited to hit the ice at Craigieburn Central’s Real Ice Skating Rink! Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway!

Congratulations to our four lucky winners … it’s time to get your skates on!

Kellie, Isabell, Anne-Marie and Stuart please keep an eye out for an email from us to confirm your delivery address so we can get your pass out to you as soon as possible!

MORE INFORMATION

CRAIGIEBURN CENTRAL REAL ICE SKATING RINK

Dates: Saturday 1 August to Sunday 6 September 2015

Location: Outdoors between Target and Big W quadrants

Time: 10am to 9pm daily, sessions commence on the hour, every hour and run for 45 minutes

Cost*: $5 for children ages 2 to 5
$7 for children 6 to 14
$10 for adults
*tickets include skate hire. As an exclusive offer, spend $100 in Centre to receive a FREE family skate pass**

Website: http://www.craigieburncentral.com.au/whats-new/events/july-2015/ice-skating-rink

Winners Announced … The Gruffallo’s Child

July 12, 2015July 12, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

From the 14-19 July 2015, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book The Gruffallo’s Child is being brought to life at the National Theatre, St. Kilda.

We have two family passes (8 tickets) to give away, and can’t wait to announce who will be taking a stroll through the deep dark wood…

Have a wonderful time Stefanie and Sapna! We can’t wait to hear all about it! Could you please email me at info@kiddingaroundaustralia.com to organise delivery of your tickets!

Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books,

THE GRUFFALO IS RETURNING TO MELBOURNE – WITH HIS CHILD!

After sell-out seasons of its predecessor nation-wide, the team behind “The Gruffalo” return with the charming sequel based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s world wide best seller, playing at the National Theatre, St Kilda from 14-19 July 2015.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should

Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…

But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?

The Gruffalo’s Child brings this much loved book to life on stage, using physical theatre, music and puppetry to deliver songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 4 and up and their adults.

This best selling production, which has wowed audiences around the world, returns to Melbourne for one week only after a sold out premiere season in 2012.

Critics have raved about The Gruffalo’s Child:

“winningly played” (Sydney Morning Herald)

“can’t fail to please” (Brisbane Courier Mail)

“…this brave little offspring of the Gruffalo captures the young audience and keeps it entranced….” (Stage Whispers)

MORE INFORMATION

The Gruffalo’s Child – Live on Stage

National Theatre, St Kilda

14-19 July 2015

Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au

More information: www.cdp.com.au

Tickets from $26. Group Discounts available

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD IS ALSO PLAYING IN OTHER REGIONS OF VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIA!

Bendigo

The Capital
22 July 2015
Bookings: www.thecapital.com.au or Phone 03 5434 6100

Shepparton

Riverlinks
23 July 2015
Bookings: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au or Phone 03 5832 9511

Wodonga

The Cube Wodonga
24 July 2015
Bookings: www.thecubewodonga.com.au or Phone 02 6022 9311

OTHER DATES IN OTHER STATES!

NSW

Penrith

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
10 – 11 July 2015
Bookings: www.jspac.com.au or Phone 02 4723 7600

Nowra

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
27 – 28 July 2015
Bookings: www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au or Phone 1300 788 503

Sutherland

Sutherland Entertainment Centre
29 July 2015
Bookings: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au or Phone 02 9521 8888

Perth

State Theatre Centre of WA
30 June – 5 July 2015
Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au or Phone 132 849

Winner Announced …. Wild Nights at the Werribee Open Range Zoo

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

Throughout the school holidays from 27 June to 11 July Werribee Open Range Zoo is coming to life after dark, with fire shows, marshmallow toasting, glow in the dark hula-hooping and a mysterious Secret Garden to explore for Wild Nights!

We had one family pass to give away, and for that lucky person it is time to pack your torch and your winter woolies …

Have a wonderful time Susan! We can’t wait to hear all about it! Could you please email me so that I can confirm your details for your prize at info@kiddingaroundaustralia.com

MORE INFORMATION ON WILD NIGHTS

Rug up and tour the Zoo by torchlight, as you spot Hippos grazing on the beach and Wild Dogs, Cheetah and Lions on the prowl. You can also get close to some very special nocturnal natives including Squirrel Gliders, Fat-tailed Dunnarts and Eastern Barred Bandicoots.

Fire spinning performers will delight visitors of all ages with nightly fire shows and the kids will love the interactive Glow Zone which includes hula hooping and other glow in the dark circus fun.

Follow the tiki torches to discover the light-dappled Secret Garden or settle in at the campfire and enjoy a hot chocolate and free marshmallow toasting under the stars.

Warm winter fare will also be available in the cosy, Meerkat Bistro and indoor play space. Ranger Kids will provide another comfy spot for families to relax as the kids transform themselves into vets and rangers, caring for plush animals in the medic tent and testing out the wooden helicopter.

Rug up, pop on your gumboots and bring your torch for this very special adventure in the dark as you discover what goes bump, hoot and ROAR in the night!

For the ultimate Wild Nights experience, book in for a special Dusk Safari Bus Tour of the African savannah, spotting Rhinos, Zebra and antelope out on the grassy plains. An overnight stay at the Slumber Safari Camp (complete with luxury tents and electric blankets!) can also be booked in advance.

WHEN IS WILD NIGHTS?

Dates: Each night, 27 June – 11 July

Times: 5.30pm – 8.30pm (Entry closes 7pm)

Cost: Adults $35, Concession $28, Children 4 – 15 $7, Children under 4 FREE

Tickets: Tickets available at the gate

Information: www.zoo.org.au/werribee, 1300 966 784

DUSK SAFARI TOUR UPGRADE

Dates: Each night, 27 June – 11 July

Time: 5pm – 6pm

Cost: Adult: $60, Concession $50, Child $40 (includes admission to Wild Nights)

Tickets: Book in advance via 1300 966 784

Winners Announced … Hi-5 Merchandise Packs

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

It seems that we are not the only ones who LOVE Hi-5! Thank you to Hi-5 presents House of Dreams Australian Tour and to everyone who entered our Hi-5 Merchandise Giveaway!

Congratulations to our three lucky winners …

Mandy, Lucas and Jessica please keep an eye out for an email from us to confirm your delivery address so we can get your packs out to you as soon as possible!

HI-5 HOUSE OF DREAMS

The Hi-5 House of Dreams tour gives audiences an invitation to the most exciting “slumber party” ever! There’s not much sleeping but lots of singing and dancing and adventure when our favourite puppet Chats takes control of the Hi-5’s dreams and makes their dreams come true!

Using Chats’ Magic Dream Catcher audiences will travel through jungles, fairy grottos, underwater coral gardens, the Wild West, and even outer space!! This interactive and energetic show will have audiences totally immersed in the world of dreams.

Hi-5 House of Dreams is a whimsical trip into a fantasy adventure where you can catch your favourite Hi-5 songs – Underwater Discovery, Move your Body, It’s a Party and Living in a Rainbow and plenty of new songs with the Hi-5 gang – Stevie, Mary, Tanika, Ainsley and Dayen.

2015 National Tour Dates

Sydney – Big Top, Luna Park 28 June (Sunday)

Brisbane – Royal International Convention Centre 1 July (Wednesday)

Melbourne – Palais Theatre 4 July (Saturday)

Sydney – Concourse Theatre, Chatswood 7-8 July (Tues-Wed)

Perth – Regal Theatre 14-15 July (Tues-Wed)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

For more info on the show please visit http://lifeliketouring.com/hi-5 or www.hi-5world.com

Octonauts Prize Pack Giveaway Winner Announced! Congratulations to …

May 1, 2015May 2, 2015 | Kidding Around Australia

FLAPPITY FLIPPERS!

We were overwhelmed with the amount of entries to our Octonauts Live Australia giveaway!

In the interest of fairness, we selected our Top 10 and gave those entries (without names) to an independent person to select the winner. Thank you so much for entering – we loved reading about your favourite Octonauts characters!

Shiver Me Whiskers, drum roll please ….

Kristy, we loved your entry and hope Harper enjoys her prizes! Please email us at info@kiddingaroundaustralia.com to organise delivery of your prize.

We are big Octonauts fans in the Kidding Around Australia house and can’t wait to see Octonauts Live! Operation Reef Shield again next month! It’s not to late to get your tickets either by visiting www.octonautslive.com.au.