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  • Children's entertainer playing a ukulele in front of a rainbow.
  • Children's entertainer holding an umbrella under bunting.
  • Children's entertainer holding a green balloon and sticking out their tongue.
  • Children's entertainer seated under bunting.
30 Jun – 5 Jul

A Pocketful of Magic

  • Family and kids
  • Music

Emma the Storyteller has a pocketful of magic ... join her as she helps you find your own pocketful of magic so we can tell spectacular stories, transform everyday things into the extraordinary and make all sorts of wonderful things happen. There will be rainbows and frogs, kings and queens, stars, bubbles and more.

This cosy adventure is filled with silly surprises, stories and songs, and more magic than you can shake a wand at. It's an hour of fun for everyone.

A trans and neurodivergent performer, Emma Chandler champions making inclusive, high-quality theatre for kids of all backgrounds and experiences. With over a decade of experience working with kids and their adults, she adores connecting with others through kindness and wonder.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 30 Jun
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
Wed 1 Jul
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
Thu 2 Jul
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
Fri 3 Jul
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
Sat 4 Jul
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am
Sun 5 Jul
  • 10.30am - 11.30am 10:30am - 11:30am

Location

Slydini Showroom
Arrow On Swanston
488 Swanston St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

From $23 to $85

Adult / general $27
Senior $23
Student / concession $23
Children $23

Free for children under 2

Book online for A Pocketful of Magic

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0424 578 153
  • email address: hello@emchandler.com.au
  • Visit website for A Pocketful of Magic
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Relaxed/low sensory
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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