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  • Three people interacting with a baby that is seated on a women's lap.
  • Two women with a baby against a tan background, the baby wears a hooded furry onesie.
6 – 7 Jun

The Black Lullaby Experience

  • Family and kids
  • Theatre

Rest, listen, and settle into a collective tapestry of sound.

This is a space for families from all backgrounds to join in a special public sharing of African and Caribbean culture. Within this gentle environment, you might hear the heritage of familiar songs alongside new melodies that have grown from the ideas and sounds shared by families during the work's development.

Whether you are exploring soft percussion, humming along, or simply rocking your little one to the music, this is a space to share in the quiet magic of the lullaby. It is an invitation to slow down and experience a unique, evolving language of African and Caribbean song and belonging.

Artists: Dianne Morris, NIASHA and Kwamena Brace.

Age: 0 to 24 months. Please ensure your child is within this age range.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 6 Jun
  • 10.30am - 11.15am 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 2pm - 2.45pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sun 7 Jun
  • 10.30am - 11.15am 10:30am - 11:15am
  • 2pm - 2.45pm 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Location

ArtPlay
Russell St Ext
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Children $15
Book online for The Black Lullaby Experience

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 7880
  • email address: artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au
  • Visit website for The Black Lullaby Experience
Instagram page for The Black Lullaby Experience

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  • Accessible toilets
  • Quiet spaces
  • Additional accessible features Contact for more information

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

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