Watch Pride Amplified storytimes from home
In a Sydney WorldPride special, these fun storytelling sessions celebrate love, individuality and LGBTIQA+ communities. You can watch them below, or find them on our YouTube.
My Shadow is Purple, written and illustrated by Scott Stuart, and published by Larrikin House. This story is presented by Charisma Belle and Auslan interpreted by Danni from Deaf Connect.
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjzOg-TZatU&t=16s
Keeping Up With the Dachshunds by Carla Fitzgerald, illustrated by Rebel Challenger and published by Larrikin House. This story is presented by Rex Zhang and Auslan interpreted by Gareth from Deaf Connect.
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRbK-HTBaPw&t=145s
Thank You Rain! by Sally Morgan, illustrated by Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr and published by Magabala Books. This story is presented by Maeve Marsden and Auslan interpreted by Salomon from Deaf Connect.
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHZ9HoIKfmA&t=29s
Enjoy drag queen storytime with treats and snacks
East Sydney Community and Arts Centre transforms into a family fun zone for Oxtravaganza. There will be 2 drag queen storytime readings, as well as face painting, art, balloons, fairy floss and goodie bags.
Saturday 4 March from 12pm to 1pm
Laugh and learn at a family-friendly circus
Through storytelling, dance, acrobatics and performance art, this show at Flight Path Theatre teaches teach kids how to share with one another and the need for access to clean water.
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February from 2pm to 2:45pm
See The Rainbow Tree at Darlinghurst Theatre Company
The Rainbow Tree is live musical storytelling performed by 2 queer super aunties and written with children from Rainbow families. It shares personal and imagined stories through song exploring family, identity and community.
Express yourself at a Pride takeover of Museum of Contemporary Art
Curated by young people for young people, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) invites 12 to 18 year-olds to express themselves through artmaking and fashion workshops, enjoy live music and performances, experience the MCA's current exhibitions and meet new people.
Catch a movie at Queer Screen on the Green
This outdoor movie marathon will show 4 queer movies back to back. The program kicks off with a Rainbow Families animated screening, perfect for movie lovers young and old. There’ll be food stalls, a bar and other fun activities to keep you entertained between films.
Published 10 February 2023, updated 6 March 2023
