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Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
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Due to staff shortages, the Hamer Hall foyer bars are closed for Classic Kids: Carnival of the Animals on 21 May. We encourage you to book at The Barre for a meal (open from 11am), or head to Protagonist for an alfresco drink and snack before or after your show. Both venues are located at the Theatres Building, a short walk from Hamer Hall.
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Carnival of the Animals, a work to delight and capture the imaginations of both young and old.
The humorous depiction of animals in Saint-Saëns’ zoological fantasy are brought to life through music and puppetry live on the Hamer Hall stage; this concert will be quite the menagerie!
This MSO performance includes some unexpected visitors – the addition of extra wildlife, commissioned especially for the event.
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For tickets booked through Arts Centre Melbourne, if a performance is cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, you can receive a full refund. Tickets can also be exchanged for another performance date, subject to availability.
Notes
Relaxed Performance – Saturday 21 May, 12.30pm
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
We focus on relaxing - or adapting - the theatre environment and preparing the audience by developing pre-show resources. During these performances, there is a relaxed attitude to noise, doors remain open and lights while dimmed remain on throughout the performance. You can leave the auditorium to take a break and a designated quiet area is available. Pre-show resources such as a Visual Story are available to help you prepare for your visit.
