National Portrait Gallery School Holiday Programs

Theatre of Image: School Holiday Theatre Performance

Little Beauty Performances

Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, Little Beauty is a playful theatrical journey depicting the desire to capture beauty and immortalise it in portraiture. Created by Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image, Sydney’s multi-award-winning company, this vivid forty-minute performance is for children and families. Little Beauty is performed by a most charismatic duo, Adriano Cappelletta and Holly Austin.

Season: Saturday 25 September - Sunday 10 October

Performances: Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am and 2.00pm (Sunday 1.00pm)
Exclusive preview performances for schools: Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 September 2010

Performances are free; bookings recommended (02) 6102 7070; bookings@npg.gov.au

The big draw

Take part in an activity based community event for families, children, students and adults that celebrates drawing for all abilities. All drawing materials are provided; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time: Sunday 24 October 10.30am - 2.30pm

Portraits are people pictures

Look, listen, and share ideas while you explore portraits. Gallery adventures for Families. Saturday and Sunday, except 25-26 September; 2-3 October; 9-10 October 11.00am and 2pm. 30 mins. All children must be accompanied.