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Theatre Making Workshop


Expressions Festival

Saturday 16 August 10:00am                                                                   
Lyrebird Room, West Gippsland Arts Centre

Join this snack filled workshop and create a brand-new theatre piece in just five hours!

Guided by artist Stephanie Clark, you’ll respond to a theme, generate material, shape it collaboratively, and have the option to perform your completed work at the 2025 Expressions Festival.

Fast, fun and fiercely creative!

Duration: 5 hours

All Tickets: FREE
Limited to 15 participants only.

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