School holidays fun at the Jetty Memorial Theatre

SCHOOL holidays are coming up fast, and the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre has a jam-packed program of fun, laughter and adventure for families across the Coffs Coast.

With circus, puppetry, and even an outreach performance in Coramba, there’s something to delight kids of all ages (and the grown-ups who come along for the ride).

.Kicking things off on Wednesday 1 October is “The Farmy Farm”, a true-blue tribute to the great outdoors from acrobatic larrikins Kenny and Jenny.

Set on the fictional “Legend Farms”, this award-winning show serves up jaw-dropping circus stunts, high-flying carrots, and three-metre balancing bales of hay in a hilarious mash-up of The Castle meets Babe.

Perfect for ages three to 12, it’s barnyard mayhem with an Australiana circus twist.

On Wednesday 8 October, the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is flipped on its head in “Beanstalk”, when the giant gets to tell his side of the story.

Step into Brian’s cloud-making kitchen for a world of squished tomatoes, giant loaves and mischievous fun.

Clever, funny and visually inventive, it’s recommended for ages five and up but guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained.

And the fun doesn’t stop there, get hands-on at a puppet making workshop at 11am the same day.

Learn how everyday materials like paper can be transformed into living, breathing puppets, encouraging storytelling, creativity and imagination.

Suitable for ages five-plus, the one-hour workshop is the perfect companion to the show.

And for something extra special, Cinderella Spinderella heads off-site to Coramba Community Hall on Friday 3 October. This lively, educational production is all about safety, kindness and friendship, perfect for audiences three to 11.

Importantly, it’s not at the Jetty Memorial Theatre but brings the magic of live performance to Coramba for the day.

Whether you’re planning big city outings or country-side adventures, Jetty Memorial Theatre’s school holiday season has you covered with acrobatic barnyards, puppet fun and a fairy-tale.