Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday Variety Show
Highlights
- Experience a vibrant variety show at Castlemaine Town Hall, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with local talent.
- Delight in diverse performances, from singing to circus acts, all set within a creative and lively atmosphere.
- Savour themed cocktails and antipasto platters, enhancing your evening with delicious local flavours.
- Encourage creativity by donning costumes inspired by the natural world, adding to the event's unique charm.
On Friday 8 May, a rare and remarkable spectacle is coming to the Castlemaine Town Hall.
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Castlemaine Fringe presents a wildly entertaining variety show featuring an extraordinary mix of local performers.
Expect singing, dancing, comedy, theatre, circus, and moments impossible to categorise. All unfolding within one vibrant, creative ecosystem.
Much like the natural world, it will be diverse and surprising, best witnessed in person. Costumes inspired by the natural world are absolutely encouraged.
Dinner, antipasto platters and themed cocktails will be available. Table reservations can be made for group bookings.
Book now, and take your place in the wild.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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