Rainbow Storytime

Image: by Eva Gorobets

Stories, songs and a bit of sparkle!

Do you love stories, songs and a bit of sparkle? To celebrate the upcoming Midsumma Festival, we’re adding a splash of rainbow flair to our beloved Storytime sessions. 

Join us in late January as LGBTQIA+ storytellers share their favourite tales, sing some rainbow-themed songs and rhymes, and celebrate diversity, inclusion and joy. 

The special guests who will be taking over our Storytime sessions include:

  • Cabaret comedian and community darling Frock Hudson on Tuesday 20 January, 1.30-2.00pm
  • Disability activist and author Jax Brown on Tuesday 27 January, 1.30-2.00pm

Perfect for kids aged 3-8. 

Book your tickets now. 

Presented by Midsumma Festival and State Library Victoria, supported by Rainbow Families Switchboard

About Frock Hudson

Frock Hudson is fabulous, furry and a whole heap of fun. The queerer alter ego of cabaret comedian and community darling, Dean Arcuri (he/him), Frock has been bringing colour and campness to LGBTQIA+ festivals and events all around the country. Frock is proudly an ambassador for the Out in the Open Festival and Chillout Festival.

About Jax Brown

Jax Brown (he/they) is an esteemed disability and LGBTQIA+ rights activist, writer and educator. He is proudly disabled and proudly trans and is the tired parent of 2 young children. When not being earnest about social change he can be found reading memoirs and picture books, doing daggy craft and wearing a sprinkling of rainbow at all times.

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Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

Audio Rating MEDIUM
Auslan Interpreted
Wheelchair Access

Dates & Times

WHEN 20 Jan, 27 Jan | Tue 1:30pm
DURATION 30m

Tickets

FREE FREE - Registration required
LIVE-STREAM Tue 20 Jan 1:30pm

Location

State Library Victoria - Create Quarter

328 Swanston St, Melbourne CBD

Get directions

Train

Melbourne Central

Tram

Any Swanston St tram to stop 8 (Melbourne Central Station) | tram 30, 35 to stop 7 (Russell St/La Trobe St)

Event notes

AGE GUIDELINE

5-10 years

TARGET AUDIENCE

Children under 12

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