See you in the Soup!

Image: by Emma Chandler

A musical adventure with Emma Chandler about love, joy, and being very, very silly.

Join performer Emma Chandler and her musical friend Callum Bodman for an enchanting concert about love, joy, and being very, very silly!

Combining catchy original songs, favourite sing-alongs and heartwarming and imaginative stories, this musical adventure invites kids to join in and be part of the magic.

Become a Superb Lyrebird, help a lonely frog find their home, and discover what makes a family.

See You in the Soup! is a celebration of being curious, kind, and exactly who you are.

Perfect for kids aged 5-8 and their grownups (younger and older siblings/friends are very much welcome).

Book your tickets now.

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

This event will also be livestreamed by State Library Victoria.

About Emma Chandler:

Em Chandler (she/her) is a proud trans storyteller and theatre-maker primarily working in Naarm, previously based in Ballarat. With over a decade of experience working with kids and their adults, Emma adores connecting with others through kindness and wonder. She brings her unique repertoire of spells, stories and songs to every situation - from community events to major festivals such as Firelight and Midsumma. In 2023, she was cast in Lemony S Puppet Theatre’s CROW KID for its Australian and international premieres. Having worked with acclaimed theatre-makers Anthony Crowley, Alister Smith, and A Blanck Canvas, Em’s show Once Upon a Rhyme won Best Children’s Show at the Melbourne Magic Festival (2024). The Age describes her as "pure enchantment".

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Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

Audio Rating MEDIUM
Auslan Interpreted
Wheelchair Access

Dates & Times

WHEN Wed 21 Jan 1:30pm
AUSLAN Wed 21 Jan 1:30pm
DURATION 1hr

Tickets

FREE FREE - booking required

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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