Arty Farty

How big is Earth? A really big question that requires a really big answer, and we know just the person to help us! The super clever Jacqui Dark is not only an Opera Singer but also a physicist so she is the perfect person to help us work out the size of t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the hilarious children's author and illustrator of The Turners trilogy and Squidge Dibley series, Mick Elliott as he talks about creativity and his passion for reading, drawing and developing unique characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Naylor is an British comedy writer, producer, director, performer, and playwright. More recently, he has written plays that deal with difficult global and political issues.  Find out what inspires Henry to write plays and why he thinks it’s important to tell the stories that he does.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Brough is a writer, comedian, broadcaster, musician and star of the ABC music trivia show Spicks and Specks. In this talk Alan discusses his broad career with a focus on the two children’s books he’s written as well as the process of turning one of them - Charlie and the War Against the Grannies into a stage show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Australian artist with autism who has had his colourful and unique art exhibited around the world, Tim’s hugely successful super hero character Laser Beak Man has also been turned into an animated television series airing on the ABC and internationally. In this heartfelt discussion, Tim and his mother Judy Sharp discuss his early years after he was diagnosed with autism, his life as an artist a...

An Australian author and illustrator best known for his hilarious book series Funny Kid, Matt Stanton discusses his creative process, what his favourite books were as a child, and why he thinks reading and stories are important.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Townsend’s popular novel series Nevermoor has hit record-breaking sales and captured the imaginations of fantasy fans the world over. Find out what Jess’ tips and tricks are when it comes to creating characters, the funny places her ideas have come from and why daydreaming might be more meaningful than you think.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A global phenomenon in the world of film, TV and comedy, David Walliams first made the foray into writing children’s books in 2008. The rest has been history and his hilarious books are a modern staple in every kid’s bookshelf. David talks about his 2010 book Billionaire Boy and delves into the unlikely places that he’s found inspiration.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

A renowned Australian writer and artist, Shaun Tan’s books have been translated into 25 different languages and his 2000 book The Lost Thing was adapted into an Academy Award-winning animated short film. Shaun dives into what it means to be an artist and shares some insightful advice: “Pay attention to things that you like. Draw, paint, and then write first and ask questions later. Don’t be afraid...

What if you couldn’t participate in the activities you wanted to, just because you couldn’t use the stairs or weren’t able to see what type of money you were holding? In this episode we talk about disability and learn about the importance of accessibility, so all kids can participate in the activities they love. Plus, learn the rules of wheelchair basketball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

When we think about sport and the workplace- are we treated differently depending on if we are a girl or a boy or what cultural background we are from? In this episode we discuss the importance of gender and cultural diversity. Plus, learn why girls are just as capable as boys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we deal with losing someone we love? In this episode we discuss the importance of reaching out and talking about how we feel when we experience failure, disappointment or the loss of a loved one. We meet Grace, whose father died when she was 10. Grace now makes a web series which celebrates her dad’s life and acts to keep his memory alive. Plus, learn how to make to make a cake for the soul...

Come inside the science fair and hear about the projects created by kids who love all things science! Meet Macinley Butson who invented a technology to help women with cancer while she was still in school. Plus, learn how to make slime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 year old Ariel interviews Sydney Opera House Social Media Specialist Claire and we hear from kids helping to build a new App for young people. We all know Social Media takes up a lot of kids time and energy and comes with some inherent dangers. Yet all the kids we spoke to were keenly aware of being safe on the internet and pretty savvy about not relying too heavily on 'likes' to boost their se...

Lots of kids take music lessons or learn an instrument at some point in their lives. Some kids practice daily and make music a central focus of life. For almost every kid we spoke to music meant something personal to them.  Hear from Sydney Children's choir about why they make music and what it's like to perform on stage of the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

What is Creativity? Is it more than just music or art? Is it the way you see the world and tackle problems?  Our young thinkers define creativity and what it means to them.  Two young parkour trainees interview Dauntless Movement Crew to find out how to tap into their creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

School takes up a big part of kids’ lives and while we may hear lots of complaining, most kids – at least those we talk to – say they like learning, in and outside the classroom. In this episode, we visit circus school and hear what kids really think about their education.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arty Farty is a podcast for kids produced by the Sydney Opera House.   Season 1 is called 'This Kid Life' and in each episode kids discuss a new topic that affects their lives.  They start with The Environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.