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Storytime with Tony Armstrong: George the Wizard

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Tony Armstrong shares the magic of his debut children’s book, George the Wizard, in a special school holidays storytime event. 

Two-time Logie Award winner Tony Armstrong’s new children’s book, George the Wizard, is an uplifting story of friendship and staying true to yourself. At this special school holidays event, Armstrong will host a storytime reading of George the Wizard, encouraging young people to let their magic shine for all to see. Come dressed in your most magical outfit!

Hosted by Janet McLeod, Armstrong will be joined by George the Wizard's magical illustrator, Emma Sjaan Beukers.

Recommended for young readers aged 4 to 8, but suitable for all ages. 

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Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 03 October
12.00pm-1.00pm

Tickets

$15.00
Full 
$15.00
Concession 

Babes in Arms: Children who are 2 years old or under can attend for free if they sit on their parent's or guardian's lap and don't take up a seat.

Members can save 10% on tickets to this event. Find out more here. 

Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

For information regarding accessibility at The Wheeler Centre, click here. 

Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com. 

Additional Notes

Tony Armstrong will be signing books after the event.

 

The bookseller for this event is Readings.

Featuring

Tony Armstrong

A proud Gamilaroi man, Tony Armstrong grew up in rural NSW and played professional AFL for Adelaide, Collingwood and Sydney before going on to become a radio and television presenter, including being the first Indigenous ...

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Emma Sjaan Beukers

Emma Sjaan Beukers is a designer, illustrator and artist working from her home studio in Naarm (Melbourne). Her blend of Indigenous (Ngemba/Ngiyampaa), Dutch and Irish heritage, as well as her own spiritual and occult ...

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Janet McLeod

With a couple of dozen years as a comedy performer, talent coordinator, event producer and behind-the-scenes whiz kid, Janet’s sense of fun and colour has made her a popular host of State Library Victoria’s Storytime ...

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