The Emperor Penguins are waddling into Family Fiesta, and they’ve got plenty of opinions to share. From keeping an egg warm to mastering the deepest dive, the quickest route from the carpark to perfecting a penguin huddle, and even some great ways to preserve their icy home. Oh, and they’ve got a thing or two to say about Melbourne weather too!
Connect with the gang as they pop up all around Family Fiesta, strutting their stuff and flaunting their fabulous feathers! Fun, sassy, and full of surprises, these penguins can’t wait to waddle over and meet you. Whether they’re sharing their opinions, telling you the coolest penguin facts, or showing off their best moves, they’ll make sure you’re laughing and learning all at the same time. It’s a waddling good time for everyone, filled with plenty of penguin wisdom.
Created and performed by a team from Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST, MSA)
Created and directed by Yvonne Virsik
Created and choreographed by Su Min Lee
Created and performed by Eloise Vernon, Kieran O’Baoill, Nethuli Bandara, Ryan Kepper, Su Min Lee and Thu Pham
Costume design by Marni McCubbin
Penguin Parade is part of Family Fiesta’s expedition to Antarctica this year. Join the penguin parade for an action-packed festival from Wed 9 – Sat 12 July, filled with ice play, glacier music, polar camping, krill cabaret, and more! Monash University merges science and the arts, bringing some of the latest Antarctic research and discoveries to life these school holidays.
After exploring, stop by The Count’s — lunch is sorted with a menu made for hungry adventurers! The Count’s lunch service will be open for lunch from 11am-1.30pm. A coffee van will also be available 9am-1pm.
