During Bleach* Festival, Arts Centre Gold Coast will become the HQ for Bleach* Jnr, a program of imaginative, whimsical and heart-warming children’s activities from 20-22 March. From magical fish to giant ants to kaleidoscopic bubbles, Bleach* Jnr’s fun-fuelled, family friendly events will delight children of all ages.

A highlight of the Bleach* Jnr program will be Marlin. Performed in a sea of foam, Marlin is an adventurous tale set in the game fishing regions of North Queensland. Kids will need to be careful what they fish for. They may land a monster at this mesmerizing performance for children aged 9 years and over.

Ants from Polyglot Theatre will create their own surreal style of performance and initiate large scale interaction with kids at special performances during the Bleach* Jnr weekend. An army of human-sized Ants will invade the Arts Centre Gold Coast and not even the organisers will be sure where they will pop up next

Kids can watch, learn and participate as the Ants take over public spaces in search of food, intent on their task, barely noticing what is going on around them. Ants is a thought-provoking experience for children up to 12 years.

The Lost Treasure of the Cambus Wallace from Goat Track Theatre is an adventure-based drama, enrolling children in a roving performance and drama workshop, jam-packed with games, creative play and dramatic problem solving. Kids can join this rollicking high seas adventure as courageous Captain Coral and her first mate Nigel Pisthlewaite set sail to find the lost treasure of the Cambus Wallace.

And for all the family there will be free art experiences and workshops, pop-up food and live music. Don’t miss the special Bleach* performances from Bullhorn, The Fika, and the gorgeous vocals of Garrett Kato.