Focus on children

Local artists will feature in performances at a "Cultural Laboratory" event at the Woy Woy Theatre on Friday, August 4, at 7.30pm.

The August event will focus on Children on the Central Coast, and showcase their cultural and creative ambitions and achievements.

"It is a chance to see the diverse range of performance and visual artforms being undertaken by our young children," said marketing director Ms Lisa Kelly.

The presentations from local childrens' groups will include Mad Cow Theatre, Brophy Circus Productions, Chris King Entertainment, the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music and Gosford Regional Gallery.

A presentation will be made by Bryce Gleeson, a 12 year old from Woy Woy Bay who has been busy compering a children's fishing program in Broome WA.

The Cultural Laboratory arose from Gosford Council's five-year Cultural Plan that aims at developing and nurturing cultural groups, venues and activities on the Central Coast.

Council has offered the Peninsula Theatre for cultural activities to be presented on a regular basis.

"I see the Cultural Laboratory being something akin to an open space where people can come to be inspired and entertained and/or present their own artistic creation while mixing with local artists," said Manager Arts and Culture Ms Debra Schleger.

"The Laboratory will be organic and will in time create its own atmosphere and spirit."

Bookings can be made by contacting 4323 3233.

Press release, July 20 Lisa Kelly, Laycock Street Theatre