Overview
The April school holidays are fast approaching, so locking down plans with your kids now makes it a little easier to keep their minds occupied. One encounter bound to make your kids' holiday is Sea of Light, an illuminative experience taking over the Abbotsford Convent's Oratory from 9.30am–4pm on Thursday, April 9–Sunday, April 12.
Conceived by the internationally renowned Patch Theatre, this interactive installation lets kids loose with UV torches to become artists of light. Pencilling and stencilling with light, each 30-minute session also sees them steer glowing ships that leave luminous trails in their wake.
What's more, Sea of Light is complemented with artworks by contemporary Aboriginal visual artist Elizabeth Close, which reference the deep connection between land and sea, earth and waterway. Plus, the experience feels even more immersive thanks to a gentle soundscape produced by First Nations composer Rob Edwards.
"Sea of Light is a beautiful example of how Abbotsford Convent continues to evolve as a place of hands-on learning and cultural participation," says Justine Hyde, CEO of the Abbotsford Convent Foundation. "Bringing this innovative digital installation into a 160-year-old heritage site highlights the way we activate our historic spaces for new generations."
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When
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 - Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00am
Where
Abbotsford Convent1 St Heliers Street
Abbotsford