See You in the Soup! (performance by Emma Chandler)

Schedule

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

State Library Victoria | Melbourne, VI

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Join performer Emma Chandler and her musical friend Callum Bodman for an enchanting concert about love, joy, and being very, very silly!
About this Event


Join performer Emma Chandler and her musical friend Callum Bodman for an enchanting concert about love, joy, and being very, very silly!

Combining catchy original songs, favourite sing-alongs and heartwarming and imaginative stories, this musical adventure invites kids to join in and be part of the magic.

Become a Superb Lyrebird, help a lonely frog find their home, and discover what makes a family.

See You in the Soup! is a celebration of being curious, kind, and exactly who you are.

Perfect for kids aged 5-8 and their grownups (younger and older siblings/friends are very much welcome).

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This event will be Auslan interpreted and livestreamed. To attend the livestream, please register your free ticket using the Eventbrite below.


Presented by Midsumma Festival and State Library Victoria, supported by Rainbow Families Switchboard.


About Emma Chandler

Em Chandler (she/her) is a proud trans storyteller and theatre-maker primarily working in Naarm, previously based in Ballarat. With over a decade of experience working with kids and their adults, Emma adores connecting with others through kindness and wonder. She brings her unique repertoire of spells, stories and songs to every situation - from community events to major festivals such as Firelight and Midsumma.

In 2023, she was cast in Lemony S Puppet Theatre’s CROW KID for its Australian and international premieres. Having worked with acclaimed theatre-makers Anthony Crowley, Alister Smith, and A Blanck Canvas, Em’s show Once Upon a Rhyme won Best Children’s Show at the Melbourne Magic Festival (2024). The Age describes her as "pure enchantment".



Booking information

By registering to attend or purchasing a ticket to a State Library Victoria event, you agree to our Conditions of Entry.

You can read accessibility information about the Library here.

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State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia

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