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Rainbow Story Time coming to Shepparton Library

By Gabriel Garcia

Oct 25, 2022

The Out in the Open Festival and Goulburn Valley Libraries will be presenting Rainbow story time at the Shepparton library this November. Photo by Megan Fisher

Goulburn Valley Libraries and the Out in the Open Festival will be presenting Rainbow Story Time at Shepparton Library on Thursday, November 10 at 11am.

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The show stars comedian and cabaret performer Frock Hudson, real name Dean Arcuri, who will entertain the crowd with a variety of picture books that celebrate diversity and encourage acceptance and appreciation of difference.

The performer, who has worked around Australia, has extensive experience entertaining varied crowds and has presented reworked songs from musical icons including Sia and Missy Higgins.

This is the fourth year Rainbow Story Time has been part of the Out in the Open Festival, but only the second time that Shepparton residents will have been able to see it live and in person.

The show is suitable for all ages.

Reservations are not necessary, and attendees are invited to come along and find a seat on the day.

Glammed up: Frock Hudson will perform at Shepparton Library Photo by Contributed

At the end of the show, there will be rainbow craft packs available, and attendees can stay to use them at the library or take them home.

Each pack will also contain a library membership form and book lists including one of all of the books read in the Rainbow Story Time and a range of LGBITQA+ books available to borrow from Goulburn Valley Libraries.

Rainbow Story Time is supported by GV Pride, the Out in the Open Festival and the Friends of the Shepparton Library.