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Secret sleuth activity a highlight for kids of September
public cultural event – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY TODAY
MONDAY 25 AUGUST AT 2.30PM
The University of Melbourne is opening its doors to the public in a four day FREE
cultural event September 18-21, with a highlight for kids a dress-up exploration of the
University’s secrets, stories and mysteries, with sly old fox and cunning sleuth,
Professor Reynard Eastley.
Melbourne actor and educator Bernard Caleo will lead this special children’s activity on
Sunday afternoon of the event, in the specially created role of Professor Reynard Eastley
(PhD, Stories and Adventures).
With the keen wit of Fantastic Mr Fox, a dash of Indiana Jones and a smattering of Harry
Potter, Professor Eastley will lead groups of children and their families or carers as they
search for clues hidden across campus, and help find out the mysterious secret of Melbourne
University in this fun and exciting expedition.
There will be three tours for around 30 people scheduled from 12.30-4.30pm.
The University of Melbourne’s ‘Cultural Treasures Days’ will also feature exhibitions, talks and
performances for grownups – with events scheduled from Thursday evening and throughout
the weekend.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:
Professor Reynard Eastley (Bernard Caleo) and three young children from his
detective team (Dress rehearsal)
Monday 25 August - 2.30pm
Old Quadrangle, University of Melbourne
Media Enquiries: Katherine Smith (8344 3845 / 0402 460 147)
Event enquiries: 8344 0269
Event bookings: treasures-days@unimelb.edu.au
Media Alert
Available for immediate release
Attention: News / photo desk
Issued: Monday 25 August 2008
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