Emma Memma

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Every Emma Memma live performance is presented with an Auslan interpreter positioned side-of-stage, interpreting the music and storytelling throughout the show. In addition, Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin sign throughout each performance, ensuring sign language is naturally integrated into the experience rather than treated as an add-on. Families who require seating with a clear view of the interpreter are warmly encouraged to get in touch with the team ahead of time via team@emmamemma.com, so arrangements can be made to support the best possible viewing experience.

There is wheelchair accessible seating at all shows - please contact the venue to advise them if you require wheelchair accessible seating

If your child is on the autism spectrum and/or has sensory issues, please contact the venue to see if they have seating available close to an exit.

Depending on the venue, there could be between 500 people or around 200 families at every show. If your child is nervous about crowds & noise, please prepare them before the show to let them know that there will be lots of people at the show and it may get a little noisy & busy with dancing, singing and clapping, but it will be lots of fun and it is a safe space.

The show won’t be overly noisy, but if you are sensitive to loud music, please remember to bring your headphones

There will be no strobe lighting at this show.

Before you enter the venue, make sure that you have the QR code on your tickets ready to present before entering the venue

You can bring snacks, waters and wipes to the show

Children under 12 months are free if they sit on an adult’s lap.

There will be baby change facilities at all shows, remember to pack your nappy bag and a spare change of clothes just in case 

The show’s duration is 50 mins

All prams need to be parked on arrival in the secure pram parking site in the venue. Please consider bringing another adult to help with the juggle that comes with keeping little ones content

Remember to dress in your best orange 🧡, pink 🩷and green 💚outfits - they are Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin’s favourite colours! 

Share photos of your fabulous day on social media by tagging @emmamemmamemma & @elvinmelvinofficial and use the hashtags #emmamemma so Emma and Elvin can see your posts!

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Renowned children’s entertainer with a focus on integrated accessibility through visual communication combined with creative children's screen media.

Dancer and filmmaker, Emma Watkins, began her performance career early from the age of 3, nurturing her love of dance and movement, performing ballet, Irish, hip-hop, tap and contemporary dance at The McDonald College for Performing Arts and ED5 International in Sydney. Emma found a love for film editing during her time at Sydney Film School and completed her masters in Media Arts and Production at UTS. After dancing in productions around Australia, France, India, Canada, China and New Zealand, Emma joined Australian children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles in 2010, becoming the first female Wiggle in the main line-up.

Emma’s passion for movement and body expression expanded to an interest in sign language and raising awareness of Australia's Deaf community since she was young. Ever since, Emma pursued studying sign language, with a Diploma of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and Diploma in Interpreting at Deaf Connect. She currently sits on the advisory board for the Australian Government, the 'Early Years Strategy' focusing on children's needs and family services for future policies.

Emma has recently completed her PhD at Macquarie University combining all her passions, focusing on the affective and artistic integrations of sign language, dance and film editing. Currently, Emma is touring the nation and abroad with her new children's entertainment venture 'Emma Memma', winning the ARIA award for Best Children's Album in 2023. 'Emma Memma' features Emma and Deaf dancer and artist, Elvin Lam (Elvin Melvin) highlighting visual language for preschoolers and their family network to give them the skills to communicate through sign and gesture.

ARTIST VIDEOS

Emma Memma: Making Monday (Auslan)

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