Cine Wonders: Magic Beach

Take a trip with the ones you love. Alison Lester’s much-loved illustrated children’s book is reimagined for the screen through a unique mix of live action entwined with extraordinary, animated stories from ten leading Australian animators.

After reading the iconic book by Alison Lester, nine children and a dog find themselves on the magic beach of the title. Their animated imaginations come to life in this dreamy seaside world where anything is possible. They explore caves, build giant sandcastles, poke around rock pools and talk to sea creatures. James dives with horses in the waves, sandcastles are built and destroyed in terrible wars, pirates smuggle treasure and dreamtime serpents fly through the sky and shed their scales. 

Director Robert Connolly (Paper Planes) brings the dreams of the children to life in a captivating blend of reality and fantasy that inspires people of all ages to feel the sand beneath their toes and find wonder in the world around them.

Sensorium Sessions

Tue 7 Jan at 10.30am  
Mon 13 Jan at 10.30am - SOLD OUT

Perth Festival and Luna are also proud to be working with Sensorium Theatre to host several inclusive and accessible screening options for children and their caregivers. 

These sessions will be held in Luna SX, and will feature low lighting, lower sound volume, a breakout space, sensory toys, free movement within the space and visual prompts to help share the film’s messages and stories.

DOWNLOAD Alison Lester’s stunning colouring-in illustrations to get kids excited about the film! You can download them here.