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Join us for our annual Museum After Dark event. Drawing upon the monsters of Classical Greek and Roman mythology, this year’s Monstrous! theme will explore different aspects of monstrosity in fun and creative ways. What makes a monster? What does it mean to be monstrous? And how do monsters enforce, challenge and subvert social norms?

This year, we're creating space for maximum creativity, with displays and performances that bring to life interactions between objects, myth and storytelling. From the fantastical encounters of the Odyssey to journeys into the Underworld, join us to explore the many rich tales to tell:

Time	Activity	Accessibility info / Low Sensory Friendly (LSF)	Age range
5pm - 6.30pm	Monstrous! The Game led by Game Master Dr Abbie Hartman	LSF. Largely self-guided with facilitators available. No allocated seating area, the game is designed to be completed across Museum and other event areas.	Adults and teens
5pm - 6.30pm	Craft your own monster	LSF. Can be self-guided if preferred (facilitators available). Accessible seating available.	All ages
5pm - 6.30pm	Create your own 'Field Guide to your monster' zine	LSF. Can be self-guided if preferred (facilitators available). Accessible seating available.	All ages (writing activity, parental support may be required for younger children)
5.45pm - 6.15pm	Live readings	Activity lead will be speaking into microphone, likely to be people around. Accessible seating available.	All ages
6.30pm	Mapping the monsters of The Odyssey	Activity lead will be speaking into microphone, likely to be people around.	All ages
6.45pm - 7.15pm	Macquarie University Acappella Society (MUAS) performance	Live musical performance (voices only, no instruments). Accessible seating available.	All ages
7.20pm - 7.50pm	Ask Me Anything, with Associate Professor Greta Hawes, Dr Tanika Koosmen and Dr Abbie Hartman	Interactive panel using microphones, on stage. Questions can be submitted via slido.com and via roving mic. Accessible seating available.	All ages
7.55pm	Awarding of Creative Arts Competition Prize	Presentation on stage. Accessible seating available.	All ages

If you haven’t already, submit your entry to the creative arts competition with the finalists’ works exhibited at the event. Due to popular demand, the deadline for submissions has been extended until Tuesday 29 September. There are two $500 prizes up for grabs (High school category and Open category).

This event is free, and Halloween costumes are welcome but not essential. Bring on Monstrous fashion!

The Faculty of Arts aims for this event to be as inclusive as possible, and will include the following accessibility features:

Wheelchair access
Accessible seating
Low-sensory session (5pm - 5.30pm)
Q&A to be conducted both via Slido.com and roving microphone
Low-sensory room for those needing a break
Freedom to stand and move at rear of hall as required in Ask Me Anything session
Campus accessibility map
Disability-permit parking available

For more information on this event’s accessibility, please check out the Museum After Dark Accessibility Guide.

Please reach out to Arts.engagement@mq.edu.au for any further details about this event, and to Gemma Ryan at gemma.ryan@mq.edu.au for any questions regarding accessibility.

I would like to bring some guests

Note: all guests will receive a confirmation email on completion of this registration. Closer to the date they'll also be sent an email and SMS reminder.

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Accessibility

Please let us know if you or your guests have any accessibility needs, including any requirements not listed below or if accessible parking is needed. We’ll be in touch if we require any further details to support your access on the day.

Wheelchair access
Accessible seating
Low-sensory session (5pm - 5.30pm)
Q&A to be conducted both via Slido.com and roving microphone
Low-sensory room available throughout the event
Freedom to stand and move at rear of room as required in Ask Me Anything session
Campus accessibility map
Disability-permit parking available

Please advise if you or your guests have any accessibility requirements (optional)

For more information on this event’s accessibility, please check out the Museum After Dark Accessibility Guide or reach out to Gemma Ryan at gemma.ryan@mq.edu.au with any questions.

Low-sensory session

From 5pm – 5.30pm, the event will be set up to support a quieter, more low-sensory experience for guests who find this setting more comfortable to explore the museum and event activities (noting some activities will not commence until later in the evening).

If you’d like to attend at this time, please register below; if capacity is reached you will have the option to join the waitlist. Places are limited to maintain the low-sensory environment, so access during this time will be prioritised for those who have pre-registered.

Are you and/or your guests planning to attend the low-sensory portion of the event?

Please select number of spots required. FULL

Photography and video recording consent

This event may involve photography and/or video recording of participants and attendees by the event organisers or third parties authorised by the event organisers. The photography and/or video recording may include images or recordings of attendees, speakers, performers and staff.

The event organisers may use the images and recordings for promotional and marketing purposes, including but not limited to use on the event website, social media and marketing materials to publicise and promote Macquarie University activities to key stakeholders and the general public.

By attending the event you give your consent to the event organisers to use the images and recordings as described above. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organisers and make every effort to avoid being in areas where photography and/or video recording is taking place.

You will not receive any compensation for the use of your image or recording in connection with the event.

By attending the event you acknowledge and understand that you have no expectation of privacy with respect to the photography and/or video recording of the event.

By attending this event I acknowledge that I have read and understood this Photography and Video Recording Consent and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

If you have any questions or concerns about this consent, please contact arts.engagementmq.edu.au.

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