Arty Farty

Arty Farty

Author: Sydney Opera House Language: English Episodes: 43
Imagine a place where crayons talk, stories build themselves out of thin air, and every question leads to a new adventure. That’s the spirit of Arty Farty, a vibrant audio playground crafted by the creative minds at the Sydney Opera House. This isn’t about following instructions; it’s about unlocking the wild, wonderful ideas already buzzing inside young minds. Each episode feels like a backstage pass to a world where imagination is the main event, featuring playful conversations, curious tales, and unexpected prompts that encourage kids to see the world differently. It’s designed for families to share, but truly speaks directly to children, meeting them at their level with respect and a sense of fun. Tuning into this podcast means hearing voices that celebrate the messy, brilliant, and boundless process of making things up. Whether it’s pondering why the sky is blue through a song or discovering how a cardboard box can become a castle, the content gently guides listeners toward their own creative conclusions. The team behind the scenes understands that art isn’t just a activity-it’s a way of thinking, problem-solving, and expressing what words sometimes can’t. So, if you’re looking for something that goes beyond simple entertainment to genuinely nurture a young person’s inventive spirit, Arty Farty offers a consistent source of inspiration. It’s a reminder that creativity isn’t a special talent for a few, but a joyful, farty noise of possibility that belongs to everyone.
Episodes
S03 - House Call #5 Duck by our House with Anthony Carthew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
In this episode we're joined by Anthony Carthew, the executive assistant to the CEO of The Opera House to answer the question "What is the strangest thing that's ever sailed past the Sydney Opera House?". Anthony is an e…
S03 - House Call #6 Dinosaurs in the House with Scott Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:35
Have you ever seen a dinosaur at The Sydney Opera House? In this episode, Scott Wright, the artistic director of a company called Erth, joins us to tell us just how many dinosaurs have been released into Our House! Scott…
S03 - House Call #4 House Design with Caroline Grandjean-Thomsen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:52
Why is the Opera House shaped so weirdly? Today Caroline Grandjean-Thomsen from the Building Team joins us to tell us about Jorn Utzon, the architect who designed The Sydney Opera House, the competition to design the bui…
S03 - House Call #1 Before the House with Rhoda Roberts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
What was there before The Opera House was there? In this episode we are joined by Rhoda Roberts, the Head of First Nations programming who will tell us all about The Gadigal people, who are the original custodians of the…
S03 - House Call #3 Moving House with John Lavery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:20
This is the question we all want answered - Have you ever had to make huge robot animals and were those huge robot animals ever too big to fit on stage? Today were going to meet John Lavery who built sets at The Sydney O…
S03 - House Call #2 House of the Rising Sun with Jacqui Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:52
How big is Earth? A really big question that requires a really big answer, and we know just the person to help us! The super clever Jacqui Dark is not only an Opera Singer but also a physicist so she is the perfect perso…
S02 - Creative Conversations #8 - Mick Elliott [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:08
Join the hilarious children's author and illustrator of The Turners trilogy and Squidge Dibley series, Mick Elliott as he talks about creativity and his passion for reading, drawing and developing unique characters. Host…
S02 - Creative Conversations #7 - Henry Naylor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:14
Henry Naylor is an British comedy writer, producer, director, performer, and playwright. More recently, he has written plays that deal with difficult global and political issues. Find out what inspires Henry to write pla…
S02 - Creative Conversations #6 - Alan Brough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:29
Alan Brough is a writer, comedian, broadcaster, musician and star of the ABC music trivia show Spicks and Specks. In this talk Alan discusses his broad career with a focus on the two children’s books he’s written as well…
S02 - Creative Conversations #5 - Tim Sharp and Judy Sharp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:34
An Australian artist with autism who has had his colourful and unique art exhibited around the world, Tim’s hugely successful super hero character Laser Beak Man has also been turned into an animated television series ai…