Join an evening at Wyndham Art Gallery as we explore themes of PLAY over food and conversation with friends Long Prawn.

PLAY and Swamp Monsters artists Nicholas Selenitsch and Vipoo Srivilasa along with curators Olivia Poloni and Nicola Bryant will offer a series of prompts throughout the evening to encourage discussion and gain a deeper understanding of artists use of play in art. Over the course of a meal, participants, artists and curators will contemplate, eat and connect.

About PLAY and Swamp Monsters
The exhibition PLAY explores how contemporary artists use playfulness, humour, and the language of games to approach subjects that are often difficult, divisive, or emotionally charged. The exhibition proposes that play is not a retreat from seriousness, but a strategy for engaging with it; a way to disarm, reimagine, and reconnect. Curated as part of PLAY at Wyndham Art Gallery, Swamp Monsters is a joyful call to care for and protect our local wetlands. Created for kids by Vipoo Srivilasa, Swamp Monsters invites you to transform into a wetland creature. Choose your costume, then make your own Swamp Monster mask to complete your transformation. What kind of swamp monster will you be? Curated By Nicola Bryant.

Exhibition dates: 31 October – 24 January 2027

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm

Please include any allergies when making a booking.
Please note: Given the experimental and site-specific nature of this event, not all items included in the menu can be accommodate for dietaries.

This is a non-alcoholic event.

The event is designed for 16+ year old participants.

Photography by Kit Edwards_2025