You could argue that it is Macau’s biggest and most inclusive arts programme – and you’d find few who would disagree that Artmusing deserves the mantle.
When the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) launches its “Artmusing Summer 2010” you know it is time to find your muse.
With a programme covering 17 performances and workshops,
Artmusing Summer spans July and August, and includes programmes for kids and adults. In fact there is something for  the whole family.

Something for everyone
Be it theatre, dance, music, puppets, flying ballet, bedtime stories, modern hip-hop, educational activities, stage training in make-up, lighting and management, they are all there.
Among the highlights is the award-winning Canadian Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, which relates the night-time tale of two cute rabbits Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny.
Then there is the The Magic of Peter Pan musical in which the wonderful Macau Orchestra plays a major part on July 16 and 17. The dance piece by Britain’s Northern Ballet Theatre company is renowned for its mix of aerial ballet and fun with magnificent sets, fantastic costumes and stunning special effects.

Hip-hop and monkeys
Also on show is Little Stories.com performed by the French company Accrorap, on August 20 and 21, bringing poetic stories to life through hip-hop.
A well-known story is delivered by the little-known but very talented The Local Little Mountain Arts Association.
The Last Journey to the West is based on the 400 year Journey to the West story, also known as The Legend of the Monkey King, which is one of the four great classical novels in Chinese literature. On stage on August 27 to 29, children will embark on Little Mountain’s humorous and playful take, with puppets, magic, dance, singing and a pinch of adventure, is pure entertainment.

Workshops too
The cultural centre is also putting on workshops for all ages.
Among them, the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia will travel from Canada to bring Happy Puppets to the children, allowing them entry to a wonderland of creativity and imagination making their own puppets.
Families can also take part and develop innovative new ways of communication between parents and their kids.
Open workshops for adults include Life Rhythm – Body Activities and Education by Taiwanese dance group, Cloud Gate. It will involve parents and those who work with children through creative body activities.
There are also various technical and backstage workshops to give people a chance to learn about setting the stage for any performance.
Tickets are on sale from May 2 and workshop enrollments run from May 2 to 30.