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This year, for National Science Week, Kids Story Room presents a Pod Play in 5 episodes entitled Call of the Blobfish. Deep down in the magical world beneath the waves, the wise and ancient Blobfish needs help. Blobfish engages a jumbly bunch of sea creatures who all must overcome their fears and contribute to their united quest for the Blobfish and save their ocean home.

Call of the Blobfish aligns with the schools theme for National Science Week 2020, Deep Blue – Innovation for the future of our oceans.

Kids Story Room is a South Australian podcast created by actor Anna Steen. “All our stories are original and inspired by the wonderful imaginative minds of young people” says Anna. “With Call of the Blobfish, we hope to ignite the curious scientist in children by engaging them in a story of oceans and marine life, and of their importance to human existence.”

Call of the Blobfish will feature some of SA’s favourite actors in Lizzy Falkland and Christopher Pitman. Episode 1 will be released 8 August at kidsstoryroom.com, inspiringsa.org.au or wherever you get your podcasts – just search for Kids Story Room.

Audiences, including parents and teachers, will also have downloadable access to the support pack of resource material to engage listeners further with the themes of the play. This can be found at https://kidsstoryroom.com/2020/08/02/call-of-the-blobfish-2/. This is a free event, and audiences can register here to keep up with the latest news.

Episode 1 launches Saturday August 8th

Episode 2 Tuesday August 11th

Episode 3 Wednesday August 12th

Episode 4 Thursday August 13th

Episode 5 Friday August 14th

National Science Week is Australia’s annual opportunity to meet scientists, discuss the hot topics, do science and celebrate its cultural and economic impact on society—from art to astrophysics, chemistry to climate change, and forensics to future food.

National Science Week 2020 will run from 15-23 August. Event details can be found at www.scienceweek.net.au, and there is also a specific program of the events and activities organised by the South Australian community.