Emma Memma surprises BAM performers

PERFORMERS from BAM Arts in Frankston were treated to a visit from entertainment royalty last week. In March the BAM Arts crew was scheduled to perform in front of Moomba Monarch Emma Watkins, the former yellow Wiggle now performing under the name Emma Memma. Extreme weather at the Moomba Parade brought those plans to a halt.

Last week, Watkins made a visit to BAM Arts to meet the performers. The BAM Arts cast was overjoyed to see her and put on their planned performance. They showed off four dances for the crowd. Watkins joined in with the performers for their final dance, and signed the studio wall on her way out. She is expected to return to Frankston in October to perform her Boop and Twirl show at the Frankston Arts Centre.

BAM Arts is a performing arts company for people living with disabilities. It has won numerous awards for its work – for more information on BAM Arts visit bamarts.org.au.

First published in the Frankston Times – 25th June 2024