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Meet Mrs Gonsha with ACMI and the ACTF

Want to learn more about Heidi Arena, a.k.a Mrs Gonsha from Little Lunch? Register for ACMI Education's upcoming ‘Meet the Makers’ videoconference for schools!

You might know her as Mrs Gonsha from Little Lunch, but Heidi Arena has appeared in many Australian TV series, from Nowhere Boys to The Librarians, from Thank God You're Here to Blue Heelers. Heidi is also set to feature in Gristmill Productions’ new series, Back in Very Small Business, in 2018.

Heidi will discuss her varied acting career in ACMI Education's next ‘Meet the Makers’ videoconference, which is presented in partnership with the ACTF. This free event is open to students from Year 5 – Year 12.

When: 2pm, Friday 25 May 2018
Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Videoconference from your classroom
Cost: Free