Canberra Theatre Centre
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CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE
Director Bruce Carmichael Programming Manager Gill Hugonnet Education Officers Tori Cordova and Tony Martin education@canberratheatrecentre.com.au ADMINISTRATION PO Box 226 Civic Square, CANBERRA ACT 2608 Phone 02 6243 5711 Fax 02 6243 5721 admin@canberratheatrecentre.com.au canberratheatrecentre.com.au CANBERRA TICKETING Phone 02 6275 2700 Fax 02 6230 1098 canberraticketing.com.au
CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION
Chair Mr John Hindmarsh AM Board Members Ms Louise Douglas, Ms Harriet Elvin, Ms Robyn Hendry, Mr Eugene Kalenjuk and Ms Virginia Haussegger AM. Chief Executive Officer Ms Harriet Elvin Chief Finance Officer Mr Ian Tidy
Canberra Theatre Centre is a part of the Cultural Facilities Corporation
message from the act minister for small business and the arts
dr. chris bourke
Experiencing the arts is essential for all children and young people. The arts must be part of their learning. The arts link their real world with imaginative worlds. Exploring the arts offers a wide range of impressions and sensations, which can help them understand how they fit into our community. As Minister for Small Business and the Arts, it is important to me that we also cultivate in our children an appreciation of the performing arts and all they have to offer.
This year, Canberra Theatre Centre is bringing six different productions for primary school students. Adding to this theatre experience are the partnerships that allow programs such as library readings, workshops and incursions that link with each show. For secondary and college students, there are ten productions and a range of engaging opportunities such as Q&A sessions with artists, workshops, together with resource kits for teacher to extend learning in the classroom.
Canberra Theatre Centre’s Education Program provides exciting opportunities to explore creativity and imagination across the curriculum for all students from early learning to year 12. In 2015, Canberra Theatre Centre welcomed over 230 schools with more than 9000 students from the ACT and surrounding region.
Each year, students in year 11 and 12 have the opportunity to receive specialised training by the Centre’s experienced staff as part of their Vocational Education and Training (VET) program. This involves working with Lighting Designers, Sound Engineers, Mechanists and Technical Staff on professional shows, learning what it takes to get a show up and running from behind the scenes. In 2014 and 2015, six students completed the Certificate III in Live Theatre Production and Services with the help of the Centre.
2016 will see a wide range of productions from Australia and beyond that provide many exciting learning opportunities for students and teachers alike to engage with the arts. This season reflects the diversity of the Australian Curriculum and the growing need to support crosscurricula learning. The arts are now a basic entitlement for all students.
The Work Experience Program continues to evolve in 2016. In 2015, 17 students were selected from years 10-12 to complete a week of work experience
at Canberra Theatre Centre. They worked on some of the largest productions seen onstage during the year, learning how a major commercial theatre operates its backstage, box office, marketing and front of house. In June, Canberra Theatre Centre is producing Acting Up!, a showcase of short plays by secondary students. The works are written and acted by students. The Canberra Theatre Centre’s Education Team are leaders in arts education in the ACT and the region offering a range of high quality opportunities to learn. I am proud of the work they are doing to enhance the love of theatre for students and teachers. I encourage you to consider the opportunities in this brochure and engage with the Centre to provide students with enriching, empowering and exciting experiences that will assist them to learn and grow as creative and vibrant individuals. Dr Chris Bourke, MLA Minister for Small Business and the Arts
a note from the
education team welcome to our vibrant primary school program for 2016! Every year we look forward to this moment, the opportunity to untie the ribbon and release a fresh assortment of characters into your classrooms! This year we have dipped our fingers in paint and let our imagination soar. To satisfy everyone’s literary tastes and as a perfect opportunity to link literacy and literature to theatre, we have The 52-Storey Treehouse, HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure, Asiatic Studies links with The Peasant Prince and opportunities to focus on the environment with Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Theatre, Music, Health and Physical Education come together in the unique and exciting acrobatics of the Carnival of the Animals and Dance, which is showcased through the talents of Canberra’s own Quantum Leap Youth Dance Ensemble.
We understand how important it is to connect these performance experiences with your unit programming which is why we have selected a wide variety of productions that support Essential Learning Achievements and Content Descriptions across both the Australian and Every Chance to Learn Curriculums. You will find a glossary of these links following the show pages. Take a moment to check out our “From the Education Officer” comment on each show page, where we highlight learning opportunities and teaching moments for each production, to assist in your planning. Don’t forget to contact us at any time if you have questions or are looking for a specific way to link your program, we just may be able to help! See you in the foyer! Tori Cordova & Tony Martin Canberra Theatre Centre Education Officers
the 52-storey treehouse Canberra Theatre Centre and CDP Present
A play by Richard Tulloch adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton
28–29 April
Availability Term 2 Suitability Years 2-6 Dates and Times 10am & 12pm, Thursday 28 April 10am, Friday 29 April Venue Canberra Theatre Duration 60 minutes Warnings Theatrical smoke Cost $16.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 10 students
Book before Christmas and go into the draw to
win
a set of signed Treehouse books for your school’s library!
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Andy Griffiths’ & Terry Denton’s best-selling book comes to life on stage for children 6-12 and their adults! THEY’RE BACK AGAIN! Andy and Terry’s Treehouse is now 52 storeys high, with yet more fantastic inventions: a rocket powered carrot launcher, the Disguiseo-matic 500 and even a Ninja Snail Training Academy!
startling obstacles including a hungry caterpillar, an angry vegetable kingdom, and a 100 year ninja-snail epic voyage. Will they solve the mysteries and survive the dangers that test even their ingenuity?
Today is a special day. It’s Andy’s birthday, but Terry has forgotten! To make matters worse Mr Big Nose has mysteriously disappeared, and to top it all off Jill has fallen into a deep sleep and they just can’t wake her up.
Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s latest bestseller comes to life on the stage as the team behind the hit adaptations of The 13-Storey Treehouse and The 26-Storey Treehouse return with this crazy, imaginative and engaging play.
So Andy and Terry set off on a crazy adventure tackling a world of
So what are you waiting for? COME ON UP!
From the Education Officer We are excited about the latest installment in this very funny and clever series by two of Australia’s most popular authors. This new adventure will whisk you and your students through fantastical settings and test your imagination and problem solving skills. How does this book translate to the stage? Did the characters look and sound like you pictured? Grab your book and join us!
Teacher’s notes
Australian Curriculum Year 2 English
The Arts
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Language
ACELA1462
ACELA1483
ACELA1496
ACELA1501
ACELA1518
Literature
ACELT1591
ACELT1599
ACELT1605
ACELT1610
ACELT1616
Literacy
ACELY1670
ACELY1678
ACELY1690
ACELY1796
ACELY1713
F-2
Yr 3 - 4
Yr 5 - 6
ACADRM027, ACADRR030
ACADRM031, ACADRR034
ACADRM035, ACADRM036
Drama
ACT Every Chance to Learn Early Childhood
ELA
1.EC.4, 1.EC.8, 4, 7 & 11.EC.1, 11.EC.5, 11.EC.6
Later Childhood 1.LC.5, 4, 7 & 11.LC.3, 11.LC.7, 11.LC.8, 11.LC.11
Early Adolescence 1.EA.2, 1.EA.9, 4, 7 & 11.EA.5, 11.EA.6, 11.EA.13
“ Lively, colourful and very funny… A cool, clever show that all youngsters will love” The Daily Telegraph
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the peasant prince Canberra Theatre Centre presents Monkey Baa Theatre Company’s
Based on the book by Li Cunxin, Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry. Illustrations by Anne Spudvilas
3 June
Availability Term 2 Suitability Years 1-6 Dates and Times 10am, Friday 3 June Venue The Playhouse Duration 55 Mins + 10 Minute Post Show Q&A Warnings Smoke and fog Cost $15.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 15 students
Workshop available for first schools to book tickets DIRECTOR Tim McGarry DESIGNER Michael Hankin LIGHTING DESIGNER Sian James-Holland COMPOSER Daryl Wallis CHOREOGRAPHER Danielle Micich Dramaturg Camilla Ah Kin Script Consultant Li Cunxin
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“You have your secret dreams. Follow them. Make them come true.”From The Peasant Prince by Li Cunxin Monkey Baa is honoured to be adapting this story onto the stage. Li, a 10-year old peasant boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he knows, including his beloved parents. Over years of gruelling training and determination, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering
hope for a better life makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be. This is a perfect production to explore intercultural experiences, texts from other countries and times and stories exploring peoples and cultures of Asia, and curriculum links to English, The Arts and Social Sciences. Audiences will be captivated by this inspiring story. Definitely not to be missed!
From the Education Officer This beautiful production bursts from the page to the stage and into our hearts. Bring your students to the show as a perfect link to your cross curriculum priorities of Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia. Have your students think about what they would like to be when they grow up. How will they make this happen? What are some obstacles that they may face? How can they overcome these obstacles like Li Cunxin?
“ In order to fly, you have to be free” Li Cunxin
Teacher’s notes
Australian Curriculum Year 1 English
Year 2
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
ACELA1483
ACELA1496
ACELA1512
ACELA1518
ACELT1587, ACELT1591
ACELT1599
ACELT1605
ACELT1610
ACELT1613
ACELY1670
ACELY1676
ACELY1690
ACELY1698
ACELY1712
Yr 3 - 4
Yr 5 - 6
Language
ACELA1444, ACELA1787
ACELA1469
Literature
ACELT1581, ACELT1584
Literacy
ACELY1655, ACELY1656 F-2
The Arts
Cross Curriculum Priority
Year 3
Drama
ACADRR030
ACADRR031
ACADRR038
Dance
ACADAR004
ACADAR008
ACADAR012
Music
ACAMUR083
ACAMUR087
ACAMUR091
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
ACT Every Chance to Learn Early Childhood ELA
1.EC.4, 1.EC.8, 4, 7, 22.EC.2, 22.EC.6 & 23
Later Childhood 1.LC.5, 4, 7, 22.LC.10, 22.LC.18 & 23
Early Adolescence 1.EA.2, 1.EA.9, 4, 7, 22.EA.5, 22.EA.8, 22.EA.10, 22.EA.11 & 23
A Garry Ginivan Attraction
hippo! hippo! produced in association with Shows for Schools
a big new musical adventure! Based on the books written by Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Julie Niland. Adapted for the stage by Garry Ginivan Original Score Mark Jones
10 June
Availability Term 2 Suitability Ages 3–8 Dates and Times 10am and 11.45am Friday 10 June Venue Canberra Theatre Duration 50 minutes Warnings None Cost $16.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 10 students
SPECIAL OFFER! All schools who book before Christmas receive a copy of the newest Hippo-Book Hooray! There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Having a Birthday Party!
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HIPPO! HIPPO! Based on the books written by Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Niland. HIPPO! HIPPO! is a BIG, NEW musical adventure for kids and families based on the international bestselling book series “There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake”. Featuring a large, imaginary, loveable pink Hippopotamus, it tells the story of a little girl and her Hippo friend, as she goes through her early childhood.
“There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake” was first published in 1980. Since then this series of books has become one of Australia’s most iconic and best loved children’s publications. HIPPO! HIPPO! comes from Australia’s award winning producer of children’s musicals including POSSUM MAGIC, WOMBAT STEW, MY GRANDMA LIVED IN GOOLIGULCH and STRIPEY – THE EMU CHICK. HIPPO! HIPPO! will make you laugh and make you cry, but most of all it will steal your heart away!
From the Education Officer Dance and sing your way from the theatre to the classroom with HIPPO! HIPPO! Are you looking for a fun show to get your students up and moving? Choose an animal and come along in character? Don’t just dress up, become the avatar! A perfect time to include “design, make and appraise” in your unit plan! Key themes include self-approval, overcoming fear & building confidence... and HAVE FUN!
“ Whenever there’s a chance to see a Garry Ginivan show, be sure to give it a go!” Canberra Times
This adaptation is produced under exclusive license from Penguin Books Australia.
Teacher’s notes
Australian Curriculum Foundation English
Language
Year 1
Year 3
ACELA1430
ACELA1444
ACELA1460
ACELA1483
Literature
ACELT1575
ACELT1581, ACELT1585
ACELT1592
ACELT1596
Literacy
ACELY1650
ACELY1656
ACELY1668
ACELY1678
Yr 3 - 4
Yr 5 - 6
F-2 The Arts
Year 2
Drama
ACADRR030
ACADRM031
ACADRR038
Music
ACAMUR083
ACAMUR087
ACAMUR091
Dance
ACADAR004
ACADAR008
ACADAR012
ACT Every Chance to Learn Early Childhood
ELA
1.EC.4, 1.EC.8, 4, 7 & 11.EC.1, 11.EC.5, 11.EC.6
Later Childhood
Early Adolescence
1.LC.5, 1.LC.6, 4, 7 & 11.LC.3, 11.LC.7, 11.LC.8, 11.LC.11
1.EA.2, 1.EA.9, 4, 7 & 11.EA.5, 11.EA.6, 11.EA.13
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quantum leap QL2 Dance presents
28–29 July
Availability Term 3 Suitability Years 5–12 Times 10am & 12pm Venue The Playhouse Duration TBC Warnings TBC Cost $15.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 10 students
QL2 Dance’s Quantum Leap is Canberra’s auditioned youth dance ensemble. Each year through the Quantum Leap program QL2 create productions that excite their audiences with thoughtful and challenging dance works: the hearts and minds of young people speaking through their bodies.
They are dedicated to diverse, challenging and rigorous youth dance which develops the next generation of dance-makers and contributes to a dynamic, caring and diverse society. QL2 have presented performances in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Jamaica, Thailand, and Taiwan; as well as Armidale, Bega, Narooma and Cowra.
From the Education Officer Every year QL2 present a production that is beautiful, unique and inspiring. We love to marvel at the talent of our region being showcased professionally. Do you have a student involved? Come and support as a class while having the opportunity to engage your students in reflection over the creative choices of
Making a positive difference to the lives of young people whether they continue in dance, or take their passion to other fields.
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another fantastic production.
r e t u r n t h is form
(primary) booking form
education @canberra theatrecen tre.com.au Fax: 02 6243 5721 or ma il to PO Box 226 Civic Squa re ACT 2608
School Details
Access Requirements
School Name
Will any students/teachers require wheelchair access? Yes
School Address
No
If yes, will the student/teacher remain in wheelchair or move to theatre seat?
Suburb State
Remain in wheelchair*
Postcode
Move to a seat*
Accounts
Any other access requirements, including visual & audio impairment?*
Name Telephone No. Email
Would the teacher or student be interested in attending a performance with an audio describer if available?
Fax
Yes
No
Booking Teacher * A Canberra Ticketing staff member will contact you to discuss these requirements
Name Position
I would like to receive information about other education shows from Canberra Ticketing:
Telephone No. Email
Yes Fax
No
Enquiries Telephone: 02 6243 5704 education@canberratheatrecentre. com.au
Signature I have read and agree to the terms & conditions stated in this booking form. I am an authorised representative of the school described in this form. Signed Name
Date
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Ticket Date/Time 1st Choice Date/Time 2nd Choice Price (Please indicate) (Please indicate)
Please Select Showss
the 52-storey treehouse
28 April 10am & 12pm 29 April 10am
$16.50
3 June 10am
$15.50
hippo! hippo!
10 June 10am & 11.45am
$16.50
ql2
28–29 July 10am & 12pm
$15.50
18 August 10am & 12.30pm 19 August 10am
$16.50
15–16 September 11am
$15.50
the peasant prince
snugglepot and cuddlepie carnival of the animals
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Once your booking form has been received, you will receive a confirmation email. A non-refundable deposit of 10% is to be paid within 14 days of the booking being confirmed. Booking numbers must be confirmed and paid for within 4 weeks of the performance date. All school bookings made within four weeks of a performance date must be paid in full within one week of confirmation and are final. Full payments must be made prior to the performance to secure seats. Changes to student numbers must be in writing. Tickets will not be refunded should a student or school fail to attend the booked performance. Changes to student numbers after this time are at the discretion of Canberra Ticketing and subject to availability.
The booking is made on behalf of the school and the school accepts liability to make payments on due dates. By making a final payment you agree to adhere to Canberra Ticketing’s Terms and Conditions available at https:// canberratheatrecentre.com.au/terms-andconditions/ You can download our venue Risk assessment here for your paperwork. https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/wp/ wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Educationexcursions-RA.pdf Completed forms to be returned to: T he Education Officer Canberra Theatre Centre PO Box 226 Civic Square Canberra ACT 2608 education@canberratheatrecentre.com.au
(primary) booking form
Number of Students
Free Teacher/Minder Ticket Availability
Number of Teachers
Total Cost
10% Deposit
Balance due date
1 teacher free per 10 student bookings
25 March 2016
1 teacher free per 15 student bookings
29 April 2016
1 teacher free per 10 student bookings
6 May 2016
1 teacher free per 10 student bookings
30 June 2016
1 teacher free per 15 student bookings
15 July 2016
1 teacher free per 15 student bookings
12 August 2016 Sub Total Grand Total
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have you thought about visiting...
The Canberra Theatre Centre is located in the heart of Canberra City in Civic Square and is surrounded by other attractions that you may be interested in taking your students to pre or post the performance: The Canberra Museum & Gallery Contact Sophie Chessell, Assistant Director, Education and Community Programs Sophie.chessell@act.gov.au www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au
Elections ACT Contact Marie Sinstead-Reid, Education and Information Officer marie.sinstead-reid@act.gov.au www.elections.act.gov.au ACT Legislative Assembly Contact Neal Baudinette, Education Officer neal.baudinette@act.gov.au www.parliament.gov.au
useful contacts Education Officers Tori Cordova 02 6243 5704 education@canberratheatrecentre.com.au Tony Martin 02 6243 5700 tony.martin@act.gov.au Canberra Ticketing Manager Fran Tapia 02 6290 9377 fran.tapia@act.gov.au Canberra Ticketing Coordinator Stephen Olah 02 6290 9307 stephen.olah@act.gov.au Front of House Manager Michael Ranieri 02 6243 5739 michael.ranieri@act.gov.au
teachers reference group Adam Salter
Stromlo High School
Cara Irvine
Alfred Deakin High School
Dale Thain
Gold Creek School
Heidy Perri
Burgmann Anglican School
Maria Stewart Peter van Rijswijk Vanessa Johnson
Gungahlin College St Francis Xavier College Canberra Grammar School
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snugglepot & cuddlepie Canberra Theatre Centre presents a CDP Production
In association with Monkey Baa Theatre Company Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from a series of books by May Gibbs by arrangement with The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance
18–19 August
Availability Term 3 Suitability Years 1–6 Dates and Times 10am & 12.30pm, Thursday 18 August 10am, Friday 19 August Venue Canberra Theatre Duration 55 minutes (no interval) + 10 minute Post Show Q&A Warnings None
Gumnut babies in a captivating Aussie adventure through the bush. This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake,
Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man? These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny & charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.
Cost $16.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 15 students
DIRECTOR Susanna Dowling Production Designer Imogen Ross Costume Designer Matthew Aberline Lighting Designer Trudy Dalgleish Sound Designer Daryl Wallis
From the Education Officer How wonderful to sit in your quiet place and let the world of imagination unfurl around you. May Gibbs is a definite must for all Aussie kids, it’s a part of our culture! A part of growing up Australian. Be the Teacher that first introduces your students to this quintessential Australian classic. Help your students marvel at the Flora and Fauna of their country in a whole new light. You’ll never walk in the bush on your own again. A lovely way to introduce Geography, Botany, Sustainability and Literature. Check out the fantastic touch display from the Australian National Botanic Gardens in the foyer before the show, with opportunities to explore seeds, gumnuts, banksias and other plants which come to life in Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
“ An engaging romp, bringing the magical bush tale to life for another generation… skillfully done … imaginative”
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Sydney Morning Herald
Teacher’s notes
Australian Curriculum Year 1 English
Year 2
Year 5
Year 6
ACELA1444, ACELA1787
ACELA1469
ACELA1483
ACELA1496
ACELA1500
ACELA1518
Literature
ACELT1581, ACELT1582
ACELT1590, ACELT1591
ACELT1594
ACELT1603, ACELT1605
ACELT1610
ACELT1616
Literacy
ACELY1660
ACELY1670
ACELY1678
ACELY1690
ACELY1699
ACELY1711, ACELY1713
Drama
ACADRR030
Cross Curriculum Priority
Early Childhood 1.EC.4, 1.EC.8, 4, 7 & 11.EC.1, 11.EC.5, 11.EC.6
Later Childhood 1.LC.5, 4, 7 & 11.LC.3, 11.LC.7, 11.LC.8, 11.LC.11
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Yr 3 - 4 ACADRR034
Sustainability
ACT Every Chance to Learn
ELA
Year 4
Language
F-2 The Arts
Year 3
Early Adolescence 1.EA.2, 1.EA.9, 4, 7 & 11.EA.5, 11.EA.6, 11.EA.13
Yr 5 - 6 ACADRR038
carnival of the animals Canberra Theatre Centre presents Circa & QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival
Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa Ensemble
15–16 September
Availability Term 3 Suitability Preschool – Year 6 (All Ages) Times 11am Venue Canberra Theatre Duration 50 minutes Warnings None Cost $15.50 per ticket 1 teacher free per 15 students
DIRECTOR Yaron Lifschitz TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ LIGHTING DESIGNER Jason Organ VIDEO DESIGN Michaela French SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER Quincy Grant SET DESIGN Yaron Lifschitz, Jason Organ, Libby McDonnell and Michaela French COSTUME DESIGN Libby McDonnell
Breathtakingly beautiful, imaginative and unique. Carnival of the Animals whisks you away on a thrilling circus escapade inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ delightful salute to feathers, fur and fins. Following wildly successful tours of Sydney and Melbourne, Montreal and New York the Circa Carnival comes to town. With whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea, these clowning acrobats tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom.
Our zebras juggle and flip ... Our kangaroos skip and somersault ... Our elephants have street-cred and rhythm ... And even our dinosaur bones shake, clatter and roll to the music. Find your inner creature with Circa as this gorgeous music comes alive for a whole new generation of circus, music and animal lovers. Circa offers a marvelous and unforgettable experience for children as an early taste of theatre and will be loved by the whole family.
From the Education Officer What a fantastic way to provide a cross-curricula link. Circa provides the perfect opportunity to experience Drama, Dance, Music and Movement all in one go with a zany twist. Study the importance of a healthy lifestyle and commitment to be able to perform as the Circa cast does? Note how the music is composed and how Circa’s production enhances the original work of Camille Saint-Saëns through Quincy Grant’s recomposition. Listen and assess the mix of instruments used to create each animal. Identify individual animals through the movement and orchestral arrangement. Go back to the classroom and create your own music for your own selection of animals.
“ Ingenious, magical, a truly beautiful piece of interactive theatre” Theatre Review, New Zealand
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Teacher’s notes
Australian Curriculum F-2 The Arts
Yr 3 - 4
Yr 5 - 6
Dance
ACADAR004
ACADAR008
ACADAR012
Drama
ACADRR030
ACADRM031
ACADRR038
Music
ACAMUR083
ACAMUR087
ACAMUR091
ACPMP028
ACPMP046
ACPMP068
Health & Physical Education
ACT Every Chance to Learn Early Childhood ELA
1.EC.4, 1.EC.8, 7 & 13
Later Childhood 1.LC.5, 7 & 13
Early Adolescence 1.EA.2, 1.EA.9, 7 & 13
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glossary of curriculum Australian Curriculum English: Language Content Descriptions
Summary
ACELA1430
Understand that texts can take many forms, can be very short (for example an exit sign) or quite long (for example an information book or a film) and that stories and informative texts have different purposes
ACELA1444
Understand that language is used in combination with other means of communication, for example facial expressions and gestures to interact with others.
ACELA1447
Understand that the purposes texts serve shape their structure in predictable ways
ACELA1460
Understand that spoken, visual and written forms of language are different modes of communication with different features and their use varies according to the audience, purpose, context and cultural background
ACELA1462
Identify language that can be used for appreciating texts and the qualities of people and things
ACELA1469
Identify visual representations of characters’ actions, reactions, speech and thought processes in narratives, and consider how these images add to or contradict or multiply the meaning of accompanying words
ACELA1483
Identify the effect on audiences of techniques, for example shot size, vertical camera angle and layout in picture books, advertisements and film segments
ACELA1496
Explore the effect of choices when framing an image, placement of elements in the image, and salience on composition of still and moving images in a range of types of texts
ACELA1500
Understand that the pronunciation, spelling and meanings of words have histories and change over time
ACELA1501
Understand that patterns of language interaction vary across social contexts and types of texts and that they help to signal social roles and relationships
ACELA1512
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
ACELA1518
Understand how authors often innovate on text structures and play with language features to achieve particular aesthetic, humorous and persuasive purposes and effects
ACELA1787
Explore different ways of expressing emotions, including verbal, visual, body language and facial expressions
English: Literature
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ACELT1575
Recognise that texts are created by authors who tell stories and share experiences that may be similar or different to students’ own experiences
ACELT1581
Discuss how authors create characters using language and images
ACELT1582
Discuss characters and events in a range of literary texts and share personal responses to these texts, making connections with students’ own experiences
ACELT1584
Discuss features of plot, character and setting in different types of literature and explore some features of characters in different texts
ACELT1585
Listen to, recite and perform poems, chants, rhymes and songs, imitating and inventing sound patterns including alliteration and rhyme
ACELT1587
Discuss how depictions of characters in print, sound and images reflect the contexts in which they were created
ACELT1590
Identify aspects of different types of literary texts that entertain, and give reasons for personal preferences
ACELT1591
Discuss the characters and settings of different texts and explore how language is used to present these features in different ways
ACELT1592
Identify, reproduce and experiment with rhythmic, sound and word patterns in poems, chants, rhymes and songs
ACELT1594
Discuss texts in which characters, events and settings are portrayed in different ways, and speculate on the authors’ reasons
ACELT1596
Draw connections between personal experiences and the worlds of texts, and share responses with others
ACELT1599
Discuss how language is used to describe the settings in texts, and explore how the settings shape the events and influence the mood of the narrative
ACELT1603
Discuss literary experiences with others, sharing responses and expressing a point of view
ACELT1605
Discuss how authors and illustrators make stories exciting, moving and absorbing and hold readers’ interest by using various techniques, for example character development and plot tension
ACELT1610
Recognise that ideas in literary texts can be conveyed from different viewpoints, which can lead to different kinds of interpretations and responses
ACELT1611
Understand, interpret and experiment with sound devices and imagery, including simile, metaphor and personification, in narratives, shape poetry, songs, anthems and odes
ACELT1613
Make connections between students’ own experiences and those of characters and events represented in texts drawn from different historical, social and cultural contexts
ACELT1616
Identify, describe, and discuss similarities and differences between texts, including those by the same author or illustrator, and evaluate characteristics that define an author’s individual style
English: Literacy Content Descriptions
Summary
ACELY1650
Use comprehension strategies to understand and discuss texts listened to, viewed or read independently
ACELY1655
Respond to texts drawn from a range of cultures and experiences
ACELY1656
Engage in conversations and discussions, using active listening behaviours, showing interest, and contributing ideas, information and questions
ACELY1660
Use comprehension strategies to build literal and inferred meaning about key events, ideas and information in texts that they listen to, view and read by drawing on growing knowledge of context, text structures and language features
ACELY1668
Identify the audience of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts
ACELY1670
Use comprehension strategies to build literal and inferred meaning and begin to analyse texts by drawing on growing knowledge of context, language and visual features and print and multimodal text structures
ACELY1676
Listen to and contribute to conversations and discussions to share information and ideas and negotiate in collaborative situations
ACELY1678
Identify the audience and purpose of imaginative, informative and persuasive texts
ACELY1690
Identify characteristic features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text
ACELY1692
Use comprehension strategies to build literal and inferred meaning to expand content knowledge, integrating and linking ideas and analysing and evaluating texts
ACELY1698
Show how ideas and points of view in texts are conveyed through the use of vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions, objective and subjective language, and that these can change according to context
ACELY1699
Clarify understanding of content as it unfolds in formal and informal situations, connecting ideas to students’ own experiences and present and justify a point of view
ACELY1711
Analyse how text structures and language features work together to meet the purpose of a text
ACELY1712
Select, navigate and read texts for a range of purposes, applying appropriate text processing strategies and interpreting structural features, for example table of contents, glossary, chapters, headings and subheadings
ACELY1713
Use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse information and ideas, comparing content from a variety of textual sources including media and digital texts
ACELY1796
Use interaction skills, for example paraphrasing, questioning and interpreting non-verbal cues and choose vocabulary and vocal effects appropriate for different audiences and purposes
The Arts: Drama ACADRM027
Explore role and dramatic action in dramatic play, improvisation and process drama
ACADRR030
Respond to drama and consider where and why people make drama, starting with Australian drama including drama of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ACADRM031
Explore ideas and narrative structures through roles and situations and use empathy in their own improvisations and devised drama
ACADRM033
Shape and perform dramatic action using narrative structures and tension in devised and scripted drama, including exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drama
ACADRR034
Identify intended purposes and meaning of drama, starting with Australian drama, including drama of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, using the elements of drama to make comparisons
ACADRM035
Explore dramatic action, empathy and space in improvisations, playbuilding and scripted drama to develop characters and situations
ACADRM036
Develop skills and techniques of voice and movement to create character, mood and atmosphere and focus dramatic action
ACADRR038
Explain how the elements of drama and production elements communicate meaning by comparing drama from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drama
The Arts: Dance ACADAR004
Respond to dance and consider where and why people dance, starting with dances from Australia including dances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ACADAR008
Identify how the elements of dance and production elements express ideas in dance they make, perform and experience as audience, including exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance
ACADAR012
Explain how the elements of dance and production elements communicate meaning by comparing dances from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance
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The Arts - Music Content Descriptions
Summary
ACAMUR083
Respond to music and consider where and why people make music, starting with Australian music, including music of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ACAMUR087
Identify intended purposes and meanings as they listen to music using the elements of music to make comparisons, starting with Australian music, including music of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ACAMUR091
Explain how the elements of music communicate meaning by comparing music from different social, cultural and historical contexts, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music
Health & Physical Education ACPMP028
Discuss the body’s reactions to participating in physical activities
ACPMP046
Examine the benefits of physical activity and physical fitness to health and wellbeing
ACPMP068
Apply critical and creative thinking processes in order to generate and assess solutions to movement challenges
Humanities and Social Sciences: Geography ACHGK005
The natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location, how they change and how they can be cared for
ACHGK013
Pose geographical questions about familiar and unfamiliar places
ACHGK014
The representation of Australia as states and territories, and Australia’s major natural and human features
ACHGK018
The similarities and differences in individuals’ and groups’ feelings and perceptions about places, and how they influence views about the protection of these places
ACHGK021
The types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment and to people
ACHGK022
The importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be protected
ACHGK028
The influence of the environment on the human characteristics of a place
ACHGK030
The impact of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
ACHGK036
The effects that people’s connections with, and proximity to, places throughout the world have on shaping their awareness and opinion of those places
ACHGS012
Reflect on their learning and suggest responses to their findings
ACHGS014
Collect and record geographical data and information, for example, by observing, by interviewing, or from sources such as, photographs, plans, satellite images, story books and films
Cross Curriculum Priority: Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia This priority will ensure that students learn about and recognise the diversity within and between the countries of the Asia region. They will develop knowledge and understanding of Asian societies, cultures, beliefs and environments, and the connections between the peoples of Asia, Australia, and the rest of the world. Asia literacy provides students with the skills to communicate and engage with the peoples of Asia so they can effectively live, work and learn in the region.
Cross Curriculum Priority: Sustainability Education for sustainability develops the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary for people to act in ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. It enables individuals and communities to reflect on ways of interpreting and engaging with the world. Sustainability education is futures-oriented, focusing on protecting environments and creating a more ecologically and socially just world through informed action. Actions that support more sustainable patterns of living require consideration of environmental, social, cultural and economic systems and their interdependence.
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Every Chance to Learn Essential Learning Acheivement Content Descriptions
Summary
Essential Content 1
1.EC.4
Talk about their thinking and how it has changed
1.EC.8
Describe how they learnt something
1.LC.5
Use imagination, creative and lateral thinking, create visual representations to assist their thinking and suggest alternative possible solutions to problems.
1.EA.2
Choose from a range of thinking tools or processes and use them to think in different ways indepth and generate different points of view on issues and problems.
1.EA.9
Develop strategies to promote motivation and persistence in learning. (E.g. Practice a new skill, memorise information, persist with solving a complex problem).
4
Acts with integrity and regard for others
7
Creates, presents and appreciates artistic works
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Is physically skilled and active 11.EC.1
Different modes used in the texts they view, listen to and read and ways each mode communicates meaning.
11.EC.5
Examine how characters, people and events are represented in different texts and offer suggestions for alternatives.
11.EC.6
Notice meaning that is implied in a text.
11.LC.3
How texts can be produced for different audiences.
11.LC.7
How visual, non-verbal and auditory techniques develop the subject matter and focus and viewers attentions.
11.LC.8
How writers and creators of texts can influence others opinions and portray people, characters and events in particular ways including or omitting information and making particular language choices or choices about text creation.
11.LC.11
Identify how language and images are used to portray people, characters and events in particular ways.
11.EA.5
How visual, non-verbal and auditory techniques can be used to add meaning, interest, immediacy and authority to texts.
11.EA.6
how visual, spoken, written and auditory characters, places and events in particular ways to appeal to different groups.
11.EA.13
Analyse how creators of texts include and omit ideas and informationto portray characters, people, places and events in particular ways.
22.EC.2
The key purpose rules have in protecting people’s rights and responsibilities and in supporting the values that help communities live and work together.
22.EC.6
How and why people make decisions, and situations where people make decisions for themselves and situations where decisions are made on their behalf.
22.LC.10
The influence of different types of rule on peoples lives and that, when Australians travel overseas, the laws of the other countries apply to them.
22.LC.18
Consider whether laws and likely sanctions are fair and appropriate for all people in all situations.
22.EA.5
The values that underpin a diverse society and how these are demonstrated in the local community.
22.EA.8
The ways in which peoples attitudes and actions influence the social cohesion of a community and contribute to the achievement of a democratic civil society.
22.EA.10
Ways in which governments make decisions and how these decisions impact on people.
22.EA.11
The responsibilities of global citizenship for individuals, organisations and governments. Understands world issues and events
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planning your excursion
How early should I get there? We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the advertised start time in order to locate your seats and make use of the venue’s facilities. Where does the bus drop us/collect us? At the front of Civic Square, between the Legislative Assembly and the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG). Where can we park? If students coming to the theatre are arriving by private car, we suggest the car parks on either side of Canberra Theatre or The Playhouse. Please bring lots of change as parking is expensive and the parking inspectors are vigilant. Disabled parking is located at the rear of The Link foyer and in both car parks. Will we get individual tickets? No, the Front of House staff (ushers) will have a seating plan, and seat your school in accordance to this and direct you to the entrance door and your seats. What do we do with our coats and bags? A free cloaking service is provided to look after your items. Sometimes it is easier to leave things on the bus or at school. What if we’re late for the show? If you are able, please call Canberra Ticketing and the Education Officer as soon as you can. Where possible, CTC will endeavour to accommodate your group, and will admit them to the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance. Some productions do not allow entry once the performance starts. Seating groups larger than 20 people will not be possible once the performance has started. The best advice: arrive early. What if an incident occurs on the day of the show, and we will not be attending? We appreciate that the unforeseen can sometimes occur. In the event of an incident, please contact Stephen Olah at Canberra Ticketing 02 6290 9307 and the Education Officer on 02 6243 5704. Where possible, we will try to accommodate the group at another performance. Unfortunately, ticket refunds are not possible. Event Insurance can also be purchased from Canberra Ticketing, which may cover you against vehicle breakdowns, sudden illness or accidents en route to the theatre. Please contact Canberra Ticketing for more information. Where can the students eat lunch or snack? Water in plastic containers are permitted in the auditorium. All other food and drink must remain in your bag. If there is room, packed lunches and snacks can be consumed in the foyer areas. Weather permitting, packed lunches can be consumed on the steps leading up to the theatre or in Civic Square.
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Will there be… stage smoke/flashing lights/loud explosions/ strong language? CTC makes every effort to communicate the presence of such experiences through its marketing campaigns, website information and at the time of booking at the Box Office. If you have any concerns, please always be sure to ask when booking your ticket. What about age appropriateness? CTC endeavours to ensure the correct year group suitability has been indicated on the marketing material. Where this does not appear, it is important to note that unlike movies, theatrical performances do not generally have imposed age limits for adult content. It is up to the teacher to make judgements about the age appropriateness of a show for their children. Usually a show’s advertisements or flyers will give an indication and more detail is usually provided on the website, again however if you have any particular concerns please ask at the time of booking. What if my students greatly disrupt the performance? We want to encourage their participation in and enjoyment of the experience, however, behaviour intended to disrupt the production will not be tolerated. This can include heckling the performers or laughing and calling out in inappropriate places. In extreme cases of disruption, the student will be asked to leave the auditorium (with a teacher/guardian) and will not be permitted to return for the remainder of the production. In this case, tickets will not be refunded. What if one of my students goes missing at the theatre Our advice is to identify a meeting point when you arrive at the theatre, somewhere that the students can find easily and wait there should they be separated from their group. If you do find that a student is missing from your group, approach a Front of House staff member (or usher) and ask them to make an announcement via the Public Address system. It is the responsibility of the accompanying teacher or minder to ensure that the students remain with their group at all times. What if I or one of my students loses something at the theatre? Call the Front of House Manager on 02 6243 5739. If they’re not in, please leave a detailed message with your name, contact details, description of the item lost, the show and session you were seeing and your seat number. They will investigate and get back to you. Is a Risk Assessment available from the theatre for our excursion? Yes, a risk management document will be emailed to all schools prior to the excursion. https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2015/01/Education-excursions-RA.pdf
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