2015 Rio Tinto Education Program | 2015 Perth International Arts Festival by Perth Festival

RIO TINTO EDUCATION PROGRAM

13 feb–7 March 2015

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Artistic Director’s message I have heard it said numerous times that the reason we should program work for young people is because they are the audiences of the future, that we are investing in the next generation of arts event attendees, that we need to build a theatre-going habit. I agree that these are all positive outcomes, but they are also by-products of bringing young people to theatre – they are not the primary reason for doing it. The Festival programs work for young people because they are – in every way – the future. One day, we will be reliant upon them to make the world in which we live. They will shape the world for our children and our grandchildren. Anything we can do to help them be prepared is vital. Presenting arts for young people is essentially the same as presenting it for adults: it helps build the resilience that allows them to deal with – and ultimately change – the world around them. The difference for young people is that the effects are distilled, intensified, multiplied by our ability to provide context, experiences, life lessons for people at an impressionable age.

WELCOME

2015 YOUNG AMBASSADORS

One of the most valuable things an arts experience can give to a young audience is curiosity – if they leave a gallery or theatre with more questions than answers, then the art has done its job. Our hope is that the challenge of those questions will one day become ideas to be shared with the world.

Perth International Arts Festival is committed to nurturing a passion for the arts in Western Australia’s young people and serving as a resource for aspiring arts professionals to develop their skills.

Our Family and Education Partner Rio Tinto and the Department of Education share this commitment to activating young minds.

In 2015, another group of Young Ambassadors will join the Festival family, stepping behind the scenes and gaining valuable insight that will assist them in forging their own arts futures.

We hope you and your students find inspiration, provocation and joy in the 2015 Perth International Arts Festival. We are here to support your experience.

Working alongside designers, directors, visual artists, writers, performers and musicians, as well as Festival staff, the 2015 Young Ambassadors are on the path to becoming important contributors to culture and the arts in Western Australia.

Jemma Gurney

Danielle Morache

Family and Education Program Coordinator

Education Officer

Follow their Festival journeys via the blog at perthfestival.com.au

Working with international and local industry professionals opened my eyes to the opportunities of the profession and cemented my desire to make set design my future. Jessica Cottam, 2014 Young Ambassador

It is in this context and with the amazing support of Rio Tinto that we present the widest possible range of work for young audiences. We look forward to working with you over the coming months.

Jonathan Holloway

Family and Education Program Partner

Supported by

Department of Education

Image: 2013 Young Ambassadors cr. Toni Wilkinson

France

Inclusive theatre where young and old rub shoulders with the Giants. We walk together in their footsteps and we walk taller because they are with us. The Guardian (UK)

Australian Exclusive

The incredible and phenomenal journey of

The Giants to the streets of Perth Commemorating the centenary of Anzac Fri 13–Sun 15 Feb 2015

Over three memorable days, we will be immersed in a modernday fable, played out by the Giants across the streets of Perth. This is our story – it is our history, our people, our culture and our country. The Incredible and Phenomenal Journey of The Giants to the Streets of Perth takes inspiration from uniquely Western Australian stories – of Gallipoli-bound troops departing Fremantle and Albany, and a little girl in a lighthouse who buoyed their spirits. This is our chance to ensure a new generation of Western Australians comes to hold dear that which has shaped us. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, English, History, Visual Arts, Design, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures STREETS AND PARKS OF PERTH CITY Fri 13, Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb

School groups School groups are invited to welcome the Little Girl Giant to Perth on Friday 13 February. For more information, please contact jgurney@perthfestival.com.au. POSTCARDS FROM HOME During World War I, postcards were a symbol of hope for so many involved. In 2015, students are invited to write a postcard to an Anzac soldier who inspires them. For details, go to perthfestival.com.au. THE GIANT PICTURE BOOK Students from a number of primary schools are currently working with local artists to create a special welcome gift for the Little Girl Giant. The Giant Picture Book will be presented at a special event for schools. This project is assisted by the City of Nantes and French Ministry of Culture and Communication through Royal de Luxe.

ß Free Supported by The Giants Presenting Partner in Perth Crown Resorts Foundation, Major Events Partner Government of Western Australia, The Giants Supporting Partners in Perth Hawaiian, The Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund and The University of Western Australia, International Excellence Partner Chevron, Civic Partner City of Perth, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto, Woodside, Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts, The West Australian and Channel Seven Perth

Royal de Luxe Image: Pascal Victor – Artcomart – Royal de Luxe Memorial image: Toni Wilkinson

Australia

Real experiences and real lives … not just one of the highlights of this year’s festival but a new high point in telling a national narrative on the stage. The Guardian

A Queensland Theatre Company and Sydney Festival co-production Presented in association with Perth Theatre Trust

One hundred years have passed since the Great War yet some stories remain untold – Black Diggers is one of them. Through interweaving vignettes, an all-star cast of male actors tells of the hundreds of dispossessed Indigenous soldiers who heard the call to arms and stepped up to fight for Australia on the battlefields of Europe.

BLACK DIGGERS Written by Tom Wright Directed by Wesley Enoch

Drawing from interviews with the families of these soldiers, as well as conversations with veterans, historians and academics, this production tells a story of honour and sacrifice with a lightness of touch and an Aussie-larrikin attitude. Following critically acclaimed seasons in Sydney and Brisbane, Black Diggers is already a contemporary classic. By turns witty, moving and enlightening, this major Festival co-commission is an important part of the Festival’s centenary of Anzac commemorations. Recommended for ages 12+ Curriculum links Drama, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA Wed 4 March, 1 & 7.30pm, Thur 5 March, 7.30pm, Fri 6 March, 11am (captioned) & 7.30pm, Sat 7 March, 2pm (audio description) 1hr 40min no interval Audience warning Contains low-level coarse language and references to death Price $15.50 Artist talk Fri 6 March, post-11am show workshop: Walking in their Boots Black Diggers cast members provide insight into how they approached the telling of these true and sometimes painful stories. They discuss the importance of drawing on real accounts to get to the heart of their portrayals. Rehearsal Room 2, State Theatre Centre of WA Thur 5 March, 4–5pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

This production has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals – Adelaide Festival, Brisbane Festival, Sydney Festival and Perth International Arts Festival. This production has been commissioned with support from the Balnaves Foundation.

Image: Jamie Williams

Queensland Theatre Company’s tour of Black Diggers is supported by the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund and Sibelco Australia.

South Africa

By turns chilling and hilarious, brutal and forgiving, the show casts a surreal light on the heart of darkness – and still manages to leave you with hope. The Washington Post

Australian Exclusive/Premiere

Handspring Puppet Company

Ubu and the Truth Commission Conceived and directed by William Kentridge Written by Jane Taylor Puppets designed by Adrian Kohler Presented by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia Renowned artist, animator and director William Kentridge and Handspring Puppet Company (War Horse) combine their powerful visual storytelling forces to create a momentous piece of theatre, laced with a dark and sardonic wit.

HEATH LEDGER THEATRE, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Wed 25–Fri 27 Feb, 7.30pm, Sat 28 Feb, 2pm (audio description, captioned) 90min no interval

Drawing on the historical archive of the hearings at South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as well as the main character from Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi, the play provides a glimpse into the devastating complexities of apartheid.

AUDIENCE WARNING Contains sexual references, graphic images of violence and adult themes

One of the most resonant and engaging explorations of the lessons to have come out of post-apartheid South Africa, Ubu and the Truth Commission remains as fresh and compelling today as it was when it was conceived. With its universal themes, this seminal work speaks to us, captivates us and hints at a way forward. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 15+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, English, Philosophy and Ethics, History 7

PRICE $15.50 ARTIST TALK Thur 26 Feb, post-show WORKSHOP: THE PUPPETRY TRADITION OF SOUTH AFRICA Puppeteers from the revered Handspring Puppet Company (War Horse) will guide students through a practical workshop, and explore South Africa’s long tradition of puppetry. FOYER, STUDIO UNDERGROUND, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Wed 25 Feb, 4–5.30pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

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An excellently crafted piece, both thoughtful and relevant, which challenges us to take a step back from our technology-obsessed lives. Time Out (UK)

Australian Exclusive/Premiere

A Royal Court Theatre and Lisa Dwan production in association with Cusack Projects

Not I, Footfalls, Rockaby

Australian Exclusive/Premiere

I Wish I Was Lonely

Written by Samuel Beckett Performed by Lisa Dwan Directed by Walter Asmus

Written and performed by Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe I Wish I Was Lonely invites you to enter the performance space, leave your phone on and turn up the ringtone. Through poems and stories, some of which are shaped by the calls and messages you receive during the show, Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe explore our increased contactability and its effect on our happiness. An immersive theatrical experience, I Wish I Was Lonely will have you enthralled, leaving your mind buzzing long after your battery goes flat. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, English, Media, Philosophy and Ethics REHEARSAL ROOM 2, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Tue 24 & Thur 26 Feb, 5.30pm 75min no interval

AUDIENCE WARNINGS Contains frequent coarse language, explicit sexual references and adult themes; requires audience members to use their mobile phones; for further information, contact schools@perthfestival.com.au PRICE $15.50 WORKSHOP: COLLABORATIVE WRITING – THEATRE AS CONVERSATION Join Hannah Jane Walker and Chris Thorpe before the show as they discuss their approach to theatre that challenges the audience. The duo encourages participants to experiment with ways of ‘placing’ the audience and examines how to write conversation for performance. REHEARSAL ROOM 2, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Tue 24 & Thur 26 Feb, 1–3pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

This landmark one-woman Samuel Beckett trilogy must be seen to be believed – in a performance that is as spirited as it is technically flawless, Irish actress Lisa Dwan illuminates the triptych in a dazzling display of theatrical brilliance. Emerging from – and disappearing back into – complete darkness, the plays come and go like flashes of lightning in the black of night. This is Beckett, performed the way that Beckett would have dreamed. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 15+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, English STUDIO UNDERGROUND, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Tue 17 & Wed 18 Feb, 7.30pm 60min no interval

ARTIST TALK Tue 17 Feb, post-show WORKSHOP: BECKETT – FROM PAGE TO STAGE An authority on performing the work of Samuel Beckett, acclaimed actress Lisa Dwan invites students to join her after the performance for an in-depth discussion on how she approaches these rich and complex texts, from rehearsal to performance. STUDIO UNDERGROUND, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Wed 18 Feb, 8.45–9.30pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

AUDIENCE WARNINGS Contains infrequent coarse language, requires complete blackout, latecomers will not be admitted PRICE $15.50

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Australia

Circa

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Blending dynamic circus acts, such as trapeze and Chinese pole, with giant rabbit heads, Rubik’s cubes and blindfolds, all set to a bewitching mix of show tunes, ballads and electronica, Beyond delights and enchants. Set on multiple stages within stages – red-curtained worlds that offer a glimpse into strangely beautiful and curiously tender realms – Beyond is a bold new blending of bodies, light, sound and remarkable skills; a place where acrobatics and movement meld into the absurd and hilarious. Beyond is not only a spectacle but also an extraordinary experience – indeed, a circus of the heart.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, Dance, Health and Physical Education REGAL THEATRE Wed 18–Fri 20 Feb, 7.30pm, Sat 21 Feb, 2pm 75min no interval PRICE $15.50 WORKSHOP: ABOVE AND BEYOND WITH CIRCA Students are invited to join some of the most skilled acrobats in the world for a physical workshop, designed to stretch their imaginations – and their bodies – and celebrate the expressive possibilities of the human body, when pushed to extremes. THE STUDIO, SUBIACO ARTS CENTRE Thur 19 Feb, 2–3.30pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

From the Australian circus company who may be well on their way to world domination. The Guardian (UK)

Image: Andy Phillipson

Australia

World Premiere

cut the sky Marrugeku

Concept by Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain Directed by Rachael Swain Choreographed by Dalisa Pigram and Serge Aimé Coulibaly Storyteller Edwin Lee Mulligan

Australian Exclusive/Premiere

The Paper Architect

In the dead of night on 7 August 1980, a convoy of 49 drilling vehicles left Perth for the dusty plains, purple escarpment and old boab trees of Noonkanbah Cattle Station. They were stopped by a wall of people whose now-infamous protest set a new direction for Aboriginal land rights forever. In 30 years we have come so far, but as we face our future, have the questions changed or are they still the same? Who will be there to sing the rain song when the sky speaks?

Created by Davy and Kristin McGuire A paper architect sits secluded in his workshop. When he places a cut-out dancing woman onto an intricate paper set, she comes alive. He adds a paper man and watches their romance unfold. Birds fly overhead, leaves flutter from a tree and firecrackers flicker across the night sky as we share the model-maker’s hopes and desires, and feel his joys and sorrows. Moving, charming and supremely engaging, The Paper Architect is unlike anything you’ve seen before. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 14+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, Visual Arts, Design SECRET LOCATION, PERTH Tue 3 March, 3pm, Thur 5 March, 6pm

ARTIST TALK Thur 5 March, post-6pm show

In this world premiere season, Marrugeku’s hallmark, uncompromising contemporary choreography and personal storytelling brings to the fore a vision of our future that is something to behold.

WORKSHOP: BECOME A PAPER ARCHITECT The creators of The Paper Architect, Kristin and Davy McGuire, show a group of students some of the techniques used to create this exquisite performance. In this exclusive workshop, students will design their own paper world and then bring it to life.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+ CURRICULUM LINKS Dance, Drama, History, Geography, Philosophy and Ethics, Sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

REHEARSAL ROOM 2, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Tue 3 March, 9.30am–1.30pm VANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE, ALBANY Thur 19 Feb, 1–4pm

REGAL THEATRE Fri 27 Feb, 7.30pm, Sat 28 Feb, 2pm, Sun 1 March, 5pm (captioned) 70min no interval

ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

SECRET LOCATION, ALBANY Thur 19 Feb, 6pm 45min no interval

AUDIENCE WARNING Contains some coarse language PRICE $15.50

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USA

If you could capture the essence of childhood play – the boundless energy; the un-selfconscious immersion in pretending; the relentless inventiveness; the sheer delight in creativity … you’d have the Mark Morris Dance Group in Mozart Dances. Austin Chronicle

Australian Exclusive

Mark Morris Dance Group

Mozart Dances Choreographed by Mark Morris Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

New York’s most acclaimed dance company, Mark Morris Dance Group, visits Perth for the first time with a masterful work that entices, enthrals and uplifts. Mark Morris is a titan of modern American dance, and when his choreography is matched with the music of Mozart, the result is nothing short of astonishing. In Mozart Dances, an 18-strong dance ensemble is joined by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and pianists Colin Fowler and Amir Farid in a monumental display of exquisite art. The performance exudes mastery of form – the inevitable consequence of Morris’ artistic and structural genius. Mozart Dances is a powerful, stirring performance that you feel deep inside. From the soaringly balletic to the exhilaratingly modern, this is dance that turns on a dime. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Dance, Music HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Fri 13 Feb, 8pm, Sat 14 Feb, 3pm, Sun 15 Feb, 5pm 2hr including interval PRICE $15.50 ARTIST TALK Sun 15 Feb, post-show WORKSHOP: CELEBRATE DANCE AND MUSIC WITH MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP With support from a live accompanist, students can explore the innovative and challenging choreography of Mark Morris with cast members from Mozart Dances. BALLET STUDIO, HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Sun 15 Feb, 11am–1pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

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Australia

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A Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Opera Australia co-production in association with West Australian Opera Commissioned by Perth International Arts Festival and Melbourne Festival

The Rabbits

Based on the book written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan Composed by Kate Miller-Heidke, Libretto by Lally Katz Adapted and directed by John Sheedy Musical director, musical arrangements and additional music by Iain Grandage Designed by Gabriela Tylesova

Aakash Odedra Company

Rising

Choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Akram Khan, Russell Maliphant and Aakash Odedra

Award-winning British contemporary dancer Aakash Odedra is wowing audiences across the globe with his stunning solo performance Rising. Featuring the work of three of the world’s finest choreographers, Rising combines the classical Indian dance disciplines of Kathak and Bharat Natyam with a modern aesthetic, and showcases Odedra’s razor-sharp precision, enviable poise and mesmerising agility.

West Australian Ballet

zip zap zoom Ballet at the Quarry

Headlining the Ballet at the Quarry program is international choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Zip Zap Zoom, an energetic fusion of hip hop, ballroom, cabaret and other dance forms. La Pluie, also by Ochoa, is a captivating, fluid pas de deux set to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, while the third piece, Steptext, is by famed choreographer William Forsythe. Concluding the program is Hold the Forth by West Australian Ballet’s own dancer and choreographer Daniel Roberts.

This is a story of hope in the face of colonisation, displacement and despair. The Rabbits invites us to question our society, culture, environment … the essence of our humanity. Vocalist Kate Miller-Heidke performs her own compositions and Lally Katz’s enchanting libretto, with additional music from Iain Grandage in John Sheedy’s adaptation of a revered classic. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+ CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Design, English, History, Geography, Philosophy and Ethics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8+ RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

CURRICULUM LINKS Dance, Music

PRICE $15.50

CURRICULUM LINKS Dance, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

QUARRY AMPHITHEATRE Tue 10 & Tue 17 Feb, 8pm (gates open 6.30pm) 2hr including interval

ARTIST TALK Mon 16 Feb, post-show

PRICE $15 (limited availability) Bookings through West Australian Ballet 08 9214 0707

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John Marsden and Shaun Tan’s compelling picture-book The Rabbits is brought to life as a new work of operatic theatre.

HEATH LEDGER THEATRE, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Thur 12 Feb, 11am (preview), Sat 14 Feb, 1pm, Sun 15 Feb, 2pm, Mon 16 Feb, 6.30pm (audio description, captioned) 60min no interval

HEATH LEDGER THEATRE, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Thur 19–Sat 21 Feb, 8pm 75 min no interval

Image: Chris Nash

Image: Chantel Concei Dancers: Claire Hill, Melissa Boniface and Victoria Maughan

Image: Original illustration by Shaun Tan Kate Miller-Heidke image: George Antoni

World Premiere

This project is assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals – Perth International Arts Festival and Melbourne Festival – and the Western Australian Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts. The Rabbits, written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan, was first published in Australia by Lothian Books and this opera is produced by arrangement with Hachette Australia Pty Ltd.

Australian Exclusive

An English National Opera, Metropolitan Opera and Lithuanian National Opera production in association with West Australian Opera

Madama Butterfly By Giacomo Puccini Original director Anthony Minghella

To witness Anthony Minghella’s Madama Butterfly is to witness the best visual theatrical production opera currently has to offer. The Huffington Post

Anthony Minghella’s Olivier Award-winning Madama Butterfly is performed in Australia for the first time. Known for directing films such as The English Patient and The Talented Mr Ripley, Minghella’s only opera production features a stunning mix of cinematic images and traditional Japanese theatre, and is celebrated as the most iconic staging of Butterfly. Set to the gloriously romantic melodies of Puccini’s music, this moving story of devotion and betrayal has established Madama Butterfly as one of the world’s most performed and beloved operas. This production sees internationally renowned soprano – and Minghella’s original Butterfly – Mary Plazas in the title role, alongside original conductor David Parry. An international cast joins them to perform with the West Australian Opera Chorus and West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Original director Anthony Minghella Associate director and original choreographer Carolyn Choa Revival director Sarah Tipple Conductor David Parry Cio-Cio San Mary Plazas Pinkerton Adam Diegel Sharpless Jonathan Summers Suzuki Maria Zifchak

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13+ CURRICULUM LINKS Music, Drama, Dance, Languages, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thur 26 Feb, Tue 3 March, 7.30pm Thur 5 March, 7.30pm (audio description) 2hr 50min including two intervals Sung in Italian with English surtitles PRICE $15.50 ARTIST TALK Thur 5 March, pre-show WORKSHOP: UNLOCKING OPERA Chris van Tuinen is the Classical Music Program Manager at Perth International Arts Festival and an acclaimed conductor. School groups are invited to meet with him before the performance for an insight into Puccini’s masterpiece, Minghella’s remarkable production and the highly revered art form of opera. EXHIBITION SPACE, HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Thur 26 Feb, 6.45–7.15pm ß Free (Bookings essential, spaces limited)

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France

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Australian Premiere

Les Arts Florissants and William Christie

canada

Australian Premiere Musica Viva

Tafelmusik: House of Dreams

Music director Jeanne Lamon Concept, script and program by Alison Mackay

Accompanied by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, images from London, Paris, Delft, Leipzig and Venice draw us into the buildings where the great composers once played; on the walls hang now-famous works by Vermeer, Canaletto and Watteau. As we move through the hallways and salons, we learn of the people who lived and worked in these remarkable homes, and imagine that we are there with them.

See the world’s greatest films on the iconic outdoor screens at Somerville and ECU Joondalup Pines. With award-winning films, acclaimed actors and directors, and more diversity than ever before, the 2014/15 film season offers students a rich variety of cinematic experiences. From the latest, world-leading animation for primary school children to ground-breaking documentaries for secondary students, young audiences will relish the craft, be inspired by the stories and discover new perspectives on the world.

Les Arts Florissants is one of the most renowned early-music groups in the world. In this rare Australian performance, founder William Christie and the full orchestra are joined by six singers from masterclass academy Le Jardin des Voix. This celebration of Italian Baroque lyric work contains arias and ensembles by Vivaldi, Handel, Scarlatti, Stradella, Steffani, Caldara and Cimarosa. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Music, Languages PERTH CONCERT HALL Sat 7 March, 7.30pm 1hr 50min including interval Sung in Italian

SOMERVILLE AND JOONDALUP $12 Image: Philippe Grollier

Step inside the world of Bach and Vivaldi by ‘visiting’ five historic European houses.

in an Italian Garden

SCREENKIDS AT THE STUDIO UNDERGROUND $10 CTC: Check the classification closer to release date

PRICE $15.50

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Music, Visual Arts PERTH CONCERT HALL Thur 19 Feb, 7.30pm 2hr including interval Meet the members of Tafelmusik, post-concert PRICE $15.50 21

Somerville cr. Jarrad Seng Film: The Wonders

The Dark Horse Director James Napier Robertson 124min, CTC joondalup 25–28 & 30 Nov, 8pm SOMERVILLE 1–7 Dec, 8pm CURRICULUM LINKS Media, Drama, English, Philosophy and Ethics, Health and Physical Education

The inspiring true story of Genesis Potini, a remarkable Maori man and sufferer of bipolar disorder, who takes on the job of teaching a motley crew of kids to play chess. Rising above the violence and isolation of his own world, Genesis brings hope to these young people, pushing them to the National Junior Chess Championships against all odds. Cliff Curtis gives the performance of his career in this moving portrait of a New Zealand legend. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

New Zealand

This evocative and deeply moving portrait of the great Brazilian photographer, Sebastião Salgado by superstar director Wim Wenders follows Salgado’s fascinating life across war-torn countries. Exploring his feelings toward Director Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro his own iconic images and the humanity he has witnessed Salgado 110min, M as a photographer and defender of vulnerable people SOMERVILLE 16–22 Feb, 8pm and places, The Salt of the Earth is both an intimate joondalup 24 Feb–1 March, 8pm French, English and Portuguese with English subtitles and universal ode to the much-admired Salgado. Le Sel de la Terre

THE SALT OF THE EARTH

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CURRICULUM LINKS Media, English, History, Visual Arts, Geography, Philosophy and Ethics, Languages, Sustainability Le Meraviglie

The Wonders Director Alice Rohrwacher 110min, M SOMERVILLE 9–15 March, 7.30pm Italian, French and German with English subtitles CURRICULUM LINKS Media, Drama, Languages, Philosophy and Ethics, Sustainability

Illuminating and uplifting … a moving tribute to a peerless talent. THE GUARDIAN (UK) Living a tranquil though isolated rural life in a dilapidated farmhouse are Gelsomina, her bohemian beekeeper parents, her aunt and three younger sisters. When a television crew comes looking for the best local artisan food producer, Gelsomina’s curiosity is dispelled by her father’s staunch opposition to the competition. A sweetnatured, lyrical and sun-drenched tale, set against the stunning northern Italian countryside.

Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival 2014

As powerful as it is enchanting … but alive with a power that seems to surge up from deep beneath its sun-roughened landscape. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (UK)

Australian Premiere

Meet Hip Op-eration, the oldest dance crew in the world. Thirty dancers aged between 65 and 95, led by manager Billie Jordan, share with us their hopes, dreams and life stories as they defy belief – and sometimes gravity – to try and make it to the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas. Heartwarming and uplifting, Hip Hop-eration proves you are never too old to go on the journey of a lifetime.

Italy/Switzerland/Germany

Hip Hop-eration

Director Bryn Evans 93min, CTC joondalup 17–22 March, 7.30pm CURRICULUM LINKS Media, English, Dance, Health and Physical Education, Philosophy and Ethics

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The New Zealand Herald on Sunday

international

Australian Premiere

screenkids Cinekid

We are thrilled to share Europe’s best animated short films for children. Our partners at the Cinekid Festival, Netherlands, have been leading the way in nurturing a quality film culture for children for almost 30 years, and this specially curated selection is sure to excite and inspire. Showcasing a dynamic range of animation techniques and delightful stories from 14 European nations, Screenkids brings the international film festival experience to your students.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES Program A, 4–8 years, Program B, 8–12 years CURRICULUM LINKS Media, English, Drama STUDIO UNDERGROUND, STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA Fri 27 Feb, 11.30am (Program A) & 1pm (Program B) 60min per program PRICE $10 per program

Films include Balloon Birds (Switzerland), Home Sweet Home (Netherlands), Lemonade Tale (Estonia), My Little Croco (France), Pitt and Weem (UK), Puddle (Bulgaria) and many more.

Image: Bitseller Genoma Animation

Iceland

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Tracey Moffatt

Ragnar Kjartansson

The Visitors + THE END In this Australian premiere, celebrated Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson presents exhibitions across two galleries. Kjartansson’s acumen in music, film and performance combine sublimely in his art, instilling it with a poetic and compelling sense of the romantic and the absurd. The Visitors, an immersive, nine-channel musical video installation, fills the John Curtin Gallery. Captured in a single take within a rambling mansion, nine intimate portraits of Kjartansson and his friends are recombined into this rapturous ode to femininity. At Fremantle Arts Centre, The End, filmed in the snow-laden wilderness of Canada, is equally beguiling and is complemented by a selection of earlier videos and exquisite watercolours. This double bill provides comprehensive insight into Kjartansson’s energy and breadth of work, making it clear why in 2009 he was the youngest artist ever to represent Iceland at the Venice Biennale. 25

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13+ CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Music, Media, Drama THE VISITORS JOHN CURTIN GALLERY, CURTIN UNIVERSITY Thur 12 Feb–Thur 2 April, Mon–Fri, 11am–5pm, Sun, 1–5pm THE END – ROCKY MOUNTAINS FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE Sat 14 Feb–Sun 5 April, 10am–5pm daily

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RAGNAR KJARTANSSON The End - Rocky Mountains, 2009 In collaboration with Davíd Thór Jónsson Five-channel video projection, colour, sound Loop: 30:30min Production photo: Laura Vangas Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik. Commissioned by the Centre for Icelandic Art for the Pavilion of Iceland at the 53rd Venice Biennale Produced in collaboration with The Banff Centre, Canada, and the Stephan and Adriana Benediktson Fellowship for Icelandic Artists

Kaleidoscope

Tracey Moffatt is among Australia’s best known and most influential contemporary artists and recently returned home after 14 years in New York. Kaleidoscope is her first major solo exhibition in Perth since 2004 and includes the Western Australian premiere of her candid new video work, Art Calls, in which the artist plays a talk-show host. In an honest, unruly and comic TV series pilot, Moffatt quizzes eight artists on what art means to them. The video is presented alongside an installation of bold photography and works on paper from her evocative Spirit Landscapes series.

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An Internal Difficulty:

Australian Artists at the Freud Museum London An Internal Difficulty brings together seven Western Australian artists to examine the figure of Sigmund Freud in his domestic context. In 2013, the artists undertook a residency at the Freud Museum in London, which houses the late psychoanalyst’s collections of art, furniture and his library, with the iconic psychoanalytical couch as its centrepiece. Stemming from insight into Freud’s life and home, the artists’ works represent an intimate reconsideration of one of the 20th century’s most influential figures.

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13+ CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Media, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 13+ CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, History, Psychology, Health and Physical Education

PICA, PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE Thur 19 Feb–Sun 12 April Tue–Sun, 11am–5pm

PICA, PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE Thur 19 Feb–Sun 12 April, Tue–Sun, 11am–5pm

AUDIENCE WARNING Contains some nudity

AUDIENCE WARNING Contains adult themes

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TRACEY MOFFATT Detail: Pioneer Dreaming #2, 2013 From the series ‘Spirit Landscapes’ Digital print on handmade paper, hand-coloured in ochre 27 × 61cm Copyright the artist, courtesy Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney

An Art on the Move touring exhibition. THEA COSTANTINO Detail: Sigmund Freud’s Skull, 2013 Graphite on paper, 160 x 120cm Image courtesy and copyright of the artist

Japan

international

International

International Art Space

moana project space

Spaced 2: Future Recall Across the boundaries of art, history and community, Spaced 2: Future Recall invites you to rediscover regional Western Australia from the viewpoint of 14 acclaimed international and Australian contemporary artists. This exhibition concludes the second edition of the Spaced program, a recurring international event of socially engaged art, presented by International Art Space in partnership with the Western Australian Museum.

Theatres

This exhibition of contemporary video art examines places of geopolitical conflict and contention – areas of divide, borders and places of violent exchange. Drawing on works produced in current sites of international unrest, Theatres invites you to reflect on the relationship between the medium of video, political conflict and theatrical spectacle. Featuring works by leading Australian and international artists, Theatres is presented across two venues. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Media, Philosophy and Ethics

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Sustainability, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM, PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE Thur 19 Feb–Sun 29 March, 9.30am–5pm, daily

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Archana Hande The Golden Feral Trail, 2014 Digital print on archival paper Image courtesy the artist

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM, PERTH CULTURAL CENTRE Thur 19 Feb–Sun 8 March, 9.30am–5pm, daily MOANA PROJECT SPACE, FIRST FLOOR, 618 HAY STREET, PERTH Thur 19 Feb–Sun 8 March, Mon–Fri, 7am–4pm, Sat, 10am–3pm, Sun, 11am–4pm

Mariko Mori

Rebirth Tokyo-born, and New York and London-based Mariko Mori is one of the most important artists of our time. Through an exploration of themes such as life, death and rebirth, her work resonates with audiences around the world. Rebirth is an immersive, contemplative experience composed of installations, glowing LED sculptures, photographs, drawings and videos. Quiet and beautiful, this thoughtful and absorbing exhibition takes us from a sculpture symbolising the eternal cycle of life to the creation of a pulsing white hole – where stars are born. Emanating positivity and generating wonder, Rebirth celebrates our existing balance with nature and gently places you between the earth and the wider cosmos.

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Media, Design, Technology and Enterprise, Sustainability, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Sun 8 Feb–Mon 29 June, Wed–Sun, 10am–5pm (Fri–Sun,10am–7pm during the Festival)

ß Free Rebirth was curated by Mariko Mori in 2012 and revised for Western Australia. All images are courtesy and copyright of the artist.

ß Free BADEN PAILTHORPE Detail: Cadence I, 2013 HD video, colour, stereo sound, 6 mins Edition of 5 + 2 AP Collection of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra and private collections Courtesy of the artist and Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney

Mariko Mori Detail: Transcircle 1.1 2004 Stone, Corian, LED, Control system 336cm in diameter: each stone: 110 x 56 x 34cm © Mariko Mori Image: Richard Learoyd

Perth Writers Festival

Australia

AUSTRALIA

City of Subiaco

Berndt Museum

subiaco park Eight Western Australian artists respond to the picturesque surrounds of Subiaco’s Theatre Gardens using augmented reality technology. By downloading the Subiaco pARk app onto a mobile device, you can unlock a fantastical, hidden world of site-specific sound, animation and digital sculpture. Blending real and unreal, public and private, digital and natural worlds, Subiaco pARk stimulates and inspires. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES

CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, Media, Technology and Enterprise Theatre Gardens Off Bagot Road, Subiaco Sat 7 Feb–Sun 29 March Attendants On-Site Tue 10, 17, 24 Feb, 11am–4pm, Thur 12, 19, 26 Feb, 11am–4pm Sat 14, 21, 28 Feb and 7 March, 10am–1pm and 3–6pm

Yirrkala Drawings Featuring more than 100 vibrant crayon drawings produced by the Yolngu community in east Arnhem Land in 1947, and presented in a space designed to represent their Yirrkala homeland, this exhibition directs our imagination into the Yolngu worldview. Their daily lives, connection with traditional lands, artworks, cultural histories and evidence of interactions with Macassans before European colonisation inform the stories in these boldly rendered artworks. Digital installations enrich this important exhibition from the Berndt Museum. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES CURRICULUM LINKS Visual Arts, History, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

This is an outdoor self-navigated event in a public space

BERNDT MUSEUM AND LAWRENCE WILSON GALLERY, UWA Sat 7 Feb–Sat 11 April, Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm

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For more information, visit subiaco.wa.gov.au or follow @subiacopARk on Twitter. Download the app from Mon 2 Feb.

Image: Concept for Moon Calendar, 2014, Abdul-Rahman Abdullah

MUNGGURRAWUY YUNUPINGU Port of Macassar, 114 x 74cm Berndt Museum Collection

schools Day

MORE FLEXIBILITY This year’s Schools Day has an exciting new format and ticketing structure to give you more flexibility. You can now book for one, two or three sessions and tailor the day to suit your students’ needs. With the biggest line-up of international children’s authors ever, the 2015 Schools Day is set to excite and inspire. FREE Activation Sessions Amid the traditional sessions in the seated venues, the Perth Writers Festival Precinct will come alive for two brand new Activation Sessions. Students will be entertained by live performances from the Big Hoo Haa, enthralled as they watch artists Kyle Hughes-Odgers and James Foley create a live mural and charmed by superstar Andy Griffiths as he performs a series of interactive readings. There will also be poetry slams, duelling illustrators and, of course, book signings to ensure that every student is delighted by their Schools Day experience. Perth Writers Festival Passports To help students make the most of Schools Day, they will each receive a Perth Writers Festival Passport. Designed to activate children’s literacy skills and assist in their engagement, the passport is their key to unlock and discover all of the day’s exciting activities, and reflect on everything they have seen, heard, thought and done throughout the day. PERTH WRITERS FESTIVAL PRECINCT, UWA Thur 19 Feb

ONE SESSION $7.50 TWO SESSIONS $15 THREE SESSIONS $18 Image: Jessica Wyld

ILLUSTRATION MASTERCLASS

KYLE HUGHES-ODGERS AND JAMES FOLEY DOLPHIN THEATRE 9.45–10.30am Recommended for ages 5–7

Discover the creativity of two outstanding illustrators as they give examples of their distinctive techniques. Perth’s very own Kyle Hughes-Odgers and James Foley come together to talk about drawing islands, Vikings and more in a colourful and stimulating session.

CURRICULUM LINKS English, Visual Arts

BRINGING IDEAS TO LIFE YASMEEN ISMAIL

DOLPHIN THEATRE 11.15am–12pm Recommended for ages 5–7 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Visual Arts

CREATING MEMORABLE CHARACTERS DAVE HACKETT AND A.F. HARROLD DOLPHIN THEATRE 12.45–1.30pm Recommended for ages 5–7 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Visual Arts, Drama

BEYOND THE PAGE SEAN WILLIAMS AND KATE FORSYTH JULIET TENT 9.45–10.30am Recommended for ages 7–9 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Media

THE IMAGINARY A.F. HARROLD

JULIET TENT 11.15am–12pm Recommended for ages 7–9 CURRICULUM LINKS English

THE 52-STOREY TREEHOUSE ANDY GRIFFITHS

JULIET TENT 12.45–1.30pm Recommended for ages 7–9 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Visual Arts

Ever wonder how an author’s ideas end up on the page? UK author and illustrator Yasmeen Ismail talks about organising her ideas into words and pictures. She also shares the inspiration behind her picture book Time for Bed, Fred!, a bedtime favourite about a naughty dog that won’t go to sleep, and her latest title Specs for Rex.

TIME TRAVELLING

Cartoon genius Dave Hackett teams up with English poet, writer and performer A.F. Harrold in this energetic session about creating eccentric and memorable characters. Meet Fizzlebert Stump, the boy who lives in a travelling circus, along with sumo grannies and embarrassing families as they share some of the tools they use for character development.

MYSTERIOUS INGREDIENTS

When the last page of a book has been read, the story doesn’t necessarily end. This session looks at a new generation of narrative that continues online, challenging readers to take the next step. Join children’s fantasy writers Sean Williams and Kate Forsyth as they explore multiplatform literature and discuss their involvement in The Impossible Quest and Spirit Animals.

OVERCOMING THE IMPOSSIBLE

Rudger is Amanda’s best friend, the problem is – Rudger doesn’t actually exist. Talented poet and author of The Imaginary A.F. Harrold discusses the importance of imagination and word play, and how they shape his writing.

KEEPING THE STORY ALIVE

ALICE PUNG, DAVINA BELL AND DIANNE WOLFER ROMEO TENT 9.45–10.30am Recommended for ages 9–12 CURRICULUM LINKS English, History, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia.

DARRELL PITT

ROMEO TENT 11.15am–12pm Recommended for ages 9–12 CURRICULUM LINKS English, History

KATE FORSYTH

ROMEO TENT 12.45–1.30pm Recommended for ages 9–12 CURRICULUM LINKS English

JOE ABERCROMBIE, RACHAEL CRAW AND DARRELL PITT MURDOCH LECTURE THEATRE 9.45–10.30am Recommended for ages 12–15 CURRICULUM LINKS English

Travel through the 13 new levels of the incredible 52-Storey Treehouse with author Andy Griffiths – from pizza parlours to life-size snakes-and-ladders games, anything is possible. As one of Australia’s best-loved storytellers, Andy talks about the creation of the Treehouse series, its success and how he comes up with his imaginative ideas.

Journey back in time with three remarkable writers as they discuss the challenges of writing historical fiction. Alice Pung, Davina Bell and Dianne Wolfer share their personal experiences and the critical role research plays in creating fascinating stories.

Darrell Pitt grew up reading Sherlock Holmes, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, and developed a love for Victorian literature and science fiction. This passion inspired his crime-mystery series about an acrobat-orphan turned detective – The Jack Mason Adventures. Darrell travels back in time to Victorian London to share the secrets of writing a great mystery novel.

Acclaimed author Kate Forsyth discusses all things fantasy in this session about her new five-book series The Impossible Quest. Enter the world of Wolfhaven Castle and meet Tom, Elanor, Sebastian and Quinn as they embark on a mission to save their kingdom. Join Kate as she discusses her writing career, the inspiration for her books and much more.

Joe Abercrombie, Rachael Craw and Darrell Pitt discuss the art of writing a series. How do they make sure their books are action-packed? Where do they get the inspiration for their characters? How do they keep their readers engaged? Learn tips and tricks from the professionals as they take you through the planning process, from beginning to end. 32

IT SHOULDN’T BE THIS HARD …

MARK PARDOE AND DAVE HACKETT MURDOCH LECTURE THEATRE 11.15am–12pm Recommended for ages 12–15 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Health and Physical Education

POWERFUL STORYTELLING SARAH CROSSAN

MURDOCH LECTURE THEATRE 12.45–1.30pm Recommended for ages 12–15

Starrphyre Jones longs for the perfect summer, a less embarrassing name and the girl of his dreams. Andy Flegg is being forced by his parents to keep a journal while trying to survive puberty. Authors Mark Pardoe and Dave Hackett explore the challenges of growing up, first love and the emotions that come with being a teenager. Laughter is guaranteed in this entertaining session.

Apple has longed for her mother’s return, but when it finally happens after 11 years, the reality is very different from Apple’s daydreams. UK author Sarah Crossan discusses her moving novel Apple and Rain along with what creates a great story, her motivation to write and how she breathes life into her characters.

CURRICULUM LINKS English, Health and Physical Education

THE WEIGHT OF WORDS OMAR MUSA AND HANNAH JANE WALKER

ALEXANDER LECTURE THEATRE 9.45–10.30am Recommended for ages 15–17 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Drama, Music

Australian poet and rapper Omar Musa and UK poet Hannah Jane Walker discuss the process of writing in verse and using words, rhyme and rhythm as a storytelling vehicle. This is an inspiring session that celebrates language and the possibilities that come from bending form and tradition.

PERTH Perth Writers Festival WRITERS FESTIVAL schools SCHOOLS DAY

Day

You can now book any one, two or three sessions from across the Schools Day program, tailoring the day to your students’ needs. The full program of activities included in the free Activation Sessions will be listed in the Perth Writers Festival Passports and available at perthfestival.com.au.

Dolphin Theatre

Juliet Tent

Romeo Tent

Murdoch Lecture Theatre

Alexander Lecture Theatre

Recommended Ages

5–7 years

7–9 years

9–12 years

12–15 years

15–17 years

9.45–10.30am

Illustration Masterclass with Kyle HughesOdgers and James Foley

Beyond the Page: A Generation of Multiplatform Literature with Sean Williams and Kate Forsyth

Time Travelling with Alice Pung, Davina Bell and Dianne Wolfer

Keeping the Story Alive with Joe Abercrombie, Darrell Pitt and Rachael Craw

The Weight of Words with Omar Musa and Hannah Jane Walker

10.30–11.15am

CHARACTER BUILDING DIANA SWEENEY, ALICE PUNG AND SARAH CROSSAN

ALEXANDER LECTURE THEATRE 11.15am–12pm Recommended for ages 15–17 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Philosophy and Ethics, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Diana Sweeney, Alice Pung and Sarah Crossan have all created bold and memorable female characters. Join the talented writers as they discuss how to tackle difficult subject matter and themes, from bullying to teenage pregnancy. The authors also explore how to produce believable characters that the reader can relate to.

11.15am–12pm

12–12.45pm 12.45–1.30pm

QUESTIONS OF IDENTITY Rachael Craw and Sean Williams ALEXANDER LECTURE THEATRE 12.45–1.30pm Recommended for ages 15–17

How does self-determination and choice affect the person we will become and how much of our destiny is already mapped out for us? New Zealand author Rachael Craw and Australian author Sean Williams look at questions of identity in their young-adult science-fiction trilogies.

1.30–2pm

Activation Session: Have a snack and check out some of the fantastic activities around the Perth Writers Festival Precinct Bringing Ideas to Life with Yasmeen Ismail

The Imaginary with A.F. Harrold

Mysterious Ingredients with Darrell Pitt

It Shouldn’t Be This Hard with Mark Pardoe and Dave Hackett

Character Building with Diana Sweeney, Alice Pung and Sarah Crossan

Activation Session: Have a snack and check out some of the fantastic activities around the Perth Writers Festival Precinct Creating Memorable Characters with Dave Hackett and A.F. Harrold

The 52-Storey Treehouse with Andy Griffiths

Overcoming the Impossible with Kate Forsyth

Powerful Storytelling with Sarah Crossan

Questions of Identity with Rachael Craw and Sean Williams

Book Signings

CURRICULUM LINKS English, Philosophy and Ethics

It is recommended that you book before the end of the 2014 school year as some events have limited capacity. All tickets must be paid for no less than five working days before the event or they may be released for sale. Due to limited capacity, all school group bookings for The Paper Architect and I Wish I Was Lonely must be confirmed and paid for no later than Friday 19 December 2014 or they may be released for sale. School group bookings for Ballet at the Quarry must be made through West Australian Ballet on 08 9214 0707. School groups intending to visit visual arts exhibitions should contact the gallery directly. FILM BOOKINGS ONLINE perthfestival.com.au Tickets purchased through the Festival Info Centre or online will incur a booking fee. Check perthfestival.com.au for updates on film classifications. WORKSHOP BOOKINGS Workshop bookings are available to school groups attending relevant ticketed events. Please contact Education Officer Danielle Morache on 08 6488 8619 or at schools@perthfestival.com.au. Spaces are strictly limited.

For Ticketek Groups, a service/delivery fee of $10.55 per transaction applies. If you choose to purchase tickets at Festival venues for events in that venue, transaction fees will not apply. All telephone and online bookings can be made by credit card at an additional charge of up to 2% of the total purchase price. If you choose to have your tickets delivered by registered post by the Festival or Ticketek, an additional fee of $2.25 will apply. The transaction fee is non-refundable. For Ticketmaster, a handling fee applies to all bookings. Additional charges apply if you choose delivery by registered post. Please check at time of booking. Lost or stolen tickets purchased for events that have unreserved or general admission seating will not be replaced. Tickets with a seat allocation can be replaced. You will incur a fee for your lost ticket to be replaced; fees vary across ticketing agencies. Tickets will not be refunded or exchanged except as provided in the Entertainment Industry Code of Practice.

Madama Butterfly (page 19), Thur 5 March, 7.30pm CAPTIONED SESSIONS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED The captioning service is now provided via handheld devices and these must be booked with your tickets. For patrons wishing to use the captioning service for the shows below, please inform our staff at the Festival Information Centre 08 6488 5555. Subject to availability. Black Diggers (page 5), Fri 6 March, 7.30pm Ubu and the Truth Commission (page 7), Sat 28 Feb, 2pm Cut the Sky (page 14), Sun 1 March, 5pm The Rabbits (page 18), Mon 16 Feb, 6.30pm PERTH INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 3 Crawley Avenue, Crawley WA 6009 Tel: +61 8 6488 2000

The Giants

Black Diggers

Ubu and the Truth Commission

I Wish I Was Lonely

Not I, Footfalls, Rockaby

Beyond

The Paper Architect

Cut The Sky

Mozart Dances

Rising

Ballet at the Quarry

The Rabbits

Madama Butterfly

Tafelmusik: House of Dreams

In an Italian Garden

The Dark Horse

The Salt of the Earth

The Wonders

Hip Hop-eration

Screenkids

Fax: +61 8 6488 8555

The Visitors + The End

Email: schools@perthfestival.com.au Web: perthfestival.com.au/learning

Kaleidoscope

An Internal Difficulty

Spaced 2: Future Recall

Theatres

Rebirth

Subiaco pARk

Yirrkala Drawings

Perth Writers Festival Schools Day

Festival Info Centre: +61 8 6488 5555

Philosophy and Ethics

Health and Physical Education

Technology and Enterprise

Languages

Psychology

Geography

History

English

Media

Design

Visual Arts

Music

Dance

Learning Areas

Drama

Sustainability

Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia

Secondary

The Rabbits (page 18), Mon 16 Feb, 6.30pm

Primary

Page

Ubu and the Truth Commission (page 7), Sat 28 Feb, 2pm

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Black Diggers (page 5), Sat 7 March, 2pm

BOOKING CONDITIONS Tickets to Festival events may be sold through a variety of ticketing agents, each with differing booking fees and ticket processing charges. Where tickets are booked by telephone, mail or online, a transaction fee between $6.95 and $10.55 will apply.

Level

Please advise if an audio description and tactile tour is required when booking. Bookings must be made seven days in advance.

Theatre and Circus

Schools will receive one free ‘teacher’ ticket per ten tickets booked (this offer excludes schools bookings for Tafelmusik: House of Dreams). ‘Student’ tickets are only available for performances on the dates listed in the 2015 Rio Tinto Education Brochure.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION AND TACTILE TOUR FOR THE SIGHT IMPAIRED

Opera and Dance

All programs and artists are subject to change without notice. The Festival reserves the right to exclude latecomers at certain events or to admit only at a suitable point in the performance, if appropriate. Film screenings at Somerville and ECU Joondalup Pines are subject to weather conditions. Updates on any changes to the schedule are published online at 4.30pm. If a screening is cancelled due to rain, the Festival will contact you to discuss alternative booking arrangements.

Film

PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS

To make a school group booking, complete a Schools Ticket Request form online at perthfestival.com.au/learning. If you have any queries, call the Festival Info Centre on 08 6488 5555 or email schools@perthfestival.com.au

Visual Arts

SCHOOL GROUP BOOKINGS

curriculum links

General Capabilities

booking details

RESOURCES AND EXCURSION PLANS Resources and excursion plans are available at perthfestival.com.au/learning

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OPERA AND DANCE

THEATRE AND CIRCUS

CLASSICAL MUSIC

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Perth CBD and Various Venues

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Madama Butterfly 7.30pmW, p15

Mozart Dances Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm, Sun 5pmTW, p15

The Rabbits Thur 11am, p18

Madama Butterfly 7.30pm, p15

Screen kids p24

Not I, Footfalls, Rockaby Tue 7.30pmT, Wed 7.30pmW, p10

Regal Theatre

Cut the Sky Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 5pmc, p14

Beyond Wed 7.30pm, Thur 7.30pmW, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm, p11 I Wish I Was Lonely 5.30pmw, p9

I Wish I Was Lonely 5.30pmw, p9

Rehearsal Room 2, State Theatre Centre of WA Perth Concert Hall

Madama Butterfly 7.30pm AT, p15 Black Diggers Wed 1 & 7.30pm, Thur 7.30pmw, Fri 11amct & 7.30pm, Sat 2pm a, p5

Ubu and the Truth Commission Wed 7.30pmw, Thur 7.30pmt, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pmac, p7

Rising 8pm, p17

The Rabbits Sat 1pm, Mon 6.30pmACT, p18

Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA

In an Italian Garden 7.30pm, p21

Tafelmusik 7.30pm, p21

Secret Location

The Paper Architect 3 pm, p13

The Paper Architect 6pmgs, p13

Perth Writers Festival Precinct

The Paper Architect 6pm, p13

Perth Writers Festival Weekend Schools Day Thur 19, p30

Quarry Amphitheatre

Zip Zap Zoom 8pm, p17 Subiaco pARk p29

Subiaco pARk p29

Tracey Moffatt – Kaleidoscope + An Internal Difficulty: Australian Artists at the Freud Museum p26

Yirrkala Drawings p29

Ragnar Kjartansson – The End p25

Ragnar Kjartansson – The Visitors p25

Mariko Mori – Rebirth p28

WA Museum, Perth

Spaced 2: Future Recall p27

WA Museum, Perth

Theatres p27

Moana Project Space

Theatres 27

Theatres p27

Subiaco Theatre Gardens

Subiaco pARk p29

PICA, Perth Cultural Centre

Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery

Tracey Moffatt – Kaleidoscope + An Internal Difficulty: Australian Artists at the Freud Museum p26 Yirrkala Drawings p29

Fremantle Arts Centre John Curtin Gallery Art Gallery of WA

FREE & FAMILY

SAT 7 MAR

The Giants p3

His Majesty’s Theatre

Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA

SAT 14 FEB

Ragnar Kjartansson – The End p25 Ragnar Kjartansson – The Visitors p25 Mariko Mori – Rebirth p28

OPERA AND DANCE

THEATRE AND CIRCUS

CLASSICAL MUSIC

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