Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Education Season 2022 - Inspire Curiosity

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SEASON 2022 INSPIRE CURIOSITY

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Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.

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WELCOME We are very excited to be welcoming students back into the theatre in 2022. We have missed the buzz and excitement in the foyer.

In 2022 we are bringing you shows to inspire curiosity. Edward the Emu is sick of life as an Emu and curiously searches the zoo for a better animal to be. Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare travel to the moon and back in Guess How Much I Love You? For older students we have the Alphabet of Awesome Science. The show features Professor Lexi Con and Professor Noel Edge and a lot of huge words that inspire 26 science experiments. This is being presented together with the Wagga Wagga City Library as part of Science week.

We will also be presenting the world premiere of a new Australian play. Black Sun/Blood Moon is set in Wagga Wagga and is inspired by the Fridays for the Future student protests. This work is sure to start some brilliant classroom conversations.

2022 includes the return of Bell Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and a new production of Jane Eyre including a giant castle and real fire. Finally, we are thrilled to be able to bring the Sydney Symphony Orchestra back to Wagga with one concert especially for primary school students.

We can’t wait to see you and your students again.

Carissa Campbell Manager, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

www.civictheatre.com.au 02 69269688 education@civictheatre.com.au @waggacivictheatre 3

“The show was engaging and so much fun! The kids loved talking about what they saw when we returned to school and it inspired some fantastic artwork and writing” Y E A R 2 T E AC H E R

“The workshop was fantastic! W hat a privilege” H I G H SC H O O L E N G L I S H T E AC H E R

“The students had a great day and loved the workshops to get them in the mood for the performance” Y E A R 6 T E AC H E R

“Thank you for the ef forts of everyone to bring this performance to Wag ga and to facilitate our kid’s participation in the event.”

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B R I N G YO U R STUDENTS TO TH E T H E AT RE

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PR I M A RY/ S E CO N DA RY

“A fantastical new story about f inding your voice and saving the world.”

A CR I T I C A L S TA GES TO UR I N G PRODU CTI ON

BLACK SUN/ BLOOD MOON

BY CHRIS BEND ALL

FR IDAY 20 MAY - 10AM & 7PM SATURDAY 21 MAY - 1P M & 7PM R IVE RINA CSU PLAYHOUSE Two intertwining stories – one magical, the other all too real – bring two unlikely heroes to the stage in a new work inspired by the Fridays for Future student-led protests of 2019 and set right here in Wagga Wagga!

Black Sun/Blood Moon follows Maddy, a tenyear-old climate champion, and Katie, the underachieving assistant of a climate-denying politician, as they set out to save the planet.

When Paul unwittingly inspires his 10-yearold daughter Maddy to take part in a school climate strike, their lives are turned upside down irrevocably. Maddy’s journey will put her at increasing risk as she takes her message to the powers that be, while Katie will find herself on the back of eagles and dolphins as she attempts to fulfill a fantastical quest from the future.

This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

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Ticketing & age recommendation 2 hrs (with interval) Age recommendation Ideally suited for intergenerational audiences ages 10+ (School Yrs 5 – 12) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links English, Creative arts and drama, Critical and creative thinking, HSIE (Geography), Ethical understanding Curriculum links available on request

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PR E S C H O O L / PR I M A RY

“A reliable and prolif ic source of high-quality children’s theatre.”

T H E AG E , O N C D P T H E AT R E P R O D U C T I O N S

C D P K I D S P R ES EN T S

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU A P L AY BY R I C H A R D T UL L OCH A DA PTE D F R O M TH E B O O K S BY S A M M C B R ATNEY AND ANI TA JERAM

T UESDAY 14 J UN E 1PM W E D N ESDAY 15 J UN E 10AM & 1PM “I love you right up to the moon – AND BACK.” Join the enchanting adventure of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare as they discover the magic and colour of the seasons, in a dazzling new stage adaptation of Sam McBratney’s beloved children’s book Guess How Much I Love You. This playful story of love and nature unfolds on stage in a show that's fun for the whole family, with beautiful puppetry, music and laughter for children aged 3 years and up.

Brought to life by CDP Kids, the team behind the Australian tours of The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Spot, this family favourite will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers. Don't miss out!

Ticketing & age recommendation 55 mins (no interval) Age recommendation 3yrs + (Foundation/Early Level 1 & Stages 1-3) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links English (literature/ language), Drama, Critical and Creative thinking, Numeracy Curriculum links available on request

Workshops See workshop details on page 24.

Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund –an Australian Government initiative

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This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

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S E CO N DA RY

"Bell Shakespeare – arg uably the best Shakespearean theatre company.”

HERALD SUN

BELL SHAKESPEARE'S

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

BY W I L L I A M S H A K ES P EARE D I R EC T O R J A N I N E WATS ON

SAT URDAY 9 J ULY 7.30PM Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day. What could possibly go wrong?

The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps, leading to an unbelievably crazy day for bumbling twins.

At the heart of this tale of comedic misfortune is an old man searching for his lost children. He finds himself in a hostile land, in the fight of his life... to save his life. As far-fetched coincidences unfold, chaotic hilarity ensues and a man’s life could be saved — if only everything would go to plan.

Ticketing & age recommendation 2 hrs 30 mins (including interval) Age recommendation 12+yrs (school Years 7-12) School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links English/Literature (Shakespeare) Curriculum links available on request

Workshops See workshop details on page 24

Directed by longtime Bell Shakespeare collaborator Janine Watson, this is a beautiful story about reunion, wrapped up in an evening of entertainment and laughter.

This project has been assisted by the Australian government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

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PR I M A RY

" T his is one of the best children’s shows I have seen; not only is it f un, well-produced , exciting and educational , it doesn’t talk down to children and keeps everyone f rom 5 to 105 engaged , learning and laughing.”

S TAG E W H I S P E R S

THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE A SCIENTIFIC RACE THROUGH THE ALPHABET P R ES ENTED IN PA R T N ER SH I P WI T H T H E WA G G A WA G G A CI T Y L I B R A RY A S PA R T O F T H E 2 0 2 2 SC I EN C E F E S T I VA L

F R I DAY 1 2 AUGUST 10A M & 1PM (SC H OOL SH OW S) S ATU R DAY 13 AUGUST 10A M (FA M I LY SH OW ) Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mindblowing scientific surprises.

Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations – that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode.

Together, this dad-joke quipping, prank-pulling pair of polished professors strut their stuff in a performance that’s equal parts explosive, messy, spectacular, hilarious, fascinating and gross.

Plus, did we mention, this is a race? The plucky pair of professors have just 52 minutes to complete their alphabetical, scientifical countdown. That’s just 2 minutes per experiment!

Will they make it in time...?

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Ticketing & age recommendation 60 mins (no interval) Age recommendation 5-12yrs (School years K-6) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links STEM, Drama, Critical and Creative thinking, Numeracy Curriculum links available on request

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S E CO N DA RY

"shake & stir's JA NE EY R E is a blazing success. It will make you think, it will make you feel and it will g ive you hope."

B R OA DWAY WO R L D

JANE EYRE

BY C H A R L O T T E B R O NTË A D A P T ED BY S H A K E & S T I R T H EATRE CO

W E DN ESDAY 14 SEPT EMBER 7.30PM Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes the country in 2022.

Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationallyrenowned shake & stir theatre co (Animal Farm, Dracula).

Following a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel Aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall – the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey toward truth and freedom.

This stunning new production, featuring original music, written by multi ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod, will set a fire blazing in your soul.

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Ticketing & age recommendation 2 hrs 20 mins (including interval) Age recommendation 14+yrs (school Years 9-12) Jane Eyre contains adult themes, simulated violence and supernatural elements and will feature strobe, loud music and fire/smoke/haze effects.

School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links English/Literature, Gothic Theatre, Transformation of a classic text, Novel Study / Text Analysis, Magical Realism, Ensemble Theatre, Contemporary Theatre, Convergent Forms Curriculum links available on request

This project has been assisted by the Australian government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

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PR E S C H O O L / PR I M A RY

“Monkey Baa has a dedicated commitment to introducing kids to good theatre by bring ing the Australian book s they love authentically to the stage” S TAG E W H I S P E R S

A M O N K EY B A A T H EAT RE C O MPA N Y P R O D UC T I ON

EDWARD THE EMU B A S ED O N T H E P I C T UR E B OOKS BY S HE EN A K N O W L ES A N D R O D CL EMENT W R I T T EN & D I R EC T ED BY EVA DI CESARE

F RIDAY 21 O C T OB ER 10A M & 1PM More than an adaptation, this is a unique imagining of two beloved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu, combining the plights of both emus in one heartfelt, clever and funny new tale.

Edward is bored with his lot. Being the only emu at the zoo has left him feeling glum and under the impression that the grass is greener in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe being a seal, or a lion, or a snake might be a better option in life for a lonely bird? Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to find the fun and along the way, finds Edwina! Follow the emus as they hilariously navigate their own feathered existential crises, seeking to find their place in the world.

With exceptional, world-class puppets, an original score and inventive storytelling, the emus’ journey of hijinks and tenderness leads them to discover that the best thing you can be is …. you!

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Ticketing & age recommendation 50 mins (no interval) Age recommendation 4-10 yrs (School years K-4) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students Curriculum links English (Australian Literature), Drama (storytelling, playbuilding) Curriculum links available on request

Workshops See workshop details on page 24.

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MUSIC

SYDNEY SYMPHONY: HEAR IT, FEEL IT! EX P L O R E T H E C O L O UR S O F MU S I C

F RIDAY 17 J UN E 10AM The Sydney Symphony is pleased to include Wagga Wagga on their Regional Tour of Concerts for Schools. These one-hour concerts are a brilliant way to inspire the next generation of musicians and music lovers.

Musical notes played individually may just be sounds – though artfully string them together in a sequence and they form colourful melodies that convey feelings of joy, sadness, fear and anger: basic emotions we all share. Discover how composers harness the power of music to describe our emotions and tell stories of being human.

All bookings for these concerts will be arranged directly with Sydney Symphony Orchestra sydneysymphony.com/regional-schools-concerts

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Ticketing & age recommendation 60 mins (no interval) Age recommendation Stages 1-3 (School years K-6) Students $12 Teachers free Curriculum links Aligned with the learning outcomes of the NSW curriculum, this concert is supported by free Teacher Resource Kits Contact Sydney Symphony for more information.

MUSIC Photo: Jack of Hearts Studio

MUSIC AT MIDDAY W E DN ESDAY 23 MA RCH 12NOON W EDN ESDAY 13 J ULY 12NOON W E DN ESDAY 28 SEPT EMBER 12NOON W E D N ESDAY 14 DEC EMBER 12NOON The Australian Army Band Kapooka provides musical support to the Army Recruit Training Centre and to the Riverina community. Part of their community contribution is presenting a daytime series of concerts proudly hosted by the Civic Theatre.

The season of Music at Midday will be conducted by Major Greg Peterson.

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Ticketing & age recommendation 60 mins (no interval) Age recommendation All ages Tickets free

As a school group you will have access to prebook your tickets to this complimentary concert prior to the seats becoming available to the general public.

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MUSIC

PLUG + PLAY Plug + Play is a program where the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre works directly with emerging professional musicians (aged 14-25) in Wagga to provide support and mentoring in taking their musical career to the next level.

What does PLUG + PLAY do?

What to expect

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Work with you to create your own path to a professional music career

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Mentoring and workshops with industry professionals

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Teach you how to market your work, how to get more gigs and how to get paid doing it

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Social media / getting gigs workshop

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Stage confidence

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Offer workshops with industry professionals

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Provides technical support and coaching for your gigs

Jam sessions with other young musicians

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Offer a chance for you to meet with other emerging musicians in Wagga

Sound and song writing workshops

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Mini gigs for emerging artists

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Offer several gig opportunities throughout the year that you can be part of

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End of year concert

Plus access to industry professionals, one-onone mentoring and insider knowledge of what is going on and how to make sure you are there!

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Details Participation is free. You can register your interest to be part of Plug + Play at civictheatre.com.au

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GETTING HANDS ON AT T H E T H E AT RE

Workshop information Bring your theatre experience into the classroom!

Children gain more from a theatre experience if their attendance is partnered with activity in the classroom.

We are here to make that part easy! Education resources are available for educators to utilise for all shows in our 2022 Education Season. In addition to this teaching resource, we are pleased to also be able to offer a limited number of in-school and online workshops in 2022.

These workshops are designed specifically with the Early Years Framework and Australian Curriculum in mind and provide a wonderful way to maximise the impact of your theatre excursion.

The workshops connect school groups to the production before they see it, building excitement, understanding and ownership of the production.

Full workshop details will be available closer to the shows. If you would like to express your interest or make sure you are on our database to receive emails, please contact us at education@civictheatre.com.au or call Tracey Simond on 02 6926 9692.

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Guess How Much I Love You

Edward the Emu – Puppetry Workshop

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October 2022

CDP, the producers of Guess How Much I Love You, will be holding free digital workshops, via an online meeting platform in 2022 to coincide with the tour. Bring your theatre experience into the classroom using these digital workshops with teaching artists before your students come to see the story of the Little Nutbrown Hare, live on stage.

Monkey Baa’s professional teaching artists will visit your school and guide students through a practical and hands on workshop experience that will give students the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the puppetry techniques that will be used by the performers in Edward the Emu.

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Free Digital Workshops via an online meeting platform. Places will be limited.

Places are strictly limited. Contact the theatre to register your interest.

Workshop capacity Max 4 – 5 schools per session

Workshop capacity 30 students

Duration 45 mins

Duration 45 mins (Kindergarten) 60 mins (School years 1 – 4)

Age recommedation School years K – 2

Age recommedation School years K – 4

Other workshops Details for other workshop and scholarship opportunities will be made available during 2022. Please make sure you are on our database to receive email updates about opportunities that arise throughout the year (particularly for Secondary students). Email education@civictheatre.com.au to join our mailing list.

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Bell Shakespeare Regional Access Workshops June 2022 Regional students booked to see The Comedy of Errors will be eligible to participate in the complimentary Regional Access Workshops. Workshops are held in your school and are strictly limited.

School tours We love to show students around our theatre and behind the scenes.

Theatre tours can be tailored to suit any age or educational need. We can provide hands-on experiences for high school drama students, back stage access and visual displays for all ages and specific interest tours upon request.

Please get in touch if you would like to bring your students into the theatre for a behind the scenes tour.

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Details

Places are strictly limited. Contact the theatre to register your interest in hosting a Bell Shakespeare workshop.

Workshop capacity Up to 30 students

Workshop capacity 30 students Duration 75 mins Age recommedation Secondary students

Duration Anywhere from 15 mins to 1.5 hours Age recommedation Can be tailored to suit your students.

Cost: Free

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Booking process S TE P 1.

BOOKING Complete the school group booking form and return to the Theatre at boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au or fax to 02 6926 9689. Additional booking forms can be found online at civictheatre.com.au

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PAYM E N T Upon booking you will be invoiced for a 20% deposit in order to confirm your seats. Final numbers are due 6 weeks prior to the performance date. Bookings cannot be held if deposit payment is not received.

There are no refunds or reductions to numbers once final invoice is issued. Numbers may be increased if seats are available and can be organised by contacting the Box Office on 02 6926 9688.

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TEACHE R RE SOURCE KITS Teacher resource kits are available for selected shows.

We encourage you to use these resources to extend the experience into your classrooms before or after the performance. Contact education@civictheatre.com.au to request your resources.

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STEP 4.

THEATRE FOR ALL The Civic Theatre is committed to providing equal access for all students. Please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688 prior to your excursion to notify staff of your requirements.

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O N T H E D AY We advise arriving at the theatre approximately 20 minutes prior to your performance.

Seating for school performances are often general admission and not ticketed (unless specified). Schools will be asked to enter as a group and theatre staff will show you to your allocated seats.

Late arrivals may be excluded from the performance or may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. If you are running late please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688.

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Tips for teachers Planning your trip to the theatre Transport Civic Theatre has an easy drop off and pick up point for school buses on Burns Way directly outside the Theatre entrance.

Accessibility A lift is located in the foyer. Toilets are fully accessible and accessible seating is available. Accessible parking and drop off is located directly outside the entrance. Please contact the Box Office prior to your excursion to notify seating requirements.

Foyers and courtyards The Civic Theatre foyer space is limited and not recommended for school groups to sit for meal breaks before and after the show. We are fortunate to have the civic precinct right outside our doors with expansive grassed areas and seating for students to run, play and eat. A great place to burn off some energy before or after the show before the journey home. In the case of bad weather, we will accommodate your group wherever possible.

Other helpful tips Many of our school shows fill quickly. We encourage you to book early to ensure you get your preferred performance time. The Civic Theatre is committed to providing equal access for all students. Make sure you tell us if your group has any special needs or accessibility requirements, we will happily accommodate them.

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Make a day of it You’ve booked the bus, so why not make a day of it by visiting some of the nearby cultural attractions? Here are the key contacts to extend your school excursion: Museum of the Riverina Phone: 02 6926 9655 Email: museum@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Wagga Wagga City Library Phone: 02 6926 9700 Email: wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Linda Elliott Phone: 02 6926 9666 Email: elliott.linda@wagga.nsw.gov.au

Environmental Education Officer Alice Kent Phone: 1300 292 442 Email: kent.alice@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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Marketing & Education Officer Tracey Simond Phone: 02 6926 9692 Email: education@civictheatre.com.au 29

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ACCE S S I N F O RM AT I O N Wheelchair spaces are available and we can assist with other mobility issues. If you require wheelchair access or other assistance at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre please indicate on the booking form or inform the Box Office team at the time of your booking.

The Civic Theatre is fitted with a hearing loop. The system is accessible via hearing aids with a telephone setting. Please note, reception quality and levels may vary according to the age and type of hearing aid.

A carer is entitled to a free ticket when accompanying a paid Companion Card holder to the theatre.

Parking is available in close proximity to the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

Car parks are located in Cross Street, entry via Cross Street and at the corner of Morrow and O’Reilly Streets, entry via O’Reilly Street.

The Civic Theatre foyer is a designated area for people to safely recharge their electric mobility scooter or wheelchair battery free of charge.

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W O U L D YO U LIKE TO BE M O R E I N VO LV E D I N T H E T H E AT R E ’ S E D U C AT I O N SEASON? Sign up to become an edu-bassador for the theatre From time to time we will get in touch with you to get your opinions and feedback.

The aim is to give you more performances and workshops that complement your teaching.

Email us to sign up: education@civictheatre.com.au

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