Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Education Season 2023

Wagga Wagga City Council yali gulbali-yanhi ngurambang Wiradyuri.

Walumaldhaany-galang bala mayiny Wiradyuri. Yindyamali-yanhi mudyiganggalang-bu balumbambal-bu balugirbam-bu.

Yindyamali-yanhi bagaraygan ngurambang-guwal-i yandu murun.wigi Wagga Wagga-dha.

Ngiyanhi gulbali-bu yindyamali-bu guwiinyguliyalagu buyaa-bu giilaang-galam-bu.

Ngiyanhi gulbali-bu yindyamali-bu guwiinyguliyalagu dhaagun-bu bila-galang-bu nganha Wiradyuri-giyalang bala burrambin-bu nurranurra-bu.

Gulbali-yanhi Wiradyuri mayiny bagaraygan-guwal-bu bala yarruwala-bu waluwin-bu walanbam-bu dhirrangal-bu.

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradyuri 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 Wiradyuri and First Nations communities.

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre is a cultural facility of Wagga Wagga City Council.

Welcome

I am really excited to share our 2023 theatre season with you. We have four shows for younger audiences based on classic books including Roald Dahl’s hilarious and chaotic, The Twits and the Alison Lester classic family trip around Australia Are We There Yet? We are bringing back a very popular production we had a few years ago of Possum Magic are bringing to the stage for the first time, Andy Griffith’s JUST Tricking, Annoying, Stupid, Crazy, Disgusting, Shocking, Doomed LIVE ON STAGE!

We’ve started to see a lot of high school students coming to evening performances. An evening excursion is a chance to dress up, take selfies and experience the theatre outside of the time pressures of the school day. It’s easier for teachers as well with parents doing the drop off and no need to get a relief teacher. We have a great start to the year with 360 Allstars which is a brilliant urban circus with a live percussion soundtrack. The Australian Chamber Orchestra live in concert, Bell Shakespeare’s new production of Twelfth Night and many other great shows round out the year of entertainment.

There is so much on offer throughout the year, workshops, classes, competitions and special events. We are looking forward to connecting with you in 2023.

Manager Wagga

civictheatre.com.au 02 69269688

education@civictheatre.com.au

@waggacivictheatre

Carissa Campbell

Wagga Civic Theatre

“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”

“A RICH AND REWARDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS, WHICH DEVELOPED THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF TEXT AND PERFORMANCE”

“WATCHING OUR STUDENTS THRIVE AND ENJOY THE WORKSHOPS IS ALWAYS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR TEACHERS. IT ALSO ALLOWS TIME FOR TEACHERS TO CONSIDER DIFFERENT WAYS TO ENGAGE, TEACH AND DEVELOP STUDENTS’ SKILLS, AND CONSIDER OUR OWN ART/TEACHING PEDAGOGY”

BRING YOUR STUDENTS TO THE THEATRE

“A perfect piece of theatre for young audiences. shake & stirs’

The Twits is sure to nourish all of the senses

– a visual and aural feast, you and your child do not want to miss this remarkable piece of theatre.”

BROADWAY WORLD

ROALD DAHL’S

The Twits

FRIDAY 19 MAY, 10AM & 1PM

SATURDAY 20 MAY, 10AM & 6PM

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome

The Twits arrive on stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure. Proudly brought to you by multi-award winning shake & stir theatre co.

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits?

Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.

You’ve read the book – it’s time to experience this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No.1 Storyteller live on stage. You won’t believe your (glass) eyes.

Ticketing & age recommendation

55 minutes (no interval) Age recommendation 5yrs+ (School years K-6, Yr 7-12 Drama) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: Children’s Theatre, Storytelling, Ensemble Theatre

Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Workshops will be available alongside this performance Details TBC early 2023

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO

Image Credit: ©2023 The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd / Quentin Blake.

DAHL is a registered trademark of The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd.

“The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia.

Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole Winter term.”

CDP KIDS PRESENTS

Are we there yet?

A PLAY

BASED

BY FINEGAN KRUCKEMEYER

ON THE

BOOK BY ALISON LESTER

TUESDAY 20 JUNE, 10AM, 12PM & 6PM

WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE, 10AM & 12PM

Alison Lester’s much loved picture book Are We There Yet? comes to life on stage. Join 8-year old Grace and her family on an adventurous (and often funny) expedition across the country, visiting iconic Australian landmarks along the way including the Great Australian Bight, Uluru, Surfers Paradise, and the Sydney Opera House.

From the team behind Magic Beach, The Gruffalo and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- & 91-Storey Treehouses , this new adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of family, love, and the diversity and beauty of Australia.

Ticketing & age recommendation

55 min (no interval) Age recommendation 3-10yrs (Foundation/ Early Learning Level 1 & Stages 1-3)

School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: English, Creative Arts- Drama, Music, Geography Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Free digital workshops available Details will be made available closer to the show

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

“Most kids my age (I’m 10 by the way) are very familiar with Andy Griffiths hilarious ‘Just’ series… Most of the kids in the audience were primary school age, and when I say that they loved it, I MEAN THEY LOVED IT!”

RED LINE PRODUCTIONS

JUST! Live on stage

ADAPTED FROM THE JUST BOOK SERIES WRITTEN

BY ANDY GRIFFITHS AND ILLUSTRATED BY TERRY DENTON WRITTEN BY ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY, 10AM & 1PM

THURSDAY 20 JULY, 10AM & 6PM

Every year Andy’s school holds a short story competition and every year Andy writes an awesome, amazing, captivating, TERRIFYING story. But every year Andy is robbed of winning, thwarted by some dumb story about kittens and sunshine. How is that possible?!

With the help of his best friend Danny, the love of his life Lisa (but if you tell anyone he said that, he’ll feed you to a giant slug!), his somewhat trusty dog Sooty and a lifetime of crazy, shocking, doomed, stupid and just plain DISGUSTING experiences, Andy sets out on a night that will ensure a flawless victory. As long as his brussels sprouts farts don’t poison them all before morning!

JUST (tricking, annoying, stupid, crazy, disgusting, shocking, doomed) LIVE ON STAGE! takes on the wonderful world of the JUST books by Andy Griffiths. It is definitely not for the faint farted... we mean hearted!

Ticketing & age recommendation

55 minutes (no interval)

Age recommendation 8-12yrs (School Years 2-6)

School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: English, Creative Arts- Drama & Visual Arts, PDHPE Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Q&A with cast will follow selected performances Full details closer to the tour

Image Credit: Terry Denton

“Pack your Grandma, pack your child, pack enough vegemite sandwiches and lamingtons for all and go and treat yourself to a bit of theatrical bush bewitchment with Possum Magic."

THEATRE NOW

A MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION

Possum Magic

BASED ON THE BOOK

BY MEM FOX AND JULIE VIVAS ADAPTED BY EVA DI CESARE AND SANDRA ELDRIDGE. DIRECTED BY SANDRA ELDRIDGE

THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER, 10AM & 1PM

FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER, 10AM & 1PM

Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘ Possum Magic ’ has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the paper and ink to life on stage once again!

Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures. But being invisible isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Hush longs to see herself again. One problem. Grandma Poss can’t find the spell to make Hush visible again. And then she remembers... this particular magic requires something more, something special, something to do with food... people food. Possum Magic takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.

Ticketing & age recommendation

50 minutes (no interval) Age recommendation 3ys+ (Foundation / Early Learning Level1 & Stages 1-3)

School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: English, Creative Arts- Drama, Music, Science, Geography Curriculum links available on request

Workshops Workshops will be available alongside this performance Details TBC early 2023

Image credit: © Julie Vivas 1983

THE AGE, AUSTRALIA

CREATED BY YARON LIFSCHITZ & THE CIRCA ENSEMBLE

On by Circa

A MONASH UNIVERSITY COMMISSION

THURSDAY 9 MARCH, 7.30PM

A chance encounter. A touch. An improbable connection.

On by Circa follows eight strangers whose lives cross in the courtyard of an apartment block. Over the course of a single night they will fight, love, laugh and find moments of beauty and transcendence.

Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, with a pulsating score from Melbourne composer Jethro Woodward and striking lighting design from Paul Jackson, On by Circa is an unmissable and powerful new work infused with fierce humanity and exceptional acrobatics.

Ticketing & age recommendation

1 hrs 5 min (no interval) Age recommendation 12yrs+ (School Years 7-12) School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links Arts – Drama, Dance, Movement, PDHPE Curriculum links available on request

A Monash University commission. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Circa is based in Meanjin (Brisbane) on the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which we create and perform. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Always was. Always will be.

“…a stylish, flawlessly executed physical essay on the human need for connection.”

Image credit: David Kelly

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“An hour of captivating exhilaration".

UK THEATRE WEEKLY

AN ONYX PRODUCTION

360 ALLSTARS

FRIDAY 31 MARCH, 7.30PM

SATURDAY 1 APRIL, 2PM & 7.30PM

SOLD OUT ON BROADWAY

SOLD OUT IN EDINBURGH

SOLD OUT AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE SEEN BY OVER 1 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit returns!

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite in a supercharged urban circus. Featuring World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of street culture that'll leave you dizzy with excitement.

Ticketing & age recommendation

1 hr (no interval) Age recommendation 5yrs+ (School Years K-12) School group $20 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: Music, Entertainment, PDHPE Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Urban Circus workshops available in BMX, Breakdancing, Basketball freestyling, Circus, Body percussion & junk drumming, songwriting & Live looping Places limited

Image credit: Matt Loncar

SILENCE

BY KARUL PROJECTS CHOREOGRAPHED BY THOMAS E.S. KELLY

TUESDAY 25 JULY, 7.30PM

SILENCE is about the space in between, the conversations not being heard and the responses that are muted. Through the beating of a drum, bodies thrash through frequencies to uncover what lies in the SILENCE.

There’s SILENCE between the stars as the Emu travels across the night sky. There’s SILENCE in the dancer’s energy when they hit the cut, the rupture between rhythms and movement where the spirit world can enter. It’s also the deafening SILENCE under white noise. The same questions echoed through generations.

We have marched across Country. We have had promises made and promises broken. In SILENCE we pull the unresolved conversations from under the rug and slam them back on the table. Because the conversation about a TREATY will never be silenced.

Ticketing & age recommendation 1 hr (no interval) Age recommendation 12 yrs+ (School years 7-12) School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links Arts – Drama, Dance, Movement, PDHPE Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Dance workshops, tour dates TBC. Limited spaces

“The performance was so powerful and riveting, that I had to remind myself to breathe.”

Image credit: Simon Woods

SILENCE is produced by BlakDance and the national tour has received financial assistance from the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

AUSTRALIAN STAGE

BELL SHAKESPEARE’S

Twelfth Night

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, DIRECTOR HEATHER FAIRBAIRN

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST, 7.30PM

Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin Sebastian lost to the ocean. Washed up in a strange new land, determined to survive, Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and finds work with Duke Orsino, only to fall head over heels in love with him. But Orsino is in love with Olivia, who –grieving for her brother – refuses all offers of romance. Until, that is, she meets Cesario for the first time. A whirlwind of passion ensues, leaving no one unaffected, not even Olivia’s prudish housekeeper Malvolia, played by Jane Montgomery Griffiths ( A Midsummer Night’s Dream ).

Heather Fairbairn’s fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is a dark collision of hidden identities and unrequited love. Featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko, Twelfth Night ultimately asks us to find light in the darkness.

Ticketing & age recommendation

2 hrs 30 min (incl. interval) Age recommendation 12yrs+ (School Years 7-12) School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: English/ Literature (Shakespeare) Arts- Drama Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

Regional Access Workshops and John Bell Scholarship Auditions will be held in schools Dates TBC

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

"Bell Shakespeare has mastered the art of presenting Shakespeare in a manner that is accessible to the modern-day audience, while still endearing those who love the tradition".

CHAIR, THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO NATIONAL NATURAL DISASTER ARRANGEMENTS, OCTOBER 2020

A HOTHOUSE THEATRE PRODUCTION

Unprecedented

BY CAMPION DECENT, DIRECTED BY KARLA CONWAY

SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Unprecedented is a new play raging at the fault lines in the national response to the ‘Black Summer’ bushfires of 2019-20.

Meticulously researched, drawing on numerous sources, award-winning playwright Campion Decent fashions a gripping account of the fires and takes the pulse of the nation against a growing backdrop of political short-termism and a polarising media landscape.

Part verbatim, part history, and part polemic; with incisive humour and powerful tenderness Unprecedented poses urgent questions about our collective response to a devastating new scale of environmental disaster and our capacity for resilience in the face of a growing climate emergency.

Unprecedented advances the conversation Campion Decent and HotHouse Theatre commenced on Australia’s relationship to fire with their award-winning verbatim play, Embers

Ticketing & age recommendation

1 hr 40 min (no interval) Age recommendation 15 yrs+ (School years 9-12) School group $25 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

Workshops

In school workshops. Places limited Dates TBC

“I don’t hold a hose, mate.”

Image credit: Tom Schweizer

Unprecedented is supported by the Australian Government, Create NSW through the Rescue & Restart Program and was commissioned by HotHouse Theatre with the support of Playwriting Australia through the Ignition Program.

“Unprecedented is not a reason to be unprepared. We need to be prepared for the future.”

collective sound of ACO Collective is exquisite and homogenous, a tribute to the musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, who have sought these rare talents.”

THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PRESENT

ACO Collective Ecstatic Dances

DIRECTED BY MATTHEW TRUSCOTT

TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

ACO Collective combines Australia’s most talented emerging string players with the professional musicians of the Australian Chamber Orchestra to create a high-energy string orchestra.

A frequent performer on the world’s most celebrated concert hall stages, British violinist Matthew Truscott leads ACO Collective in a thrilling program of dances from across the ages.

Energy permeates every turn, from the Baroque elegance of Purcell’s England to the thrill-seeking dynamism of Australian composer Holly Harrison’s Black Ice , commissioned especially for ACO Collective . The rhythmic intensity of Stravinsky’s iconic ballet Petrushka comes to life in a new arrangement for strings, before the concert closes with Bartok’s showstopper, his Divertimento for String Orchestra . Overflowing with the folk melodies of his native Hungary, it’s the perfect showcase for ACO Collective

Ticketing & age recommendation

1 hr 40 min (incl. interval) Age recommendation 12yrs+ (School Years 6-12) School group $25 One complimentary teacher ticket is available for every 20 students

Curriculum links

Subject Links: Music Curriculum links available on request

Workshops

String Workshop at Riverina Conservatorium of Music September 2023

Image credit: Maria Boyadgis

“The

AN AFTERNOON WITH THE

Australian Army Band Kapooka

WED 29 MARCH, 12 NOON – MARCH INTO MARCH

WED 24 MAY, 12 NOON – BIG BAND AT THE SANDS

WED 4 OCTOBER, 12 NOON – TOUR DE FORCE WED 22 NOVEMBER, 12 NOON – SOUNDS OF AUSTRALIA

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.

An Afternoon with the Australian Army Band Kapooka will be conducted by Major Greg Peterson.

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

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

1 hr (no interval) Age recommendation All ages

Plug + Play

PLUG + PLAY IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS (AGED

The Civic Theatre provides workshops, support and mentoring to take your artistic career to the next level. Places are limited. What to expect

• Mentoring and workshops with industry professionals

• Marketing and business skills workshops

• Access to industry professionals

• Behind the scenes access to shows and performances

• Performance opportunities

Details

14-25)

Workshop details will be advertised throughout the year. To make sure you are included on our email invitation lists, please sign up at civictheatre.com.au/plug-and-play

Photo: Jack of Hearts Studio

GETTING HANDS ON AT THE THEATRE Workshop Information

BRING YOUR THEATRE EXPERIENCE INTO THE CLASSROOM!

Students 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 2023 Education Season. In addition to these teaching resources, we are pleased to also be able to offer a limited number of in-school and online workshops in 2023.

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.

If you would like to express your interest in workshops or make sure you are on our database to receive emails, please contact us at education@civictheatre.com.au or call Tracey Simond, Marketing & Education Officer on 02 6926 9692.

For Students

The following student engagement activities have been confirmed for 2023.

To register your interest for a particular event please email education@civictheatre.com.au

You will be first to hear when event registrations open.

360 Allstars

Urban Circus workshops

Silence Dance workshop

The Twits

Pre-show in school workshops

Unprecedented

In school workshops

Bell Shakespeare Regional Access Workshops & John Bell Scholarship Auditions

Chamber Orchestra

Workshop

School Tours

We are thrilled to be able to welcome students to the theatre and behind the scenes. Theatre tours can be tailored to suit any age or educational need.

We can provide hands-on experiences for drama students, backstage 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.

For Teachers

Responding to your requests, we are excited to be able to offer teachers professional development opportunities in 2023!

There will be strict capacity limits on these workshops so please express your interest at www.civictheatre. com.au/TeacherPD to ensure you are first to hear when registrations open early in Term 1.

For Primary Teachers

Drama As a Teaching Tool

For Secondary Teachers

Building confidence: Oral language and communication

Facilitated by Sydney Theatre Company and suitable for Drama and English teachers. Learn how every student can be supported to become a confident and skilled communicator, using physical theatre and drama approaches that give students scaffolded opportunities to express themselves with purpose.

More workshops will be added throughout the year.

Make sure you are on our email list to stay up to date by emailing education@civictheatre.com.au

Facilitated by teaching artists from Monkey Baa Theatre Company, this workshop shares strategies for using drama as a pedagogy across the primary curriculum.

Teach numeracy through teamwork and movement, and literacy through tableaux and playbuilding!

Reading deeper: Inferential comprehension and making meaning (NESA Accredited)

Led by Sydney Theatre Company teaching artists.

Support students to engage deeply with quality children’s literature, using drama to explore character, context and meaning.

The Tempest for HSC English teachers - reimagining and reframing classic texts, drawing on Module A: Textual Conversations (NESA Accredited)

Delivered by Sydney Theatre Company teaching artists, this workshop focuses on Shakespeare’s The Tempest in conjunction with Margaret Atwood’s Hagseed, but will have an emphasis on context and values to make it relevant for HSC teachers who are studying Tempest/ Hagseed as well as those who are studying another Shakespeare play.

2023 MARKS 60 YEARS SINCE THE WAGGA WAGGA CIVIC THEATRE WAS OPENED

Primary School Art Competition

Secondary School Art Prize

SCHOOLS

Artwork will be displayed at the theatre during the 60th year celebrations (we will let you know when your school is on display so you can invite family and community to take a look). The winner of the competition will see their artwork featured on the cover of our 2024 Education Season booklet - immortalised in print. Other prizes awarded for age groups. Full details will come to schools early in Term 1.

Secondary school students will be invited to submit a piece of artwork to be in the running for our 2023 secondary school art prize.

Winning artists will have their work displayed in the theatre and have the chance to win prizes. Full details and prize packages will come to schools early in Term 1.

What Else Can I Expect?

• Civic Theatre open days

• Performance opportunities

• School tours

• And more Watch our website and social pages for a full calendar of celebratory happenings.

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE

TO HELP US MARK THE OCCASION

Booking process

Step 1. BOOKING

Complete the school group booking form and return to the theatre at boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

Additional booking forms can be found online at civictheatre.com.au

Step 2. PAYMENT

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 .

Step 3.

TEACHER RESOURCE 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.

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.

Step 5. ON THE DAY

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

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.

ACCESS INFORMATION MAKE

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.