Leading to the Revolution and the overthrow of the monarchy in France, the storming of the hated Bastille prison by Parisian peasants in 1789, is celebrated as the birth of their Republic.
They managed this over 200 years ago, a year after the British established a penal colony here.
An occasional series.
Coming up with an arresting image is it's own art form. Some images are not only riveting but beautifully sum up the show.
One of this year's favourites was Theatre Works fab image for Love and Information. See above.
Most states only have a week of holidays left....Sometimes because you're on holidays you take the time to think about work.... Teachers are so conscientious!
If you're thinking of events for Terms 3 & 4, especially Term 3, best to do that soon!
It's such a pity NAIDOC week falls in the school holidays, though no doubt some schools will incorporate indigenous themes on their return.
Schools are doing a great job informing students about indigenous history and culture. It was interesting to see in the Voice referendum 60% of Australians age.
These 2 brilliant shows are offered for students by some of our most prestigious companies. Hurry!
in Sydney
ACO's production of Finnegan Kruckmeyer's - The Princess, The Pea (and the Brave Escapee)
Season Wed 23 - Friday 25 July only. For K - Yr 4.
These 2 brilliant shows are offered for students by some of our most prestigious companies. Hurry!
In Perth
Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company The Gospel According To Paul. Written and performed by Jonathan Biggins. Fabulous but accurate history. It might be hard for students to imagine
Hope you all had plenty of zzzzz this morning...and lovely dreams
Image: The McDonald College's A Midsummer NIght's Dream. Sadly the season is finished.
Term 2 is over for all Australian schools tomorrow!
Book Week looms large for primaries in Term 3. Check out our live and online options here. Book now for 2026 if you want a particular date!
For younger secondary kids, incursions like those of Bell Shakespeare and Mashed Theatre & Films will help
There are several great shows finishing in theatres, this week.
In Melbourne:
Theatre Works' Soldier Boy finishing July 5
in Wagga Wagga:
The McDonald College production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - with some of our favourite images of 2025
Last week of Term 2 for most.
What do you need to book for Terms 3 & 4? Now's a great time to do just that.
Go here to SEARCH to find the best fit for your students.
Image: FunFit's Circus Dance Fitness & Mindfulness Workshops, incursion, Adapted K-Yr 12. Almost Nationally available.
After today we'll be in the second half of the year. It's flying past.
Hope your first 6 months were great. Why not make a dinosaur to celebrate?
Image: Toonworld's Dinosaur Modelmaking and Animation
The Australian Chamber Orchestra schools performances are the perfect introduction to live classical music for K-4 students. The story is by the award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (Magic Beach).
The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) returns to Sydney in July. Details.
Queensland joins NT on holidays from today. One more week for all the rest!
Whether celebrating other cultures or looking at "Australian" culture, there are many great shows on offer - go here
Some also look at negative cultures.