19 August 2023
Image: Self-Regulation from Workshops that Work
This is where the arts can convey messages very effectively. From secondary school events like GoodEnough to primary shows like Highlight Reel, there are many shows that can serve as a springboard for discusssion. See the range here.
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13 August 2023
Imagine a bout between a Cassowary and an Emu - two left overs from the dinosaur era.They are two of the three largest prehistoric birds left on the planet.
How do they match up? Well the Cassowary is heavier, it's claws extremely powerful and it's very protective of it's territory. It would easily win.
But what would it win? It would win a one on one match up with an emu. But what of the sister species vs sister species? The emu is the hands down winner for adaptability. It roams the country, in fact the only territory it doesn't like is the dense rainforest preferred by the cassowary. That environment is getting smaller. In contrast, the emu's adaptability to a range of environments plus its speed makes it a brilliant survivor.
Recall the Great Emu War of 1932. Australian military personel were employed to mow emus down with machine guns to reduce numbers on pastoral land. The emus outran and outmanoevred all attempts to control them. Go emus!
This story was prompted by an archived article in The Conversation.
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10 August 2023
Award-winning puppet company, Dream Puppets offers a range of shows for Victorian schools - the Dreamer series and the latest - How The Cat Found Its Voice. All are superb and fun. The Dreamer shows have no spoken language but understanding is universal. The sets and puppets are beautifully made and works of art in their own right. Details.
Image: Dreamer and the Rainbow Tiger
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8 August 2023
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7 August 2023
Book Week nearly here! You'd be lucky to get a date in Book Week now. But if you think outside the box, why not try BOOK WEEK - Storytelling through Puppetry if you're in Sydney, or if you're in Melbourne, why not check out the hilarious Tricky Nick Gets Booked?
If you're after a more traditional approach, especially if you're open to having a show outside of Book Week, we have a fab selection available nationally and if you're in a remote location, then there are several great online options. (Online shows have titles that begin with an hashtag#)
See all our options here
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2 August 2023
We have shows in Italian and French languages and lots of shows reflecting other cultures, but Carrousel Theatre incursions win the award for offering the most languages. You can see their 3 shows - Aladdin & the Magic Lamp, Cinderella and Jungle Book - in French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese & Indonesian via the medium of puppetry!
Image: Carrousel Theatre's Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
To find the best event for your students, simply use our search option on the home page.
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1 August 2023
Hooray - if you're in southern Australia!
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1 August 2023
Image: Bell Shakespeare's Such Sweet Sorrow
We have a huge range, available nationally, both live and online, including for Primary students. (note: titles of online shows begin with an hashtage #)
Check them out here
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10 July 2023
Term 3 starts for Vic and Qld today.
The joys of Australia's state based education!
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22 June 2023
For those of us not in the Tropics, this is fabulous. There's some optimism generated knowing the days are getting longer - from tomorrow.
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14 June 2023
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