The Story of A Schools Touring Show in WA
Jun 06, 2016
On the road with Black Swan State Theatre Company, Western Australia
Read the story of how the play Shadowboxing was developed for secondary students and what it was like touring it in regional WA . It became a whole community event in some places. There's a great video link too that says it all. Here
“I liked it because it was realistic and relevant to everyday society. PLEASE do something like this again.” Female student, audience member
Our thanks to by Alena Tompkins, Black Swan Education & Community Access Manager for writing this article.
See what Black Swan are offering schools this year, here
Image: Shadowboxing at Shenton College (photo: Alena Tompkins)
Puppetmaking? In Melbourne or Sydney?
Great activities for Term 4- In Sydney - Aussie Puppetry Experience - Sydney/ACT, incursion K-4.
Hands-on Puppet Workshop, Victoria, P-6 (Image above)
Other puppet ideas here
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Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Last week of school for NSW/ACT, WA, SA!
They'll join Vic, Qld who had their first holiday sleep-in today.
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