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Pandemic Changes in Teacher Booking Patterns

Oct 15, 2021

 

The pandemic has completely upended schooling in some states and certainly caused disruptions in most.
Teachers were once notable for booking excursions and incursions way in advance. It wasn't unusual for SFS to receive booking enquires for 18 months hence. That completely changed last year of course. Teachers had no confidence in the distant future being predictable, so most bookings were made only weeks in advance, if that.
Both artists and teachers in Victoria, in particular, grew understandably tired of rescheduling a rescheduled performance
Artists who had a full year of work last year found they had none. This year has seen little change in Victoria as well as seeing artists in NSW diabolically affected.
On the bright side, bookings for 2022 are starting to flow as well as for Term 4. Perhaps some confidence is returning. We just hope artists have managed to sustain themselves and want to stay in the sector.
Image: From "Phillpe et Jacques" Popular Melbourne performer of French, Italian and Bush Music shows, Phil Carroll, who hasn't taken his work for schools online. Bookings are open for next year! 
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Aug 13, 2026

Book Week and Multicultural Shows

There's a last minute flurry of enquiries for Book Week happening. If you haven't been able to book until now, try! Find Book Week shows here.

Teachers are also looking ahead to Term 4 with lots of interest in multicultural productions. See the range here

Image: Reading Magic Symphony of Stories , T

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Aug 12, 2026

Bugalugs - the best finish for the Term - Sydney

For Kinder - Yr 4, a wonderful adaptation of Tim Winton's The Bugalugs Bum Thief is on at Seymour Centre on Tue 8 & Wed 9 Sept.

Introduce your students to the real magic of theatre, they'll love the show and just absorb all the educational advantages. Details

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Aug 11, 2026

An important term for seniors - take advantage of online plays

Sometimes it's hard to find the time to gather seniors to watch a live production. If you can, great, but consider taking advantage of online plays. Complete Works Theatre Company offer online (and live)

Macbeth

Romeo and Juliet

Oedipus the King

See their whole range of productions/workshops here.


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