Shows for Schools

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A Magic Journey- Fairytales and Storytelling

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability K - 4

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-50 minutes

The Flying Bookworm's have been bringing vibrancy and theatricality to students' learning since 1976. Students will be enlivened, entertained, engaged and educated by our special brand of storytelling. Motivate Reading Through Theatre.

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The Puppet Circus (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40min Show (+ Free 20min puppetry discussion on request)

Roll up, Roll up! Come and see the hilariously funny puppet show, "Circus In Disarray'! See quirky puppet characters performing real live circus skill! Highly engaging, highly interactive.

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Come you Spirits - Tempest Touring Production

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes plus Q&A

We bring our acclaimed open air productions, abridged to tell the story with a cast of four, in an hour and a half. Your students experience our bold adaptations as they have been performed all over the country and can interrogate them in a post show Q&A.

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Cultural Dance - Dance and Culture from around the world!

Presented by Ela Rose Studios

Year Level Suitability P - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50-60 minutes (can be modified to run 25min to 120 minutes)

A fun, interactive and educational portrayal of a journey through Dance from around the world including Spain, South America (including Brazil & Argentina), Cuba, Central America, Italy, Greece & much more!

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National Science Week in Schools LIVE 2025: STEMania!

Presented by Perform! Education

Year Level Suitability 4 - 9

Avail.: Term 3

Duration 50 minutes (including 5 minutes discussion time)

STEMania! is a 45 minute, live-in-school interactive science sketch comedy presented by professional actor/educators that engages, inspires and educates students with the wonders of STEM.

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Book Week 2025 LIVE show

Presented by Books To Life

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 minutes plus full Q&A

Based on the CBCA Notable/Shortlisted 2025 Picture Book of the Year (TBA April 2025) this 40-min LIVE show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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The Professor Magic Science Show (Adelaide)

Presented by Adelaide Magic

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

PROFESSOR MAGIC connects with school age children using magic as a tool when presenting his Science Magic Show.

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Wombat's Wild Weekend

Presented by Em's Entertainment

Year Level Suitability P - 1

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Duration 45 Minutes

Wombat’s Wild Weekend is a fun way to familiarise kids with our beloved Australian native animals.

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Come you Spirits - Romeo and Juliet Touring Production

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes plus Q&A

We bring our acclaimed open air productions, abridged to tell the story with a cast of four, in an hour and a half. Your students experience our bold adaptations as they have been performed all over the country and can interrogate them in a post show Q&A.

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Chinese Ribbon & Fan Dance Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability 1 - 5

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Duration 1 hour or 50 mins to fit into timetable as required

🌸 Traditional Chinese ribbon and fan dances are deeply rooted in Chinese culture dating back to the Han Dynasty. The incursion reflects the grace, beauty and symbolism of the beauty of Chinese traditions.

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The Australian History Show

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability P - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes, plus generous question time

Australian history and contemporary stories, songs and music - Indigenous, colonial, gold, World War 1 and lots more, from famous storyteller & musician, Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky. Presentations can be tailored to your curriculum focus.

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Philippe et Jacques - French music and mime

Presented by Global Grooves

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50-60min

Combining French music, mime, comedy, drama and magic. With audience participation, these experienced performers take students on an hilarious journey of French drama and music.

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CAPTAIN SPAVENTA AND THE DOWRY DENIED (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A (optional)

With stunning costumes, exotic stage setting, and leather masks, CAPTIAN SPAVENTA AND THE DOWRY DENIED is the perfect show to learn about the most famous Commedia dell'arte characters and to celebrate Italian culture and Carnevale.

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Mr Marvel's Magical Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 min circus and magic show

Mr Marvel is larger than life and his Magical Circus is jam packed with mind-blowing tricks, hilarious antics and crowd engagement. This is a high energy, high impact show that will rock any audience.

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Never Have I Ever

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

An explosive and savagely funny play by Deborah Frances-White, which brilliantly skewers the contradictions of contemporary society and the shifting sands of power and sexual politics.

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From Figaro to Phantom

Presented by Creative Universe

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Can be tailored to suit all venues, audiences, occasions

Pot-Pourri's most popular cabaret show from opera to Broadway and comedy! Educational, entertaining and fun! This world class group is very versatile and will guarantee a brilliant performance every time!

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Ready, Set, Draw & MORE!

Presented by Doodle Dezigns

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes of drawing fun where every doodle tells a story!

Get ready to harness the incredible power of drawing as we show kids how to turn everyday shapes and symbols into visual memory aids to remember information in a fun and engaging way.

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IMMIGRATION: A BETTER LIFE IN AUSTRALIA

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes plus questions (60 mins set up)

From the First Australians who walked and sailed from Africa, through the the First Fleet and Gold Rush to post-war migration including Jan's personal family story, this is a story and music/song show about how Australia became a land of many peopl

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'Cool' Christmas Science Show

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 Hour

The Jollybops "Cool Christmas" Science Show combines the best Science experiments and FUN Christmas songs! Rock out with Rusty & the Professor with Great Science, Interactive Pantomime and Bopping Christmas tunes. 10/10!

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Les Courtes Lignes de COURTELINE [short lines by COURTELINE]

Presented by Melbourne French Theatre Inc.

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 30 - 65 mins

Performance in French OR English of rehearsed, costumed and moved readings of sketches and for students of French OR Drama

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Book Week 2025 Interactive VIRTUAL show

Presented by Books To Life

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 minutes plus the optional 20-minute FAQ video

Based on the CBCA Notable/Shortlisted 2025 Picture Book of the Year (TBA April 2025) this 40-min VIRTUAL show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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The Nutcracker - A Christmas Adventure!

Presented by Hila Tells Stories

Year Level Suitability K - 4

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 45 min

Join Clara on a mesmerizing Christmas adventure, enchanted by Tchaikovsky's melodies, into the wondrous Kingdom of Sweets, inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless classic! A truly interactive experience.

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Social Smarts & Problem Solving - (Inclusion & Mental Health Practitioner)

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

At the forefront of SEL (social & emotional learning) watch the difference this incursion makes to school culture. Logical & systematic social problem solving steps working towards social intelligence and resilience

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Bell Shakespeare's 'Just Romeo and Juliet!'

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1-hour incursion (50 min performance + 10 min Q&A)

The Players are Bell Shakespeare's touring ensemble of professional artists who bring Shakespeare to life in schools and communities across Australia.

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Wellbeing, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: An adaptation of Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 4

Duration 40 minutes plus Q&A

Award-winning author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Our adaptation of this award winning book enables children to identify emotions and learn how to deal with them.

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Framework of Ideas Workshops 2025

Presented by Complete Works Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2

Duration 70-minute session

Live, in school workshops curated around each of the four Frameworks: Country, Personal Journeys, Play and Protest.

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Teenager: A Well-Being Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Teenager follows Jamie and Alex as they navigate mental health, self-identity, and societal pressure. Through art and music, they fight for authenticity in a world that demands conformity.

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Vivid Storytelling Magic Show & Workshop

Presented by Magic Moments In Oz

Year Level Suitability 1 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 min Magic show plus 30 min per workshop group

Rosanna Valentina presents a wonderful magic show entwined with storytelling that will ignite their imagination. This delightful magical show will keep children completely mesmerized & thoroughly entertained.

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Come you Spirits - Macbeth Takeover

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes

Our experienced troupe take over your classroom for an hour, providing all the material you need to immerse your students in the world of Macbeth. With professional and experienced actors performing key scenes supported by specific analysis.

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DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR DANCE EDUCATORS AND BESPOKE DANCE FILMS

Presented by Australasian Dance Collective

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Unlimited

THE WAIT IS OVER: AUSTRALASIAN DANCE COLLECTIVE'S DIGITAL SUITE IS LIVE
World-class dance films and a suite of resources for dance educators

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HOME (Is With My Family)

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 mins plus questions

HOME (Is With My Family) is a music show and workshop for P-1/2 on theme of family and local history, where students learn a song about family history, write their own verses and record a song. Fun, lots of interaction and ideas to go one with.

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Claymation and Lego Animation

Presented by GooRoo Animation

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 2-3 hours (we can fit to your school schedule and run 2 sessions per school day)

We offer Claymation and Lego Animation incursions for schools and OSHC programs.

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# online Book Week 2024 | Adaptation of shortlisted Picture Book Timeless by Kelly Canby

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our adaptation of Timeless.

Timeless won the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award 2024

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Adaptation of Picture Book Timeless by Kelly Canby

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

Our adaptation of Book of the Year award winner “Timeless” by Kelly Canby will inspire students to pause, reflect, embrace the moments that truly matter, and understand the value of Quality Time.

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Come you Spirits - Midsummer Night's Dream Touring Production

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes plus Q&A

We bring our acclaimed open air productions, abridged to tell the story with a cast of four, in an hour and a half. Your students experience our bold adaptations as they have been performed all over the country and can interrogate them in a post show Q&A.

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The Players' 'Bottom's Dream' 2025

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 2 - 6

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3

Duration 1 hour

in 2025 Bell Shakespeare's national touring education ensemble, The Players, presents A Midsummer Night's Dream reimagined for school audiences.

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Dragon Dance Kids Workshop

Presented by Lion Dance Kids

Year Level Suitability K - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 mins

Dragon Dance Kids Workshop: A lively workshop where children dive into the world of dragon dancing and create their own dragon puppets. This hands-on experience celebrates cultural traditions through storytelling and art.

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Nucleus - School Show

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 110 minutes including a post-show Q&A. No interval

A matinee performance of Alana Valentine's (playwright of Cyberbile and Parramatta Girls) new work Nucleus for high school students.

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The Truth is Longer Than a Lie

Presented by Typefaster Productions

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes. A panel of industry experts and Q and A, after the play, could run between 20 to 30 minutes or longer depending on school times.

Two teenagers from two very different families, one wealthy, the other welfare dependent, break their silence about child abuse and find traces of hope in the system and each other. A compelling, acclaimed drama about a crucial subject.

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Christmas Puppetry Workshop

Presented by School Workshops & Shows

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 90 minutes

Interactive performance & puppet making. A wonderful way for your children to embrace end of year celebrations. Laughter, singing, creating. Children LOVE Harry the mischievous gorilla, and create their own puppet to take home.

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Bell Shakespeare's Artist in Residence

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Can be tailored to your specifications

Each year, Australian schools book our Artist in Residence program to give their students and colleagues a powerful and tailored Shakespeare experience.

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The Merchant of Venice Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).

A unique and thrilling opportunity for students to dissect and discuss the formidable play.

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Bubble Workshop

Presented by Stilt Walkers Australia

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 Minutes

Make your own Giant Bubbles! Guided by our highly-skilled bubbleologist participants will learn about the science of bubbles, make their own bubble wands, and get to try out our professional wands to make their own giant bubbles.

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Romeo & Juliet - Live & Online

Presented by Complete Works Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes, plus Q&A

Complete Works' Romeo & Juliet is an abridged version of arguably Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.

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GenerationLIKE

Presented by Mindful Productions

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 Hour show & Workshop included.

#GenerationLIKE is a brand NEW live show that exposes the hold Social Media has over teenagers today. When LIKES are the new currency. We see how some teenagers define their worth via social media and the lengths they go to for instant gratification!

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A Night on Broadway / Broadway Under the Stars

Presented by Creative Universe

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Can be tailored to suit

Broadway hits, comedy and showbiz pizzazz!

Broadway style, music theatre entertainment at its best.

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110% Ready with The Listies

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Featuring a poop-load of puns, silly slapstick sight gags, and a splash of improvisational idiocy, 110% Ready sees Melbourne’s masters of mirth do what they do best at Seymour Centre!

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Othello Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).

Unlock the story, characters and dramatic structures of Othello live on stage through scene work and critical analysis.

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Ready, Set, DRAW!

Presented by Doodle Dezigns

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes of doodling fun!

Unleash the power of doodling! From wacky doodles to epic masterpieces, every stroke is a step towards cartooning brilliance.

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The Mad Hatter DELUXE Illusion Show

Presented by Magic Unlimited

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-60 minutes

Everyone's favourite character from Alice in Wonderland is now on tour and ready to take his form of hilarious chaos to your school! This is a larger scale version of The Mad Hatter Magic Show with the addition of a backdrop and a Grand Illu

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Henry IV (Part 1)

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 150 minutes including a 20-minute lecture, 15-minute interval and a 15-minute optional post-show Q&A.

A lecture and play of Shakespeare’s Henry IV (Part 1) played in an extraordinary medieval globe-like setting.

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"JUNKLANDIA" School Show

Presented by Junkyard Beats

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minute show + 30 minute 'Junk Orchestra' + 15 minute Q&A

The Junklandians are masters of creative recycling and rhythmic repurposing. Follow the journey of two brothers on a mission to Earth to educate and inspire students through captivating drumming, body percussion, circus, comedy, theatre and much more!

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Mrs Claus' Christmas

Presented by Em's Entertainment

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 45 Minutes

Our Christmas pantomimes are the perfect end of year treat! This hilarious show is 45 mins of music and mayhem, packed with audience participation. Guaranteed to delight young audiences this Christmas!

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Coming Alongside the Birrarung and Indigenous Knowledges

Presented by Baby Love Music Fun

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minute Interactive Performing Arts Session + 20 minutes Digital Interactive

Grow respect for diversity, our Indigenous Peoples and their knowledges by using storytelling and the Performing Arts in this multimodal, early years workshop that unpacks the authentic WoiWurrung text, Wilam: A Birrarung Story by Aunty Joy Murphy.

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Mindfulness

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Discover Calm & Mindfulness in a World of Wonder. A transformative workshop designed to provide children with tools for focus, relaxation and self regulation

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Introduction to Devising Theatre for HSC Group Performance

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 180-minute workshop including a 20-minute break.

A HSC Drama workshop designed as a structured introduction to the devising process for the HSC group performance.

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The Resilient Rockstar Show

Presented by Donna-Leigh Perfect

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 35 minutes (Daycare/Kindergarten) 50-60 minutes (primary schools. Recommended 2 shows prep - year 3 and years 4 -6)

The Resilient Rockstar Show is high energy, interactive, engaging. Sharing stories and tangible tools of resilience in a fun way to help children develop skills they need to build resilience, improve mental health and well-being.

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Macbeth Undone

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Long after her death, Lady Macbeth is trapped in purgatory, reliving her past and revealing untold truths about her madness, ambition, and toxic relationship with Macbeth.

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Aussie Christmas Show - Rudolph's Recruits

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 45 minutes plus question and answer time

Oh no! Santa's reindeer are sick with the flu and they can't deliver presents to Australia! It's up to Rudolph to find some native sleigh pullers so he heads to Australia to find animals to help him. But will the nasty dingo derail h

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Bollywood Bling

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - Teachers

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour incursion

Get ready to be bedazzled! Bling galore. A fabulous vibrant incursion that begins with an exciting performance. Then it's super interactive. Materials included (costumes for teachers opt.).

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AllOfMe

Presented by Mindful Productions

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 Hour show & Workshop included.

The biggest battle students face is often the battle in their heads...#AllOfMe is a comical and relatable play where we follow the life of a teenager and the multiple thoughts they have a day by breaking them up into the 'characters of the mind'.

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Learn to skate - Roller Skating Incursion

Presented by Princess on Skates

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45min - 90min

A safety-first roller skating program for schools

With every stride and glide, students embark on a journey of physical challenge and personal growth.

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Shakespeare Without Tears - Romeo & Juliet

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes + Q & A

A 60 minute rapid fire examination of Shakespeare's works, constructed exclusively for secondary school students. Includes Q & A and study guide. Our performances de-mystify Shakespeare, bringing the language, characters and humour to your classroom.

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Monty the Magical Dragon's Grand Adventure

Presented by Magic Moments In Oz

Year Level Suitability 1 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45min magic show and 30min per workshop group

Presenting Monty the Magical Dragon and his apprentice.

This is an adventure-filled magic show to remember. You'll experience beautiful & clever magic from around the world, but Monty needs help from the students to make the magic work.

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The Prank Factory- Resilience Show

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive resilience-themed puppet show for Grades Prep - Year 4.

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"The Confidence Club" by The Playground Craze

Presented by The Playground Craze

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes, including a question and answer session at the end.

A fun and inclusive student wellbeing program with a live, evidence-based theatre show performed at your school. Students are encouraged to recognise different emotions, while learning practical strategies to build confidence and resilience.

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Shakespeare Without Tears - Introduction To Shakespeare

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 Minutes + Q & A

A 60 minute rapid fire examination of Shakespeare's works, constructed exclusively for secondary school students. Includes a Q & A and study guide. Our performances de-mystify Shakespeare, bringing the language, characters and humour to your classroom.

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The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes plus questions

Australian history show re Indigenous Australia and European colonisation of Port Phillip, from 1803 - 1837. Tracks life of escaped convict William Buckley who lived with Wathaurong people for 32 years, then became the Melbourne go-between.

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Othello

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

In this bold reinterpretation of Othello, two actors portray multiple roles, weaving a modern-day investigation of Iago's schemes with themes of racial identity, jealousy, and betrayal.

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The Forgotten Warrior

Presented by TSP Theatre Inc. t/a The Storey Players

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

The true story of Peter Craigie, an Indigenous man who rode a horse 1700 kms to enlist in WW1. Created in collaboration with his great niece in QLD, this show features the endangered Pitta Pitta language and is a hybrid of live theatre and cinema.

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Polynesian Fusion

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability 1 - 5

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour or 50 mins to fit into timetable as required

🌸 Experience the Beauty of Polynesian Culture & Dance! Discover a world of grace, culture, and joy! Mesmerising experiences like Mauri Poi Dance (poi for each student provided), Siva Dance - Samoa and the story and words of The Haka and more...

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VIVA COMMEDIA! (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 Minutes + 10 Minutes Q&A

VIVA COMMEDIA! is a show created to introduce students to the Commedia dell'arte & its funny characters. The story follows the classic theme of the thwarted love of young lovers & unfolds in a series of amusing & carambolic incidents.

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Ole! - Latin Dance Workshops 2024

Presented by Ela Rose Studios

Year Level Suitability P - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes or can be modified to suit

A fun filled 50 minute session, (or it can be broken down to shorter time durations to suit)
Inject laughter, dance and a fun activity that will have all involved buzzing, with our Latin American Dance Title Holder instructor.

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Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky's Storytelling Workshop

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability P - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes

Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky's Storytelling Workshop is all about storytelling: different types of stories, how they work and how students and teachers can use stories.

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Book Week 2024- That Bird has Arms!- VIRTUAL show

Presented by Books To Life

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes plus the optional 20-minute FAQ video

Based on the CBCA Shortlisted 2024 Picture Book of the Year "That Bird Has Arms" this 45-min VIRTUAL show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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Colours of Self Regulation

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Get ready for fun as we practice Emotional Intelligence through the colour zones. A vital, fun and effective specialist SEL incursion conducive to school culture and each students future emotional intelligence.

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Leadership - Co-Regulation Skills

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability 5 - Teachers

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

A fabulous workshop for any Leader! A successful Leader must possess co-regulation skills to successfully navigate a team, group and/or other individual, particularly through challenging times or stressors.

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August: Osage County

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre

Duration 3hrs 30 mins (including 2 intervals)

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company & Belvoir St Theatre this darkly comedic exploration of a family in crisis offers an unflinching portrayal of addiction, personal failure, and the complexities of close relationships.

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#Animation = Creative STEM Curriculum Stop Motion Animation

Presented by Toonworld Education Australia Wide

Year Level Suitability K - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 mins per session

CREATE YOUR OWN ANIMATED MOVIES!
We invite your students to the wonderful world of Stop Motion Animation. In this simple and exciting workshop we learn the fun, simple hints and tips on how to create cool clay characters & animate effectively!

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THE JUNGLE BOOK

Presented by Carrousel Theatre

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

A BILINGUAL PUPPET SHOW Available in: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH
CHINESE-INDONESIAN

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Bully: An Anti-Bullying Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Bully follows Drew, a timid teen, and her imaginary friend Clive as they navigate school bullying and insecurities. A powerful two-actor performance about resilience, self-identity, and inner strength.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT SAUSAGES (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 30 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A (optional)

Much Ado About Sausages is designed for younger students from Kindy to Year 2. Simple, dynamic, easy to follow, it features 4 Commedia dell'Arte characters: Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Colombina, Capitano.

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Le Petit Nicolas workshop or performance

Presented by Melbourne French Theatre Inc.

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 2 class periods per workshop/session - up to 3 workshops sessions in one day can be organised

Incursion in French or English in the form of a performance OR workshop/competition and uses a cross-curricular approach (Drama & French) to engage students in a collaborative learning experience.

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Model Making Curriculum

Presented by Toonworld Education Australia Wide

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Creaturetime - 1.5 hrs per session Creaturethon - 2 x 1.5 hours sessions

Michelangelo's David wasn't built in a day but with Toonworld's new "hands-on" model making workshop Creaturetoons! children can create a Dinosaur or even Mythical Creatures in no time!
Creaturetoons will have the childre

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# online Book Week 2024 | Younger Readers Chapter Book Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of Being Jimmy Baxter including songs and puppetry.

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The Crucible Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 150 minutes (including 15 minute interval and Q&A).

Watch Arthur Miller's The Crucible performance symposium which dissects key scenes, themes, characters and language live on stage.

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Coriolanus

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 9 - 12

Venue: The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3

Duration TBA

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's gripping portrait of a tyrannical mind in the first years of the Roman Republic, Coriolanus, in The Neilson Nutshell on Pier 2/3 Sydney.

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FIRST NATIONS. FIRST FLEET. FIRST CONTACT.

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minute plus questions (60 minutes set up)

The amazing and true stories, with archival images, of the British colonists meeting Indigenous Australians. From Captain Cook and the First Fleet to Batman in Victoria and the last Indigenous people to "make contact', in 1986.

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Romeo & Juliet

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 8 - 12

Venue: Sydney Opera House

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes [including interval]

Shakespeare's greatest love story presented with elegance and clarity at the Sydney Opera House by Bell Shakespeare.

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Middle Eastern Dance Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - Teachers

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour incursion

Get ready to be bedazzled with a vibrant performance with lots of traditional props then get ready to dance! Super interactive. Lots of Bling Accessories included.

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The T-Rex Tea Party - Carp's Dinosaur Show!

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability K - Kinder

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 Minutes

Deep in the jungle, long ago, the dinosaurs put on a T-Riffic show! They danced and told stories, and played happily. The T-Rex Tea Party was something to see! So sharpen your teeth, practice your roars, and let's all pretend to be dinosaurs!

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Yes Yes Yes

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 80 minutes with no interval including a 20-minute post-show Q&A.

Unpick the difficult area of consent with a theatre show created specifically for young adults exploring the knotty and necessary topics of healthy relationships, desire and consent.

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Protectors of the Planet

Presented by Go Seek

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-50 minutes

An interactive, musical stage show about SUSTAINABILITY that is designed to help kids understand how the way we choose to live today can impact the Earth & future generations. Children learn skills & Knowledge to protect the environment & reduce waste.

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The Players' 'Macbeth: The Rehearsal' 2025

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3

Duration 1 hour

In 2025 Bell Shakespeare's national touring education ensemble, The Players, presents Macbeth reimagined for school audiences.

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Come you Spirits - Shakespeare's Magic

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes

Two actors perform a collection of scenes from across Come You Spirits' repertoire of Shakespeare plays that showcase the magic - A wonderful introduction to Shakespeare and the power of theatre.

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BLUE

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Studio Underground

Duration 1hr 20 mins (no interval)

Written by proud Kamilaroi man, and Heartbreak High star, Thomas Weatherall, Blue is a life-affirming deep dive into a young person’s journey through life, loss, mental wellbeing and early adulthood.

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The Gospel According to Paul

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre

Duration 90 minutes (no interval)

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A SOFT TREAD PRODUCTION

The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful, and poignant depiction of Keating, the man who — as he tells it — single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia.

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Asian Fusion Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability 1 - 5

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Duration 1 hour or 50 mins to fit into timetable as required

🌸 Experience the Beauty of Traditional Asian Dance! Discover a world of grace, culture, and joy! Mesmerising experiences like Chinese Ribbon Dance, Japanese Silk Fan Dance, and Asian Umbrella Dance.

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Best Drama Workshops EVER! The Illuminate Series.

Presented by Em's Entertainment

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes

The ‘Illuminate’ series of drama workshops provides students with a unique experience, offering valuable opportunities for imaginative play, teamwork, and story building, while exploring narrative structure.

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#CBCA and Perform! present Children's Book Week® for 2025! LIVESTREAM

Presented by Perform! Education

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 3

Duration Junior Version: 35 minutes, General/Senior Version: 45 minutes

In partnership with The Children's Book Council of Australia, TREASURE HUNT is an educational LIVESTREAM event, celebrating the 2025 theme 'Book An Adventure'.

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Happy Being Me! Carp's Personal Learning Show

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability P - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

King Neptune is holding a special treasure hunt on magical Treasure Island! Will you discover what the most precious treasure is? A light-hearted celebration of individuality, friendship and Personal Learning.

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Romeo + Juliet

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 9 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Mashed Theatre’s 2025 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet follows two students, Chloe and Dave, as they debate the play's modern relevance, re-enacting key scenes to explore its timeless themes of love and conflict.

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Romeo & Juliet

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 8 - 12

Venue: Canberra Theatre Centre

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes [including interval]

Shakespeare's greatest love story presented with elegance and clarity at Canberra Theatre Centre by Bell Shakespeare.

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The Pigeon's Perfect Pie

Presented by Hila Tells Stories

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 min

In The Pigeon's garden, a perfect apple tree and a friendly Honeybee lead to a surprise. This interactive show celebrates nature, friendship, and sharing!

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Somos School Matinee Performances

Presented by Sydney Dance Company

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Sydney Dance Company, Neilson Studio

Duration 1 hour 15 minutes

Sydney Dance Company is thrilled to present exciting Secondary School Matinee Performances for Term 1, 2025!

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Puppet Workshops for Years 3-6

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

A 1 hour interactive puppet workshop for students in Years 3 - Year 6.

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Come you Spirits - Romeo and Juliet Takeover

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes.

Our experienced troupe take over your classroom for an hour, providing all the material you need to immerse your students in the world of Romeo and Juliet. With professional and experienced actors performing key scenes supported by specific analysis.

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Wonderful Weather K-2 & 3-6

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration One Hour

A full emersion of all things Weather: Air, Wind, Clouds, Fog, Sun & Rain. This fun show looks at the Science behind what causes our Wonderful Weather. Interactive with Big Visual experiments sure to leave kids smiling and hair ruffled.

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Book Week 2025 - Reading Magic Show Adventure

Presented by Trace of Magic

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 3

Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Bring Book an Adventure to life! Trace of Magic transforms stories into thrilling magic, sparking curiosity and a love for books. A must-see for students during Book Week!

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Imagine Live

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability K - 4

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Based on Australian author Alison Lester’s bestselling book, Imagine Live is a beautiful and interactive performance exploring themes around creativity, friendship and the natural world.

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Coriolanus

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 9 - 12

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne

Duration

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's gripping portrait of a tyrannical mind in the first years of the Roman Republic, Coriolanus, at Arts Centre Melbourne.

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Book Week 2025 in Schools: adaptation of a Picture Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 3

Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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Late, Late At Night

Presented by Typefaster Productions

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes

Late, Late At Night is a one man musical play written by award winning Melbourne playwright, Kieran Carroll about the remarkable life of Grammy Award winning Australian singer and actor, Rick Springfield, the voice of 'Jessie's Girl'.

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An Animal Life

Presented by Comic Poetry with Avatars

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 30 minutes

An Animal Life is a collection of comic poetry performed on video by shockingly ‘human’ avatars who variously recite Hugh Brown's animal poetry.

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Italian Fiesta

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Get ready to Fiesta, Italian Style! This is a journey from the roots of the Tarantula (Tarantella) traditional dance right up to celebrating current day Italian Hip Hop. We re-live a dynamic and fun Italian Fiesta!

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Toxic: An Anti-Vaping Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Toxic follows 15-year-old Edgar through peer pressure, toxic relationships, and risky choices, showing how small actions spiral into life-changing events. A powerful play that sparks conversations on youth and responsibility.

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ÇANNAKALE.GALLIPOLI. Lest We Forget.

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes plus questions (60 minutes to set up).

Gallipoli from both sides told by a master storyteller with both Turkish and Australian song, poetry, oral history, maps and historical sources to tell Gallipoli from both sides. Five students participate. For studies of WW1/ Gallipoli, years 5 - 12.

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Wominjeka: The Thank You Workshop

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes

Wominjeka means 'welcome' in the Aboriginal languages around Melbourne, and in this Australian history workshop students learn to sing a song of respect for Indigenous people, and learn a black-white history of conflict and reconciliation.

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#The Crucible & The Dressmaker Online

Presented by Complete Works Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 3, Term 4

Duration 75 minutes, plus Q&A.

Scenes from The Crucible are compared and contrasted with passages from The Dressmaker in a performance that help students gain a deeper understanding of the ideas, issues and themes of both texts. VCE English/EAL

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CAROL 2025 Season

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre

Duration 1hr 30 minutes (no interval)

A heartfelt story filled with hope, courage, resilience, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit, Carol is both funny and heartbreaking, with just enough song to get you humming.

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PUSS IN BOOTS

Presented by Carrousel Theatre

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

Languages : FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH
Performing in Melbourne Metro & Regional Victoria all year
(Regional areas: possible travel cost, contact us for more info)
2024 tours:Sydney (+metro) 6-17 May 2024
Perth (+metro) 10-28 June

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CIAO Italy! - A Celebration of Immigration 2024

Presented by Ela Rose Studios

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes performance and workshops (can be modified to run 25min to 120 minutes)

A Celebration of Immigration! A fun, unique and educational portrayal of a true story based on an Italian man's journey to Australia from his home Italy. An interactive presentation with a man and his suitcase as he shares his story.

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Cartooning = Creative Curriculum & Story Telling

Presented by Toonworld Education Australia Wide

Year Level Suitability K - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 mins per session

Children are empowered through Creativity, teachers love our messages about self-empowerment with simple drawing activities enhancing their motor skills, giving them a sense of achievement to express themselves through their creativity.

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Balloon Science

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability P - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Designed for Pre-schoolers to Year 2 this show is FUN, Colourful and Scientifically Silly. The Jolly Professor and his side kick Rusty The Robot have interactive fun popping off gloves, exploding balloons, singing songs & making a bubbly DRY ICE mess!

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The Magic of Resilience - Unleash the Magic within!

Presented by Trace of Magic

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes including Q&A and interactive review of learning at the end

This Magic Show is designed to empower children to be self-confident, focus on positive behaviours, build resilience, be kind and support others. It's super funny & highly interactive and it's the empowering.

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The Players' 'Such Sweet Sorrow' 2025

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 7 - 10

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3

Duration 1 hour

in 2025 Bell Shakespeare's national touring education ensemble, The Players, presents Romeo and Juliet reimagined for school audiences.

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Move & Groove with Energy

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability P - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 Hour

A fun action packed look at Energy for the younger students. From popping dry ice cans to exploding balloons we investigate different forms of energy (Heat, Light & Sound), changes of state and many colourful reactions in a fun pantomime Science Show.

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Richard III

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 150 minutes including a 20-minute lecture, 15-minute interval and a 15-minute optional post-show Q&A.

A lecture and play of Shakespeare's Richard III as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth I.

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Blocked: A Cyber-Safety Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

"Blocked" is a gripping cyber safety play from Mashed Theatre. It follows Alyssa, a social media influencer, as her rise to fame brings dangers, exploring the dark side of digital notoriety and personal security.

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Crack Up With Laughter! Carp's 2024 Comedy Show!

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 minutes

Meet Wizard Clumsy Pants, the worst wizard in the world! With one wave of his wand, he can cause abraca-CHAOS! You're invited to his brand-new, hilarious, chaotic magic show!

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#Dreamer in the Deep - Live or Online

Presented by Dream Puppets

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Performance runs for 45 minutes (plus question time afterwards)

In this black light puppet theatre production, Dreamer, an adorable child/animal character, ventures into the Australian deep seas to rescue a sea dragon. He encounters many exotic sea creatures and we observe sea life in all its diversity and wonder.

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Suitcase Stories

Presented by PAC

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

Suitcase Stories (for years 2-7) is a very funny show celebrating the cultural diversity of Australia. Eight different people from eight different countries each with a tale to tell!

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The Tempest/Hag-Seed Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).

Watch the play and analysis live on stage, perfect for those studying the text.

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BIG Chemistry Show

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration One Hour

The Biggest and most exciting Chemistry Show that can be done in a Primary School setting. The Jolly Professor brings his 25 years of Chemistry teaching experience into a Primary arena with the most Explosive, Fizzy, Shattering & Colourful Chemistry.

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SPACE EXPLORERS Workshop

Presented by School Workshops & Shows

Year Level Suitability 1 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes

An incursion exploring the exciting world of space for children 5-12 years.Explore other planets and learn how to look after ours!

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Sound Effects - The Art of Movie Sounds Curriculum

Presented by Toonworld Education Australia Wide

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60- 90 mins per session

Attention all young aspiring sound designers!
Let your imagination soar with the sound of your creativity!
It's the most fun your kids can have sitting down!
MOVIE SOUND WORKSHOPS ARE GREAT FOR SCHOOLS AND VACATION CARE CENTRES

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The Laneway Theatre DELUXE Illusion Show - Live in your school.

Presented by Magic Unlimited

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-60 minutes

Australia's favourite magician and owner of The Laneway Theatre finally brings the experience of real magic into your school!

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Magic Unlimited's Magic Workshop for Amazing Kids!

Presented by Magic Unlimited

Year Level Suitability 3 - 9

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 20-60 minutes per session

Magic Unlimited's Magic Workshop for Amazing Kids (20-60 minutes)
This is a fun and interactive magic workshop with the students where they get to learn the secrets of magic and make their own tricks!

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Chasing Freedom - The Incredible Journey of Child Refugees 2025

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 90 minutes Includes a 10-minute post-show Q&A. No interval.

Experience the powerful narratives of young refugees, now teenagers, as they bravely share their real-life journeys of escaping war and persecution to start anew in Australia.

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ReBoots Cyber Safety Show!

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle

Year Level Suitability P - 4

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive Cyber safety-themed puppet show for Prep - Year 4.

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#Extinction - Online only

Presented by Complete Works Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 75 minutes, plus Q&A. 90 minutes recommended.

Complete Works Theatre Company
Hannie Rayson's provocative play, Extinction, explores the complex relationship between conservation and industry. What will be compromised in the quest to save the endangered tiger quoll?

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Bell Shakespeare's 'Shakespeare: The Human Experience'

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1-hour incursion (50 min performance + 10 min Q&A)

The Players are Bell Shakespeare's touring ensemble of professional artists who bring Shakespeare to life in schools and communities across Australia.

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Pressure: A modern re-telling of 'The Crucible' and '1984'

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

In PRESSURE, a modern retelling of The Crucible and 1984, two students battle surveillance, social manipulation, and fear of cancellation in a dystopian school where conformity is brutally enforced.

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ALADDIN & THE MAGIC LAMP

Presented by Carrousel Theatre

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

A BILINGUAL PUPPET SHOW
Available in: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH-INDONESIAN-CHINESE

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Animal Island

Presented by School Workshops & Shows

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

For over 30 years, my passion has been to help little humans fathom their world via beautiful characters in stories well told. Story-telling, music, puppetry and movement. Loads of interaction on this fun and heartfelt adventure... my 18th show ...

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The Secrets of Stilt Walking

Presented by Stilt Walkers Australia

Year Level Suitability 3 - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 80 minutes

In the Secrets of Stilt Walking workshop you'll learn about different types of stilts, learn how epic stilt costumes are made, and test your balance on basic stilts. This workshop suits people aged 7+.

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Indigenous Science - Fire, Flight & Sound.

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 Hour

This show looks at 'Flight, Fire & Sound' with an Indigenous Perspective.Through the use of interactive and exciting demonstrations we look at the scientific principles behind the Boomerang, Aboriginal Fire use and Indigenous instruments.(Didgeridoo)

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Culture Club!

Presented by Em's Entertainment

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90mins - 2 hours

A fantastic way to embrace cultural difference in a fun and interactive way! Perfect for all primary school students years K-6, there is something for everyone as we explore cultures through a fun mix of music, dance, drama, visual arts, games & trivia!

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A Visit to The World of Banjo Patterson

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes

A.B 'Banjo' Patterson wrote some of Australia's best bush poetry and lyrics, and this 50 minute interactive, exciting performance explores three of his best. The Man From Ironbark, Muga Bill's Bicycle and The Geebung Polo Club.

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I Tarantati - Italian music and dance

Presented by Global Grooves

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50-60 min.

Italian duo lead dance, music and theatre in magical cultural experience.

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CINDERELLA

Presented by Carrousel Theatre

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 min (+75 min to set up and 45 min to dismantle the theatre)

LANGUAGES: FRENCH-ITALIAN-GERMAN-SPANISH-ENGLISH

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On The Wallaby

Presented by Global Grooves

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 min

Beginning with Australia's indigenous past this show uses song , dance and theatre to trace some of Australia's history. Featuring guitar, accordion, whistles ,vocals, lagerphone and calling.
Led by 2 primary teachers

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#National Science Week in Schools LIVESTREAM 2025

Presented by Perform! Education

Year Level Suitability 4 - 9

Avail.: Term 3

Duration 45 minutes

STEMania! is an interactive science sketch comedy celebrating the National Science Week theme- 'Decoding the Universe' inspiring students on the wonders of STEM.

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Le Petit Prince

Presented by Melbourne French Theatre Inc.

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 85 minutes no interval

Performance in French with sections in English [14 scenes in FRENCH and 7 scenes in ENGLISH] of rehearsed, costumed and moved reading of MFT's theatrical version created especially for schools

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Fairy tales & Puppetry Show - Good Things Come In Threes

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 3

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2

Duration 50 minutes including question & answer time

We take three of our favourite fairy tales and perform them using three different styles of puppetry.

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Circus, Dance, Fitness & Mindfulness Workshops

Presented by FunFit

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1hr to full day. We also take multi-week bookings which can culminate in a performance.

FunFit bring you Australia's most unique and active incursions. Choose from circus, hip-hop dance, zumba, breakdance, yoga, mindfulness and drama. We make fitness fun!
Perfect for students of all ages and classes.

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Cartoon Workshops

Presented by Toon Creations

Year Level Suitability K - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration Workshop Guide (45-60mins) Students will complete 4+ drawings

Our cartoon drawing workshops teach students how to draw popular movie and book characters in a fun and educational environment. Each workshop allows each student's unique skills to shine, showing them that "everyone" can draw.

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Lion Dance Kids Workshop

Presented by Lion Dance Kids

Year Level Suitability K - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 - 90 mins

Lion Dance Workshop: Immerse students in Chinese culture with this vibrant workshop where they learn lion dance basics, explore costumes, and enjoy hands-on activities. Perfect for fostering teamwork and creativity.

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#Macbeth - Live & Online

Presented by Complete Works Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 9 - 11

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 70 minutes, plus Q&A

Complete Works' Macbeth is an abridged version of the famous tragedy exploring themes of ambition, guilt and human temptation. Three professional actors perform key scenes that follow the Macbeth's rise to power and their ultimate downfall.

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The Runaway Christmas Tree!

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 45 Minutes

The Christmas Tree is cranky. He's tired of looking like a mirror ball, so he's running away! What will Santa say? Join us on a fun-filled chase through the North Pole to find the tree before it's too late!

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Dreamer And The Rainbow Tiger

Presented by Dream Puppets

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 minutes

Dreamer and the Rainbow Tiger is a new adventure in the black light puppetry Dreamer series - a story of hope, creativity and friendship during challenging times. After heavy rains a magical tiger visits Dreamer from over the rainbow..

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Bell Shakespeare's 'Shakespeare is Dead'

Presented by Bell Shakespeare

Year Level Suitability 7 - 9

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1-hour incursion (50 min performance + 10 min Q&A)

The Players are Bell Shakespeare's touring ensemble of professional artists who bring Shakespeare to life in schools and communities across Australia.

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Wellbeing Wonderland Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Discover Calm & Mindfulness in a World of Wonder. A transformative workshop designed to help children find calm, learn self-awareness and self-regulation. We explore a sensory playground, yoga, beginnings of mindfulness and more...

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The Dinosaur Show

Presented by Em's Entertainment

Year Level Suitability P - 1

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Duration 45 Minutes

A must see for all little dinosaur lovers. With over 2000 performances to date, this well researched show has enthralled countless children over the years. A visual and musical feast!

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Aussie Puppetry Experience! Interactive Presentation & Puppet Making

Presented by School Workshops & Shows

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes/2 hours

The ACTION-PACKED Puppetry Workshop transports children into the world of puppetry. Children enjoy an interactive performance, learn skills, and make puppets. Educational, entertaining and engaging!

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SPEAKING IN TONGUES

Presented by Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12

Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre

Duration Approx 2hrs (including interval)

Nine lives weave together in Bovell’s masterfully interconnected drama about love, desire, suspicion, and betrayal.

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Australia - Get up, stand up, be brave workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability P - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour incursion

Australian Modern Dance Get ready for a dynamic incursion of dance, imagination drama and modern dance culture of Australia (inspired by NAIDOC & Reconciliation Wk).

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"Cyberkindness" by The Playground Craze

Presented by The Playground Craze

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes including a question and answer session.

A live, evidence based theatre show performed at your school. Covering topics relating to online safety, cyberbullying, seeking help and support, and making good decisions in the digital world.

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High School Magic!

Presented by Adelaide Magic

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50 minutes

Filled with comedy, fun and surprises, the High School Magic Show involves plenty of audience participation from both students and teachers.

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GOLD IN THE HEART

Presented by Jan Wositzky

Year Level Suitability 3 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes plus questions

Brilliant music and story theatre tracking the 1850's gold rush - European, Chinese and Aboriginal - and events leading to Eureka, with folk songs, poetry, documents, maps, flags, newspaper reports - and with 6 students participating in the perform

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C'EST SI BON! French music with dance.

Presented by Global Grooves

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50-60min

Philippe accordionist/singer leads a journey to all regions of France with songs, dance and percussion. Secondary students learn more culture and study lyrics, too.

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Environmental Science

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration One Hour

In this thought provoking and funny show the Jollybops Science team investigate the Science that effects our environment. The Earth, Air & Water which sustains the whole 'Living World' will be looked at in detail through a range of interactive experiments

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Cultural Dance Explosion

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Buckle up - we are travelling to 3 different dynamic cultures of your choice to celebrate the beauty of diversity! This incursion is dynamic, interactive, fun and never forgotten.

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Mirror Mirror! Carp's Fairytales Show

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability P - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

The Magic Mirror is announcing this year's Fairest Of Them Award award, and Fairytale Land is in a frenzy! The characters will do ANYTHING to win the prize. But who will win? Features the stories 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'Red Riding Hood'

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Come you Spirits - Macbeth Touring Production

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 90 minutes plus Q&A

We bring our acclaimed open air productions, abridged to tell the story with a cast of four, in an hour and a half. Your students experience our bold adaptations as they have been performed all over the country and can interrogate them in a post show Q&A.

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Natural Phenomena & Energy

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Through a serious of visual and sometimes loud experiments this show looks at the natural phenomena all around us such as air pressure, magnetism, gravity & vortices, along with some explosive Energy changes as we look at a fuel of the future Hydrogen.

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Macbeth

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration Approximately 120 minutes with no interval. Duration includes a 15-minute post-show Q&A for all daytime performances.

Watch the premiere of an all-new production of Macbeth – a treat for teachers and students alike.

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Book Week 2025 in Schools: adaptation of a Younger Readers Chapter Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6

Avail.: Term 3

Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Younger Readers Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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Anti Bullying Show - Bully Bull Ring

Presented by Meerkat Productions

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2

Duration 45 minutes plus question & answer time.

The characters use song & dance to help Bellamy understand different approaches to resolving the issues of bullying. The show focuses on strategies to manage both online and face to face bullying and also discusses Emotional Intelligence.

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Children's Book Week ® 2025 LIVE

Presented by Perform! Education

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 3

Duration Junior Version - 40mins + 10 minutes discussion time. General/Senior Version- 50 Mins + 10 minutes discussion time

Celebrating the 2025 Children’s Book Week® theme 'Book An Adventure'- TREASURE HUNT is touring schools in partnership with the Children’s Book Council of Australia.

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The World Of Will - Introductory Shakespeare Workshops for Primary Years 5 & 6

Presented by Seymour Centre

Year Level Suitability 5 - 6

Venue: Seymour Centre

Duration 90 minutes including short breaks

Join us on Seymour Centre's big York Theatre stage to experience the world of William Shakespeare led by two experts from our resident company, Sport for Jove.

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The Laneway Theatre visits YOU!

Presented by Magic Unlimited

Year Level Suitability P - 9

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-60 minutes

Thanks to Shows for Schools, Tim Ellis can now bring his world class magic and illusions into YOUR school - he'll even saw someone in half!

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Come you Spirits - Tempest Takeover

Presented by Come you Spirits

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes

Our troupe take over your classroom for an hour, providing all the material you need to immerse your students in the brave new world of The Tempest. With professional and experienced actors performing key scenes supported by specific analysis.

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Mauri NZ Poi Dancing Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work

Year Level Suitability 1 - 5

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour or 50 mins to fit into timetable as required

🌸 Experience traditional Mauri Culture by learning Poi Dancing. Children are given or can make their own Poi Balls in Class. These are made from soft materials for safe dance practice.

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Elf Twinkle Toes Christmas Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique

Year Level Suitability K - 6

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 40 minute Christmas themed circus and magic show

If you thought Christmas was fun before wait till you have a circus elf around! High-caliber circus and magic, audience interaction, hilarious comedy and tonnes of Christmas spirit - All in one action packed show that will captivate any audience.

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Shakespeare Without Tears - Macbeth

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 60 minutes + Q & A

A 60 minute rapid fire examination of Shakespeare's Macbeth, constructed exclusively for secondary school students. Includes Q & A and study guide. Our performances de-mystify Shakespeare, bringing the language, characters and humour to your classroom.

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Too Many Toys!

Presented by Carp Productions

Year Level Suitability P - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

Danny has too many toys - but which ones should stay and which should go? Learn about toys - how they move, their history, and why they are popular. And help Danny discover the most valuable toy costs nothing at all!

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Mix It Up! - Chemistry Show K-2

Presented by Jollybops Science Shows

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

Chemistry at its best for the 5-8 age group. A high humour, high energy show looking at properties of materials, chemical reactions, states of matter. Explosive gases, freezing liquids, colour change reactions, pop off tins are just the start of the FUN

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That's Amore! Italian music with dance.

Presented by Global Grooves

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 50-60min

(Years P-12) Filippo leads journey to all regions of Italy with songs, dance and percussion. Secondary students learn more culture and study lyrics.

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The Mad Hatter Magic Show

Presented by Magic Unlimited

Year Level Suitability P - 6

Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45-60 minute magic show.

Everyone's favourite character from Alice in Wonderland is now on tour and ready to take his form of hilarious chaos to your school! Hilarious, interactive and magical fun that makes a great introduction into the worlds of literature and theatre.

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A Very Bookworm Christmas!

Presented by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company

Year Level Suitability K - 2

Avail.: Term 4

Duration 45 - 50 minutes

The Flying Bookworms are bringing Christmas stories to your door! In this festive incursion, your two Christmas elves will share their three favourite Christmas tales; The Night Before Christmas, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and a A Christmas Carol.

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Run Away With the Circus!

Presented by FunFit

Year Level Suitability K - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1hr to full day. We also take multi-week bookings which can culminate in a performance.

Ever wanted to run away with the circus? Here's your chance! We bring the circus to you, in an interactive incursion where you become the circus star. Learn hula hooping, juggling, spinning plates and more!

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The Jungle Book Adventure!

Presented by Hila Tells Stories

Year Level Suitability K - 4

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 minutes

This interactive show is an adaptation of the iconic 'Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli's amazing adventure and meets fantastic animals, solves mysteries, and escape a very fierce tiger!

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Max and The Wild Things

Presented by Hila Tells Stories

Year Level Suitability K - 4

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 45 min

This interactive, imaginative, and wild show brings the iconic book"Where The Wild Things Are" to life, inviting the audience into Max's world, where big emotions rule!

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#GoodEnough - Live and Online

Presented by Mindful Productions

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12

Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Duration 1 hour

GoodEnough is a comical & relatable show for all students. Teaching about positive & negative 'self-talk'. The protagonist's thoughts become characters -The 'Critic' & 'Motivator'. See how a simple day at school can be affected by your thoughts!