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Treat your students to musical soundscapes and classical compositions with Sounds like Australia. In this immersive introduction to music, your students will learn about instrument sounds, develop their musical vocabulary, and explore the importance of listening. This light-hearted, participatory show will delight children with sounds evocative of the Australian landscape. Sounds like Australia is a… Read More »ABC Classic Kids: Sounds Like Australia (Yrs K-2)

York Theatre Duration: 55 minutes Iain Grandage conductor Katy Abbott composer-presenter What happens when the man-made enters the natural landscape? What will happen to these pristine environments? Composer Katy Abbott, uses the true events of a cargo ship in 1992 spilling nearly 29,000 duck bath toys into the North Pacific Ocean as the catalyst for… Read More »Sydney Symphony Orchestra ‘Introduced Species’ Primary (Yrs 3-6)

York Theatre, Duration: 55 minutes Iain Grandage conductor Katy Abbott composer-presenter What happens when the man-made enters the natural landscape? What will happen to these pristine environments? Composer Katy Abbott, uses the true events of a cargo ship in 1992 spilling nearly 29,000 duck bath toys into the North Pacific Ocean as the catalyst for… Read More »Sydney Symphony Orchestra ‘Introduced Species’ Senior (Yrs 7‒10)

For compelling contemporary dance and uniquely Australian stories, look no further than Dark Emu. Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed 2017 season of Bennelong, Bangarra’s new production will satisfy your spirit and connect you with Country. Inspired by Bruce Pascoe’s award-winning book, Dark Emu features four stories directed by Stephen Page; each exploring the vital life force of flora and fauna, and redefining the narrative around the post-colonial myth of the ‘hunter-gatherer’.… Read More »Dark Emu (Bangarra Dance at Sydney Opera House) Yrs 7-12

Wilde Creatures takes your children on a fantastic journey through palaces, forests and beyond. This exciting new production is based on Oscar Wilde's best loved tales, including The Happy Prince and The Nightingale and the Rose. Join a live band of storytelling musicians as they try to choose a new statue for the town square.… Read More »Wilde Creatures (Yrs K-2)

You be the judge Through a recreation of a people’s court, Tribunal interrogates the truth and lies surrounding the labels of ‘refugee’ and ‘asylum seeker’. This thought-provoking experience brings together artists, Indigenous Elders, refugees, human rights activists and young leaders to present their perspectives, aspirations and connections to culture. Audiences will be challenged through a fusion of participatory performance, legal procedure and personal stories. Hear truths,… Read More »‘Tribunal’, Sydney Opera House, for Years 10-12

Jump into this enchanting tale of a young boy who longs to be an illusionist. A tale of daring and willpower, the importance of a good assistant, and of course, a white rabbit! Packed with cleverly executed illusions and tantalising tricks, it proves there’s more to magic than meets the eye! This rich, multilayered production from… Read More »The Great Illusionist (Years 3-6)