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SUMMARY:Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth' @ The Seymour Centre\,  Wednesday 25th March\, 2026 - 11.30am
DESCRIPTION:SEYMOUR CENTRE and SPORT FOR JOVE present ‘MACBETH’\n\n“Blood will have blood”\nShakespeare’s Macbeth returns in 2026\, bold\, visceral\, and more relevant than ever. \nAfter a smash-hit season and national tour in 2025\, Sport for Jove’s acclaimed production of Macbeth\, directed by George Banders\, is back at Seymour Centre for the Arts Education Program. This contemporary reimagining is a thrilling theatrical experience for students in Years 7 – 11\, offering a powerful introduction to Shakespeare’s language\, themes\, and dramatic form. \nSet in a world where ambition overrides morality and power corrupts absolutely\, an unexpected prophecy sends a national war hero and his brilliant wife as they spiral into a fever-dream for control. Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy combines Scottish and English history with Greek myth\, revealing a world where double-speak reigns\, violence is seductive\, and loyalty is a rare and precious thing. \nThis muscular\, modern production speaks directly to today’s students\, exploring the cost of ambition\, the fragility of conscience\, and the consequences of sacrificing humanity for personal gain. In an age obsessed with fame and influence\, Macbeth asks what happens when nature itself begins to fight back? \nSport for Jove’s Macbeth is boldly imaginative and true to the text\, filled with striking visuals\, rich performances\, and engaging revelations. It’s a fantastic introduction to Shakespeare for young people. \nImage credit: Dowling and Dowling Designs \n“What a fantastic production – my students loved it and were able to visualise the text and gain a tangible grasp of the plot\, characters and timeless themes of Macbeth!” \nRachel Greenwood\, Head English Teacher at Lucas Heights Community School \n“The contextual changes certainly stimulated lots of questions and discussions with our students back at school. We thank you for a valuable theatre experience for our students\, some of whom have never been to the theatre. A trip well worth all the planning! Look forward to seeing other productions in the future.” \nRachel Greenwood\, Head Teacher of English at Lucas Heights Community School \nAge recommendation: 12yrs + (under 16 year olds must be accompanied by a paying adult) \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nIf you chose Companion Card ticket\, please email ex********@******rg.au immediately after purchase with a copy of your Companion Card.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/shakespeares-macbeth-the-seymour-centre-wednesday-25th-march-2026-11-30am/
LOCATION:Seymour Centre\, Cnr City Road &\, Cleveland St\, Cleveland\, Chippendale\, 2008\, Australia
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SUMMARY:RELICS Exhibition @the Australian Museum - Wed 26th November\, 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Tickets:$13.50 each child\, accompanying adults free (one per family)\nOur session time is for 12pm.  We must enter together at that time as a group but once inside you are free to move around the exhibition in your own time. \nExhibition Highlights:\n\n14 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO®bricks\nCreated by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler\nLayered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries\nInteractive build area where you can create and display your own model using LEGO® bricks\nCustom scavenger hunt with different versions for children and adults\nAudio guide: Download the free accessible audio description guide to your device before arriving and remember to bring your own headphones for the best listening experience\n\nThis is not your typical exhibition. RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive art experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking – what Co-Creator Jackson Harvey describes as “the love child between an antique shop\, The LEGO® Movie\, and Blade Runner.” \nDon’t miss this extraordinary exhibition where forgotten objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future. \nContinue the journey with the official book\, A New World Rises: Tales of a Lego Future\, available to purchase from the AM Shop\, featuring images and stories by Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler with Cristy Burne (published by Fremantle Press\, 2025) \nLEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor\, authorise or endorse this exhibition. \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY.  ONLY ONE FREE ADULT TICKET PER FAMILY.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/relics-exhibition-the-australian-museum-wed-26th-november-12pm/
LOCATION:The Australian Museum
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SUMMARY:The Lovers – A Musical Reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
DESCRIPTION:🎭 HOMESCHOOLERS’ NIGHT OUT AT THE THEATRE! 🎭✨ The Lovers – A Musical Reimagining of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ✨ \nWe’re thrilled to offer exclusive HALF-PRICE tickets for homeschooling families to experience the spectacular musical The Lovers at the iconic Theatre Royal! \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 12 November 2025🕖 Time: 7:00 PM sharp💸 Special Price: ONLY $50.70 per ticket (Adult or Teen)(Normally $120 / $99 group rate – this is a fantastic deal!)\nLocated: 108 King Street\, Sydney beneath 25 Martin Place. Our foyer\, box office and cloakroom is best accessed via the main doors on 108 King Street.\n \n🎶 About the Show:Bold\, romantic\, and wildly funny — The Lovers breathes fresh life into Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the lens of pop-infused musical theatre. It’s a dazzling collision of classic literature and modern storytelling — full of mischief\, magic\, and unforgettable tunes. \n📌 Recommended Age: 14+🧒 While the show is recommended for older teens\, younger teens will also be attending — so feel free to use your discretion and come enjoy the night as a family. \n🎟️ Ticket Deadline: Secure your seats by 25 September 2025 – or sooner if tickets sell out! \nDon’t miss this amazing opportunity to mix education\, literature\, and unforgettable live performance — all at a family-friendly price!
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/the-lovers-a-musical-reimagining-of-shakespeares-a-midsummer-nights-dream/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal Sydney\, 25 Martin St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sydney Dance Company performance of 'Continuum' - 30th October\, 2025 @12pm high school matinee - recommended age 12yrs-19yrs
DESCRIPTION:Continuum is a bold exploration of the ever-shifting cadence that binds us to the world\, inspired by the constant flow of movement and transformation that mirrors the evolving nature of life. \nThrough the visionary perspectives of choreographers Rafael Bonachela\, Tra Mi Dinh and Stephen Page AO\, this triple bill offers three unique reflections on humanity\, light and our place in the cycle of existence. \nContinuum sweeps across a spectrum of lived experience\, from the fleeting beauty of twilight to the elemental force of breath. It is a journey through time and place\, where movement echoes with the ebb and flow of life’s narratives. A celebration of the continuous journey of transformation and the subtle forces of nature that connect us all. \nAn enchanting world premiere from Rafael Bonachela will draw upon his signature choreographic style\, to explore the limits of emotional and physical expression. To conjure a dynamic sorcery between the quiet and the monumental\, the intimate to the expansive. \nIn Somewhere Between Ten and Fourteen\, Tra Mi Dinh exposes the delicate space between day and night. A fleeting moment of transition where bodies drift and pulse\, surrendering to the ever-shifting movement of time and light. An ode to change that captures the transience of life’s continual shifts. \nFor the first time\, Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other\, brings together the powerful creative forces of Stephen Page with esteemed composer and leading Yidaki player William Barton. Page’s choreography embodies Barton’s song line\, calling out to land\, sea\, sky\, and creature\, whilst carefully connecting us all to the spirit of our creation breath. Barton will be joined live in performance by the award-wining Omega Ensemble\, who commissioned the underlying powerful score. Blown gently across the stage\, Unungkati Yantatja is a dedication to the force of our earthly breaths\, intrinsically connecting us to country\, to each other\, and the continual rhythm of life. \nPerformance duration: 90 minutes.  \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nTicket sales will end on the 12th August\, unless sold out beforehand. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/sydney-dance-company-performance-of-continuum-30th-october-2025-12pm-high-school-matinee-recommended-age-12yrs-19yrs/
LOCATION:Roslyn Packer Theatre – 22 Hickson Road\, Walsh Bay\, 22 Hickson Road\, Walsh Bay\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sydney Dance Company performance of 'Continuum' - 28th October\, 2025 @12pm - recommended age 8yrs-12yrs
DESCRIPTION:Continuum is a bold exploration of the ever-shifting cadence that binds us to the world\, inspired by the constant flow of movement and transformation that mirrors the evolving nature of life. \nThrough the visionary perspectives of choreographers Rafael Bonachela\, Tra Mi Dinh and Stephen Page AO\, this triple bill offers three unique reflections on humanity\, light and our place in the cycle of existence. \nContinuum sweeps across a spectrum of lived experience\, from the fleeting beauty of twilight to the elemental force of breath. It is a journey through time and place\, where movement echoes with the ebb and flow of life’s narratives. A celebration of the continuous journey of transformation and the subtle forces of nature that connect us all. \nAn enchanting world premiere from Rafael Bonachela will draw upon his signature choreographic style\, to explore the limits of emotional and physical expression. To conjure a dynamic sorcery between the quiet and the monumental\, the intimate to the expansive. \nIn Somewhere Between Ten and Fourteen\, Tra Mi Dinh exposes the delicate space between day and night. A fleeting moment of transition where bodies drift and pulse\, surrendering to the ever-shifting movement of time and light. An ode to change that captures the transience of life’s continual shifts. \nFor the first time\, Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other\, brings together the powerful creative forces of Stephen Page with esteemed composer and leading Yidaki player William Barton. Page’s choreography embodies Barton’s song line\, calling out to land\, sea\, sky\, and creature\, whilst carefully connecting us all to the spirit of our creation breath. Barton will be joined live in performance by the award-wining Omega Ensemble\, who commissioned the underlying powerful score. Blown gently across the stage\, Unungkati Yantatja is a dedication to the force of our earthly breaths\, intrinsically connecting us to country\, to each other\, and the continual rhythm of life. \nPerformance duration: 60 minutes.  \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nTicket sales will end on the 12th August\, unless sold out beforehand. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/sydney-dance-company-performance-of-continuum-28th-october-2025-12pm-recommended-age-8yrs-12yrs/
LOCATION:Roslyn Packer Theatre – 22 Hickson Road\, Walsh Bay\, 22 Hickson Road\, Walsh Bay\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:NSW Art Gallery Learning Tour & Workshop - Tues 9th Sept
DESCRIPTION:NSW Art Gallery learning tour and Workshop: Yolgnu Power\nTuesday 9th September\, 2025 \nFor primary Students – Stages 2-3 \nTour (10am – 11.30am) \nFor almost 100 years\, artists at Yirrkala have shared art as a means of cultural diplomacy – as a respectful assertion of power in its diverse forms\, from sovereignty to influence\, authority and control\, to energy\, strength and pride. Yolŋu power presents an opportunity to explore this art and its power to entice us into the Yolŋu world. \nIn this learning tour\, students get up close to artworks and learn about the significant moments in Yirrkala’s history when artists have consciously altered their practice\, developed new styles or embraced new mediums. \nLed by an Art Gallery educator\, this interactive session includes exhibition entry and is adapted for primary and secondary stages and their relevant curriculum outcomes. \nWorkshop (12.30pm – 2pm) \nLed by an Art Gallery educator\, students engage with works of art in the exhibition\, learn about Yolŋu art and culture\, and experiment with materials and techniques to create new work inspired by the artistic practices from Yirrkala in north-east Arnhem Land\, Northern Territory. \nThis hands-on workshop includes exhibition entry and is designed for both primary and secondary students with stage appropriate curriculum outcomes for making and responding. \nParents are permitted to attend for free (please select parent free ticket).  Please do not bring younger siblings to the tour and workshop (if you need to\, there is plenty to do in and around the Art Gallery) \nEach session is 1 ½ hours in duration \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/nsw-art-gallery-learning-tour-workshop-tues-9th-sept/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Theatre Set Design & Stagecraft 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' workshop @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 13th August\, 2025 - 12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Set Design and Stagecraft Workshop\nInspired by A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings\n(Please note – it is advisable that you also attend the performance of ‘A Very Old man with Enormous Wings’ in conjunction with the workshop however\, you can choose to just attend the workshop.) \n“There’s nothing better than having the opportunity to create a world that doesn’t\, but could\, exist” Christophe Lautrette \nIn this workshop students learn how to create dynamic spaces for live performance and theatre to build spaces of imagination for an audience. \n\nMake a world for theatrical storytelling\n\nIn this fun and engaging workshop inspired by A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings\, students have the opportunity to learn from Isabel Hudson\, a set and costume designer to create their own miniature worlds. Step into the captivating world of theatrical design and scenography to learn unique approaches that take ideas from the page to the stage. \nIn this workshop students will: \n\nExplore real-world examples to learn how a designer approaches the creative process.\nDevelop ideas and sketches to build students’ skills in stage and set design.\nCreate small scale models and prototypes for sets\, props\, characters and stages.\nConsider how different challenges and parameters that develop their design choices to enhance or bring alive the script or how an audience interprets a performance.\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop duration is 90 minutes. \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPLEASE NOTE that parents can attend this workshop in a non-participating capacity.  Parents will be able to sit in the back of the Creative Learning Space.  Parents need to also purchase a ticket (even though free) at the time of booking.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/theatre-set-design-stagecraft-a-very-old-man-with-enormous-wings-workshop-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-13th-august-2025-12-30pm/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Centre for Creativity\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:‘A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings’ music\, puppetry and live video projection @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 13th August\, 2025 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings\nInspired by the story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez\nA magic-realist gem of theatre and storytelling from Ireland\, using a combination of music\, puppetry and live video projection.\n\nA rich exploration of human nature\n\nFor students who love exquisite\, beautifully crafted theatre\, a magical realist gem inspired by legendary novelist Gabriel García Márquez’s darkly comic fairy tale\, Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes. \nIn a kitchen\, in a theatre\, two storytellers and their audience discover something remarkable – a very old man with enormous wings – and invite us to speculate who he is. A neighbour believes he’s an angel\, a priest claims he’s an imposter.  Pilgrims flock to see him\, hoping to be healed by him. They leave with something different than what they expected. \nWinner of Best Design at the Dublin Fringe (2019)\, talented theatre maker Dan Colley has created a perfect show for students gorgeously formed around music\, puppetry and live video\, but also thoughtful and emotionally rich in its exploration of human nature. \n“Fifty minutes of near theatrical perfection.” The Arts Review \nThe show duration is 60 minutes (45 minutes performance and 15 minutes Q&A). \nConsider also purchasing a ticket in the accompanying workshop ‘Stagecraft Design’ on Wednesday 13th August at 12.30pm for an additional $15.50. \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/a-very-old-man-with-enormous-wings-music-puppetry-and-live-video-projection-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-13th-august-2025-10am/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Playhouse Theatre\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Roald Dahl's 'The Twits' @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 2nd July\, 2025 - 12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:You won’t believe your (glass) eyes!\n\nMr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet – both on a quest to be meaner than the other – but\, who will outwit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks\, this infamous pair ultimately highlight the need to treat others with love and care and spreading positivity is far more enjoyable. \nPacked with Dahlicious mischief\, hilarious mayhem and humongous belly laughs\, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all ages\, from the team that brought us the sold out season of Fantastic Mr Fox\, George’s Marvelous Medicine and Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts. \nYou’ve read the book – now get to the theatre and experience this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller live on stage. \nSydney Opera House presents a Shake & Stir Theatre Co production \nThe show duration is 50 minutes \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option depending on whether you are paying by direct bank deposit or by PayPal. \nPeople choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to Shen immediately after booking ticket(s). \n  \n 
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/roald-dahls-the-twits-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-2nd-july-2025-12-30pm/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Playhouse Theatre\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Theatre 'A Bucket of Beetles' workshop @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 4th June\, 2025 - 12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Shadow Puppetry Installation Workshop\nInspired by A Bucket of Beetles\n(Please note – it is advisable that you also attend the performance of ‘A Bucket of Beetles’ in conjunction with the workshop however\, you can choose to just attend the workshop.) \n‘Leonardo da Vinci would have loved this puppetry performance!’  Audience member of ‘A Bucket of Beetles’ \n\nCreate shadow puppets with natural materials\n\nDeepen student’s engagement with the performance of A Bucket of Beetles with this making workshop with Papermoon and their puppetry artists. Students make shadow installations using branches and leaves\, to explore the magic of puppetry and the performance’s deep connection to nature and friendship. \nIn this workshop\, students will: \n\nExplore ways to bring objects\, materials and figures to life using simple natural materials and light to create shadow puppet worlds.\nWork with artists to create their own puppets using recycled and natural materials\, and how these puppets can inform storytelling\, set design and the audiences experience of the performance.\nLearn about Indonesian approaches to puppetry story telling.\n\n\n\nAbout Papermoon Puppet Theatre\n\nPapermoon Puppet Theatre was founded in April 2006 in Yogyakarta\, Indonesia by Co-Artistic Director Maria Tri Sulistyani (Ria). She has since nurtured\, developed and expanded the company together with Co-Artistic Director Iwan Effendi\, a visual artist and Papermoon’s puppet designer. Among other close collaborators\, we work with a collective of puppeteers\, which includes Anton Fajri\, Pambo Priyojati\, Beni Sanjaya\, Muhammad Alhaq and Hardiansyah Yoga. \nTo date\, Papermoon Puppet Theatre has created more than 30 puppet performances and visual art installations and exhibitions\, and have toured to more than 10 countries. In 2008\, they launched Pesta Boneka\, an international puppet biennale that welcomes puppeteers from around the world to Yogyakarta\, where they can share their work in a community setting. \nThe workshop duration is 90 minutes. \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPLEASE NOTE that parents can attend this workshop in a non-participating capacity.  Parents will be able to sit in the back of the Creative Learning Space.  Parents need to also purchase a ticket (even though free) at the time of booking.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/shadow-puppet-theatre-a-bucket-of-beetles-workshop-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-4th-june-2025-12-30pm-2/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Centre for Creativity\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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SUMMARY:‘A Bucket of Beetles’ Puppet Theatre @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 4th June\, 2025 - 10am
DESCRIPTION:A Bucket of Beetles\nFriendship\, adventure and magical bugs\nWehea is a little boy who lives in a big rainforest. Just like many other people who live there\, he has a special connection with nature. Even the smallest beings in the forest are his friends. One day\, Wehea meets a very special beetle – a rhinoceros beetle – and together they embark on an epic\, life-changing adventure. \nBased on a story told by a four-year-old boy (all of the animal puppet designs in the show are based on his drawings) A Bucket of Beetles is more than just a story of a beautiful friendship. It’s a story about learning to appreciate the small things to then be able to appreciate bigger things. \nFollowing successful tours across the US\, Netherlands\, Japan\, South Korea\, Malaysia and Singapore\, Papermoon Puppet Theatre now brings this mesmerising show to the Sydney Opera House\, for the first time for students of all ages from Stage 1 upwards. \n“The standard of puppetry is extraordinary. The energy and artistic integrity of this company shines through in every scene.” \n\nAbout Papermoon Puppet Theatre\n\nPapermoon Puppet Theatre was founded in April 2006 in Yogyakarta\, Indonesia by Co-Artistic Director Maria Tri Sulistyani (Ria). She has since nurtured\, developed and expanded the company together with Co-Artistic Director Iwan Effendi\, a visual artist and Papermoon’s puppet designer. Among other close collaborators\, we work with a collective of puppeteers\, which includes Anton Fajri\, Pambo Priyojati\, Beni Sanjaya\, Muhammad Alhaq and Hardiansyah Yoga. \nTo date\, Papermoon Puppet Theatre has created more than 30 puppet performances and visual art installations and exhibitions\, and have toured to more than 10 countries. In 2008\, they launched Pesta Boneka\, an international puppet biennale that welcomes puppeteers from around the world to Yogyakarta\, where they can share their work in a community setting. \nThe show duration is 65 minutes (50 minutes performance and 15 minutes Q&A). \nConsider purchasing the accompanying Shadow Puppetry workshop on Wednesday 4th June at 12.30pm for an additional $15.50. \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/a-bucket-of-beetles-puppet-theatre-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-4th-june-2025-10am/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Playhouse Theatre\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250409T140000
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SUMMARY:‘Dogman: The Musical’ @Sydney Opera House\, Wednesday 9th April\, 2025 - 12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Will Dog Man save the day?\n\nBest buddies George and Harold have been creating comics for years\, but now that they’re in 5th grade\, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character\, Dog Man\, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog\, part man and ALL HERO!! \nHow hard could it be…? \nWith the head of a dog and the body of a policeman\, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. \nBut while trying his best to be a good boy\, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey\, the world’s most evil cat\, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their musical before lunchtime?? \nFind out in this epic musical adventure for Stages 2 and upwards\, featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters. \nDog Man: The Musical is a performance adventure based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pikey\, the creator of the top selling Dog Man and Captain Underpantsbooks. \nThe show duration is 65 minutesYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/dogman-the-musical-sydney-opera-house-wednesday-9th-april-2025-12-30pm/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Playhouse Theatre\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jodie Barakat":MAILTO:excursions@shen.org.au
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SUMMARY:Big Art Day - Art Gallery of NSW - Tuesday 8th April 2025 10am - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:Fantastical Beings \nIn our Big Art Day sessions\, we get up close to artworks\, participate in lively debates about art and ideas\, and create a collaborative artwork inspired by the works around us. Taking inspiration from the art and exhibitions on view\, students learn how to look at and interpret art\, and experiment with a range of art-making techniques and materials. \nThis day-long program is designed for primary group excursions\, available for students in years K–6. Led by Gallery educators\, it is linked to curriculum outcomes and brings students together with art in fun and inspiring ways. \nBig Art Day schedule \n10am: arrival and morning tea\n10.30am: learning tour\n12pm: lunch\n12.30pm: learning workshop\n2pm: finish \nFantastical Beings \nAre there magical or mysterious creatures living at the Art Gallery? The friendly sculptural giants called Here Comes Everybody 2022 by Francis Upritchard who greets us at the entrance suggest there are. In this Big Art Day\, we transport ourselves to other-worldly realms to explore the fantastical in art. We get up close to surprising artworks like Upritchard’s and collaborate to create our own mystical being using new and unexpected techniques. \nYou need to be a SHEN member to purchase tickets.  Tickets are non-transferable. \nTicket sales will end on 1st April (unless sold out beforehand) \nAccompanying adults are free – but will need to purchase a free adult ticket if wish to attend
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/big-art-day-art-gallery-of-nsw-tuesday-8th-april-2025-10am-2pm/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of NSW\, Art Gallery Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gersha S":MAILTO:excursions@shen.org.au
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SUMMARY:Sydney Dance Company performance of 'Somos' - 3rd April\, 2025 @11am school matinee - recommended age 12yrs-18yrs
DESCRIPTION:Rafael Bonachela’s smash-hit contemporary dance\, Somos returns for an encore season in our Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company. \nEnriched with new poetic moments for 2025\, Somos means “we are” in Spanish\, and features a cascade of intimate solos\, duets and trios with a distinct Spanish flavour. Set to music by powerhouse Hispanic artists and performed in the round\, this intimate setting will provide you with unparalleled connection to our Company dancers as you are blown away by their formidable artistry and breathtaking physicality closer than ever. \n★★★★★ “an exquisitely beautiful and special experience” – Sydney Arts Guide \n★★★★★  “There is ‘intimate’ and then there is Somos” – Limelight \nPerformance duration: 75 minutes.  \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. \nTicket sales will end on the 31st January\, unless sold out beforehand. \nPlease ensure you choose the correct ticket option when you are paying.  People choosing Companion Card ticket must email a copy of the Companion Card to SHEN immediately after booking ticket(s).
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/sydney-dance-company-performance-of-somos-3rd-april-2025-11am-school-matinee-recommended-age-12yrs-18yrs/
LOCATION:Sydney Dance Company\, Neilson Studio\, Walsh Bay Arts precinct\, Dawes Point\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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SUMMARY:Sacred Earth\, Sustainable Futures workshop at Australian Museum\, Thursday 13th March\, 1.10pm-2pm
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP – COME EARLIER AND/OR STAY AFTER WORKSHOP TO EXPLORE THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM \nChildren will connect with First Nations culture\, imagine sustainable futures\, and feel empowered to make a difference for our planet. The experience is integrated across learning areas and will inspire students to care for Country and create a sustainable future. \nBe part of the world-first ‘Sacred Earth\, Sustainable Futures: First Nations Climate Playhouse’ – an interactive climate solutions experience that will be held during Climate Action Week Sydney 2025 at the Australian Museum. \nThe experience will intertwine First Nations Caring for Country knowledge with the magic of embedding innovative nature-based solutions in our communities\, creating a space for education\, connection\, and inspiration. \nStudents will go on a journey to: \nConnect: Immerse in a visually stunning Acknowledgement of Country – and connect to Country by decorating a recycled paper leaf with natural inks. \nExplore: Use hands and feet to explore sacred earth imagery and sustainable futures imagery with interactive floor projection games. \nImagine: Imagine a greener future of Sydney with a Lego (or Duplo) powered mission\, inspired by First Nations knowledge of Caring for Country. \nEmpower: Create native seed bombs for students to plant at home\, giving students a tangible way to care for Country. \nThis experience provides students with interactive sustainability and First Nations perspectives integrated across learning areas\, including: \nPrimary schools: Science and Technology\, Human Society and its Environment\, and Creative Arts \nYOU MUST BE A SHEN MEMBER TO BOOK TICKETS.  PLEASE ONLY BOOK FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND ONLY ONE ADULT PER FAMILY.
URL:https://shen.org.au/event/sacred-earth-sustainable-futures-workshop-at-australian-museum-thursday-13th-march-1-10pm-2pm/
LOCATION:The Australian Museum
CATEGORIES:SHEN
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