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2015 PRIMARY YEARS KTO 6

EDUCATION Absolutely nothing beats seeing smiles and excitement on the faces of children and knowing you have helped make that possible. Our 2015 Primary Program not only supports classroom learning, boosts literacy and comprehension skills and contributes to your students’ cultural development - but it DELIGHTS, EXCITES and INSPIRES. The arts in themselves are such an important aspect of a young person’s education. We know that you need absolute maximum bang for your buck, and that’s why we have programmed a wide variety of productions that will support learning across the KLA’s including HSIE and Science as well as English and the Creative Arts. To support this we have provided detailed curriculum links for each event so it’s clear exactly where your excursion might sit in terms of your programs for the year and which outcomes it might help you achieve. Also, check out my ‘From the Education Coordinator’ comment, where I outline the learning opportunities available in each production to help you make your decision as to which one, two or six productions you’ll bring your students to see. I look forward to helping you provide memorable learning experiences for your students in 2015. See you at the theatre!

Amy Matthews Education Coordinator CONTENTS

ACCESS Access and Accessible Performances �� 2

PRODUCTIONS FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS The Bugalugs Bum Thief...... 4 Music to Mark an Event...... 6 The Witches �� 8 Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo �� 10 Snugglepot and Cuddlepie �� 12 The 26-Storey Treehouse �� 14 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts �� 16 Simon Tedeschi: Pianist and Prankster...... 18

WORKSHOPS AND COMPETITIONS Sharp Short Theatre �� 20 Sydney Writers’ Festival Primary School Days �� 22 NIDA School Holiday Workshops �� 23

MORE INFORMATION Extras �� 24 Getting Here �� 25 How to Book �� 26 Booking Form 2015 �� 27 ACCESS AT RIVERSIDE

Riverside is committed to providing access to quality educational arts experiences for ALL students. This includes students with disability, special needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Even though we have allocated certain performances where we provide specific services or modifications, students with any special needs are welcome to attend any performance in our program, not just those allocated as accessible performances. Here are some of the specific access points Riverside can provide: RIVERSIDE SUBSIDY Students from low socio-economic areas (including schools previously known as ‘Priority Funded’ or ‘Partnership schools’) or schools that are geographically disadvantaged may be eligible to receive ticket subsidies through our ticket subsidy program. Please contact our Education Coordinator on 8839 3308 for more information on eligibility or to apply for these subsidies. WHEELCHAIR AND LEVEL ACCESS Wheelchair and Level Access is available in all of our venues. Please notify us if your booking requires this access so we can be prepared to best accommodate you on the day and ensure you’re booked into our level access seats. HEARING SYSTEM Our Riverside and Lennox theatres are equipped with a hearing system that can be accessed through modern hearing aids. Headsets and receivers are also available for patrons who do not have hearing aids or whose hearing aid doesn’t work with our system. Please notify us if your booking requires access to the headsets. AUDIO DESCRIPTION For select performances throughout the year, Vision Australia is providing an Audio Description service. This involves the patron who is using this service wearing headphones through which they will hear someone describing the action and visual elements taking place on stage. This service is suitable for people with vision impairment or for people with intellectual disabilities where their comprehension of the performance may be assisted. This year’s Audio Described performance for primary students is: The Bugalugs Bum Thief: Wednesday 6th May at 12:30pm (see page 4) If you have a group requiring this service that you would like to bring to another event please let us know. More information on access: Call our Education Coordinator on 8839 3308 or email [email protected] Image by Branco Gaica

2 RELAXED PERFORMANCES Select performances throughout the year are provided as Relaxed Performances, where the perceived ‘rules’ of theatre are modified to allow people with Autism and other special needs to enjoy the performance in a safe and welcoming environment. Modifications will differ depending on the show, but can include: • Opening the doors to the theatre early to allow students to find their seats and become familiar with the space • The house lights being dimmed but not turned all the way down • The understanding that patrons may come and go from the theatre as needed • Elements of the show that might include loud noises or sudden bright lights being toned down or removed from the performance. This year’s Relaxed Performances for primary students are: The Witches: Thursday 25th June at 10am (see page 8) Simon Tedeschi: Pianist and Prankster: Wednesday 21 October at 10am (see page 18) If you have a group requiring similar modifications that you would like to bring to another event please let us know. SOCIAL STORIES, TOUCH TOURS, MEET AND GREETS & SPECIAL SEATING REQUESTS Upon request, we may be able to provide other services other than listed above to help make your students’ visit more comfortable. These include providing a social story with images and simple language about what to expect when coming to Riverside, arranging a pre-show touch tour or meet and greet with the cast to allow your students time to become familiar with their surroundings, or arranging for you to be seated early or near to an exit if you feel as if you may need to leave the theatre at all during the show. Simply contact us with any request you might have and we’ll do our best to arrange it for you. Image by Mark Nolan

3 RIVERSIDE PRESENTS MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY THE BUGALUGS BUM THIEF BASED ON THE BOOK BY TIM WINTON

Monkey Baa’s hilarious adaptation of The Bugalugs Bum Thief has toured across Australia, playing to over 100,000 young people. A decade later, this hysterical adventure returns to the SUITABLE FOR stage for a new generation of young people to enjoy. YEARS Skeeta Anderson’s got a problem. He’s woken up without his bum. He soon realises that he’s not K – 4 the only one without a behind! All 496 citizens of the town of Bugalugs are BUMLESS! Along with his best mates Mick Misery and Billy Marbles, Skeeta sets out on a side-splitting adventure to track down the culprit of the crime. On the way we meet the colourful characters of Tim Winton’s much loved story including Skeeta’s mum and dad, Mick’s mum the miserable Mrs Misery, Billy’s sister Mavis Marbles, the sleepy Constable Coma and the school teacher Mr Wally. Join Skeeta and his friends in this ripper adventure that will have you singing along and laughing your own bum off! And besides that, bums are funny!

Audio Described performance: Wednesday 6 May at 12:30pm DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 55 minutes – no interval Monday 4 May at 1pm, Tuesday 5 May at 10am & 12:30pm, $16 per student & additional teacher Wednesday 6 May at 10am & 12:30pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Early Stage 1 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A widely defined ENe-6B, ENe-8B, ENe-10C, ENe-11D Australian literature. Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAES1.4

Music Repertoire: Vocal Music MUES1.4 Unit of Work: Sing and Move Stage 1 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A widely defined EN1-4A, EN1-6B, EN1-8B, EN1-10C, Australian literature. EN1-11D Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAS1.4 Music Repertoire: Vocal Music Repertoire: Vocal Music Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A widely defined EN2-4A, EN2-6B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, Australian literature. EN2-11D

Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAS2.4 Unit of Work: Explorers Music Repertoire: Vocal Music MUS2.4

4 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education Illustration by Stephen Michael King

From the Education Coordinator… What better way to achieve literacy outcomes than to make it all about bums? Your students will love this HILARIOUS stage adaptation, which uses plenty of fantastic visuals (the costumes are very funny!) along with lively movement and music to tell this Tim Winton classic. This fits in perfectly with the Australian Literature content requirement in the English syllabus whilst also engaging students through the Creative Arts. They’ll be having such a great time - they won’t even realise they’re learning (and I won’t tell them if you don’t!). 5 SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS MUSIC TO MARK AN EVENT For the first time, Riverside welcomes Sydney Symphony Orchestra with their only concerts presented in Western Sydney. is a true concert experience, where SUITABLE FOR Music to Mark an Event students can engage with the orchestra in an interactive concert program looking at music YEARS used in all kinds of events throughout life, from weddings to funerals. K – 6 Repertoire: DVORÁK Festival March ABBOTT Punch – Fanfare for brass ensemble (Australian) HANDEL Arrival of the Queen of Sheba BEETHOVEN Funeral March from Symphony No.3, Eroica ARNOLD Country Fling from Four Scottish Dances STRAVINSKY Song of the Volga Boatman GRIEG Wedding Day at Troldhaugen Teachers will receive digital resources to support learning around this concert. Sydney Symphony Orchestra are also providing an accredited professional learning ADD workshop, linked to the board of studies syllabus and based on these concerts. In ON: addition, teachers will have the option of attending a free workshop late that same afternoon about our Parramatta Park Project. See below for dates, times and venues. BOOKINGS: Visit sydneysymphony.com/schools. For further information and enquiries - 8215 4603 or [email protected]

CONCERTS DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE Approx 1 hour - no interval K – Year 2 Thursday 28 May at 10:30am $8 per student & additional teacher Years 3 – 6 Tuesday 26 May at 12pm, (plus a one off $50 participation fee which includes Wednesday 27 May at 10:30am 1 place in the teacher workshop and digital resources)

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS DATES & TIMES PRICE Saturday 14 February at 9.30am - 12pm, followed by optional free Parramatta Park Project $50 per teacher workshop 1pm - 5pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Stage ES1 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUES 1.1, MUES1.4 Stage 1 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS 1.1, MUS1.4 Stage 2 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS2.1, MUS2.4

Stage 3 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS3.1, MUS3.4

6 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… Having had a program primarily focussed around theatre and dance in the past - in 2015 we wanted to provide more programming related specifically to the music curriculum. We are delighted to partner with Sydney Symphony Orchestra for their Western Sydney School concerts! Sydney Symphony Orchestra are the masters in making orchestral music ACCESSIBLE to students and young people through their school concerts, and this particular program provides a wonderful tour through some classic and familiar pieces your students would have heard before but had probably never really thought about. The digital resources and the professional development provided make a well-supported program for both students and teachers alike.

Image by Robert Catto / robertcatto.com 7 RIVERSIDE PRESENTS A GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION THE WITCHES BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID WOOD

RE-IMAGINED BY When one little boy unwittingly stumbles into the annual meeting of witches, he hears their nasty Lucas Jervies plan to get rid of all the children in the world – by turning them into mice! It’s going to take smarts and sneakiness to stop them and not get squished in the process. Think you can outwit a witch and outrun a mouse? Then grab a seat for The Witches, bursting onto the stage as a mind-boggling and madcap one-man show. SUITABLE FOR Brave boys and girls, rat-racers and retirees are in for a wicked and wonderful time. Lucas YEARS Jervies directs this bubbling concoction, based on David Wood’s adaptation of the Roald Dahl 3 – 6 classic, with Guy Edmonds running amok in a virtuosic physical performance. Visit the Official Roald Dahl website, which is packed with information and up to date news from the World of Roald Dahl: roalddahl.com

Relaxed Performance: Thursday 25 June at 10am

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 55 minutes no - interval Tuesday 23 June at 12:30pm, Wednesday 24 June at 10am & 12:30pm, $16 per student & additional teacher Thursday 25 June at 10am & 12:30pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN2-4A, EN2-6B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, EN2- texts from other countries and times including poetry, 11D and picture books Creative Arts - Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Character & Role, Playbuilding. DRAS2.1; DRAS2.4 Stage 3 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-7C, EN3-8D texts from other countries and times including poetry, and picture books Creative Arts - Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Character & Role, Playbuilding DRAS3.2, DRAS3.4

8 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… The Witches as a one man show? How you ask? Well come see for yourself! This is a WONDERFUL FUN way to challenge your students by taking them to something unlike they have ever seen before. The familiarity of the story combined with the unusual presentation will give you an excellent basis for comparing how texts can be interpreted and presented in different ways. It also provides a great way to look at character in Drama by observing how one man manages to play multiple roles.

9 RIVERSIDE PRESENTS ERTH’S DINOSAUR ZOO BY ERTH – VISUAL AND PHYSICAL INC

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Erth’s widely acclaimed show, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™, takes audiences into a new dimension Scott Wright of theatre. ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT WITH Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and Sharon Kerr and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly Steve Howarth friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages AUDIO BY 5 years and up. Phil Downing Get up close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology. Meet our most recent zoo addition, a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, discovered in Queensland and is the most complete meat- eating skeleton yet found in Australia. Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™ includes a menagerie of insects and SUITABLE FOR dinosaurs that once roamed free around the world and are now in daily residence. YEARS Learn how to feed and interact with Erth’s dinosaurs in a once in a lifetime interactive experience. K – 4 Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to these prehistoric creatures. Experience the thrill of this extraordinarily imaginative work.

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 1 hour – no interval Thursday 25 June at 10am & 12:30pm, $16 per student & additional teacher Friday 26 June at 10am & 12:30pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Early Stage 1 Science Natural Environment STe-7NE, STe-8NE Drama Drama Forms: Puppetry DRAES1.4 Unit of Work: Dinosaurs Stage 1 Science Physical World ST1-10LW, ST1-11LW

Drama Drama Forms: Puppetry DRAS1.4 Stage 2

Science Physical World ST2-10LW, ST2-11LW

Drama Unit of work: Explorers Drama Forms: Puppetry DRAS2.4

10 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education Image by Erth – Visual and Physical Inc

From the Education Coordinator… No doubt your class can tell you everything there is to know about dinosaurs - or can they? How much do they know about Australian dinosaurs? These puppets (shh - did I say puppets?) are so lifelike and the presentation of the show so sincere, that your students will think they’re in a reptile park viewing real creatures and not watching theatre about animals that are long extinct. And the fact that all the dinosaurs are Australian also gives students an awareness about our unique environment and natural history and what sets us apart from the rest of the world. You won’t see T-Rex in this show - but you will see his Aussie counterpart! Who would have thought something 64 million years old could be so RELEVANT? 11 A CDP PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE ADAPTED FROM A SERIES OF BOOKS BY MAY GIBBS

ADAPTED BY: May Gibbs’ quintessentially Australian classics have fascinated and delighted generations of Eva Di Cesare, children and families, introducing them to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush. Sandra Eldridge and In this new adaptation, the iconic tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie come to life on stage for Tim McGarry contemporary audiences. BY ARRANGEMENT WITH: The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the SUITABLE FOR Big Bad Banksia Man? YEARS These beloved characters come to life on stage as this funny, enchanting production introduces K – 4 today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 50 minutes - no interval Wednesday 15 July – Friday 17 July at 10am & 12pm $18 per student & additional teachers

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Early Stage 1 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A ENe-6B, ENe-8B, ENe-10C, ENe-11D widely defined Australian literature. Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAES1.4

Music Repertoire: Vocal Music MUES1.4 Unit of Work: Sing and Move HSIE Environments ENES1 Stage 1 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A EN1-4A, EN1-6B, EN1-8B, EN1-10C, EN1-11D widely defined Australian literature. Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAS1.4 Music Repertoire: Vocal Music MUS1.4 HSIE Environments ENS1.5, ENS1.6 Related unit of work: Wet and Dry Environments Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; A EN2-4A, EN2-6B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, EN2-11D widely defined Australian literature. Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling. DRAS2.4 Unit of Work: Explorers Music Repertoire: Vocal Music MUS2.4 HSIE Environments ENS2.5, ENS2.6 Related unit of work: Australia: You’re standing in it

12 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… Not only is it true-blue Australian classic, but think of all the classroom activities you could do around a unit on Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. From a study into the quintessential Australian language; to learning about the Australian bush and classic Australian fauna and flora; to character studies and activities on personification around the colourful and cute animal and plant based characters. This new adaptation from two of Australia’s leading children’s theatre companies brings these concepts and more from the page to the stage in a way that is PURE MAGIC, giving your students the chance to dive right into the world of Gibbs. 13 A CDP PRODUCTION THE 26-STOREY TREEHOUSE A PLAY BY RICHARD TULLOCH, ADAPTED FROM THE AWARD WINNING BOOK BY ANDY GRIFFITHS AND TERRY DENTON

Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! They’re back! SUITABLE FOR Adapted by award-winning playwright and author Richard Tulloch (The Book of Everything, Bananas in Pyjamas), The 26-Storey Treehouse is brought to you by the same cracker team that YEARS delivered the smash-hit stage version of The 13-Storey Treehouse. 3 – 6 Yes, that’s right. Andy and Terry had such a ball with their crash-landing entry into the world of theatre with The 13-Storey Treehouse, they’re back for more. 13 storeys more, in fact. And you’re invited! You know what 13 more storeys means. More inventions – like the 78 flavour ice-cream- dispensing robot and the brain bamboozling Maze of Doom (not to mention the self-inflating underpants) and more things to go wrong – not least of which is the very real possibility that the entire show is a complete and utter disaster. Will Andy and Terry push their friend Jill to her absolute limits? And who is this shady Hector Houtkop, with a really bad pirate accent? And what about all those pirates? So what are you waiting for? You’ll laugh your head off! The 13-Storey Treehouse reviews: “My eight year old co-reviewer loved the show… has the kids engaged and amused from the outset.” THE AUSTRALIAN “Wow!…goes to the edge of the ridiculous to get a laugh.” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 60 mins - no interval Tuesday 18 August at 12 noon & 6pm, $20 per student & additional teachers Wednesday 19 August at 10am & 12 noon

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN2-4A, EN2-6B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, Australian literature. EN2-11D Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Playbuilding. DRAS2.1, DRAS2.4 Stage 3 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-7C, EN3-8D Australian literature. Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Playbuilding. DRAS3.2, DRAS3.4

14 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… Sometimes you come across a book series that is incredibly popular not just for its larger than life characters, its imaginative storylines and plot twists and its ability to transport students into various different crazy and zany worlds from one page to the next - but for the fact that it’s just plain FUNNY. Literacy is served on a platter with the Treehouse series, and the sheer theatricality of these books make them perfect for stage adaptations. Be the most popular teacher in school by taking your students to this show! 15 RIVERSIDE PRESENTS A SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO PRODUCTION ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES & DIRTY BEASTS ORIGINALLY CO-PRODUCED WITH: Think you know the stories of The Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow La Boite Theatre Company White, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk? Think again! Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts bursts off the page in a spectacular new live show, taking the world’s best-loved fairy tales and rearranging them with some unexpected and hilarious twists. A visual feast that combines a rocking sound track, immersive lighting design, SUITABLE FOR dance, song, shadow puppetry and four of the country’s best comic actors who bring over 40 YEARS characters to life. 3 – 6 This fast-moving, always surprising show is a celebration of the world’s number one storyteller. Hailed by audiences and critics alike, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts has been described as ‘flawlessly funny... beautifully gratifying, clever stuff’ (Weekend Notes) and ‘... delights and revolts... the audience lapped it up...’ (The Courier-Mail). Seriously funny and frighteningly silly, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts is the perfect entertainment for your students. Established in 2006, shake & stir is one of Australia’s leading contemporary theatre companies specialising in the creation of new work. shake & stir have produced a suite of award-winning productions including Statespeare (2011 Helpmann Award nomination - Best Children’s Work), Animal Farm (2011 Matilda Awards - Best Independent Production, Best Direction) and Tequila Mockingbird (2013 Matilda Awards - Best Mainstage Production, Gold Matilda Award) and now their latest production is sure to delight and disgust in equal measures. Visit the Official Roald Dahl Website, which is packed with information and up to date news from the World of Roald Dahl: roalddahl.com

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DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 1 hour – no interval (plus 15 min Q & A) Friday 16 October at 10am & 12:30pm $20 per student & additional teacher

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN2- 4A, EN2-6B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, EN2-11D texts from other countries and times including poetry, and picture books Creative Arts - Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Character, Playbuilding. DRAS2.1; DRAS2.4 Stage 3 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-7C, EN3-8D texts from other countries and times including poetry, and picture books Creative Arts - Drama Drama Forms: Storytelling, Movement, Character, DRAS3.2, DRAS3.4 Playbuilding.

16 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… shake & stir are renowned for their youthful, fresh and energetic adaptations of classic texts - and this production is no exception! They launch Roald Dahl headfirst into the modern world (where he sits so comfortably) with their zany costumes, rock style music and FANTASTIC production values, sure to make your students engage, delight and relate. Not only is it a perfect connection to the English syllabus for poetry and rhyme, but it also links nicely to the Creative Arts - Drama syllabus as students will see the actors take on multiple roles and use some excellent physical theatre techniques in their characterisation and storytelling.

STARRING: “If maths were music, then Simon would be at the top of the class.” Simon Tedeschi Simon’s Year 4 School Report DIRECTED BY: Join one of Australia’s most inspiring young musicians, Simon Tedeschi as he takes us on a Eva Di Cesare journey through a day in his life from 5am practice sessions, his first public performance age 8 at Sydney Opera House, winning the Sydney Piano Competition age 10 to playing in front of Luciano Pavarotti at the age of 13. Through hilarious anecdotes as a boy, Simon recalls his pranks and practices which shaped his SUITABLE FOR extraordinary life while playing some of his favourite music including Chopin’s Minute Waltz, YEARS Beethoven’s Fur Elise and in homage to his grandmother – a Polish Mazurka. 2 – 6 Relaxed Performance: Wednesday 21 October at 10am

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 50 minute – no interval Tuesday 20 October at 10am & 12:30pm, $16 per student & additional teachers Wednesday 21 October at 10am & 12:30pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES Stage 1 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS 1.1, MUS1.4 HSIE Workers in the Community; Roles, Rights and Responsibilities SSS1.8 Stage 2 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS2.1, MUS2.4 HSIE People and their Job; Roles, Rights and Responsibilities SSS2.8 Stage 3 Creative Arts - Music Instrumental Music, Performing, Listening MUS3.1, MUS3.4

18 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education Wall painting by Brendan Read

From the Education Coordinator… This is like a really cool music lesson that is taught by the cheeky kid in class! Your students will love being taken on this journey through Simon’s life, punctuated by classic pieces that have had significance to him throughout his life from child prodigy to concert pianist. Fundamentally, this show is about how much music can remind us of times, places, events and people, showing students the emotive value of music and giving them an INSIGHT into the role music can play throughout our lives. It is also a great production for linking into the study of people and their jobs – as Simon often speaks of the dedication and hard work that goes into his profession. 19 RIVERSIDE PRESENTS SHARP SHORT THEATRE Sharp Short Theatre is a short play competition for writers, directors and performers who are 18 years and under. This includes primary aged students, who often give the high school students a SUITABLE FOR run for their money!

YEARS Plays are entered into a heat with the best from each heat moving forward into the Gala Final. All 3 – 6 plays must be ten minutes or less in duration and written, performed and directed by people who are 18 years of age or younger. Producers should be over 18, for example a teacher, parent or responsible adult. Prizes are awarded for Best Script, Best Production, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, People’s Choice and Encouragement Award. Sharp Short Theatre is a youth arts initiative with a focus on promoting the works of students in theatre. Its aim is to unearth and cultivate the next generation of Australian theatre professionals. So what are you waiting for? Get into the spirit and register now.

THEATRE ENTRIES/PARTICIPANTS Entries close Thursday 1st May 2015 DANCE DATES & TIMES PRICE Monday 1 June, Tuesday 2 June and Wednesday 3 June at 7:30pm To ENTER - Registration: $15 per piece (all acts willW beORD required for rehearsal from 12:30pm) Final: Friday 12 June at 7:30pm

AUDIENCE MEMBERS DATES & TIMES PRICE Monday 1 June, Tuesday 2 June and Wednesday 3 June at 7:30pm To WATCH - Heats: $18 Adult, $12 Student/ concession; (all acts will be required for rehearsal from 12:30pm) Final: $20 all tickets Final: Friday 12 June at 7:30pm

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES Stage 2 English Creative Writing; Drama Scripts EN2-1A, EN2-2A, EN2-6B, EN2-7B, EN2-10C, EN2-11D

Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling, The Elements of Drama DRAS2.1, DRAS2.2, DRAS2.3 Stage 3 English Creative Writing; Drama Scripts EN3-1A, EN3-2A, EN3-5B, EN3-7C, EN3-8D

Drama Playbuilding, Storytelling, The Elements of Drama DRAS3.1, DRAS3.2, DRAS3.3

20 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education From the Education Coordinator… I know what you’re thinking, this competition has secondary schools entering so how could your primary students compete with the older kids? Well - they can! We have had primary aged students in our short play competitions for years and they have really given the older students a run for their money. Their big IMAGINATIONS have meant we have seen some absolutely brilliant scripts from the primary contestants in the past and many have not only made it to the final, but have been prize winners also. So what are you waiting for? Enter your students now. They’ll have a wonderful time!

21 SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL PRIMARY SCHOOL DAYS Featured authors: Andy Griffiths, Leigh Hobbs, Jacqueline Harvey, Anthony Horowitz SUITABLE FOR School Days is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with their favourite authors, discover AGES exciting new voices and be inspired in a fun, educational and interactive day. In these hugely popular sessions, writers and illustrators perform, read from their work, talk about their craft and 8+ take questions from the audience. Sydney Writers’ Festival are absolutely thrilled to present this year’s line-up of hand-picked local and international children’s authors. Join us as we bring literature to life with everyone’s favourite funny man Andy Griffiths, inimitable author-illustrator Leigh Hobbs, much-loved writer Jacqueline Harvey, and international bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. Riverside has already sold out. Waiting list places only. For alternative venues and more information visit swf.org.au.

DURATION DATES & TIMES PRICE 4 hours – including 1 break Monday 18 May at 10am $25 per student & additional teacher (plus book signing)

NSW STATE CURRICULUM LINKS SUBJECT CONTENT OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES Stage 2 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN2- 4A, EN2-6B, EN2-7B, EN2-8B, EN2-10C, EN2-11D A widely defined Australian literature; A wide range of literary texts from other countries and times, including poetry, drama scripts, prose fiction and picture books Stage 3 English Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature; EN3-3A, EN3-5B, EN3-7C, EN3-8D A widely defined Australian literature; A wide range of literary texts from other countries and times, including poetry, drama scripts, prose fiction and picture books; Suggested Text: ‘Stormbreaker’ Anthony Horowitz

22 For more detailed curriculum information go to riversideparramatta.com.au/education 23 EXTRAS BACKSTAGE TOURS Share the magic of the theatre with your students by booking a Backstage Tour as an add-on to your show or workshop. Tours of Riverside increase your understanding of how a professional theatre works. Backstage tours visit production areas not usually seen by the general public and can be adapted to suit the learning needs of students and special interest groups. All tours must be booked in advance and are subject to the working life of the theatre. Ticket Price: With show $5 per student. Without show $10 per student. How to book? To book with a show- simply add it to the allocated space in your booking form or call our Education Coordinator Amy on 8839 3308 to add it later or book without a show. GIVING BACK TO EDUCATORS Riverside would like to acknowledge the hard work you do. When you organise an excursion for your students to Riverside you are expanding their minds and we’d like to REWARD YOU for taking the time to do so. Book and pay the deposit for your school group of 15 students or more by 28 February 2015 and you’ll receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS to Riverside to one of our 2015 Riverside Season Shows!*

*Subject to Availability JOIN OUR EDUCATION E-NEWS LIST Sign up to receive our regular newsletters to keep up to date with our productions and special offers. Email your name, school, subject and age group to [email protected].

1 NOVOTEL 20 meters distance

MARSDEN STREET CAR PARK 150 meters distance PARKROYAL 200 meters distance

ERBY PLACE 200 meters distance

1. Riverside Theatres – cnr Church & Market Streets 2. Connect Studios – Darcy St Parramatta 24 GETTING HERE PUBLIC TRANSPORT Riverside Theatres is located on the banks of the Parramatta River in the heart of Parramatta, within walking distance of the ferry terminal, bus stops and Parramatta train station. The nearest public bus stop is immediately across the road from the theatre. Parramatta is linked from all directions by train. The theatre is approximately a 10 minute walk from either the Parramatta train station and the ferry terminal. Connect Studios are located opposite the Parramatta train station on Darcy Street. Safe and easy drop off/pickup for private buses and coaches is located immediately behind the theatre in Market Street. For more details about getting to Riverside visit riversideparramatta.com.au or call the Transport Info Line: 131 500. VISITING RIVERSIDE THEATRES & CONNECT STUDIOS Please ensure your group arrives a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Latecomers will be admitted in a suitable break in the event if possible. Riverside Theatres encourages students to leave bags at home or at school as secure storage is not available. Restrooms are located at both ends of the Riverside Theatres foyer for students including those requiring disabled access. Restrooms and change rooms are also available at Connect Studios. Risk assessment for our venues can be downloaded from our website riversideparramatta.com.au/education. THEATRE ETIQUETTE For some students this may be their first experience with live theatre. For many, this can be very exciting and we want you and your students, as well as all the other patrons coming to the theatre, to have the best theatre experience possible. If it is likely that your students are unfamiliar with general theatre etiquette (or even if they are and might need reminding) we strongly suggest going over it with them in preparation for your excursion, and discussing why the following things are important. • Mobile phones should be switched off whilst in the theatre • Food or drink, if allowed into that particular performance, should be consumed discreetly and all rubbish should be disposed of in the bins provided • Responding to and interacting with the performers on stage in an appropriate way is encouraged, but talking loudly during inappropriate moments or in ways that may disturb other patrons is strongly discouraged. A detailed ‘Guide to Theatre Etiquette’ is available via our website riversidetheatre.com.au/education.

25 HOW TO BOOK STEP 1 BOOKING Use enclosed booking form or download it from the website. All bookings require a completed Booking Form. Risk assessments and education support materials (where provided) are STEP-BY-STEP available online. STEP 2 Send your booking form to us Fax or email your booking form to Riverside Education Fax: 02 9683 3267 Scan and email: [email protected] Mail: Amy Matthews, Riverside Education, PO Box 3636, Parramatta NSW 2124. NB Please do not send any payments with your booking form. Riverside will confirm your booking and then forward an invoice for your deposit. Bookings are made in strict order of receipt of booking form. STEP 3 Riverside will confirm your booking and invoice the school for a non-refundable $125 deposit. Teachers receive complimentary seating on a 20:1 ratio (unless otherwise specified). Once you have paid your deposit, your booking is secure. You can request changes to student numbers up to 4 weeks prior to the performance. We strongly recommend making the cut-off point for students to pay the school and confirm their attendance at around 5-6 weeks before the performance or workshop date, giving yourself plenty of time to confirm final numbers and send in your final payment before the invoice due date of 4 weeks before (earlier if this date falls in the school holidays). STEP 4 Final payment. Riverside will invoice you for the balance, payable 4 school weeks before your performance or workshop date. At that stage student numbers are final. Bookings cannot be held if your final payment is not received and the deposit is forfeited. An increase of numbers is possible after the final payment day and is subject to availability. STEP 5 Final information sent to schools. A letter of confirmation will be issued instead of individual tickets if you are attending a performance that has been allocated as a schools matinee. For other general public performances, you will be issued with tickets which you will be required to collect from Box Office before the performance. Prior to your visit, we will send you detailed information via email to ensure you have a hassle-free excursion. This will include updating you on any possible changes to running times or more detailed information as it emerges from the rehearsal process. Please ensure you have given a valid email address on your booking form. STEP 6 Attend and enjoy! Seating at schools performances is general admission (unless otherwise specified) and schools will be asked to enter the theatre as a group. We advise arriving at the theatre approximately 30 mins prior to your performance.Please note all school bookings made within 4 school weeks of a performance date must be paid in full within 1 week of confirmation and are final. There are no refunds or changes to numbers or dates on these bookings. If you have concerns about meeting the terms and conditions, please contact the Education Coordinator on 8839 3308.

26 SCHOOLS BOOKING FORM 2015

STEP ONE: School and Contact Details

School Name: Phone: Fax:

Address: Postcode:

This school is a: DEC School Catholic systemic school Independent School Special Needs school

Title: Mr Mrs Ms Dr Teacher’s Name:

Teacher’s Email*: Mobile Number:

*Your email address will be used for all essential communication about the event and for invoicing.

Would you like to be on our Education E-news List? Yes

Subject and Year Group of Students attending:

STEP TWO: Booking Terms and Conditions An invoice for the deposit amount of $125 will be issued upon receipt of this form. Payment of the deposit is due within ten working days to confirm the reservation. The deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total amount due. Confirmation of final numbers and final balance is required four (4) weeks prior to the performance date. If a change of numbers is required, a new invoice with the adjusted amount will be issued. Requests for additional tickets must be submitted in writing and are subject to availability. Riverside will accommodate your preferred performance times if possible but cannot guarantee availability. Please check your invoice carefully as this is confirmation of your booking date and time. Bookings are by first come, first served basis.

I have read and understand the terms and conditions

Sign: Print Name: Date:

STEP THREE: Help Riverside reach you better How did you hear about this performance/s?

Riverside 2015 Education brochure (mailed) Fax broadcast Riverside 2015 Education brochure (picked one up) Riverside E-news letter Riverside 2015 Education brochure (given to me by colleague) Word of Mouth

Other (Please specify):

Why we have chosen this particular performance/s: (feel free to tick more than one)

It relates directly to the syllabus/ what we’re studying The content is relevant to my students

It looked like something my students would enjoy I wanted to bring my students to Riverside

Other (please specify):

STEP FOUR: Access Requirements (Please indicate how many, if any, you require of any of the following)

Wheelchair Seating Level access (no stairs) Hearing assistance Seating Near Exits Social Story Seating at front for visual and hearing impaired students Relaxed Performance Pre-show Touch Tour

Other special needs (Please specify):

Do you require extra carers/ teachers to meet these needs? How many?

How many students require the above? (indicate numbers for each event)

please contact me to discuss the needs of our students SCHOOLS BOOKING FORM 2015

STEP FIVE: Indicate your preferred performance dates and numbers attending Note: Riverside offers one (1) free teacher’s ticket for every twenty (20) paying students for performances (unless otherwise specified). Additional teachers are charged at the student price. Additional carers/ teachers required for special needs purposes will not be charged.

SHOW/ EVENT NAME 1ST PREFERENCE 2ND PREFERENCE 3RD PREFERENCE NUMBERS ATTENDING PRIMARY Day Date Time Day Date Time Day Date Time No of Stu. No. of No. of Teach Teach (paying)* (free) The Bugalugs Bum Thief Music to Mark an Event Contact Sydney Symphony Orchestra- 02 8215 4603 The Witches Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Snugglepot and Cuddlepie The 26-Storey Treehouse Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts Simon Tedeschi- The Pianist and The Prankster Primary School Days Sharp Short Theatre (audience tickets) Other Show/ Workshop (specify) EXTRAS Backstage Tour – with performance Backstage Tour – without performance

STEP SIX: Checklist (before submitting your form) Have you… Provided your full and correct contact details in step one (especially your email address). Read and signed for the booking terms and conditions in step two Accounted for all students with special needs and requirements in step four Selected three (3) preferences (where applicable) for the date and time you’d like to see the performance in step five Provided the numbers attending as close to accurately as possible in step five (can be confirmed upon payment of balance subject to availability)

STEP SEVEN: Submit your form BY POST Riverside Education, PO Box 3636, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 BY FAX 02 9683 3267 BY EMAIL [email protected] IN PERSON Corner of Church and Market Streets, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150

Please direct all enquiries to our Education Coordinator 02 8839 3308

RIVERSIDE THANKS OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER (MAJOR GOVERNMENT) (GOVERNMENT) (EDUCATION AND KIDS)

RIVERSIDE THEATRES Cnr Church and Market Streets Parramatta NSW 2150 | PO Box 3636 Parramatta NSW 2124 | riversideparramatta.com.au Riverside Theatres is a business unit of Parramatta City Council ABN 499 07 174 773

EDUCATION COORDINATOR Amy Matthews Ph 02 8839 3308 Fax 02 9683 3267 Email [email protected] riversideparramatta.com.au/education BOX OFFICE Ph 02 8839 3399 Email [email protected] HOURS Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9:30am-1pm Plus one hour prior to performances

RIVERSIDE EDUCATORS PANEL Sharon Bower Cumberland High School Chantell Fuller Blacktown Boys High School Carolyn Gandouin Granville Boys High School Jo George The Pittwater House Schools Priscilla Jackman Macarthur Girls High School Fiona Mackenzie Rooty Hill Public School Valerie Miller Muirfield High School Rachel North St Vincent’s Primary School Anthony Quelch Wyndham College Dane Ropa Northern Beaches Secondary College- Balgowlah Boys Campus Henrietta Stathopoulos St Andrews College Aaron Wormald Blaxland High School

Details in this brochure are correct at the time of printing. Riverside reserves the right to add, withdraw and substitute artists and vary the programme and prices should the necessity arise. Please note that some performances may contain smoke, strobe lighting and loud noise. Where available we will indicate this in our program and website, and also in the theatre foyer at the time of the performance.

Curriculum links are a guide only as to what outcomes and content our events might link to. They are not exhaustive and are not intended to imply that the outcomes can be fully satisfied by attending one of our events. They are to be used at the teacher’s discretion. EDUCATION