SECONDARY
2019 LEARNING PROGRAM
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IN SCHOOLS
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
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OPPORTUNITIES
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IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES STUDENT WORKSHOPS PERFORMANCE SEMINARS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
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MACBETH THE MISER MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING REGIONAL ACCESS WORKSHOPS
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PD ON DEMAND REGIONAL TEACHER MENTORSHIP
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JOHN BELL SCHOLARSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE SHARING SHAKESPEARE
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OUR PARTNERS
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Secondary 2019
EXTRA RESOURCES
Bell Shakespeare
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FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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Welcome to our 2019 season. This year we introduce three brilliant new shows to our in-schools touring. We’re working again with the comic genius of Andy Griffiths in a new take on Romeo and Juliet, for junior students. Words, Words, Words is a celebration of Shakespeare’s language, demonstrating literary techniques in action. And Shakespeare: The Human Experience is a stunning insight into the myriad ways Shakespeare captured humanity in all its glory and flaws. From mischievous comedy to the greatest speeches ever written, these performances will bring rough magic and deep learning into your school. In Sydney and Melbourne we’re staging a thrilling new production of Macbeth, intertwining new technologies with the ancient world. John Bell returns in the title role of The Miser. And Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, tours to capital cities and regional venues around the country. Plus one more show yet to be announced. We’re once again offering 30 teachers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with us in the Regional Teacher Mentorship; three scholarships for young actors through the John Bell Scholarship; and our popular Work Experience program for twelve students in Years 10–11. Whether we see you in a school, a theatre, or online with our digital initiatives, we wish you an enriching 2019.
Peter Evans Artistic Director
Secondary 2019
Image left: Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare Artistic Director © Pierre Toussaint
Bell Shakespeare
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IN SCHOOLS IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
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The Players are Bell Shakespeare’s touring ensemble of actors, reaching schools across Australia with dynamic, accessible and entertaining Shakespeare performances. Professional artists will deliver age-appropriate performances to challenge and inspire your students and support your teaching of Shakespeare. We are excited to launch three brand new shows for 2019. JUST ROMEO AND JULIET! YEAR 7 45 MINS + 10 MIN Q&A Originally by William Shakespeare Messed around with by Andy Griffiths Adapted by Joanna Erskine Following the smash-hit success of Just Macbeth! (abridged), Andy Griffiths is back with a very silly version of the greatest love story ever told. When Andy, Danny and Jen find themselves in a school production of Romeo and Juliet, the star-crossed lovers’ journey is derailed in hilarious fashion. Using Shakespeare’s original text and Griffiths’ beloved characters, Just Romeo and Juliet! is sure to have junior students across Australia learning and laughing. Classic tragedy collides with side-splitting comedy in this entertaining introduction to Shakespeare for Year 7 students. WORDS, WORDS, WORDS YEARS 7-9 50 MINS + 10 MIN Q&A By Joanna Erskine A lively exploration, interrogation and celebration of language and words, told with power and humour by Shakespeare’s characters. Words, Words, Words will take your students on an entertaining and informative journey of epic proportions across Shakespeare’s canon, via the vehicle of literary techniques. Whether it’s dramatic irony, prose and verse structure, sonnets, soliloquies, or iambic pentameter, we’ll decode and demystify what’s on the page, on the stage. Do your students know their stichomythia from their anaphora? Words, Words, Words is the perfect companion to classroom study, demonstrating language analysis in action. SHAKESPEARE: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE YEARS 10-12 50 MINS + 10 MIN Q&A By Joanna Erskine
Image left: The Players © Clare Hawley
Secondary 2019
To this day, Shakespeare remains unrivalled in his ability to understand humanity. By holding up a mirror to nature, he shone a light on our glories and flaws, and explored what it means to be human. This powerful new show for senior students uses key speeches and scenes from across Shakespeare’s canon to chart representations of individual and collective human experiences. Featuring excerpts from a wealth of plays including The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, Hamlet, Richard III, Othello, Henry IV Part One, and the refugee speech from Sir Thomas More, the show provides rich debate, stimulating ideas and critical analysis for senior study. Shakespeare: The Human Experience connects students’ own experiences with the universality of Shakespeare’s characters, and the wider world around them.
Bell Shakespeare
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IN SCHOOLS IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
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Just Romeo and Juliet! Year 7 Words, Words, Words Years 7-9 Shakespeare: The Human Experience Years 10-12 HOW MUCH?
$1,190 for up to 140 students. Additional students $8.50 each up to maximum of 200. $995 for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less, for up to 140 students. Additional students $7 each up to maximum of 200. In-school performances are GST exempt.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form or download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
Touring across Australia in Terms 2-3. Please visit bellshakespeare.com.au/learning for tour dates.
RESOURCES
Online Learning Pack to support pre and post-show classroom study.
Lesley Jolly, Devonport High School TAS
“ My Drama students were gobsmacked! Several turned to me and said ‘So, this is what you’ve been on about?!’”
Fiona Hickman, Launceston Church Grammar School TAS
“ They loved it, even those who came with a negative attitude enjoyed the performance. They could easily see the relevance of Shakespeare today.”
Christine Harm, King’s Christian College QLD
“ Our students thought it was fantastic - so clever and engaging; lots of little moments which were ‘in their world’ so they couldn’t help but sit up and enjoy.”
Secondary 2019
Image left: The Players © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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IN SCHOOLS STUDENT WORKSHOPS
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Ideal for junior secondary study, Student Workshops offer 2 hour, on-your-feet explorations of Shakespeare’s plays. Choose your play and we’ll tailor the content to suit your students. Our Teaching Artists will lead your students through language analysis, character journeys, narrative and literary techniques through a dynamic, English/Drama blended approach. A playful approach that ensures deep learning and supports your own classroom teaching. CHOOSE A PLAY/TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (choose a play base) WOMEN IN SHAKESPEARE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA AS YOU LIKE IT HAMLET HENRY IV PART 1 JULIUS CAESAR KING LEAR
MACBETH MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING OTHELLO RICHARD III ROMEO AND JULIET THE COMEDY OF ERRORS THE MERCHANT OF VENICE THE TAMING OF THE SHREW THE TEMPEST TWELFTH NIGHT
WHO’S IT FOR?
Years 7–12.
HOW LONG?
2 hours.
HOW MUCH?
$600 + GST for up to 40 students.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form or download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth available Terms 1-4. Other locations available on request.
Jennifer Fletcher, St. Charbel’s College NSW
“ Allowed the students to take ownership of the play, and it validated their own thinking on it.”
Aurora College NSW
“ Transformed the ideas in a way that students understood and found entertaining.”
Secondary 2019
Image left: Work Experience © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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IN SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE SEMINARS
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Part performance, part interactive seminar, this program combines rich critical analysis with active explorations of Shakespeare’s text. Best suited to senior students, Performance Seminars are delivered by two Bell Shakespeare Teaching Artists, and invite student interaction throughout. Sessions cover critical analysis, literary techniques, multiple readings, thematic discussion, character analysis and personal response. Key scenes and soliloquies are performed, with students taking over the role of director to influence meaning. A unique opportunity for senior students to meaningfully engage with Shakespeare’s plays, and work with professional artists. AVAILABLE TEXTS: HAMLET THE TEMPEST MACBETH RICHARD III OTHELLO JULIUS CAESAR WHO’S IT FOR?
Years 10–12.
HOW LONG?
2 hours.
HOW MUCH?
$800 + GST for up to 60 students.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form or download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
Available in Sydney all year, and regional NSW by request. Please call 1300 305 730 or email learning@bellshakespeare.com.au to book your session.
Secondary 2019
Image left: Artist in Residence © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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IN SCHOOLS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
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Each year, Australian schools book our Artist in Residence program to give their students and colleagues a powerful and tailored Shakespeare experience. Over one or two weeks, Bell Shakespeare artists will teach student workshops, deliver teacher Professional Learning, and deliver on outcomes we set with you in advance. Choose to focus on specific plays, explore a thematic approach, deliver a student performance, immerse your entire school in Shakespeare or focus on a particular year group. Not sure what approach is best? Contact us to discuss ideas and brainstorm the right approach for your school. WHO’S IT FOR?
All ages.
HOW LONG?
Length of residency tailored to your specifications.
HOW MUCH?
Price is calculated on a case-by-case basis.
BOOKING INFO
Complete an Expression of Interest available for download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning and we will be in touch.
DATES
Available throughout 2019 on demand.
Student, Loreto Normanhurst NSW
“ A truly amazing opportunity that us drama students will never forget… It allowed us to work as an ensemble and helped us gain more confidence and break out of our comfort zones.”
Secondary 2019
Image left: Teaching Artists © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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IN THEATRES MACBETH
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By William Shakespeare Directed by Amy Hardingham & Huw McKinnon The charm’s wound up. Ancient Scotland is bridged with the contemporary world in a brand-new production of Macbeth, set in a media-rich, audio-visual landscape. Three teenage girls take hold of a camera and the narrative as the Weird Sisters, presenting the play through a fresh lens. Using live video projection, technology will intersect the plot and characters, as Macbeth’s bloodthirsty campaign rages towards its end. Watching, documenting and interfering with the medieval world, the Weird Sisters hold the fate of the play in their hands, and not just with their prophecies. It’s Shakespeare’s original language within an innovative and immersive framework that urgently asks why this play, and why now? WHO’S IT FOR?
Years 7–12.
HOW LONG?
90 minutes, no interval.
HOW MUCH?
$26 per student, teachers at student prices. $22 early bird tickets if booked by 30 November 2018, unless sold out prior. $13 tickets for schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less, with thanks to the Australian Government. Conditions apply. One complimentary teacher ticket per 20 students. In-theatre performances are GST exempt.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form and return to learning@bellshakespeare.com.au or go to bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
SYDNEY Co-presented with Sydney Opera House 29 July – 20 August 2019 10am and 1pm daily. MELBOURNE Presented in partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne 27-30 August 2019 10am and 1pm daily.
RESOURCES
Online Learning Pack to support classroom study.
Secondary 2019
Image left: © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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IN THEATRES THE MISER
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By Moliere Directed by Peter Evans Wealthy skinflint, Harpagon is so cheap he’d rather bury his money in the backyard and steal oats from his horse before seeing a dollar spent. Welcome to the world of The Miser, where passion and penny pinching go head to head in a ribald comedy of manners. John Bell stars as the stingy, avaricious and obnoxious Harpagon, a money-lender who makes Ebenezer Scrooge look generous. This is a man who loves nothing more than his beloved cash — not even his own children. With his eye on the prize — an inappropriately young bride who already has her sights set on his son — Harpagon is prepared to sacrifice his children and his dignity to win it all. First performed in 1668, The Miser is the well-known satire by French playwright Molière, known for other classics such as Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. Bell Shakespeare’s Founder, John Bell, will be directed by Artistic Director, Peter Evans, in this deliciously mean comedic Molière adaptation, exploring the depth of human greed, lust and manipulation. A delightful farce about a tight-arse lacking in class. WHO’S IT FOR?
Years 10-12.
HOW LONG?
2 hours 20 minutes.
HOW MUCH?
$30 per student, teachers at student prices. One complimentary teacher ticket per 20 students. Limited number of $30 tickets available in evening performances. Conditions apply. In-theatre performances are GST exempt.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form or download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE PLAYHOUSE 2 March – 6 April Matinee performances: Thursday 21 March 11am Wednesday 27 March 11am
ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE FAIRFAX STUDIO 25 April – 12 May Matinee performances: Wednesday 1 May 11am Thursday 9 May 1pm
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE PLAYHOUSE 11-20 April Evening performances only.
Secondary 2019
Image left: John Bell as The Miser © Pierre Toussaint
Bell Shakespeare
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IN THEATRES MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
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By William Shakespeare Directed by James Evans Claudio and Hero are deeply in love. Beatrice and Benedick would rather swap sassy insults than sweet nothings. Much Ado About Nothing is a saucy and razor-sharp battle of wits between the bickering Beatrice and Benedick who wield words as weapons, their banter betraying their love for each other. Claudio however is quickly consumed by envy and his idyllic world threatens to come tumbling down as he humiliates Hero. Beatrice and Benedick must join forces to defend true love – even if they can’t recognise it in themselves. But will truth and honesty win the day, and does love really conquer all? Directed by Bell Shakespeare’s Associate Director, James Evans (Julius Caesar) and starring Zindzi Okenyo (Antony and Cleopatra, MTC’s An Ideal Husband) as Beatrice, this Much Ado About Nothing will be a powerful exploration of the struggle for identity and self-knowledge in a male-dominated world. The pursuit of love is framed in a social context that enhances the darker themes in this timeless comic gem. Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s contemporary comedies where romance is thwarted by dastardly plots, misinformation, false accusations, broken promises, and bumbling cops. Or is it? WHO’S IT FOR?
Years 7–12.
HOW LONG?
2 hours 10 minutes.
HOW MUCH?
$30 per student, teachers at student prices. One complimentary teacher ticket per 20 students. Limited number of $30 tickets available in evening performances. Conditions apply. In-theatre performances are GST exempt.
BOOKING INFO
Book now using the enclosed booking form or download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE FAIRFAX STUDIO 17 – 27 July Matinee performances: Tuesday 23 July 11am Thursday 25 July 11am
RESOURCES
Online Learning Pack to support classroom study. Image left: Zindzi Okenyo as Beatrice, Much Ado About Nothing © Pierre Toussaint
Secondary 2019
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE PLAYHOUSE 11 – 19 October Matinee performance: Thursday 17 October 11am
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE PLAYHOUSE 22 October – 24 November Matinee performances: Wednesday 30 October 11am Wednesday 6 November 11am Wednesday 13 November 11am
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Secondary 2019
Bell Shakespeare
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IN THEATRES REGIONAL ACCESS WORKSHOPS — MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
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Regional students booked in to see Much Ado About Nothing will be eligible to participate in our complimentary Regional Access Workshops. Designed to prepare students for the production, these practical, 75-minute workshops guide students through the plot, key characters, themes, scene work, design, and insights into the production itself. WHO’S IT FOR?
Schools booking Much Ado About Nothing at a regional venue.
HOW LONG?
75 minutes.
HOW MUCH?
Free.
BOOKING INFO
Contact us on learning@bellshakespeare.com.au or call and 1300 305 730
DATES
Touring across Australia in Terms 2–3. Please see our website for dates and locations.
Secondary 2019
Image left: Artist in Residence © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PD ON DEMAND
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Did you know Bell Shakespeare provides Professional Learning on demand, tailored to suit your needs? Design your own and have it delivered where you want it, at a time that suits you. We can provide a range of Professional Learning options, available on demand throughout 2019. From after school sessions through to full day workshops, we’ll work with you to design content, aims and outcomes, for a day of enrichment and fun. Simply select from our list of available sessions or design your own in consultation with our team. AVAILABLE SESSIONS: DEMISE AND DESTRUCTION Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet LOVERS AND VILLAINS SHAKESPEARE WEAPONRY Multiple plays STAGING SHAKESPEARE For Drama teachers
TEACHING MACBETH TEACHING A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM TEACHING ROMEO AND JULIET TEACHING THE TAMING OF THE SHREW TEACHING THE TEMPEST
PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE Primary schools
TEACHING OTHELLO
TEACHING AS YOU LIKE IT
Or DESIGN YOUR OWN for an additional fee
TEACHING HAMLET WHO’S IT FOR?
Drama and English teachers, all levels of experience.
HOW LONG?
Determined by the school. Minimum 2 hours, up to full day sessions.
HOW MUCH?
Price is calculated on a case-by-case basis.
BOOKING INFO
Complete an Expression of Interest available for download from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
Available on demand.
Katie Lee, Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon, VIC
“ I honestly never thought English could be a physical subject. I just didn’t think it was possible. It’s amazing to discover I’ve been wrong all these years and I’ve now been given the tools to do it!”
Secondary 2019
Image left: Regional Teacher Mentorship © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGIONAL TEACHER MENTORSHIP
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Thanks to the Australian Government and Teachers Mutual Bank, the Regional Teacher Mentorship offers 30 teachers from regional and remote Australian schools a fully-funded, year-long mentorship with Bell Shakespeare. Teachers will receive four days of intensive, collaborative, and tailored training at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney, design new curriculum content, network, learn, and see The Miser at Sydney Opera House. They will then return to their schools where they will receive mentoring and ongoing support from Bell Shakespeare staff and artists. A powerful program designed to build capacity in our incredible regional teachers. Whether you are a recent grad in need of help or a veteran in need of inspiration, the Regional Teacher Mentorship is for you. All travel, accommodation and Professional Learning expenses are provided. WHO’S IT FOR?
English and/or Drama teachers from regional or remote Australian schools.
HOW TO APPLY?
Entry is by application and will require the applying teacher to submit a statement of intent, as well as a support letter from the school Deputy/Principal. Download an application from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
Applications close Monday 26 November 2018, 5pm Successful applicants notified Monday 10 December 2018 MENTORSHIP DATES: Group 1: Friday 1 – Monday 4 March 2019 Group 2: Friday 15 – Monday 18 March 2019 Please note travel to and from Sydney is in addition to these dates.
Ben Murray, Bowral High School NSW
“ The RTM is invaluable. I learnt things that provide me a deeper understanding of myself, others, my professional and my personal practice. Not only do I feel better equipped to impart my passion for Shakespeare to my students, I feel like I am endowed with a new approach to teaching the broad range of texts that we study in the English classroom.”
Margaret Henderson, Morawa District High School WA
“ Life transforming. It was beyond anything I had ever experienced in professional development in my life.”
Regional Teacher Mentorship Partners Bell Shakespeare Learning is supported by the Australian Government Secondary 2019
Image left: Regional Teacher Mentorship © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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OPPORTUNITIES JOHN BELL SCHOLARSHIP
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Students from regional schools across Australia are eligible to audition for the John Bell Scholarship. A life-changing opportunity for budding performers, three students will be selected to spend one incredible week training with Bell Shakespeare. Auditions take the form of 15-minute masterclasses with a Bell Shakespeare artist, workshopping text and receiving feedback on performance. Three students will receive one week of training and ongoing mentorship from Bell Shakespeare. They will undertake acting masterclasses with Bell Shakespeare artists, observe rehearsals, see live theatre and perform their winning monologue for John Bell, Artistic Director Peter Evans and a Bell Shakespeare cast. A national tour of auditions will take place in 2019. Students must rehearse a Shakespeare monologue of their own choosing, or select from the list available on our website. See bellshakespeare.com.au/learning for audition dates and locations, or call 1300 305 730 to find out more. WHO’S IT FOR?
To be eligible to audition, students must be 16 years of age or older by 31 December 2019, and still be at high school full-time in 2019.
HOW TO APPLY?
Auditioning students must complete a registration form from our website to be handed to the Bell Shakespeare artist at their audition. Auditions will also be accepted via video. Visit bellshakespeare.com.au/learning for more information.
DATES
LIVE AUDITIONS: Touring across Australia in Terms 2–3. VIDEO AUDITIONS: Open until October 2019. SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED: November 2019. WINNERS ANNOUNCED: December 2019. SCHOLARSHIP WEEK: January 2020.
Abu Kebe, Wagga Wagga High School NSW, 2017 recipient
“ This is a week that has not only increased my passion for acting, but it has also helped me want to work harder. The scholarship is incredible for any young student who is passionate about drama and acting. By far one of the best experiences of my life.”
Secondary 2019
Image left: John Bell Scholarship recipients 2018 © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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OPPORTUNITIES WORK EXPERIENCE
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Students in Year 10 and 11 are invited to apply for one week of Work Experience at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney. Twelve students from around Australia will be selected to join the Company and go behind the scenes to discover how a working theatre company operates. Meet our team and learn about production, casting, design, rehearsals, marketing, box office, fundraising, education and administration. Students will see live theatre, explore backstage, undertake group projects, listen to panel discussions, interview staff and participate in practical workshops. The 2019 program will take place during the Sydney Opera House season of Much Ado About Nothing. Entry by application. Students in regional/interstate schools are encouraged to apply, however Bell Shakespeare is unable to cover travel and accommodation costs. WHO’S IT FOR?
Students in Years 10–11.
HOW TO APPLY?
Students must complete an online application at bellshakespeare.com.au/learning
DATES
APPLICATIONS OPEN: 6 May 2019. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 8 July 2019, 5pm. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ANNOUNCED: 30 July 2019. WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK: 4–8 November 2019.
Saskia Smith, Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus, Port Macquarie NSW
“ I had no idea about some of the stuff that I learnt happens behind the scenes! It has helped me choose the direction I want my career to head in. I made so many amazing long-time friends along the way. I only wish it could have lasted longer!”
Secondary 2019
Image left: Work Experience at Bell Shakespeare HQ © Clare Hawley
Bell Shakespeare
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OPPORTUNITIES SHARING SHAKESPEARE
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John Bell founded Bell Shakespeare with the mission of making Shakespeare’s plays accessible to all Australians, regardless of age, income or geographic location. Sharing Shakespeare provides subsidies to schools challenged by financial, socioeconomic and geographic barriers, for a range of our in-school programs. If you would like to be considered for a subsidy in 2019, complete our online form and let us know what program you’re interested in. Successful applicants will be granted subsidies of 25% - 100% towards performances, workshops and masterclass visits. If you are part of a network of schools, apply together and enhance your subsidy value. To apply, visit bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/scholarships With thanks to our generous donors who make Sharing Shakespeare possible.
Secondary 2019
Image left: The Players in Far West NSW 2018 © Elizabeth Carr
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EXTRA RESOURCES
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To support classroom teaching, Bell Shakespeare offers teachers a range of high quality, open access, online Shakespeare resources. WEBSITE RESOURCES Comprehensive resources for each in-theatre and in-school production are accessible via our website. Specifically designed to enhance your students’ pre- and post- performance experience, resources include synopsis, historical information, character analysis, thematic discussion, designs, interviews, classroom activities and more. You can also access resources for a wealth of Shakespeare’s plays and past Bell Shakespeare productions via our website. SHAKESPEARE UNBOUND | ABC SPLASH Watch a selection of Shakespeare’s greatest scenes and soliloquies performed by Bell Shakespeare artists including John Bell, Kate Mulvany and Miranda Tapsell. This suite of high quality videos includes companion interview videos with the artists. Made for schools by Bell Shakespeare and ABC Splash, and available exclusively at splash.abc.net.au
BELL SHAKESPEARE TEACHER NETWORK Have you joined our national teacher network on Facebook? Network with teachers across Australia, share inspiring articles and resources, discuss new ideas for teaching Shakespeare, and be the first to hear about Bell Shakespeare news and opportunities for you and your students. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow The Players on their national tour, network with Australian teachers and stay in touch with us via social media: /groups/BellShakespeareTeacherNetwork BellShakespeareCo the_players_ BellShakespeare @bellshakespeare To hear from us each term, make sure you subscribe to our Learning e-newsletter. Just email us at learning@bellshakespeare.com.au
Secondary 2019
Image left: © Clare Hawley
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BELL SHAKESPEARE PARTNERS Bell Shakespeare Learning is supported by the Australian Government
MAJOR PARTNER
National Schools Partner
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Perth Season Partner
Regional Teacher Mentorship Partner
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
BILL AND PATRICIA RITCHIE FOUNDATION
SCULLY FUND
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LEARNING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read carefully the terms and conditions to which you are agreeing. Changes and cancellations to bookings cannot be accepted over the phone and must be made in writing via email, letter or fax. The booking forms a binding agreement between Bell Shakespeare and the school, and the school is liable to make payment by the due dates. Bell Shakespeare will endeavour to accommodate any subsequent request for changes but reserves the right to retain the original arrangements and charge the full fee. Cancellations by Bell Shakespeare will result in rescheduling at a mutually agreed time or Bell Shakespeare will refund any payment made by the school. It is the booking teacher’s responsibility to ensure student numbers are accurate, payment is organised and the school is notified of the booked activities. If a booking teacher leaves the school, it is their responsibility to pass all information of the booking to a new contact teacher before they depart and to inform Bell Shakespeare of the change of contact teacher. IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 1. PAYMENT: A $250 non-refundable deposit per performance is to be paid within 14 days of the booking being processed. A booking is processed once Bell Shakespeare sends a deposit invoice to the booking teacher. According to student numbers, final payment will be invoiced after the performance and is due within 14 days of a final invoice being sent. 2. CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations made more than 8 school weeks away from the performance will result in a loss of deposit payment. Cancellations made within 8 schools weeks of the performance date will result in the full minimum fee being payable by the school.
the performance season, payment for the full booking is due within 14 days of the invoice date. 4. If a booking is made within 2 weeks of a given performance, full payment must be received by Bell Shakespeare no later than 48 hours prior to the performance. Please allow 2-3 business days for direct deposits and cheques to be received. Bell Shakespeare is able to accept credit card payments via telephone. 5. MACBETH ONLY: Early bird tickets ($22) are strictly limited and allocated in order of receipt of booking form. Available until 31 November 2018 unless sold out prior. Once allocation is exhausted, ticket prices will be $26 per student. 6. MACBETH ONLY: A limited number of 50% discounted tickets ($13) will be made available to schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less. Available until allocation exhausted. 7. CHANGES TO NUMBERS: Once a booking has been processed, tickets can be reduced by a maximum of 10% of the original booking only up to 6 school weeks before the performance season start date. Tickets can be increased pending availability. No reductions in ticket numbers can be made less than six school weeks prior to the performance season start date. The school is liable for the total cost of the booking if changes/cancellations are made within this time. 8. CANCELLATIONS: If a booking is cancelled more than 6 school weeks prior to the start of the performance season, the school is liable to pay the deposit amount of the booking. If a booking is cancelled within 6 school weeks of the performance season start date, the school is liable to pay the total cost of the original booking. 9. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND CANBERRA SEASONS: School contact information will be shared with the performance venue to facilitate the booking process. STUDENT WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCE SEMINARS AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: 1. PAYMENT: Full payment is due within 14 days of the booking being processed. A booking is processed once Bell Shakespeare sends an invoice and booking confirmation to the booking teacher. 2. CANCELLATIONS: No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 14 days of the masterclass or workshop date. PRIVACY By providing my details I understand that Bell Shakespeare may contact me about this and other relevant learning programs in my area.
Secondary 2019
IN-THEATRE PERFORMANCES 1. PLEASE NOTE: Student ticket prices are only guaranteed when booking tickets for designated school matinee performances. In some circumstances, a limited allocation of Under 18-priced tickets may be available, otherwise concession-priced tickets will be available to all school group bookings in evening performances. 2. PAYMENT: A 25% non-refundable deposit is to be paid within 14 days of the booking being processed. A booking is processed once Bell Shakespeare sends a deposit invoice to the booking teacher. Final payment is due 6 school weeks prior to the performance season start date. 3. Where a booking is made within 8 weeks of
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IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES Multiple performances are available for in-school performance bookings. Please fill out your required performances below. The cost is $1,190 for up to 140 students and $8.50 per additional student up to a maximum of 200 (GST not applicable). For schools with an ICSEA value of 1000 or less each perfomance is $995 for up to 140 students and $7 per additional student up to a maximum of 200 (GST not applicable). More information: bellshakespeare.com.au/learning/inschools PERFORMANCE 1
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Andy Griffiths’ Just Romeo and Juliet!
Andy Griffiths’ Just Romeo and Juliet!
Andy Griffiths’ Just Romeo and Juliet!
Words, Words, Words
Words, Words, Words
Words, Words, Words
Shakespeare: The Human Experience
Shakespeare: The Human Experience
Shakespeare: The Human Experience
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No. of students (est.)
No. of students (est.)
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
IN THEATRES $26 for Macbeth. $30 for The Miser and Much Ado About Nothing (school matinees only). GST not applicable. One complimentary teacher ticket per 20 student tickets booked (school matinees only). See bellshakespeare.com.au for school matinee dates and times. PERFORMANCE 1 Macbeth
PERFORMANCE 2 The Miser
Much Ado About Nothing
Venue:
Macbeth
The Miser
Much Ado About Nothing
Venue:
Requested date
Alternate date
Requested date
Alternate date
Requested time
Alternate time
Requested time
Alternate time
No. of student tickets
No. of complimentary teacher tickets*
No. of student tickets
No. of complimentary teacher tickets*
Year group & subject
No. of paid teacher tickets
Year group & subject
No. of paid teacher tickets
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
My school has an ICSEA value of 1000 or less. Please inform me of discount eligibility (Macbeth only). I would like to receive information from Sydney Opera House about their education program. *Schools are entitled to one complimentary teacher ticket per 20 student tickets (school matinees only).
STUDENT WORKSHOPS When booking a Student Workshop, please ensure you return the booking form with the preparation form, available at bellshakespeare.com.au/learning. Workshop bookings will only be accepted when accompanied by the preparation form. $600 + GST per Workshop. Workshops with two Teaching Artists are available at an additional cost. More information: bellshakespeare.com.au/learning WORKSHOP 1
WORKSHOP 2
WORKSHOP 3
Shakespeare play/topic
Shakespeare play/topic
Shakespeare play/topic
Requested date/time
Requested date/time
Requested date/time
Year group & subject
Year group & subject
Year group & subject
No. of students (max 40)
No. of students (max 40)
No. of students (max 40)
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
PERFORMANCE SEMINARS $800 + GST per Performance Seminar. More information: bellshakespeare.com.au/learning SEMINAR 1
SEMINAR 2
Hamlet
The Tempest
Macbeth
Hamlet
The Tempest
Macbeth
Richard III
Othello
Julius Caesar
Richard III
Othello
Julius Caesar
Requested date/time
Requested date/time
No. of students (max 60)
No. of students (max 60)
Year group & subject
Year group & subject
TOTAL COST
TOTAL COST
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE If you are interested in the Artist in Residence programme, complete an Expression of Interest form from bellshakespeare.com.au/learning and we will be in touch. More information on page 13.
AUTHORISATION I have read and agree to the terms and conditions stated below and understand that this document forms a binding agreement between Bell Shakespeare and my school. TWO (2) SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED TO VALIDATE BOOKING. SIGNATURE 1 Name
Booking teacher
Date
Signature
AND
Principal OR
Deputy Principal
SIGNATURE 2 Name
Booking teacher
Date
Signature
AND
Principal OR
Deputy Principal
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