Education Season 2017 at Laycock Street Community Theatre and Gosford Regional Gallery

Education Season 2017 Primary and Secondary

Gosford Regional Gallery Laycock Street Community Theatre 1

L AY C O C K S T R E E T C O WELCOME TO OUR 2017 EDUCATION SEASON AT LAYCOCK STREET COMMUNITY THEATRE Laycock Street Community Theatre's education program encourages Central Coast students to connect with live theatre in a meaningful way.

Where possible, each performance offers free, downloadable support materials for teachers to enhance the theatre experience and focus on the integration of creative arts back in the classroom. The resource materials are designed to prepare students for the performance, extend thinking and link to a broad range of curriculum areas.

A complimentary theatre ticket is provided for teachers accompanying school groups (one ticket for every fifteen students). If that allocation does not allow you to adequately supervise your students, please speak directly with our Box Office staff as additional teacher tickets can be purchased at the student price.

You may wonder why some of the shows fall outside standard school hours.

In order for a production’s national tour to work, theatres occasionally need to program a performance on a weekday/weekend/schooltime/holidaytime that is not always ideal for all target audiences. We hope that you are able to find the show and time that best suits you and your students and we will do everything possible to accommodate your group.

Seats are limited, so please book early to ensure that you and your students don’t miss out. Confirmation of final numbers and full payment are not required until one month prior to the performance date.

For further Theatre information contact: Ticket Sales Officer, Laycock Street Community Theatre, 5 Laycock Street, North Gosford, NSW 4323 3233, melissa.chandler@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au gosford.nsw.gov.au/theatres

M M U N I T Y T H E AT R E Arrival at the Theatre Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the show starts. A supervising teacher should report to the Theatre Front of House Manager to confirm numbers and any special requirements.

Bags School bags (including plastic bags containing lunch) are not permitted in the Theatre and should be left at school or on the bus. Special arrangements can be made to leave bags in the foyer area, however this is done at your own risk. We recommend that bags are clearly labelled.

During the show Students are expected to behave appropriately when visiting the Theatre and are required to respect other patrons. Please check performance running times, as groups will not be permitted to enter or leave during the performance. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students do not: • Speak during the performance • Put feet on chairs • Use mobile phones (including text messages) or other electronic devices • Take photographs or video • Unnecessarily leave the Theatre during the performance We reserve the right to remove students who do not respect the Theatre and its patrons. If there is an interval during the show, students are not permitted to leave the foyer area.

Additional requirements Please advise us as soon as possible, of any additional requirements for your students. We have a number of spaces allocated for wheelchairs. Hearing assistance is also available.

Bookings Your seat reservations will be held until full payment is made. Full payment is not required until four weeks prior to the performance date.

A CDP KIDS PRODUCTION

MR STINK A P L AY B Y M A R YA M M A S T E R B A S E D O N T H E B O O K B Y D AV I D WA L L I A M S D I R E C T E D B Y J O N AT H A N B I G G I N S David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12… and their adults!

"Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…”

It all starts when Chloe, just about the loneliest girl in the world, makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Sure he smells a bit, but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her. So, when Mr Stink needs a place to stay, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed. Now Chloe's got to make sure no one finds out her secret, but she’s about to learn that some secrets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose…

The team behind The 52-Storey Treehouse Live on Stage returns with this touching, twisted, hilarious, and very smelly tale… hold on to your nose!

PRIMARY

“Boisterous fun…the young audience…thoroughly enjoy[ed] this quality production.”- The Daily Telegraph T H U R S D AY 2 3 F E B R U A R Y 10AM, 12PM, 6PM F R I D AY 2 4 F E B R U A R Y 1 0 A M

Term One

School Groups $18

60 minutes (no interval) For ages 6 to 12 Includes a small amount of theatrical haze

M O N K E Y B A A T H E AT R E C O M PA N Y P R E S E N T S

D I A R Y O F A W O M B AT B A S E D O N T H E B O O K BY JAC K I E F R E N C H A N D B R U C E W H AT L E Y

Millions of young people around the world have adored the multi awardwinning picture book, Diary of a Wombat. Now, finally, this iconic work by Australian Children’s Laureate (2014/15) Jackie French, and Bruce Whatley comes to the stage.

Meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her.

Doormats, bins and washing lines are no match for this mischievous marsupial.

Between a packed schedule of scratching, sleeping and eating, Mothball discovers that with a bit of persistence, humans are quite easily trained!

Monkey Baa and a team of revered artists including Puppetry and Movement Director, Alice Osborne (War Horse 2012/13), Designer Imogen Ross (Hitler’s Daughter) and accomplished composer/cellist, Oonagh Sherrard use the magic of puppetry and live music to bring this delightful story for ages three and above to the stage.

PRIMARY

Suitable for years K - 4, early Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2 M O N D AY 1 M AY 6 P M T U E S D AY 2 M AY 1 0 A M & 1 2 P M

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

© Introspective Bear, 2002, from Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia.

Term Two

School Groups $18

45 minutes (no interval) For ages 3 to 9

G A R R Y G I N I V A N AT T R A C T I O N S ( A U S T ) I N A S S O C I AT I O N W I T H K W & N B L T D ( U K ) P R E S E N T S

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT L I V E O N S TA G E !

A DA P T E D F R O M T H E P I C T U R E B O O K W R I T T E N BY M I C H A E L R O S E N A N D I L L U S T R AT E D B Y H E L E N O X E N B U R Y

We're Going on a Bear Hunt is the wonderful story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear - they have to march through long swishy grass, wade through thick gloopy mud and even battle a snow storm before entering a big dark cave where maybe, they will finally spot the glinty wet eyes of a slobbering, gigantic bear winking at them through the blackness.

This 55 minute, mini-musical captures the fun and frolics of a father who is clearly still a child at heart, his three children including a tiny intrepid bear hunter in the making, a baby strapped to dad’s back, plus the family dog and of course....a BIG BROWN CUDDLY BEAR! Settle in for this classic story, retold.

PRIMARY

“It is delicious to hear the crowd squeal....wholesome cheeky fun for young families. ” – The Melbourne Herald Sun T H U R S D AY 2 0 J U LY 6 P M F R I D AY 2 1 J U LY 1 0 A M & 1 2 P M

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Term Three

School Groups $18

55 minutes (no interval) For ages 2 to 8

S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O A N D Q PA C P R E S E N T

DRACULA

BY BRAM STOKER C R E AT E D A N D A D A P T E D B Y S H A K E & S T I R T H E AT R E C O Another bloody classic.

The Gothic horror story swoops the country in a gripping, critically-acclaimed production created by shake & stir.

When young lawyer Jonathan Harker visits Castle Dracula deep within the Carpathian mountains, he's not expecting the strange hospitality he receives from his mysterious host. Alone and trapped within the castle walls, Jonathan discovers that Dracula wants more than his presence at the dinner table - he might also be the main course. Leaving Jonathan for dead and his castle behind, Dracula travels to London on a quest for seduction, true love and above all blood.

From the company behind the multi-award winning, national touring productions of 1984 and Animal Farm comes this new adaptation of Stoker's twisted tale.

SECONDARY

A free, 60-minute workshop will be available on 29 March at 1.30pm, for schools who book tickets for Dracula. Spaces are limited to 30 participants. Please call 4304 7132 for details.

T U E S D AY 2 8 M A R C H 8 P M W E D N E S D AY 2 9 M A R C H 1 1 A M & 8 P M shake&s ir theatrecot This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body. Tour supported by arTour an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Photo by Dylan Evans.

Term One

School Groups $18

100 minutes (no interval) For Year 10+ Includes simulated violence, sexual and supernatural themes, haze and strobe lighting

MELBOURNE CITY BALLET PRESENTS

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Melbourne City Ballet presents a magical, neoclassical ballet interpretation of the William Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

This Shakespearean adaptation explores three different stories within the border of Athens and Fairyland. Whilst the Amazonian Queen and Athenian King prepare for their wedding, two Athenian couples are caught in an arranged marriage dilemma which is only made worse by the feud of the King and Queen of the Fairies.

With a full cast of talented artists, dazzling costumes and beautiful sets, Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo takes audiences on a journey to the borders of Shakespeare’s Athens/Fairyland to experience the magic, mischief and love that is A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

SECONDARY

A beautiful, colourful and fast paced ballet, so much love and planning has made this work simply divine.”

– Artistic Director, Michael Pappalardo

T H U R S D AY 1 4 S E P T E M B E R 7 . 3 0 P M

Term Three

School Groups $18

95 minutes (including interval)

BELL SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

BY W I L L I A M S H A K E S P E A R E D I R E C TO R A N N E - LO U I S E S A R K S Money makes the world go around. Portia has it. Bassanio wants it. Shylock lends it. Antonio owes the value of it.

Love also plays a part. Portia offers it. Bassanio wants it. And Antonio may lose a pound of flesh for it.

This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense relationship and prejudices between those who have, and those who don’t. Dark in its humour and bawdy in its romantic hijinks, The Merchant Of Venice takes audiences on a journey of love, mercy and justice.

Featuring three time Helpmann Award winner, Mitchell Butel (Janet King and Rake) as the defiant Shylock, and Jessica Tovey (Wolf Creek and Wonderland) as Portia, the production is directed by Anne-Louise Sarks (Belvoir’s Jasper Jones and Medea). This masterfully envisioned production tackles the prejudices and preconceived notions of one of Shakespeare’s most challenging plays.

SECONDARY

Free, 75-minute workshops will be available to schools who book tickets for The Merchant of Venice. Workshops are limited, please call 4304 7132 for details.

T U E S D AY 3 O C TO B E R 8 P M W E D N E S D AY 4 O C TO B E R 8 P M

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Bell Shakespeare is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.

School Holiday

School Groups $18

2 hours and 20 minutes For ages 13+

GOSFORD REGIONAL

WELCOME TO OUR 2017 EDUCATION SEASON AT GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY Gosford Regional Gallery comprises three exhibition spaces and presents a dynamic program of over twenty traditional and contemporary exhibitions, complemented by a program of workshops, talks and tours.

Gosford Regional Gallery's Education Program is aimed at supporting teachers of primary and secondary students and links with the NSW Visual Art Syllabus for years K-6, 7-10 and 11-12. Entry is free and we also offer guided tours of all major exhibitions by trained volunteer gallery guides. Specialist educational resources, artist workshops and artist talks are also available on request.

School visits can also be coordinated to include a guided tour of the Japanese Gardens highlighting the aesthetics, culture and philosophies of this popular garden.

We are happy to coordinate your visit, from a tour of a single exhibition to a full day program including artist-led workshops and talks. We are able to cater for school groups from a single class to a whole year or level.

For further Gallery information contact: Karen Randall, Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW 4304 7550, karen.randall@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries

GALLERY

Arrival at the Gallery Bus and coach parking is available in the Gosford Regional Gallery car park.

We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins. A supervising teacher should report to the Gallery reception desk to confirm numbers and any special requirements. A Gallery staff member will address the group to remind them of Gosford Regional Gallery rules.

During your visit Students are expected to behave appropriately when visiting the Gallery and are required to respect other visitors. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students do not eat or drink in the Gallery or Garden and do not take photographs or video. We reserve the right to remove students who do not respect the Gallery, Garden and their visitors.

Lunch Although picnics are not permitted in the Edogawa Commemorative Garden, picnic tables are located in shaded grounds at the entrance to Gosford Regional Gallery and school groups are invited to use these facilities during lunch and break periods.

Charges Entry to exhibitions and Garden: No charge Guided tours of the exhibitions and Garden: $3 per student Bring your own materials: for sketching in gardens or exhibitions: No charge Supply of drawing resources: $3 per student Workshops in Art Studios: including the hire of studio, tutor fees and materials (a minimum of 10 students is required): 1.5 hours: $10-$15 per student 3 hours: $15-$20 per student 5 hours: $25-$30 per student

GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY

PRIMARY VISITS AND WORKSHOPS Gosford Regional Gallery offers a number of programs suitable for students in stages 1 to 3. In addition to the exhibitions at the Gallery, these programs are based upon art making, Asian cultures, Aboriginal culture and literacy. The Gallery can tailor-make a full day or half day excursion for any size group from 10 to 100 students.

PRIMARY

A typical full-day excursion includes a guided tour of the exhibitions and the Japanese Garden, along with an art-making workshop with a professional artist.

Half-day excursions are also possible.

Guided tours of the Gallery

Up to one hour

$3 per student

Guided tours of the Japanese Garden

Up to one hour

$3 per student

Activity sheets and drawing materials

One hour

$5 per student

Japanese kites

One hour

$13 per student

Japanese printing

One hour

$13 per student

Japanese fish

One hour

$13 per student

Aboriginal painting

One hour

$13 per student

Native clay animals

One hour

$15 per student

Self portraits

One hour

$13 per student

Cartooning

One hour

$13 per student

BOOKINGS 4304 7550 G A L L E R Y @ C E N T R A L C O A S T . N S W . G O V. A U G O S F O R D . N S W . G O V. A U / G A L L E R I E S

Open daily

Workshops from $13 per student

36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW. Parking for people with disabilities and ramp access, is available at the front of the building.

GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY

SECONDARY VISITS Gosford Regional Gallery offers a number of programs suitable for students in stages 4 to 6, based upon art making and the exhibition program, and can be tailored to specific curriculum outcomes. The Gallery can coordinate workshops with local artists on areas including printmaking, painting, life drawing and other areas upon request.

A typical full-day excursion includes a guided tour of the exhibitions and the Japanese Garden, along with an art-making workshop with a professional artist.

Half-day excursions are also possible.

SECONDARY

Key exhibitions at Gosford Regional Gallery in 2017 include: Exhibition

Dates

Term

Curriculum Links

Australian Exotica

18 February to 2 April

Term 1

Stage 4 - 6, Photography

A Central Vision

25 March to 22 April

Term 1

Stage 4 - 6 Student work, VCE work

Emerging

8 April to 21 May

Term 2

Stage 5 and 6 Body of work Contemporary art

Reconciliation

27 May to 16 July

Term 2

Stage 4 - 6 Indigenous art school project

Sculpture by the Bay

August

Term 3

Stage 5 Public art Sculpture

Koichi Ishino

22 July to 10 September

Term 3

Stage 4 - 6 Sculpture Japanese Art

Gosford Art Prize

23 September to 19 November

Term 4

Stage 4 - 6

BOOKINGS 4304 7550 G A L L E R Y @ C E N T R A L C O A S T . N S W . G O V. A U G O S F O R D . N S W . G O V. A U / G A L L E R I E S

Open daily

Workshops from $13 per student

36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW. Parking for people with disabilities and ramp access, is available at the front of the building.

T H E AT R E B O O K I N G S Please complete and return this form to Laycock Street Community Theatre to book your seats. If you wish to book seats for more than one performance, please photocopy this form and complete one form per performance. Full payment is not required until four weeks prior to the performance. After this date, any unpaid seats cannot be held and may be sold to other groups. Any additional seats required after this time will be subject to availability.

Please return completed form(s) to: Ticket Sales Officer, Laycock Street Community Theatre, 5 Laycock Street, North Gosford, NSW 4323 3233, melissa.chandler@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Performance Name

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SCHOOL DETAILS

Name of school/group

Teacher’s contact name

Contact telephone number

Contact mobile

Email

Postal address

I agree to the booking conditions outlined above and have authority to sign on behalf of the school/organisation: Name:_________________________________________ Signature:______________________________________

Position:______________________________________

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GALLERY BOOKINGS Please complete and return this form to Gosford Regional Gallery. If you wish to book for more than one group visit, please photocopy this form and complete one form per excursion. A Gallery staff member will contact you and confirm the details of your visit.

Please return completed form(s) to: Karen Randall, Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW 4304 7550, karen.randall@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au BOOKING DETAILS Reason for visit (please circle)

Garden Tour

Gallery Tour

Do you require the following? (please circle)

Gallery Guide

School Excursion

Y/N

Garden Guide

Art Workshop

Y/N

An Education Kit

Y/N

Other information about your visit Intended visit date

Number of visitors

Arrival time

Departure time

Desired outcomes Do you have any special requirements for your group or any additional comments?

SCHOOL DETAILS

Name of school/group

Teacher’s contact name

Contact telephone number

Contact mobile

Email

Postal address

I agree to the booking conditions outlined above and have authority to sign on behalf of the school/organisation: Name:_________________________________________

Position:______________________________________

Signature:______________________________________

Date:_________________________________________

Education Season 2017 Primary and Secondary GETTING TO THE THEATRE:

GETTING TO THE GALLERY:

Laycock Street Community Theatre is located on

Gosford Regional Gallery is located on the

Laycock Street in North Gosford.

shores of Caroline Bay in East Gosford.

CONTACT THE THEATRE:

CONTACT THE GALLERY:

5 Laycock Street, North Gosford, NSW, 2250 .

36 Webb Street, East Gosford, NSW, 2250 .

4323 3233, laycockstreet@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

4304 7550, gallery@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

gosford.nsw.gov.au/theatres

gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries

THEATRE TICKET PURCHASES:

GALLERY DAILY OPENING HOURS: Gosford Regional Gallery: 10am-4pm

Laycock Street Community Theatre and the

Edogawa Commemorative Garden:

Peninsula Theatre are open one hour prior to each

9.30am - 4.30pm

performance for ticket collections and purchases. We recommend that you arrive at the Theatre 30 minutes

PLEASE NOTE:

before show time to ensure you can be shown to

No picnics in the Edogawa Commemorative

your seat and the performance can start on time.

Garden. Picnic tables are located in shaded

Latecomers will be admitted into the auditorium at a

grounds at the entrance to Gosford Regional Gallery.

suitable break in the performance.

Laycock Street Community Theatre and Gosford Regional Gallery are proudly owned and operated by Central Coast Council. Details are correct at the time of print, however we reserve the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and offers should the need arise. Laycock Street Community Theatre and Gosford Regional Gallery are supported by media partner Star 104.5FM.

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