CREDIT: LISA TOMASETTI
Dear educators and students, In 2024, we are thrilled to present a diverse Arts Education Program featuring seven engaging, curriculum-aligned secondary offerings in collaboration with our remarkably talented Arts Education partners. Whether it's hands-on workshops, interactive symposiums, student showcases, classic texts brought to life, or new Australian theatre, our 2024 program offers invaluable education experiences for students Stages 4 – 6. From Sport for Jove, students can experience Henry IV (Part 1), Richard III, and Romeo and Juliet, three Shakespearean greats artfully re-imagined to deeply engage high school audiences. The Sport for Jove team will also bring back their popular HSC Symposium series, providing students with a practical understanding of four key HSC texts to thoroughly prepare them for their final year of studies. Trophy Boys is an exciting new production delving deep into the secret lives of private school boys, politics, and society's elite. Performed by an entirely female-identifying and non-binary cast, this satirical comedy lays bare the power structures that are emblematic of a broader cultural discussion. A huge hit in Melbourne, this is a perfect show for senior years, with The Age calling it “a revelation”. Treehouse Theatre continue their incredible work with young refugees, returning to the Seymour with their new work Refugee Diaries—an unmissable production that fosters empathy and teaches students about their relationships with others and the world around them. Plus, preliminary and HSC Drama students won’t want to miss the Introduction to Devising Theatre for HSC Group Performance, an intensive workshop hosted by experienced facilitators, Little Eggs Collective, and designed as a structured introduction to the devising process for the HSC group performance. Finally, I urge you to swiftly reserve your tickets for our latest program. All of us here at the Seymour look forward to seeing you and your students very soon.
Timothy Jones Artistic Director PS: If you are not yet a member of our Arts-Ed Advisory, please sign up. You will be the first to hear of special Arts Education events and exclusive offers. More details on the next page.
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Sophia Parada, Charlene Valentin, Kawana Crowe and Nuha Chowdhury
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOURS Join University of Sydney Student Ambassadors for a free tour of the Camperdown/Darlington campus on the same day as your excursion to the Seymour Centre. Students will get an inside look at Australia's oldest University and receive answers to any questions they have about the tertiary experience. Tours are usually one hour in length, and highlight popular sites including the Quadrangle, Great Hall, Sydney Nanoscience Hub, and the Abercrombie. Please visit www.seymourcentre.com/education/planning-your-visit/ or email schools.outreach@sydney.edu.au for more information about University Tours and availability.
JOIN OUR ARTS EDUCATION ADVISORY Are you a performing arts-loving primary or secondary teacher? Seymour invites you to become one of our teacher advocates by joining our Arts-Ed Advisory. What’s the commitment? Well, from time to time we will seek your online opinions on ideas we have for future programs, plus hear your ideas for what you and your students would like to see at the Seymour, to complement teaching and learning. In return, we will invite you to a few special events each year and provide free tickets to select Seymour season shows. We are excited to build on our programming to provide an Arts Education program with greater relevance and innovation in the years ahead. To join, simply visit seymourcentre.com/education/arts-ed-advisory and sign up today. 4
NESA and The NSW Arts Unit present
STUDENT SHOWCASES ONSTAGE OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of group and individual performances and projects by HSC Drama students. In 2024 there will be two programs featuring individual performances and group-devised works. Individual projects including costume and set design, promotion and program, and theatre review will be on exhibition in the foyer of the York Theatre. YEARS
11 – 12
SUBJECT LINKS
Drama Stage 6
DATES
Sat 10, Mon 12 – Fri 16 Feb 1pm and 7:30pm
VENUE
York Theatre
DURATION
120 minutes (including interval)
CALLBACK In conjunction with NESA, the Arts Unit presents a selection of outstanding performances and film and technology projects from HSC Dance students. Callback provides vital insight into the outcomes of the HSC Dance syllabus, as well as a professional learning activity for HSC Dance teachers. Dance students, especially prospective HSC Dance students, rely upon Callback as a valuable resource for their study through discussion, deconstruction and analysis for the works they observe.
NSW STATE DRAMA AND DANCE FESTIVALS The NSW Public Schools State Dance and Drama Festivals are showcases of excellence in these art forms. Featuring students from Kindergarten to Year 12, the festivals celebrate the work of The Arts Unit’s Ensemble Programs as well as exemplar pieces from public schools across NSW. Each festival offers public performances as well as industry specialist workshops for students. YEARS
K - 12
SUBJECT LINKS
Dance Stages 1- 6 Drama Stages 1 - 6
DATES
Dance: Mon 16 – Fri 20 Sep Drama: Thu 24 – Fri 25 Oct
VENUE
Everest Theatre
IN THE SPOTLIGHT DANCE FESTIVAL In the Spotlight Dance Festival celebrates the dance programs in primary and high schools across the NSW Department of Education Metropolitan, South and Regional Directorates and beyond. Showcasing 4000 Kindergarten to Year 12 students, In The Spotlight Dance Festival is proud to present the talents of students and teachers; the dancers and choreographers from our NSW public schools.
Workshops will also be available for current preliminary and HSC Dance students, focusing on Core Performance and Core Composition.
YEARS
K – 12
SUBJECT LINKS
Dance Stages 1 – 6
PERFORMANCES
DATES
Thu 20 – Fri 21 Jun 6:15pm and 8:15pm
YEARS
10 – 12
SUBJECT LINKS
Dance Stages 5 – 6
DATES
Thu 15 – Fri 16 Feb 12pm and 7pm
VENUE
Everest Theatre
DURATION
90 minutes (including Q&A)
Mon 24 – Fri 28 Jun 6:15 and 8:15pm VENUE
Everest Theatre
DURATION
60 minutes
WORKSHOPS DATES
Thu 15 - Fri 16 Feb 10am
DURATION
180 minutes (including break)
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CREDIT: GRANT LESLIE
Little Eggs Collective and Seymour Centre present
INTRODUCTION TO DEVISING THEATRE FOR HSC GROUP PERFORMANCE
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CURRICULUM LINKS Drama Stage 6 Preliminary and HSC See our website for full curriculum links. TIMES
12 - 15 February “My students were energised, felt safe enough to take risks, and learned much from their experience with Little Eggs.” Ms Ellen Osborne, Gymea Technology High School Seymour welcomes back experienced workshop facilitators, Little Eggs Collective, to our 2024 Arts Education program, for one week of intensive workshops devised as a structured introduction to the devising process for HSC group performance. Students will cover four key areas: • Operating as an ensemble • Celebrating your skill set and embracing improvisation • Making meaning using the elements of drama • Forming a structure (using the “big six” as a basic structure) The workshop will end with a miniature group devising activity using exercises from the day, followed by a showing, discussion, and question time. These three-hour workshops will take place during the annual OnStage/Callback season at Seymour Centre. 6
10 - 12
Mon 12 Feb: 9am Tue 13 Feb: 2pm Wed 14 Feb: 9am Thu 15 Feb: 2pm
DURATION 180 minutes (including break) PRICE
$28 One free teacher per school group; $28 for every additional teacher.
CAPACITY Workshops allow for 50 students (not including teacher bookings); multiple small group bookings allowed. BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information.
CREDIT: KATHY LUU
Sport For Jove and Seymour Centre present
HENRY IV (Part 1) 12 – 18 March
Redemption? Honour? Legitimacy? Love? Glory? What sort of world do the young inherit from the old, and what should we fight for? What makes a truly great leader? Henry IV (Part 1) is a play made for our time. Shakespeare looks back at history to imagine his nation's future, focusing his dramatic lens on the most primal of human relationships - the family. Taking its stylistic cues from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Sport for Jove's Henry IV (Part 1) is moving, funny and thrillingly chaotic. The play tumbles from conniving politics to saturnalian madness as people at every level of English society grasp for power, notoriety, fame, and loyalty from those around them. Henry IV (Part 1) is one of the world’s greatest studies in courage, crime, the nature of rebellion and the challenge of living up to our responsibilities. Includes a detailed 30-minute lecture by director Damien Ryan and Q&A with the students to deepen their relationship with the work. DIRECTOR Damien Ryan
YEARS
10 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS English Stages 5 - 6 HSC Drama Stages 5 - 6 Preliminary See our website for full curriculum links. A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
Tue 12 Mar: 11am Wed 13 Mar: 11am Sat 16 Mar: 7pm Mon 18 Mar: 11am
DURATION 120 minutes (including 30-minute lecture and Q&A) PRICE
$33 One free teacher per 10 students; $33 for every additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information. University Campus Tours Available See page 4 for details and how to book
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CREDIT: KATHY LUU
Sport For Jove and Seymour Centre present
RICHARD III
YEARS
10 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS English Stages 5 - 6 HSC
14 – 19 March
Drama Stages 5 - 6 Preliminary
While a gruesome war has ended and the world dances, one dangerous mind is still in the trenches, his language weaponised and targeted on every point of weakness around him. He will take no prisoners on his rampage to the top.
See our website for full curriculum links.
Seen through the eyes of Elizabeth I, this production gives students an incredible insight into the play, the time it was written and one of Shakespeare’s most infamous characters.
History Stage 5 A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
Don’t let your students miss this opportunity to experience the play live.
Thu 14 Mar: 11am Fri 15 Mar: 11am and 7pm Tue 19 Mar: 11am
Includes a detailed 30-minute lecture by director Damien Ryan and Q&A with the students to deepen their relationship to the work.
DURATION 120 minutes (including 30-minute lecture and Q&A)
DIRECTOR Damien Ryan
PRICE
$33 One free teacher per 10 students; $33 for every additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information. University Campus Tours Available See page 4 for details and how to book 8
7 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS English Stages 4 - 6 Preliminary and HSC Drama Stages 4 - 6 Preliminary and HSC See our website for full curriculum links. A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. Sport for Jove and Seymour Centre present
HSC SYMPOSIUM SERIES
SHOWS
The Crucible Symposium Thu 21 Mar: 11am Mon 3 Jun: 10:30am Tue 4 Jun: 10:30am
Sport for Jove’s 2024 HSC Performance Symposium series offers a powerful theatrical experience of major scenes and characters from key HSC texts, coupled with analysis and curriculum-based insights into how they work.
Don’t miss this complete, hands-on experience that combines the unfiltered relationship students need with the plays’ action and narrative. Each symposium ensures students are ‘watching with understanding’, so they develop the critical thinking skills required to write about each play under exam conditions. Every aspect of each HSC Symposium is geared toward the curriculum and the specific needs of students studying these plays. Detailed resource kits are included. DIRECTOR Damien Ryan
The Tempest / Hag-Seed Symposium Wed 20 Mar: 11am Thu 6 Jun: 10:30am Fri 7 Jun: 1:30pm The Merchant of Venice Symposium Wed 5 Jun: 1:30pm
20 March – 7 June
Join Damien Ryan and the Sport for Jove team in exploring the plays’ multiple meanings. In these discussions, students open up diverse critical readings, unlock language and character, and hear actors discuss the plays’ famous ambiguities and challenges. Students will also have the opportunity to ask their own questions.
CREDIT: SEIYA TAGUCHI
YEARS
Othello Symposium Fri 22 Mar: 11am Wed 5 Jun: 10am Fri 7 Jun: 10am DURATION 150 minutes (including interval) PRICE
$33 One free teacher per 10 students; $33 for every additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information. University Campus Tours Available See page 4 for details and how to book 9
7 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS Sport For Jove and Seymour Centre present
ROMEO AND JULIET 22 – 31 May
English Stages 4 - 6 Preliminary Drama Stages 4 - 6 Preliminary See our website for full curriculum links. A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
The existential crisis facing our world today has triggered a deafening chorus of ‘how dare you!’ screamed from the heart of our planet’s youth. And it’s not just about climate issues. What can children teach us in their struggle to be heard? Characterised by a true vision of today’s youth, Sport for Jove's furiously energetic production of Romeo and Juliet dazzled and moved thousands of students in 2023. Watch as some of Australia’s most exciting young actors of Shakespeare take on Juliet, Romeo, Paris, Mercutio, Benvolio, and Balthazar, whilst being supported by an extraordinary cast of experienced players. The production takes on the spirit of a filthy Italian opera, driven by love and heat, fights and fevers of the mind, and of course, by Shakespeare’s soaring poetry. With the mad blood stirring, two young lovers set in motion the most iconic love story of all time, that of Juliet and her Romeo. DIRECTOR Damien Ryan
Wed 22 May: 11:30am Thu 23 May: 10:30am Fri 24 May: 10:30am and 7pm Mon 27 May: 10:30am Tue 28 May: 10:30am Wed 29 May: 11:30am Thu 30 May: 10:30am Fri 31 May: 11:30am
DURATION 120 minutes (plus 15-minute Q&A) PRICE
$33 One free teacher per 10 students; $33 for every additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information. University Campus Tours Available See page 4 for details and how to book
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CREDIT: SEIYA TAGUCHI
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CREDIT: KARL ELBOURNE
Sport For Jove presents
SHAKESPEARE CARNIVAL 2 June
The 2024 Shakespeare Carnival is a NSW state-wide event that encourages students to get up and get active. Participants create their own theatrical worlds by directing short films, composing music, choreographing dances and movement pieces, and acting scenes and short works of theatre that are inspired by and celebrate the work of William Shakespeare. After months of school and regional level Shakespeare Carnivals, Sport For Jove is proud to present the final state-level competition to crown the winners in this season. This is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves, learn new ideas, gain confidence, social skills, and improve literacy while bringing Shakespeare’s characters to life. Visit www.sportforjove.com.au/high-school-carnival for more information and how to get involved.
YEARS
10 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS English Stages 6 HSC Drama Stages 6 HSC Dance Stages 6 HSC A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
Sun 2 Jun: 10am
DURATION 360 minutes (including intervals) PRICE
$22 One free teacher per 10 students; $22 for every additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Tickets will go on sale at a later date, look for updated details on www.seymourcentre.com/ event/2024-shakespeare-carnival/
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CREDIT: BEN ANDREWS
Soft Tread and Seymour Centre in association with The Maybe Pile present
TROPHY BOYS By Emmanuelle Mattana
19 June – 3 July “Theatre lovers should rush to see Trophy Boys, the hilarious and devastating debut play from Emmanuelle Mattana… The script is powerful and ferociously intelligent; the performances witty and exuberant and, crucially, empathetic… Trophy Boys is a revelation.” Cameron Woodhead, The Age ★★★★★
YEARS
CURRICULUM LINKS English Stage 6 Preliminary and HSC Drama Stage 6 Preliminary and HSC Society and Culture Stage 6 Preliminary and HSC Life Ready Stage 6 See our website for full curriculum links. A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
“As a teenager, it’s very rare to see anyone able to accurately represent the environment that surrounds me every day – whether that be the good parts or the bad.” ATYP ★★★★★ It’s the biggest night of the Academic calendar, the Grand Finale of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament, the all-boys team from St Imperium College are ready to ‘totally annihilate’ their sister school until … Performed by a female and non-binary cast, the show unfolds in real time as the boys are locked in a classroom for their one-hour prep, forced to argue that ‘feminism has failed women’. Aspiring future PM and brainiac scholarship kid Owen, joins softboy-jock, Jared, dopey lawyer’s son, Scott, and nerdy enigma, David, to come up with a case that will win them the debate - and save them from getting cancelled.
11 - 12
Wed 19 Jun: 11am Tues 25 Jun: 11am Thu 27 Jun: 11am Wed 3 Jul: 11am
DURATION 70 minutes (plus 15-minute Q&A) PRICE
$25 One free teacher per 10 students; $25 for each additional teacher.
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information.
What begins as a humorous satire on insecure adolescent masculinity quickly shifts into a powerful interrogation of toxic masculinity, misogyny, and homophobia. Trophy Boys is a timely black comedy about power, privilege, and high school debating. Perfect for teachers and students examining how we navigate and negotiate the impacts of today’s culture on young people. A short post-show Q&A follows each performance. DIRECTOR Marni Mount
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7 – 12
CURRICULUM LINKS PDHPE Stage 4 - 5 English Stages 4 - 5 Treehouse Theatre and Seymour Centre present
REFUGEE DIARIES
31 October – 1 November Witness the transformative power of storytelling in the latest Treehouse Theatre production. In this gripping 90-minute performance, young refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq, who are starting anew in Australia, share their remarkable reallife journeys. This production is the culmination of three months of intensive trauma recovery work, and the stories it presents will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Refugee Diaries weaves tales that range from the hilariously heart-warming to the profoundly gut-wrenching. Audiences will gain a deep understanding of the refugee experience like never before. Suitable for school groups spanning from years 7 to 12 and adults alike, this performance offers a unique educational opportunity. It serves as excellent professional development for school staff and community workers through an introduction to the lived experience of young refugees. DIRECTOR Ruth Hartcher-O’Brien, Isaac Owen & Catherine Maguire-Donvito
Drama Stages 4 - 6 Preliminary and HSC Geography Stages 4 - 5 History Stage 5 Society and Culture Stage 6 Preliminary and HSC Social Cohesion, Social Justice, and Wellbeing programs. See our website for full curriculum links. A digital Resource Kit will be available for all bookings. TIMES
Thu 31 Oct: 10am and 12:30pm Fri 1 Nov: 10am, 12:30pm and 7pm
DURATION 90 minutes (plus 10-minute Q&A) PRICE
$20 One free teacher per 20 students; $20 for every additional teacher
BOOKING INFORMATION Book online or refer to page 15 for more information. University Campus Tours Available See page 4 for details and how to book
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CREDIT: ROSS WILLIS
YEARS
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YOUR VISIT
To reserve your tickets, visit our website, select BUY SCHOOL TICKETS, and confirm your details. Please note: you will not be asked to pay for your tickets at this stage.
Please arrive at Seymour Centre at least 30 minutes prior to your event start time. Seating for schools is by general admission and your school will be asked to enter the theatre as a group.
Once the Box Office has reviewed your reservation, you’ll receive confirmation, a tax invoice, and payment due date. It is your responsibility to forward the tax invoice to your Financial Officer for payment by the due date.
Late arrivals may be excluded or only admitted at a suitable break in the performance. Please call the Box Office on 02 7255 1561 to notify us if you are running late.
ACCESS BOOKINGS
TEACHING RESOURCES
If any member of your group has access needs, please contact the Box Office on 02 7255 1561 to book tickets.
Teaching Resource Kits are available for select events. Please refer to the information in this brochure or on our website.
WAIT LIST
SUBSIDISED TICKETS
If your preferred performance has sold out, you can add your school group to a wait list. Visit our website, select BUY SCHOOL TICKETS, choose the sold-out performance, and enter your booking details to reserve your place on the wait list. The Box Office will contact you if seats become available.
Subsidised tickets for all 2024 Sport for Jove Arts Education shows are available to low ICSEA and regional schools through Sport for Jove’s Universal Access Program. To confirm your school’s eligibility, please contact Sport for Jove directly at 02 8970 1921, or info@sportforjove.com.au.
AMENDING YOUR BOOKING Amendments to your booking must reach the Box Office by the payment due date. Numbers cannot be altered once this date has passed. To amend your booking, please contact the Box Office on 02 7255 1561 or schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au.
Subsidised ticket eligibility is determined solely by Sport for Jove, and not Seymour Centre. We kindly ask that you contact Sport for Jove directly at the above contacts regarding subsidy eligibility, or with any questions that you may have.
PAYMENT
Payment must be received by the payment due date or your booking may be automatically released. Our preferred payment method is credit card (Purchase Card) over the phone. The Seymour Centre may also accept payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and EdConnect. However, these payment methods must be approved by the Box Office Coordinator at the time of booking.
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