Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre - Education Season 2022

LOVE IT LIVE

S H O A L H AV E N E N T E R TA I N M E N T C E N T R E 2022

E D U C AT I O N

CONTENTS Welcome to our 2022 Season 1

PRIMARY The 13-Storey Treehouse 2 Edward the Emu 4

2 JUNE 18 OCTOBER

SECONDARY Jane Eyre 6 Them 8 With Love, Amadeus 10

7 & 8 MAY 12 & 13 AUGUST 24 SEPTEMBER

DANCE STUDENTS THREE 12

17 & 18 JUNE

MUSIC STUDENTS Sydney Symphony Orchestra 14

24 JUNE

How to Book Tickets More Things to Know Venue hire Connect with Us Thank You Acknowledgements

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Cover photo by Justin Ridler. Performer Josie Weise. Thanks to Australasian Dance Collective

GENERAL INFORMATION

2022 SEASON IS HERE The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre provides multiple ways for young people to engage with the performing arts. From experiencing performances to participation in high quality workshops, let us support your teaching with relevant and exciting opportunities for students of all ages.

KAREN PATTERSON, Manager Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

Here at the Entertainment Centre we can’t wait to welcome school groups back to our theatres.

There is nothing more joyful than to hear small children reciting lines from their favourite picture books as they see the characters they know so well brought to brilliant life from the page to the stage.

Or to hear kids shrieking with delight at the audacious inventions featured in The 13 Storey Treehouse, a show adapted for the stage from the award-winning book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

This year we have also increased our offer for high school students studying literature, society and culture, music, and contemporary dance.

Queensland-based award-winning theatre company shake + stir’s production of Jane Eyre is an exceptional gothic romance – which will amaze teachers and students of English and Drama. The adaptation remains true to Charlotte Brontë’s incredible storytelling, while the set design is breathtaking.

Current world events sadly make the play Them, a story of a city at war, entirely contemporary and relevant. This vital story is a must-see for drama, modern history, legal studies, society and culture students.

Drama and music students will be inspired

by With Love, Amadeus, an exciting new collaboration between theatre living legend John Bell and pianist Simon Tedeschi, and of course the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Shining Brightly Concert inspired by Bach.

After all the online learning of the past two years we can’t wait to see you and your students here at the Entertainment Centre to Love it Live.

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“Wow!...goes to the edge of the ridiculous to get a laugh.”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

KIDS SHOW

A CDP Kids Production

THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE

A play by Richard Tulloch adapted from the multi-award winning book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton LIVE ON STAGE Yes, that’s right. Today’s the day Andy and Terry are going to bring their stories to life in their first EVER play–except they forgot to write it!

THURSDAY 2 JUNE, 10AM, 12:30PM & 6PM THEATRE Auditorium

Where will they find flying cats, a mermaid, a sea monster, an invasion of monkeys, and a giant gorilla?

RUNNING TIME 1 hr (no interval)

Adapted by Richard Tulloch (The Book of Everything, Bananas in Pyjamas), this hugely successful play is brought to life by a seriously funny cast with magical moments of theatrical wizardry and a truckload of imagination!

RECOMMENDED FOR Stages 1, 2 & 3

Following sold out seasons across the country, the one and only, super-famous, ultra-brilliant, runaway success The 13-Storey Treehouse returns to the stage for children 6-12 and their adults.

Director Julian Louis Associate Director Liesel Badorrek Set / Costume Designer Mark Thompson Lighting / AV Designer Nicholas Higgins Sound Designer Jeremy Silver

WARNING A small amount of theatrical haze TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS English (Early Stages, Stage 2, Stage 3) Mathematics (Stage 2) CAPA (Early Stages, Stage 2) WHY BOOK? A chance to introduce young people to the joy of reading and readers to the possibilities beyond the page.

Add on Post Show Q&A with the cast after 10am & 12:30pm shows.

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Kinderling Kids Radio

Illustration by Rod Clement

“Entrust anything to the creative team at Monkey Baa and they will sprinkle their magic across it and make it come to life.”

KIDS SHOW

A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production

EDWARD THE EMU Based on the books by Sheena Knowles & Rod Clement Written for the stage & directed by Eva Di Cesare THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE EMUS TO TELL THE STORY, THEIR WAY! The award-winning creative team from Monkey Baa Theatre Company return with their exciting take on two much-loved picture books, Edward the Emu and Edwina the Emu. Edward is bored with his lot. Convinced that the other creatures are more popular, Edward breaks ranks and goes to find the fun and along the way, finds Edwina!

Follow the emus as they hilariously navigate their own feathered existential crises, seeking to find their place in the world.

Beyond their enclosures, they discover that the best thing you can be is…you!

Set & Costume Design Isabel Hudson Puppetry Director Alice Osborne Lighting Design Matt Cox Composer & Sound Design Nate Edmondson Dramaturg Sandra Eldridge Assistant Director Warwick Doddrell Puppetry Designer & Maker Bryony Anderson Company Stage Manager Cally Bartley Touring Technical Coordinator Dana Ioppolo

TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER, 10.30AM & 12.30PM THEATRE Auditorium RUNNING TIME 50 mins (no interval) RECOMMENDED FOR Early Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2 TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS English, Drama, Visual Arts, Science and PDHPE (Stage outcomes available on the Entertainment Centre website) WHY BOOK? The much-loved stories leap off the page with exquisite puppetry and music that will captivate students and teachers alike.

Add on Post-show Q&A with cast (15-20 mins)

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“A blazing success”

Photo by Dylan Evans

Broadway World

THEATRE

a shake & stir theatre co production

JANE EYRE

By Charlotte Brontë adapted by shake & stir theatre co CHARLOTTE BRONTË’S ICONIC GOTHIC TALE, BOLDLY ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY CRITICALLYACCLAIMED SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO Brontë’s tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes the country in 2022.

Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationallyrenowned shake & stir theatre co (Animal Farm, Dracula).

Following a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall – the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey toward truth and freedom.

This stunning new production, featuring original music written by multi-ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod, will set a fire blazing in your soul.

Co-Adaptors Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij Director Michael Futcher Designer Josh McIntosh Composer Sarah McLeod Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright Additional Music and Sound Designer Guy Webster Cast Julian Garner, Hilary Harrison, Nelle Lee, Jodie le Vesconte

SATURDAY 7 MAY, 8PM SUNDAY 8 MAY, 2PM THEATRE Auditorium RUNNING TIME 2 hrs & 20 mins (incl. interval) RECOMMENDED FOR Stages 5 & 6 WARNING Contains fire/smoke/haze effects, adult themes, simulated violence, supernatural elements and will feature strobe and loud music.

TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS English: Stage 5, Stage 6 (Preliminary & HSC) Drama: Stage 5, Stage 6 (Preliminary & HSC) See website for full subject outcomes.

WHY BOOK? Packed with action and romance, this classic novel is lifted dynamically off the page to enthrall teen audiences.

Add on ARTIST TALK: Unpacking Jane Eyre: Tuesday 3 May, 6-7pm

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Herald Sun

Photo by Justin Koh

“A play with heart that compels us to sit up and listen, suspend prejudices and feel the anguish of these characters fighting to survive in a city shattered by senseless war.”

THEATRE

Lara Week, La Mama and Critical Stages Touring

THEM

by Samah Sabawi Directed by Bagryana Popov IN A CITY AT WAR, FIVE YOUNG PEOPLE COUNT DOWN THE DAYS BEFORE A BOAT SETS SAIL FOR A SAFER PLACE. WHO WILL LEAVE, WHO WILL STAY, AND WHAT WILL THEIR CHOICES COST THEM? THEM tells the story of one young family as they face the decision whether to flee their war-torn city. Omar, Leila and their young child are counting down the days. Their friends enjoy fantasies of escape and the arrival of Omar’s sister brings a real chance to get out – but at what cost?

FRI 12 AUGUST, 12PM & 8PM SAT 13 AUGUST, 8PM THEATRE Studio RUNNING TIME 1 hr 20 mins (no interval) RECOMMENDED FOR Ages 14+

Developed in consultation with people living in conflict zones and displaced by war, the play was first supported by Melbourne Theatre Company’s Cybec Electric program before enjoying a sell-out extended season at the famed La Mama Theatre.

WARNING May effect those with experience of war or conflict. Includes adult themes, moderate language, and sudden loud special effects.

With unexpected tenderness, laughter, and song, THEM takes audiences into extraordinary circumstances to reveal our shared humanity in the ordinary moments that shape our lives.

TICKETS See Pg 16

Producer, Set and Costume Design Lara Week Lighting Design Shane Grant Sound Design Elissa Goodrich Prop Maker Lara Chamas Touring Production Manager Shane Grant Cast Taj Aldeeb, Nahed Elrayes, Claudia Greenstone, Sahil Saluja, Osamah Sami, Mehran Tajbakhsh

CURRICULUM LINKS Drama, Stage 6 Drama, Years 7-10 Entertainment Industry Society and Culture, Stage 6 (see the website for full details) WHY BOOK? A timely and relevant play that will encourage discussion around identity, belonging and displacement in the world today.

Add on Post show Q&A with the cast and creative team after the 12pm performance.

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Glam Adelaide

Photo by Roller Photography

“Together, Bell and Tedeschi make a formidable duo.”

THEATRE/MUSIC

WITH LOVE, AMADEUS Narrator - John Bell & Piano - Simon Tedeschi

A THRILLING NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN NATIONAL LIVING TREASURE, JOHN BELL AO OBE AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PIANIST, SIMON TEDESCHI. Nothing is more revealing of a person’s character than their private letters, especially if they are not intended for publication.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s letters are candid, emotional, hilarious, and heartbreaking. We follow his precarious fortunes, his triumphs and hardships, his reliance on fickle patronage, his occasional penury, his cheeky letters to his cousin and his desperation to please a tyrannical father.

Australian theatre legend John Bell traces the life and career of Mozart, reading extensively from his letters, along with insights made by some of his contemporaries. Setting the soundtrack to the young composer’s life, extraordinary concert pianist Simon Tedeschi performs a range of Mozart’s exhilarating music for piano, including some of his best-loved works such as his Fantasia in D minor (K.397), Twinkle Twinkle variations, and his Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish march).

With Love, Amadeus shines the spotlight once more on one of classical music’s enduring heroes, in another entertaining collaboration between two of Australia’s leading artists, John Bell AO OBE and Simon Tedeschi.

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER, 8PM THEATRE Auditorium RUNNING TIME 1 hr 30 mins (incl. interval) RECOMMENDED FOR Music and Drama students in Stages 5 & 6 TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS Music and Drama students in Stages 5 & 6 WHY BOOK? A rare opportunity to witness the theatrical mastery of John Bell AO OBE and the musical brilliance of Simon Tedeschi as they take you on an adventure through the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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“...one of Australia’s most exciting dance companies.”

Photo by Justin Ridler

The Courier-Mail

DANCE

Australasian Dance Collective

THREE A MESMERISING AND AMBITIOUS TRIPLE BILL THAT HAS CRITICS RAVING. Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) unleashes THREE highly anticipated works from renowned choreographers Jack Lister, Melanie Lane and Hofesh Shechter.

From one of the world’s most exhilarating and groundbreaking choreographers, Hofesh Shechter’s Cult is the work that propelled the dance revolutionary into his global career.

Instinctive, raw and presented in association with Hofesh Shechter Company, Cult is a powerful illustration of his unique and celebrated choreography.

Melanie Lane is one of Australia’s strongest choreographic voices, seamlessly blending elegance with sexy, edgy physicality. Set to a driving soundtrack from renowned composer, Clark, Alterum transports you to a universe beyond our natural world.

Brisbane rising star, Jack Lister, fuses dance and visual art in the intricate and haunting Still Life. Inspired by the artworks of the 16th and 17th century Memento Mori movement, it serves as a touchstone of our own mortality, the beauty in decay and our relationship with time.

Artistic Director Amy Hollingsworth Choreographers Jack Lister, Melanie Lane & Hofesh Shechter

FRIDAY 17 JUNE, 11AM SATURDAY 18 JUNE, 8PM THEATRE Auditorium RUNNING TIME 1 hr 30 mins (incl. 2 intervals) RECOMMENDED FOR Ages 12+ TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS Dance students in Stages 4, 5 & 6 with outcomes for Dance Performance, Composition, Appreciation and Dance as an Artform (Stage 6). Plus for senior (HSC) students - Dance & Technology.

WHY BOOK? THREE explodes across the stage in three distinct acts that showcase the incredible talent of both the choreographers and the dancers in a display that will leave students inspired.

Add on June 17, 11am Insight Matinee: A pre-show talk about the creative process + experience a live set change between the last two works.

Check the website for more details and other add ons.

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FINE MUSIC

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

SHINING BRIGHTLY Inspired by Bach

THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMS MUSIC BY JS BACH, THE MASTER OF THE BAROQUE STYLE, AND THE GREAT COMPOSERS HE INSPIRED. Like his father Johann Sebastian, CPE Bach was one of the most celebrated composers of his day, and his voice was just as original. Written as music evolved from Baroque to Classical, his Symphony in A is, in equal parts, opulent and bright – a masterful progression of his father’s style, superbly heard in Johann Sebastian’s Concerto for Oboe and Violin. This shimmering example of what made the older Bach the master of the Baroque is also an opportunity for Sydney Symphony soloists to shine.

Inspired by both Bachs, as well as Mozart and Haydn, Mendelssohn’s String Symphony No.7 completes this captivating performance. While there are musical nods to the old masters throughout, this work’s infectious happiness is its composer’s music at its most glorious.

Program CPE BACH Symphony in A JS BACH Concerto for Oboe and Violin MENDELSSOHN String Symphony No.7 Director and violin Andrew Haveron Oboe Shefali Pryor Violin Harry Bennetts

FRIDAY 24 JUNE, 8PM THEATRE Auditorium RUNNING TIME 1 hour (no interval) RECOMMENDED FOR All ages TICKETS See Pg 16 CURRICULUM LINKS Music 1: Music for large ensembles Music of the 18th Century Music 2: Music 1600-1900 Classical Music Teachers Resource Kit available for schools booking to attend this concert.

WHY BOOK? Students will be inspired by the impact and precision of one of Australia’s flagship orchestras.

Add on Pre-Show Talk: Join respected musician Peter Clark in the theatre from 7:15pm.

Full details on the website.

Principal Partner

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HOW TO BOOK STEP 1: BOOKING

STEP 3: WORKSHOPS & RESOURCES

ONLINE:

Many shows programmed in the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre season have education workshops available. Depending on the show, these can be delivered before or after the performance, at the venue or at your school. Contact us to find out more: marketing@shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

Visit shoalhavenentertainment.com.au/education to see the full list of shows available for schools audiences. When you have selected a show, simply click the booking request button and fill out our easy online booking form.

PHONE: (02) 4429 5757 NB: Please provide us with approximate numbers and let Box Office know if any students or teachers have specific access needs.

STEP 2: PAYMENT Payment and final numbers are due three weeks prior to the event you are attending. Please ensure you pay no later than the due date on your invoice or your tickets may be released. Bookings made within three weeks of the performance will need to be paid in full within one week of confirmation. If you are having difficulty organising payment, contact us immediately on 02 4429 5757.

PAYMENT METHODS Credit Card: By phone Please make bank cheques payable to “Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre”

Teacher resource kits will be shared after you have paid your balance. Resources are supplied by the production companies and are only available for selected shows.

STEP 4: ON THE DAY Printed tickets are not issued. When you arrive at the venue, our Front of House team will coordinate your students’ entry into the theatre. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start time of the performance.

Latecomers may be excluded or may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. If you are running late, please call the Box Office on 02 4429 5757.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information or to access our Theatre Experience Guide and Risk Assessment documents please visit shoalhavenentertainment.com.au/education

TICKETS PRIMARY SHOWS:

SECONDARY, DANCE & MUSIC SHOWS:

School Groups of 8+ students

School Groups of 8+ students

$20 per ticket

$25 per ticket

ALL SHOWS: One teacher free per school group of 8. (Additional teachers at student price)

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MORE THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW COVID INFORMATION

FOYERS AND GRASSED AREA

You can find our COVID Safety information on our website: shoalhavenentertainment.com.au/your-visit/ covid-safety-information

The venue has an expansive foyer, grassed areas and outdoor seating where students can safely gather before and after the show.

THEATRE EXPERIENCE GUIDE

HARRY SAWKINS PARK

You don’t know what you don’t know, right?

This lovely park is 200m from the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre and has shaded areas and benches.

A great place to take students after the show to eat lunch and discuss the show before the journey back to school.

We have created a useful guide to help young people prepare for their experience at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. It explains what will happen and how to act in a theatre for young people who may never have been to a show before. It can be downloaded from the Education page on our website, or you can request a printed copy.

WHERE ARE WE?

ENCORE CAFÉ & BAR + CATERING

Located conveniently on Bridge Road, Nowra near the Princes Highway, with ample parking and plenty of nearby facilities.

Our on-site café serves a selection of salads, sandwiches, wraps and drinks. We can also supply healthy lunch boxes for students at a reasonable price with prior notice. You can add this option to your online booking or when you speak to our box office staff.

We can provide a free Resource Kit for most shows to assist teachers discover more and unpack each show in the classroom before and after the event.

PARKING The venue has easy drop off and pick up points for buses situated around the venue.

FREE TEACHER RESOURCE KITS

Season and show information details, tickets and prices are correct at the time of printing, however, are subject to change where necessary and without notice.

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OUR PLACE IS YOUR PLACE The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre has over 12 years of experience hosting successful events including performances, graduation ceremonies, concerts and formals representing a wide cross section of primary and secondary schools.

For more information about your venue hire options please visit the Plan An Event section of our website or contact our Events team on 02 4429 5759 or SEC_Events@shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

BE THE FIRST TO HEAR Add your name to join the Education Mailing List and be the first to know about shows, events and opportunities for your school.

 Sign up at info@shoalhaventertainment.com.au

THANK YOU Supporters of shows in our 2022 Season

The producers of the following shows have been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Jane Eyre, THREE, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Them, Edward the Emu

The presentation of the following shows have been assisted by the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative: Them

The producers of the following shows have been assisted by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW:

The producers of the following shows have been assisted by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland:

Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Edward the Emu, The 13 Storey Treehouse

Jane Eyre, THREE

The producer of the following show has been assisted by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria: Them

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is a division of Shoalhaven City Council

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Liza, Teacher, Shoalhaven (After seeing Hitler’s Daughter by Monkey Baa Theatre Co 2019)

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