Primary Education Program
Year level suitability, curriculum links and ancillary activities for each event are listed below.
For more information, please contact us at education@festival.melbourne or on 03 9662 4242.
Masquerade
This delightful family show from Sydney’s award–winning Griffin Theatre Company and State Theatre Company of South Australia is based on Australian playwright Kate Mulvany’s childhood experience of overcoming cancer, and adapted from the original book by Kit Williams.
| Suitability | Years 4—9 |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Drama, Music, Media), English, Humanities—History, Interdisciplinary Learning, Physical, Personal and Social Learning, Design, Creativity and Technology |
| Dates | Thu 22—Sun 25 October 2015 |
| Suitable Performances | Sat 24 & Sun 25 October at 1pm |
| Venue | Southbank Theatre, The Sumner |
Monkey... Journey to the West
Remember Monkey Magic? Reborn from an egg on a mountaintop, the irrepressible Monkey comes to life in a dazzling production of acrobatics, martial arts, comedy and puppetry.
| Suitability | Years 3—6 |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Drama, Music, Media), English, Humanities—History, Interdisciplinary Learning, Physical, Personal and Social Learning, Design, Creativity and Technology |
| Just for Schools | $15 per student ticket (transaction fee may apply). To book, contact Geelong Performing Arts Centre directly. |
| Dates | Thu 22—Sat 24 October 2015 |
| Suitable Performances | Schools matinee on Fri 23 October at 12.30pm |
| Venue | Geelong Performing Arts Centre |
The Rabbits
Indie–pop artist Kate Miller-Heidke brings to life John Marsden and Shaun Tan’s compelling picture–book The Rabbits in this new work of operatic theatre for adults and children alike.
| Suitability | Years 3—12 |
| Curriculum Links | English, The Arts (Drama, Media, Visual Arts, Music), Civics and Citizenship, The Humanities—History, Thinking Processes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures |
| Just for Schools | SOLD OUT Schools matinee on Tue 13 October at 11am |
| Dates | Fri 09—Tue 13 October 2015 |
| Suitable Performances | Please note there is limited capacity across all performances for this event. To be placed on the waiting list, contact Arts Centre Melbourne. |
| Venue | Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse |
| Education Pack | Download the education pack (PDF) |