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ARTS ED
2018 PRIMARY & SECONDARY
HELLO
SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY AND
SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT
A SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION
THE TRAGEDY OF Y
HAMLET:
IMAR
PR
WELCOME TO EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS AT THE SEYMOUR PRINCE OF SKIDMARK “this is Hamlet with
everything you could
A BADAPTATION OF THE BARD
At Seymour, we know that the key to a student’s success in
have wanted and more,
literacy is their ability to understand meaning. In 2018, the STAY CONNECTED and it’s the perfect way
Seymour presents a diverse program filled with events aimed #SEYMOURSYDNEY
at revealing the complexity, richness and ambiguity of humanity to introduce a young
as expressed through the telling of great stories. In a season
covering Shakespeare and Australian classics, through to group seymoursydney person to the magic and
We acknowledge that
these events are taking
devised pieces created by refugees, our quality productions will chaos of theatre, as
deepen comprehension of the texts and themes your students are
place on the traditional
lands of the Gadigal of engaging with each day. @seymoursydney well as to the work of
the Eora Nation. We pay
our respects to elders past,
Next year marks a decade since the Apology to the Stolen Shakespeare.”
present and emerging and Generations and, in tribute to this, we are presenting two
outstanding shows written and performed by Indigenous artists: @seymoursydney
★★★★
recognise that this land ARTS HUB
has always been under The Season and Which Way Home. This is a wonderful opportunity
their custodianship. for your students to experience plays by Aboriginal authors giving
insight into diverse experiences of Aboriginal people.
Another highlight is workshops for students and teachers
with artists from one of the world’s great theatre companies, YEARS: K – 6
Complicité. They will present a teacher professional development SIGN UP TO OUR
SUBJECT LINKS
workshop in HSC Drama topic 7: Multi-Discipline Theatre EDUCATION E-NEWS
EARLY STAGE 1 ENGLISH, DRAMA
alongside workshops for Drama students in group devising. TO GET UP-TO-DATE
STAGE 1 ENGLISH, DRAMA
Spaces are limited – so my advice is to book soon. INFORMATION.
STAGE 2 ENGLISH, DRAMA
Go to seymour.com/
STAGE 3 ENGLISH, DRAMA
In view of recent syllabus changes, the Seymour has ensured that education
our program reflects the current NSW curriculum and we have or call 02 9351 7940 See our website for full curriculum links
carefully assessed the learning outcomes according to the age DATES AND TIMES
and stage of the students. Read on and, if you have queries or
WED 4 JUL 10:30AM
suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. THU 5 JUL 10:30AM
FRI 6 JUL 10:30AM
DURATION 60 minutes, no interval plus Q&A
COST $25 (one teacher free per 20 students,
additional teacher price $32)
Teacher resource kits available
Timothy Jones
Artistic Director
The Listies are the maestros of children’s Hamlet is full of thrilling things that kids love nature of live theatre. It’s not only the most
theatre. Their inventive storytelling, comedic in a good story: ghosts, castles, sword fights, fun you can have in the theatre, it’s the best
genius and infectious imaginations make bodily fluids and spooky stuff. With perfectly school excursion ever!
kids all over the world fall in love with theatre pitched gags, expertly timed stage trickery
while howling with laughter. and special effects unlike anything kids have Co-Created by Declan Greene,
To find out more and sign up, email
Seymour’s e-buddies program education@seymour.sydney.edu.au seen before, this is a very cleverly disguised Richard Higgins & Matt Kelly
BECOME
Now, they have created a very cheeky,
Shakespearean tragedy for everyone aged
allows teachers to become with subject line “e-buddy” and very clever, wonderfully interactive version of Director Declan Greene
five and over.
Photo by James Green
the following information: Designer Renée Mulder
involved so that we can grow
AN E-BUDDY
Hamlet for children. This brilliantly-crafted
comic adventure into theatre shatters the The Listies take kids on a fun-filled hour Lighting Designer Verity Hampson
our Arts Education program and • Teacher’s Name
fourth wall and glues it back together with of clowning mayhem that mischievously Composer & Sound Designer Jed Palmer
give you more of the service and • School Name
silly jokes and wonderfully inspired narration. celebrates the excitement and unpredictable With Richard Higgins & Matt Kelly
performances that you want. • School Age Range (Primary/Secondary)
• Direct Email of Teacher
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SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
INTRODUCED SPECIES, K–8
TEACHER
THE HAPPINESS BOX WORKSHOPS
& WORKSHOP The SSO Schools Concerts
professional learning day is designed
to suit Primary teachers with little
music training through to Stage 4
specialist teachers. These sessions
present interactive classroom
activities for engaging students of all
ages through listening, moving and
performing activities in preparation
for the live concert experience at
the Seymour.
PRIMARY DATES AND TIMES
TUE 13 FEB
9AM – 10:30AM
WHO NEEDS A CONDUCTOR
ANYWAY?
ARY 10:45AM – 12:15PM
M
PRI DA
RY INTRODUCED SPECIES
ON THE HAPPINESS BOX YEARS: K – 6
SEC
12:45PM - 2PM
SUBJECT LINKS THE HAPPINESS BOX
The Happiness Box tells the story of three best
friends, a lizard, a monkey and a frog, who EARLY STAGE 1 MUSIC, ENGLISH VENUE
find a magical box and embark upon a journey STAGE 2 MUSIC, ENGLISH HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC
through the jungle to discover the secret of STAGE 3 MUSIC, ENGLISH COLLEGE
happiness. In an act of inspiring optimism, this DATES AND TIMES: COST
delightful tale was originally written for Changi TUE 30 OCT – FRI 2 NOV: First teacher $120 (including
Gaol’s child prisoners in 1942 by Australian 10.30AM (K-Year 2), 12PM (Years 3-6) digital resources), additional
INTRODUCED SPECIES YEARS: 3 – 10 POW David Griffin, and illustrated by fellow POW teachers $80
DURATION 50 minutes, no interval
What happens when man-made objects enter SUBJECT LINKS Leslie Greener, while they were interned in the
camp. It has been adapted and scored for COST $12 (one teacher free per 20 students, All bookings through
the natural landscape? What will happen to these STAGE 2 MUSIC, GEOGRAPHY
young audiences by award-winning Australian additional teachers at student price) Sydney Symphony
pristine environments? Composer Katy Abbott uses STAGE 3 MUSIC, GEOGRAPHY
Orchestra only
Image: Intrepid Travellers by Matthew Quick ; photograph by Tim Walsh
the true events of a cargo ship in 1992, spilling STAGE 4 MUSIC composer Bryony Marks to capture the sense of $120 Participation fee (includes K-8 Teacher
nearly 29,000 duck bath toys into the North Pacific STAGE 5 MUSIC wonder, trepidation and delight of the friends’ Workshops & Digital Resources)
Ocean, as the catalyst for her work. DATES AND TIMES adventure. Greener’s beautiful illustrations from All bookings through Sydney Symphony
TUE 29 MAY – FRI 1 JUN the 1947 edition of book accompany the Orchestra only
Inspired by artist Matthew Quick’s body of work, narration and music.
10.30AM (Primary), 12PM (Secondary)
Introduced Species is a three movement aural
depiction of the ‘Trash Vortex’, one of the Pacific DURATION 55 minutes, no interval As well as introducing children to the sounds of THE HAPPINESS BOX CHOSEN AS
Ocean’s ‘garbage patches’. Katy Abbott brings the COST $12 (one teacher free per 20 the orchestra, The Happiness Box’s themes are ‘BEST IN 2016’ BY RADIO NATIONAL
students, additional teachers at student price) timeless and universal: the value of kindness,
plastic that pollutes our oceans into the orchestra
$120 Participation fee (includes K-8 resilience, industriousness, humour, courage, and
and challenges us to hear our environment.
Primary Teacher Workshops & Digital FOR ALL ENQUIRIES
most importantly, the value of friendship.
This unique schools concert features composer Resources) AND BOOKINGS, CONTACT
Katy Abbott live on stage with conductor Iain All bookings through Sydney Symphony Conductor Iain Grandage SYDNEY SYMPHONY
Grandage and the SSO in an exploration of Orchestra only Narrator Jay Laga’aia ORCHESTRA ON
the ocean through sound and image. Based on the book The Happiness Box written (02) 8215 4603 OR
by David Griffin and illustrated by Leslie Greener. SYDNEYSYMPHONY.COM
Conductor Iain Grandage Music Bryony Marks
Composer/Presenter Katy Abbott
4 5
THIS COULD BE YOUR
ONLY CHANCE TO HAVE
A WORKSHOP WITH UK
BASED COMPLICITÉ.
COMPLICITÉ
WORKSHOPS
FOR TEACHERS
AND STUDENTS
AS PART OF SEYMOUR’S SEASON TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL SENIOR DRAMA STUDENTS’ WORKSHOP
TREEHOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS OF A PACIFIST’S GUIDE TO THE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON MULTI- FOR GROUP DEVISING
DISCIPLINE THEATRE
SUITCASE
WAR ON CANCER, COMPLICITÉ This is a opportunity for students of Drama to gain
ARY
PRIM
ARTISTS TRAVELLING WITH With Kirsty Housley (Director A Pacifist’s Guide insights into different approaches for creating
RY
NDA
THE PRODUCTION OFFER THE to the War on Cancer and Co-Director theatre. This workshop will engage students in
SECO FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS TO The Encounter) diverse exercises providing them with tools for
STORIES 2018
AID THE STUDY OF HSC DRAMA devising their own work. Workshops will be led by
Focusing on HSC Drama topic 7: Multi-Discipline
either Kirsty Housley (Director A Pacifist’s Guide to
Theatre, this practical workshop explores how
the War on Cancer and Co-Director
Don’t miss the opportunity Complicité approaches the task of creating an
The Encounter) or Bryony Kimmings (Co-Writer
YEARS: 5 – 11 to learn first-hand from original theatre piece. Complicité company artists
A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer).
SUBJECT LINKS: Complicité artists and their will engage the group in a range of exercises
unique approach designed to show how compelling, relevant theatre
STAGE 3 ENGLISH, DRAMA, GEOGRAPHY, can be made from a variety of source materials DATES AND TIMES
PDHPE In Suitcase Stories 2018, young refugees who Come and enjoy a life-changing 90 minutes. to devising performance.
and expressed through diverse performance styles WORKSHOP 1
STAGE 4 ENGLISH, DRAMA, GEOGRAPHY have experienced the horror of war, trauma As one audience member noted, you will and genres. MONDAY 19 MARCH
STAGE 5 ENGLISH, DRAMA, GEOGRAPHY and persecution, perform their own true stories leave transformed; “I laughed so hard in the
9:30AM – 12:30PM (Kirsty Housley)
STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY DRAMA in a moving live performance. beginning, cried in the middle and couldn’t DATES AND TIMES
stop smiling at the end.” WORKSHOP 2
See our website for full curriculum links The tales of triumph, heartbreak and survival SUNDAY 18 MARCH TUESDAY 20 MARCH
DATES AND TIMES are told with humour and honesty – you will Contains themes of war and violence. 10AM – 6PM 9:30AM – 12:30PM (Bryony Kimmings)
THU 15 NOV 10AM, 12:30PM laugh, you will cry and you will begin
COST $300* per person (max 25 teachers) WORKSHOP 3
FRI 16 NOV 10AM, 12:30PM, 7PM to understand. Artistic Director Ruth Hartcher-O’Brien BONUS Book for the workshop and get TUESDAY 20 MARCH
DURATION 90 minutes, no interval Originally from places you hear about on the Creative Producer discounted tickets for A Pacifist’s Guide to the War 9:30AM – 12:30PM (Kirsty Housley)
including Q&A news, these students now attend Holroyd High Catherine Maguire-Donvito on Cancer for only $50.
COST: $18 (one teacher free per 15 students, COST $29 per student
School and Intensive English Centre. The show To book tickets, please complete the Seymour (max 25 students per workshop)
additional teachers at student price)
will assist your students to better appreciate Centre Education booking form.
Image by Sarah Ainslie
Teacher resource kits available Teachers may supervise their students during
Image by Fito Photos
the lives of refugees who are struggling with
This production contains loud and workshops but not participate. Maximum one
current resettlement issues and past trauma.
sudden noises. teacher per group.
Refugee students in the audience will feel
acknowledged and recognised. To book tickets, please complete the Seymour
Centre Education booking form.
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White Box Theatre, the producer of Blackrock The Shifting Heart explores themes of its relevance to the stories of contemporary
(Seymour Centre) and Hurt (Belvoir Downstairs), friendship, marriage, trust, honesty and family immigrants and our responsibility in
presents the award-winning Australian classic but also offers an insight to the psychology of those stories.
The Shifting Heart by Richard Beynon. racism and its victims. This is a wonderful
This production will be multilingual. Contains
drama representing the migrant experience
Set during Christmas in Melbourne in the some adult themes and mild violence.
from Australia’s recent past.
1950s, the story follows Italian immigrants,
Director Kim Hardwick
the Bianchis, as they attempt to create a new Described as “exciting, funny and intensely
Lighting Design Martin Kinnane
life in Collingwood, Australia. Tragedy strikes moving”, The Shifting Heart asks us to
when Gino returns to the family home reflect on the tragedy the Bianchis experience,
bloodied and battered.
DATES AND TIMES
THU 8 MAR – SAT 24 MAR
Q & As after the following performances
WED 14 MAR 11AM I THU 15 MAR 11AM I WED 21 MAR 11AM I THU 22 MAR 11AM
DURATION 90 minutes, no interval plus Q&A (Q&As follow weekday matinee shows only)
COST $25 (one teacher free per 20 students, additional teachers at student price)
Teacher resource kits available. This production contains smoke and haze.
YEARS 8 – 12
STAGE 4 STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY
SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
English Text type Dramatic EN4-1A, English Text type Dramatic EA11-1,
play. Australian EN4-3B, Standard & play. Australian EA11-2,
literature, intercultural EN4-5C, Advanced literature, intercultural EA11-3,
experiences, migrant EN4-6C experiences (enhance EA11-4 ,
experience, other their understanding EA11-5,
countries and times. of Australian and other EA11-7
cultures), migrant
experience, other
Drama Dramatic Form 4.3.1, countries and times.
Contemporary 4.3.2,
Australian drama 4.3.3 Drama Dramatic Form P2.1, P2.2,
Contemporary P2.6, P3.4
STAGE 5 Australian drama
SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES STAGE 6 HSC
English Text type Dramatic EN5-1A, SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
play. Australian EN5-4B,
literature, intercultural EN5-6C, English Text type Dramatic EA12-1,
experiences, migrant EN5-7D play. Australian EA12-3,
ARY
SECOND
experience, other literature, intercultural EA12-5,
countries and times. experiences, migrant EA12-6,
experience, other EA12-7,
countries and times. EA12-8
Drama Dramatic Form 5.3.1,
Related text
Contemporary 5.3.2,
Area of Study /
Australian drama 5.3.3
Discovery - Media
Related text Module
C: texts and Society
Elective 1 Exploring
Interactions - Poetry
WHITE BOX THEATRE AND SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT
Drama Dramatic Form H3.4
THE SHIFTING HEART
Contemporary
Photo by Danielle Lyonne
Australian drama
LEARNING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
General capabilities
BY RICHARD BEYNON Intercultural understanding
Personal and social capability
See our website for full curriculum links
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SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE CO. AND SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT
THE TEMPEST
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
SECONDA
RY
AN ATMOSPHERIC,
FAITHFUL AND EXCITING
INTRODUCTION TO
THE PLAY FOR YOUNG
AUDIENCES.
“brilliant...they came back with
a renewed love for the play.”
Blacktown Girls High School
SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE CO.
AND SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT
MACBETH
After a thrilling and captivating run in 2017,
Sport For Jove’s exceptional 100 minute
production of The Tempest returns to the stage.
One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, The
Tempest is a symphonic vision of forgiveness,
discovery and self-discovery. Famous for its BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
language, context, enchanting characters and
breathtaking theatricality; a reflection of the
world’s most famous playwright at the height
of his powers and at the end of his
remarkable career.
This tempest is not only in Prospero – the storm Sport For Jove’s thrilling 100-minute YEARS: 7 – 11
lies in the contradictions and ambiguities the YEARS 7 – 12
Macbeth is back after playing to thousands SUBJECT LINKS
story throws up about freedom and slavery,
SUBJECT LINKS of NSW students in 2015 and 2016. STAGE 4 ENGLISH, DRAMA
civilisation and barbarism, legacy and
STAGE 4 ENGLISH, DRAMA STAGE 5 ENGLISH, DRAMA
letting go, lust and chastity, youth and age, Shakespeare’s most immersive and haunting
revenge and forgiveness. The sea is a place STAGE 5 ENGLISH, DRAMA STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY ENGLISH, DRAMA
play tells of the murderous ascent to
of transformation but also represents the STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY ENGLISH, DRAMA See our website for full curriculum links
greatness of a husband and wife who believe
capriciousness of nature, chaos or fate. The STAGE 6 HSC ENGLISH
they can control time and destiny. Sport for
sea is our greatest metaphor for discovery. See our website for full curriculum links DATES AND TIMES
Jove’s critically acclaimed Macbeth is an
Director Director Damien Ryan & Priscilla ecstatic vision of what love and ambition can WED 27 JUN 10AM, 1PM
DATES AND TIMES THU 28 JUN 10AM, 1PM
Jackman do to people.
WED 23 MAY 10AM, 1PM WED 4 JUL 10AM, 1PM
THU 24 MAY 10AM A must-see for students of the play or young THU 5 JUL 10AM
FRI 25 MAY 10AM people being introduced to Shakespeare FRI 6 JUL 10AM
Expand your Tempest SAT 26 MAY 7:30PM for the first time, from a company with SAT 7 JUL 7:30PM
experience and book DURATION 100 minutes, no interval plus Q&A a peerless reputation for reimagining DURATION 100 minutes, no interval plus Q&A
the Tempest Symposium (No Q&A for Sat 7 Jul 7:30pm)
Photo by Phil Erbacher
Photo by Phil Erbacher
(No Q&A for Sat 26 May 7:30pm) Shakespeare’s classics.
for just $26 following select COST $26 (one teacher free per 10 students, COST $26 (one teacher free per 10 students,
Director Director Damien Ryan &
additional teachers at student price) additional teachers at student price)
performances. See page Terry Karabelas
This production contains haze. This production contains haze.
18 for more details.
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SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE CO. PRESENTS
DARY PRODUCTION ELEMENTS
SECON SYMPOSIUM
Discover the technical and design elements
in Sport For Jove’s new production of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a special
SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE CO. AND SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT symposium – a must for Drama and
VET Entertainment students.
A MIDSUMMER
See the full production of ‘Midsummer’ and
then journey behind the scenes exploring
what is involved in creating theatre magic.
Learn about the artistic decisions and
NIGHT’S DREAM
processes of putting the production together.
This symposium will introduce you to the
technical and production elements of the
show including costume, lighting, staging
and more.
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE 3PM – 4PM
Show and workshop is only $40*
(one teacher free per 10 students,
In 2018, with a fresh eye toward the changes
additional teachers at student price)
to the HSC Syllabus, Sport For Jove’s
Artistic Director, Damien Ryan, will bring *Tickets to the symposium can only be
the full force of his acclaimed theatricality purchased as a show and symposium
and invention to a brand new vision of package.
Shakespeare’s astonishing classic. This
production will be 100 minutes of pure
theatrical magic. STAGE 4
In the heat of the shortest night of the year, SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
young lovers and work-a-day dreamers
plunge into a world between sleep and English Text type EN4-1A,
waking, where “everything seems double”. Shakespearean Drama EN4-3B,
One of Shakespeare’s truly essential works, EN4-5C,
EN4-6C
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, like every
fairy-story, warns us that family, love and Drama Dramatic Form 4.3.1,
friendship are fragile – when parents are Shakespearean Drama 4.3.2,
selfish, their children break the rules; when 4.3.3
love rears its head, friendships are
forgotten; and that’s just the mortal world.
The best possible introduction young SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
people can have to the theatre and
amongst the most powerful visions of English Text type: EN5-1A,
Shakespearean Drama EN5-4B,
growing up ever written.
EN5-6C,
Director Damien Ryan EN5-7D
Drama Dramatic Form 5.3.1,
Shakespearean Drama 5.3.2,
5.3.3
STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY
DATES AND TIMES
WED 6 JUN 1PM SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
THU 7 JUN 10AM, 1PM
FRI 8 JUN 10AM, 1PM English Module B Close EA11-1,
SAT 9 JUN 7:30PM Standard Study of Literature EA11-4 ,
DURATION 100 minutes no interval plus Q&A and Text type EA11-5,
(no Q&A for Sat 9 Jun 7:30pm) Advanced Shakespearean Drama EA11-7
Photo by Seiya Taguchi
COST $26 (one teacher free per 10 students, Drama Dramatic Form P2.2, P2.6,
additional teachers at student price) Shakespearean Drama P3.2, P3.3
This production contains haze.
See our website for full curriculum links.
YEARS 7 – 11
12 13
SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENTS AN DATES AND TIMES
“Perfectly pitched ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION TUE 24 JUL 7:30PM
WHICH
WED 25 JUL 11AM, 7:30PM
between humour and pathos.” THU 26 JUL 7:30PM
FRI 27 JUL 7:30PM
★★★★ The Age SAT 28 JUL 2PM, 7:30PM
MON 30 JUL 11AM
TUE 31 JUL 7:30PM
WAY
“A warmly afFIrming window WED 1 AUG 11AM, 7:30PM
THU 2 AUG 7:30PM
on Indigenous family life” SECONDARY FRI 3 AUG 7:30PM
Sydney Morning Herald SAT 4 AUG 2PM, 7:30PM
HOME
DURATION 65 minutes, no interval plus Q&A
Q&As follow midweek matinee performances
COST $25 (one teacher free per 20 students,
additional teachers at student price)
Teacher resource kit available
BY KATIE BECKETT YEARS 9 – 12
STAGE 5
Marking the 10 year anniversary A BEAUTIFUL WORK A road trip comedy 80,000 years in the SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
of the Apology to the Stolen BY ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S making…
Generations, Seymour Centre will LEADING THEATRE English Text type Drama EN5-1A,
Tash and her Dad are going on a road trip.
Contemporary EN5-3B,
present contemporary Indigenous COMPANIES CREATING Home to country, where the sky is higher
Australian text. EN5-5C,
theatre works that reflect diverse INNOVATIVE WORKS and the world goes on forever.
EN5-7D
A text by an Aboriginal
experiences from across the nation. BY ABORIGINAL It’s a long way from the wide streets and big author giving insight
Q and As following each midweek AND TORRES STRAIT old houses of Tash’s childhood. Two Black into diverse experiences
matinee will discuss the production ISLANDER ARTISTS. faces in a very white suburb. Dad still thinks of Aboriginal people.
and the broader significance and he’s the king of cool, but he’s an old fella
impact of the 2008 Apology. now. It’s time for Tash to take him home. Drama Dramatic Form: 5.3.1,
Contemporary 5.3.2,
Infused with humour and heart, Which Way
Australian drama 5.3.3
Home draws on writer Katie Beckett’s own
memories of growing up with her single
Aboriginal father and explores themes of
family, growing up and grief. STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company tells stories SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
about what it means to be Indigenous
in Australia today. They support the English Text type Drama EN11-1,
empowerment of Indigenous artists and Contemporary EN11-3,
communities to have a powerful voice in Australian text. EN11-5,
determining the future of Australia. This will A text by an Aboriginal EN11-7,
be a wonderful opportunity for your students author giving insight EN11-8
to experience a play by an Aboriginal author into diverse experiences
giving insight into diverse experiences of of Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal people.
Drama Dramatic Form P2.2, P2.6,
This production is recommended for P3.2, P3.3
Contemporary
ages 14+.
Australian drama
Contains occasional coarse language.
STAGE 6 HSC
Director Rachael Maza
Performers Katie Beckett SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
and Kamahi Djordon King
English - Area of Study EN12-1,
Standard & Discovery – Related EN12-3,
Advanced text – Contemporary EN12-5,
Indigenous Play EN12-6,
EN12-7,
EN12-8
LEARNING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Photo by Brett Boardman
Cross-curriculum Priority.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
and cultures.
See our website for full curriculum links
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DATES AND TIMES
TUE 25 SEP 7:30PM
WED 26 SEP 11AM, 7:30PM
THU 27 SEP 7:30PM
FRI 28 SEP 11AM, 7:30PM SECONDARY
SAT 29 SEP 2PM, 7:30PM
DURATION 100 minutes, no interval plus Q&A.
Q&As follow midweek matinee performances
COST $25 (one teacher free per 20 students,
additional teachers at Student price)
Teacher resource kit available
YEARS 10 – 12
SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENTS A TASMANIA PERFORMS PRODUCTION
THE SEASON
STAGE 5
SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
English Text type: Drama EN5-1A,
Contemporary EN5-3B, BY NATHAN MAYNARD
Australian text. EN5-5C,
A text by an Aboriginal EN5-8D
author giving insight
into diverse experiences
of Aboriginal people. Marking the 10 year anniversary “…the key to The Season’s winning charm: it
of the Apology to the Stolen may be about moonbird people but this is a
Drama Dramatic Form: 5.3.1, Generations, Seymour Centre will play rooted in the everyday with an ability to
Contemporary 5.3.2, present contemporary Indigenous laugh about itself – hard.” The Guardian
Australian drama 5.3.3 theatre works that reflect diverse “Tradition, place, family and pride are the
experiences from across the nation. subjects of Nathan Maynard’s salty comedy,
Q and As following each midweek one that transports its audience to the islands
STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY matinee will discuss the production lying off Tasmania’s northeast tip.”
and the broader significance and Sydney Morning Herald
SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES
impact of the 2008 Apology. It’s mutton-bird season and the Duncans are
English Text type Drama EN11-1, back in their plucking shed. On remote Dog
Contemporary EN11-3, Island, amid the threat of snakes, and Pop’s
Australian text. EN11-5, explosive temper, the family reunites with
A text by an Aboriginal EN11-7, a country and culture still very much alive.
author giving insight EN11-8 Hatchets are buried, secrets told, pranks
into diverse experiences pulled and deep connections drawn.
of Aboriginal people.
Set in Bass Strait, The Season is written
by Tasmanian Aboriginal writer and
Drama Dramatic Form P2.2, P2.6,
P3.2, P3.3 performer Nathan Maynard, who has been
Contemporary
endorsed by elders to share the stories of his
Australian drama
community. His voice is as sharp as a tack
STAGE 6 HSC and as blunt as a brick, and with it he tells a
disarming, funny story with a crucial point to
SUBJECT CONTENT OUTCOMES make; “We’re still here”.
English - Area of Study EN12-1, Featuring some of the best Aboriginal
Standard & Discovery – Related EN12-3, talent from around the country including
Advanced text – Contemporary EN12-5, Trevor Jamieson (The Secret River), Tammy
Indigenous Play EN12-6, Anderson (I Don’t Wanna Play House) and
EN12-7, Kelton Pell (The Gods of Wheat Street), you’ll
EN12-8 be fascinated and inspired. And you’ll laugh
your head off.
Aboriginal Part II B. Heritage and P2.2
Studies Identity Contemporary This production is recommended for ages
aspects of Aboriginal 15+. Contains coarse language and sexual
heritage and identity references.
LEARNING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Photo by Simon Pynt
Cross-curriculum Priority.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
and cultures.
See our website for full curriculum links.
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2071:
SPORT FOR JOVE THEATRE CO. AND SEYMOUR CENTRE PRESENT
HSC SYMPOSIUM A PERFORMANCE
ABOUT CLIMATE
SERIES By Duncan Macmillan and Chris Rapley
CHANGE
with performances from John Gaden as
Chris Rapley and young actors from the
In May 2017 Seymour Centre presented
Australian Theatre for Young people.
the Australian premiere of 2071, a lecture-style
SECONDARY performance created by one of the world’s 2071 asks us to imagine what sort of world
foremost climate change scientists, we want to live in. What kind of future do we
professor Chris Rapley (UK) and playwright want to create? A MU
Duncan Macmillan. ST FO
Video of full production (70 mins) and teacher
GEOG R SCIENC
In 2071, Rapley presents the detailed science resources are available free to all schools. RA E,
behind our changing climate, tracking ENGI PHY OR
Please contact Carolyn White at
STUD NEE
temperature change since the dawn of
the Seymour to receive access to ENTS RING
mankind and explaining how the Earth’s CLIMA STUD
component systems are now out of balance.
the video and the teacher pack:
TE CH YING
education@seymour.sydney.edu.au ANG
This beautiful production combines amazing E.
3D projections and an original music score
Sport For Jove’s acclaimed intensive HSC
Symposiums are back with detailed analysis “I couldn’t recommend YEARS 11 – 12
and performance work on Hamlet, Julius
Caesar, Richard III, The Tempest, Henry IV and them more highly.” SUBJECT LINKS
The Crucible. STAGE 6 ENGLISH
Head Teacher English,
Scene work from the plays is interspersed with Castle Hill High School DATES AND TIMES
expert commentary from Damien Ryan and his THE TEMPEST
team – exploring famous scenes and speeches
in multiple ways, opening up diverse critical
“They loved the symposium: Thu 24 May 1pm – 3pm
Fri 25 May 1pm – 3pm
readings, unlocking language and character, the actors, their
hearing actors discuss the plays’ famous HAMLET
ambiguities and challenges, and answering
students’ questions.
performances and Sat 26 May 10am – 1pm
Fri 29 Jun 10am – 1pm
A complete, hands-on experience that your insights.” Mon 2 Jul 10am – 1pm
combines the unfiltered relationship students English Teacher, RICHARD III
need with the plays’ action and narrative Penrith Christian School Fri 29 Jun 2pm – 5pm
while also ensuring they are ‘watching with
understanding’; in other words, extracting the THE CRUCIBLE
key ingredients and critical thinking required to Mon 2 Jul 2pm – 5pm
write on the plays under exam conditions.
HENRY IV
Every aspect of the work is geared toward the
Tue 3 Jul 10am – 1pm
curriculum and the specific needs of students
studying these plays. Detailed student notes JULIUS CAESAR
are also offered with these Symposiums but Tue 3 Jul 2pm – 5pm
there are limited seats, don’t miss out.
All symposiums include an interval,
we suggest you bring your lunch.
Cost: $26 per students (one teacher
free per 10 students, additional
teachers at student price)
18 19STUDENT SHOWCASES SCHOOLS
AT THE SEYMOUR CENTRE BOOKING PROCESS
Each year the Seymour Centre is proud to host a number of major performing arts events for
The Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education including HSC showcase programs in partnership with the STEP 1 BOOKING PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY: SPECIAL NEEDS/ ACCESS
Submit an Online Booking Form via Credit Card REQUIREMENTS
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). seymourcentre.com/education Ring the Box Office on 9351 7940 If any of your students have special seating
OR to pay by card. needs, please call the Box Office on
02 9351 7940.
Fill out the Booking Form in this brochure Bank Cheque
OnSTAGE THE ARTS UNIT NSW STATE DRAMA or download the PDF version from Cheques can be made to “Seymour Centre” and
OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of CALLBACK 2017 AND DANCE FESTIVALS seymourcentre.com/education and mailed to: Seymour Centre Box Office, PO Box
group and individual performances and projects A selection of outstanding performances and The NSW Public Schools State Drama and send to us via: 553, Broadway NSW 2007
by HSC Drama students. In 2018 there will be film and technology projects from Higher School Dance Festivals are showcases of excellence Email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
two programs featuring individual performances Certificate Dance students presented by The in these art forms. Featuring students from MAIL Seymour Centre Education Coordinator Details are provided on the tax invoice.
and group-devised works. Writers OnSTAGE Arts Unit in conjunction with the NSW Education Kindergarten to Year 12, the festivals celebrate PO Box 553
STEP 3 TEACHER RESOURCE KITS For
/ OnSCREEN features rehearsed readings by Standards Authority. Callback provides a vital the work of The Arts Unit’s Ensemble Programs mo
Broadway NSW 2007 con r
professional actors and directors of two scripts window to the outcomes of the HSC Dance as well as exemplar pieces from public schools Teacher resource kits are available for selected tact e infor
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FAX 02 9351 7931 shows. Please refer to the show’s page in the rke Caroly ti
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plus the screening of three exemplary video syllabus and a professional learning activity for across NSW. Each Festival offers public
NOTE: State Drama and Dance Festivals, brochure. ting
dramas from individual projects of the HSC HSC Dance teachers, both in service and pre- performances as well as industry specialist edu C &E hite
Drama exam. Individual projects including service. Dance students, especially prospective workshops for students.
OnStage and Callback have different booking
STEP 4 ON THE DAY cati oordin ducati
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costume and set design, promotion and HSC Dance students, rely upon Callback as
forms.
We advise arriving at the theatre approximately sey ator
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program, and theatre review will be on exhibition STEP 2 PAYMENT e ur
02 du.au .sydne
a valuable resource for their study through YEARS K – 12 30 minutes prior to your performance. Seating
in the foyer of the York Theatre. discussion, deconstruction and analysis of the Payment and final numbers are due no later for school performances are often general 935 y.
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works they observe. Workshops covering various SUBJECT LINKS Dance, Drama than FOUR weeks prior to the event you are admission and not ticketed (unless otherwise 678
YEARS 11 – 12 aspects of the practical HSC Dance Course are DATES & TIMES attending. You can find your payment due date specified) and schools will be asked to enter the
run in conjunction with the performances. Dance 10 – 14 September on your invoice. Bookings cannot be held if your theatre as a group.
SUBJECT LINKS Stage 6 Drama payment is not received by the due date.
Drama 25 - 26 October Late arrivals may be excluded, or may not
DATES & TIMES OnSTAGE 3 – 9 February YEARS 10 – 12 Bookings made within three weeks of the
WHERE Everest Theatres be admitted until a suitable break in the
1.30pm, 7.30pm performance will need to be paid in full within
SUBJECT LINKS Dance performance. If you are running late, please
(no show 4 Feb) one week of confirmation. There are no refunds contact the Box Office on 02 9351 7940.
Writers OnSTAGE / DATES & TIMES For more information about the program, ticket or changes to numbers or dates on these
OnSCREEN prices and content visit: artsunit.nsw.edu.au bookings.
7 – 9 February 10.30am PERFORMANCE 8 – 9 February 1pm, 7pm
in early 2018.
WHERE York & Everest Theatres WORKSHOPS 8 – 9 February
9am – 12pm, 2pm – 5pm All bookings must be completed via the official
Arts Unit booking form.
DURATION 120 minutes, including
WHERE Everest Theatres ENJOY
20 minute interval
PERFORMANCE 90 minutes, including interval
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Writers OnSTAGE /
DURATION
OnSCREEN 90 minutes, Like our Education
no interval Program?
Check out our complete
Q&A with the Supervisor of HSC Practical Dance
For more information about the program, 2018 Season at
with a selection of performers after each Schools
ticket prices and for a booking form visit
Matinee Performance Thursday and Friday seymourcentre.com
educationstandards.nsw.edu.au and 8 – 9 February or pick up a brochure next
search OnSTAGE time you visit.
For more information about the program, ticket
All bookings must be completed via the official prices and content visit:
NESA booking form which will be released on artsunit.nsw.edu.au/dance
13 November, 2017.
All bookings must be completed via the
Callback booking form.
20 212018 SEYMOUR CENTRE PLANNING
SCHOOLS BOOKING FORM YOUR TRIP
SCHOOL NAME MAKE YOUR TRIP TO THE THEATRE A GREAT DAY OUT FOR YOUR SCHOOL!
Teacher Full Name
Address Postcode
School Phone School Fax
TRANSPORT
The Seymour has easy drop off and pick up
Teacher Mobile Teacher Email points for school buses on City Rd or Shepherd
Finance Officer Full Name St, behind the Seymour (see map below).
Finance Officer Phone Finance Officer Email FOYERS AND COURTYARD
Seymour has expansive foyer and courtyard
SIGN ME UP TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM PRESENTERS: YES/NO (please circle preferred option)
spaces where students can safely gather before
I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME AN EBUDDY: YES/NO (please circle preferred option) and after the show, or eat lunch in case of bad
weather.
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a great place to take students after the show to PARRAMATTA RD
NO. NO. FREE NO. PAID SCHOOL
eat lunch and burn off some energy before the
DATE TIME DATE TIME STUDENTS TEACHERS* TEACHERS YEAR LEVEL
journey home.
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ACCESSIBILITY
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All venues are accessible. Toilets are fully
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accessible and disabled seating is available in
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all venues.
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For patrons with limited mobility, it is
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recommended that when booking your
tickets you inform our Box Office staff of your
requirements in advance to ensure you are CLEVELA
seated appropriately. If you have any questions
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Redfern
about accessibility, please call the Box Office on
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02 9351 7940.
Access parking and drop off is located on
Maze Crescent at the Darlington Campus, the
University of Sydney.
WHERE ARE WE?
Cnr Cleveland Street and City Road,
Chippendale. Located conveniently at the
Broadway end of the city, we are close to
Central Station and only a 10 – 15 minute
walk from Redfern Station.
* The number of complimentary teacher tickets varies for each production. Please refer to the production’s page for details.
PAYMENT
I wish to pay by:
Electronic funds transfer (EFT): details to be provided on tax invoice Credit card: by phone Cheque: to be made payable to “Seymour Centre”
An invoice will be sent to the School to confirm your booking. Payment must be received in full 4 weeks prior to the event.
ENJOY MORE EXPLORE MORE EMBRACE MORE
Please send completed forms to:
Seymour Centre Box Office | PO Box 553 | Broadway NSW 2007 OR fax to 02 9351 7931
OR scan and email to schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
The booking form is also available online at seymourcentre.com/education
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