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2020 Program
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This year’s Creative Learning program will expand horizons, Welcome to the 2020 Sydney Opera House
shift perspectives and stir emotions.
Creative Learning Program.
We want our student audiences to develop a lifelong connection to
the arts and creativity through thought-provoking experiences that We are delighted to guide you through our learning
embrace global issues such as sustainability, the importance of empathy, journeys; each designed to enrich your students’
and intercultural learning.
critical thinking and exploration of a diverse world.
This year’s diverse program has that in spades, from live stage shows
such as Escape from Trash Mountain and The Gruffalo’s Child to a host We offer a year-round program of world-class
of digital experiences, including workshops, tours and author talks as well performing arts, inspiring digital content and digital
as live streamed performances from Bell Shakespeare. One of my personal
highlights from last year was seeing almost 10,000 students across every learning opportunities, so there’s something for
Australian state and territory tune in to hear critically acclaimed author every school.
Shaun Tan discuss his creative practice.
Join us in person or from the comfort of your own
2020 is a big year at Sydney Opera House as we embark on major upgrades
to the Concert Hall, the largest and most ambitious project to be delivered classroom to discover Where Inspiration Lives.
in our Decade of Renewal. Unavoidably during these important works,
access to some venues located near construction will be impacted.
This means that our pioneering digital creative learning program – which
currently reaches more than 20,000 students around the Asia-Pacific
region annually – will take centre stage in 2020, ensuring that schools,
teachers and students can continue to be inspired by the diverse range
of experiences at Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Opera House’s Creative Leadership In Learning program – an
innovative, hands-on program for educators to embed creativity in their
school ecosystem – is now entering into its fourth year. Designed and
owned by individual schools in collaboration with our Teaching Artists,
the initiative drives school-based projects and ignites a culture of creativity.
Get in touch to begin your school’s creative journey with us.
We look forward to seeing you and your students online and at Bennelong
Point in 2020.
Fiona Winning
Director, Programming
Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering
a shared sense of belonging for all Australians, and we
acknowledge the Gadigal people, traditional custodians
Cover image: Anna Zhu for Indigenous Literacy Day of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera House stands.
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Digital Creative Learning 06 Before You Arrive Post Event
Take a free interactive tour Begin your Creative Learning Journey Continue the creative exploration
of Sydney Opera House 07 Help students think about the themes of the performance Bring the creatives to your classroom and participate in
with our Creative Learning Teachers Resources. They one of our digital workshops, artist talks or performances
Experience a free interactive workshop 09
are free and available for download from our website to extend the learning journey of your students. Free for
Participate in live digital artist talks 11 for all live performances and digital programs. all Australian schools and offered throughout the year.
Attend live streamed performances Preparing for your visit Listen and watch
in your classroom 15 Prepare students for your visit with a Digital Tour of Use the digital content on our social media channels
Sydney Opera House. Introduce our story so students to gain more insight into our world and the exciting
begin engaging before they arrive. Free for all Australian things that happen here.
At Sydney Opera House 18 schools, available throughout the year.
Continue on the journey with the new Sydney
Opera House for Teachers and Educators
Experience live performances on
On The Day Facebook Group
the stages of Sydney Opera House 20
Connect with colleagues and with the Creative Learning
Access services and performances Explore Sydney Opera House team at Sydney Opera House with our new Facebook
that cater to a range of needs 32 Book a Guided Tour, before or after your performance, Group. Join us and stay up to date with program updates.
Take a tour of our iconic building 33 and explore our venues and spaces with an expert
tour guide.
Teacher Resources
Question the creatives
For Teachers 34 Enjoy the event and be ready to get involved in the Q&A
Continue the creativity
sessions after the performances, with our education
Take part in curriculum-linked exercises, designed
Join us for a series of conversations specialists, performers, directors and producers.
to stimulate your own creativity, and help you deliver
with Pasi Sahlberg and The Gonski Delve deeper easy to follow exercises for your students. Explore
Institute of Education exploring creativity For some events, students are able to participate themes and content of the performances with your
and education reform throughout 2020 35 in workshops with the artists and creatives at Sydney students using our practical guides. Teacher Resources
Delve into our in-depth three year Opera House. Check out each performance to see are available online and as PDF’s to easily download
development program for your school, what is available – space is limited! and print.
Creative Leadership in Learning 36 Make a day of it
Enjoy tailor-made programs, either We are located close to The Royal Botanic Gardens,
in school or onsite, to suit the specific Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Sydney,
needs of your school 40 State Library of NSW, Art Gallery of NSW and Australian
Museum which all offer exhibitions, workshops and
more for schools within walking distance.
Learning Journey
In this program
The Creative
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Years K – 6
Geography, History,
Science, English
Connect your students to professional Term 1 – 3
artists without leaving your classroom Free for Australian Schools
Our free live and interactive digital experiences 45 mins
are available every term. Come on an exclusive Venue: Your classroom
look behind the scenes with one of our digital
tours, be inspired by our storytelling workshops,
learn about the authors who inspire your kids to
read or watch a live performance.
Exposure to expert presenters, curriculum-linked
resources and high production values make this
a connection you won’t want to miss!
About the tour
All tours, workshops and artist talks are free for Transport your class to Bennelong Point and introduce your students to
all Australian schools. Live streamed performances the remarkable history, features and uses of this iconic Australian place.
are available for rural and remote NSW and Presented by our expert guide, discover its Indigenous history and cultural
interstate schools. Schools can connect through significance, gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the design
principles formulated by architect Jørn Utzon and finally, learn about
video conferencing and other digital platforms. how we create live performance experiences.
Terms and conditions apply.
Dates and bookings available from the end of November 2019. Learning Across The Curriculum
For further information contact our Creative Learning team on Cross curriculum Australian curriculum Other general
02 9250 7770 or email creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com priority areas general capabilities capabilities
––Aboriginal and ––Critical and ––Civics and
Torres Strait creative thinking citizenship
Islander histories ––Ethical ––Difference
and cultures understanding and diversity
––Sustainability ––Intercultural ––Work and
Sydney Opera House
Places and Spaces of
understanding enterprise
––Literacy
––Personal and
social capability
Live Stream Tour
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Outcomes
Early Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Science & STe–4MW-ST ST1-7MW-T ST2-11DI-T ST3-11DI-T
Technology STe–6ES-S
History HTe–1 HT1–2 HT2–3 HT3–1
HTe–2 HT1–3 HT2–4 HT3–2
Geography GEe–1 GE1-1 GE2-1 GE3-1
GE1-2 GE2-2 GE3-2
GE2-3 GE3-3
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Years 3 – 6 Years K – 2
Geography, History English, Drama
Term 1 – 3 Term 1 – 4
Free for Australian Schools Free for Australian Schools
45 mins 45 mins
Venue: Your classroom Venue: Your classroom
About the tour About the workshop
Join our First Nations host for an interactive exploration of the Indigenous One of our most popular programs, this engaging storytelling workshop
history of Bennelong Point, the site on which Sydney Opera House sits. is a fun and creative way for students to develop their speaking, listening,
Students will learn about the daily life of the clan that inhabited Sydney and storytelling skills. Designed especially for Years K – 2, this workshop
Cove, the changes that came with the arrival of Governor Phillip and the explores the structure and stages of a narrative, while encouraging the
first settlers, and the fascinating story of the man called Bennelong. development of original, imaginative story ideas.
Book early for our special NAIDOC Week celebrations 2 & 3 July!
Learning Across The Curriculum
Learning Across The Curriculum Australian curriculum ––Intercultural Other general
general capabilities understanding capabilities
Cross curriculum Australian curriculum Other general
priority areas general capabilities capabilities ––Literacy ––Personal and ––Difference
––Critical and social capability and diversity
––Aboriginal and ––Critical and ––Civics and
Torres Strait creative thinking citizenship creative thinking
Islander histories ––Ethical ––Difference
and cultures understanding and diversity NSW Syllabus Links
Live Stream Workshop
––Sustainability ––Intercultural ––Work and
Aboriginal Perspectives of Bennelong Point
understanding enterprise Subject Objective Outcomes
––Literacy Early Stage 1 Stage 1
––Personal and English Speaking and listening ENe–1A EN1–1A
Guwanyi Walama
social capability Thinking imaginatively, creatively, ENe–6B EN1–10C
Live Stream Tour
interpretively and critically
ENe–10C EN1–11D
Staging Stories
Expressing themselves
NSW Syllabus Links ENe–11D
Creative Arts Drama Making DRAES1.1 DRAS1.1
Subject Outcomes
Performing DRAES1.3 DRAS1.2
Stage 2 Stage 3
Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.3
History HT2-2 HT3-1 DRAS1.4
HT2-3 HT3-2
HT2-4 HT3-3
HT3-4
Geography GE2-1 GE3-1
GE2-2 GE3-2
GE2-3 GE3-3
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Years 3 – 6 Years 2 – 8
English, Drama English, PDHPE,
Visual Arts
Term 1 – 4
Free for Australian Schools 3 Apr 10.30am AEST
Years 2 – 4
45 mins
3 Apr 12pm AEST
Venue: Your classroom Years 5 – 8
Free for Australian Schools
45 mins
Venue: Your classroom
About the workshops
In Unpacking Stories, students use the presenter’s mysterious pack full
of objects as inspiration for creating characters and crafting adventures.
They will explore the essential ingredients for story writing, and begin
plotting out incredible adventures.
In Personanimality, students investigate animals’ personalities, and use
this to think about the animals that shape who they are – their “Secret
Beast”. Through literary and poetry techniques, they’ll craft a tale of their
Secret Beast, and develop character building skills that can be applied
in future storytelling.
While these workshops can be undertaken separately, booking both
opportunities will provide a more well-rounded creative writing experience.
Learning Across The Curriculum
Maxine Beneba Clarke
Australian curriculum ––Intercultural Other general
Live Stream Workshop
general capabilities understanding capabilities
––Literacy ––Personal and ––Difference
––Critical and social capability and diversity About the talk
creative thinking
Join Melbourne-based writer, artist and poet Maxine Beneba Clarke,
whose award-winning books include Wide Big World, The Patchwork Bike
and Fashionista – a celebration of self-expression. Maxine is an Australian
Live Stream Talk
NSW Syllabus Links
writer of Afro-Caribbean heritage whose stories embrace individuality
Story Factory
Subject Objective Outcomes and celebrate differences and diversity by using the natural wonders
Stage 2 Stage 3
of the world.
English Speaking and listening EN2–1A EN3–1A In this digital interactive discussion, Maxine will share her inspiration
Writing and representing EN2-2A EN3-2A for becoming a storyteller, her experience growing up black in Australia
and her passion for words, books and libraries.
Thinking imaginatively, creatively, EN2–10C EN3–7C
interpretively and critically Watch her TedX Sydney talk “Be what you can’t see: one writer’s journey”
Expressing themselves EN2–11D EN3–8D and follow her on Twitter @slamup
Drama Making DRAS2.1 DRAS3.1
DRAS2.2 DRAS3.2
Performing DRAS2.3 DRAS3.3
Image: Nicholas Walton-Healey
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Years 3 – 7 Years K – 6
English, Drama, English, Visual Arts
Visual Arts
14 Aug 10.30am AEST
17 Jun 11am AEST Years K – 2
Years 3 – 4 14 Aug 12pm AEST
17 Jun 12.15pm AEST Years 3 – 6
Years 5 – 7 Free for Australian Schools
17 Jun 2pm AEST 45 mins
Years 3 – 4
Venue: Your classroom
Free for Australian Schools
45 mins
Venue: Your classroom
About the workshop About the battle
Digital Illustrator Battle
Mick Elliott is an author, illustrator, children’s television producer, Join two of Australia’s most recognisable illustrators as they have
scriptwriter and animator. His award-winning books include The Turners a live drawing battle that will have your kids inspired to get creative!
Live Stream Workshop
trilogy and Squidge Dibley series which feature his cartoon-style illustrations
Ben Sanders is best known for his vibrant characters on the Natural
on every page. An experienced school speaker and facilitator, join Mick
Confectionery Co. packs and for his acclaimed children’s picture books,
as he hosts an interactive workshop session that will provide your kids
I’ve an Uncle Ivan, My Book (not yours) and My Pet (not yours). He has
with tools to create their own powerful stories and share Mick’s passion
recently returned from living in the High Andes of Bolivia, where he
for reading for pleasure!
worked with BiblioWorks - who assist street kids and establish libraries
Live Stream Talk
Follow Mick on Instagram @whatmicksaw in remote areas. Follow Ben on Instagram @ben.sanders.illustrator
Sha’an d’Anthes is a young artist taking Instagram by storm. Her career
as an artist and illustrator has seen her exhibit and sell her work all over
the world. Her debut book Zoom, is an adventure story full of fun sounds,
Mick Elliott
action and images. Follow Sha’an on Instagram @furrylittlepeach
Together they will demonstrate their unique styles and techniques
for bringing themes and characters alive right in front of your eyes!
Who will win the Illustrator Battle of 2020?
Image: Melissa Mai Image: Rocket K Biblio
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Years 5 – 10 Years 5 – 12
Creative Arts, History, Creative Arts,
Visual Arts Drama, English,
Music, Visual Arts
May
Free for Australian Schools 9 Dec 10.30am & 1.15pm AEST
45 mins Free for regional
and remote schools
Venue: Your classroom
1 hr 20 mins
Venue: Your classroom
Brisbane Festival is an initiative of the
Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council
DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY
Live Stream Performance
About the tour About Ishmael
For the first time, students have the opportunity to participate in a digital On the resource depleted earth of a distant future, young Ishmael joins
Coburn Tapestry Tour
live stream to view the famous Coburn tapestries up close – Curtain of the the crew of MV Pequod – a mining vessel on a mission to the asteroid
Sun and Curtain of the Moon. These iconic works by one of Australia’s best belt. But when a legendary white comet returns to the solar system from
known modern artists, John Coburn, were once the theatre house curtains deep space, the ship’s captain, Ahab, pledges to chase it down regardless
at Sydney Opera House. of the cost. With her shipmates deaf to her concerns, Ishmael plots a return
to earth until MV Pequod catches up with its quarry and she’s launched
The inspiration behind the creation of these colourful and evocative
into the fight of her life.
artworks and their journey from Australia to France to Hamburg and back
Live Stream Tour
to Sydney, is a great Australian story. Students of visual arts and history A contemporary space opera, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast
will find many areas of interest in these tours. oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and
terrors it holds. Taking the form of a live film, the production weaves
Full details and bookings open in February 2020.
miniature sets, puppetry, performers and an original score to bring
For more information contact creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com
the story to life in front of the audience. Following the world premiere
at Brisbane Festival, Ishmael is the latest work by the internationally
acclaimed Dead Puppet Society who lend their trademark magic
to Melville’s beloved classic.
Ishmael
For full curriculum, see page 30.
Curtain of the Sun, 1973 designed by John Coburn. Image: Jacquie Manning, 2019
Curtain of the Moon, 1973 designed by John Coburn. Image: Jacquie Manning, 2019 Image: Juskteez Vu
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Years 10 – 12 Years 7 – 12
English, Creative Arts English, Creative Arts
18 Mar 10am AEST 28 Oct 10am AEST
$7.50 per student $7.50 per student
$5 per student for schools $5 per student for schools
with an ICSEA value with an ICSEA value of
of 1000 or less 1000 or less
2 hrs 50 mins (with interval) 2 hrs 40 mins (with interval)
Bookings Bookings
bellshakespeare.com.au/ bellshakespeare.com.au/
learning learning
1300 305 730 1300 305 730
learning learning
@bellshakespeare.com.au @bellshakespeare.com.au
A national broadcast of Bell Shakespeare’s mainstage production A national broadcast of Bell Shakespeare’s touring production
Inside the glamorous court of Denmark, a family is torn apart by murder Shipwrecked and separated 25 years earlier, two sets of long-lost
and betrayal. Outside, a country is threatened by Norway. And at the twins miraculously find themselves in the same city on the same day.
centre of this struggle is a man brimming with anguish. What could possibly go wrong?
Hamlet is a portrait of a young man struggling with the death of his royal The Comedy of Errors is a hilarious romp of swapped identities, misguided
father, his mother’s hasty remarriage to his uncle, and the visage of his love, mistaken imprisonment and chaotic mishaps. Directed by Janine
father’s ghost looming in his mind’s eye. Directed by Artistic Director Watson, this is a beautiful story about family reunion, wrapped up in
Peter Evans and featuring Harriet Gordon-Anderson (The Miser) as a entertainment and laughter.
young man experiencing grief in its most complex and profound state,
this Hamlet will be told through the lens of loss, betrayal and madness.
Australian curriculum general capabilities
––Personal and social capability
Australian curriculum general capabilities
––Ethical understanding
––Personal and social capability
––Critical and creative thinking Literacy
––Ethical understanding
––Critical and creative thinking Literacy
Broadcast Performance
Broadcast Performance
The Comedy of Errors
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Objective Outcomes
NSW Syllabus Links
Stage 3
Subject Objective Outcomes
English Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, EN3-3A
Stage 3 writing, viewing and representing
English Communicate through speaking, listening, reading, EN3-3A Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, EN3-7C
writing, viewing and representing interpretive and critical
Think in ways that are imaginative, creative, EN3-7C Express themselves and their relationships EN3-8D
interpretive and critical with others and their world
Express themselves and their relationships EN3-8D Creative Arts Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4
with others and their world
Creative Arts Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4
Bell Shakespeare
Bell Shakespeare
Hamlet
Image: Pierre Toussaint Image: Pierre Toussaint
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On the day Ticket and Travel Subsidy
Arrive early We are committed to providing the very best
Please ensure that your group arrives at the venue performing arts experiences to NSW students.
25 minutes prior to the performance start time. Sydney Opera House Arts Assist program provides
Performances for schools at Sydney Latecomers may only be admitted to a performance the full cost of the Creative Learning performance
Opera House during a suitable break, and in some cases may be ticket and $5 per student towards travel costs.
excluded. Call Front of House on 02 9250 7134 to School applications will be assessed according to
Walk the steps of our iconic building and notify us if you are running late. socioeconomic disadvantage, schools with special
experience world-class, curriculum-linked School bags
needs and individual responses regarding the School
entertainment beneath the sails, creating lasting The safety and security of our guests is paramount.
Profile and School Community.
memories for students and teachers alike. All items larger than the dimensions of an A4 piece To apply for the Arts Assist ticket and travel
of paper must be cloaked. As our cloakrooms have subsidy, contact our Creative Learning team
limited space, we ask that no large bags/backpacks on 02 9250 7777 or email creativelearning@
are brought to the performance. sydneyoperahouse.com
Food and beverage
Food outlets are located on the lower level of the
concourse. Please note food and drink are permitted Our Donors
inside the foyers, but not in the venues.
Getting here Thank you to our Arts Assist Donors
We are a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay, Please join us in thanking our generous donors
the closest station for public transport via train, who support our Arts Assist program including:
bus and ferry. To find out more, please contact Catalyst Idealist
Transport NSW on 131500 or transportNSW.info The Greatorex Foundation Fund
Coach parking Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee
Buses and coaches can’t park onsite. Large buses Idealist
must disembark passengers on Macquarie Street. Colin Adams
Please contact City of Sydney to confirm bus and
Richard Adams
coach set down areas. We recommend allowing an
extra 10 minutes to walk from Macquarie Street.
Value adds
Risk assessment
For information to assist in planning your visit,
and preparing a risk assessment, please visit
sydneyoperahouse.com
Complimentary tickets
We offer one complimentary teacher ticket for every
15 student tickets. For schools performances, additional
teacher tickets can be purchased at student rate.
Teacher resources
Plan your visit
These are available on our website, and written
with your classroom in mind. Packed with practical
and creative activities, they’ve got heaps of ideas
to enrich your student’s learning.
18 19Escape from Trash Mountain
Escape from
Created by Ben Anderson, Jhess Knight,
Amy Moule and Jacob Williams
Trash Mountain
Years K – 4
A puppet show with sustainability at its heart, our trash is your treasure!
Escape from Trash Mountain is a poignant look at how good relationships 9 Mar 10am, 11.30am,
and fervent optimism are the key to saving our planet. Watch in amazement 12.30pm*
as a large mountain of trash transforms into a cave and becomes the epic 10 Mar 10am, 11.30am,
playground for our heroes to fight trash bats, navigate treacherous ravines, 12.30pm*
and outwit hideous trash monsters! 11 Mar 10am, 11.30am,
Two performers operate 17 different puppets and a transforming trash 12.30pm*
mountain to bring the show to life. 12 Mar 10am, 11.30am
Workshop 13 Mar 10am, 11.30am,
12.30pm*
Escape from Trash Mountain is immediately followed by a 1-1.5 hour $25 per student
Trash Puppets workshop where the students have the opportunity to
40 mins show,
make their very own Trash Puppet, guided by our expert puppet-maker
1 hr 30 mins workshop
performers. Spaces extremely limited. (spaces are limited)
A 10-minute Q&A will follow directly after the performance. Venue: Utzon Room
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Sustainability
––Critical and creative thinking
––Personal and social capability
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Objective Outcomes
Early Stage 1 Stage 1 Stage 2
Creative Visual Making VAES1.2 VAS1.2 VA2.2
Arts Arts
Appreciating VAES1.3 VAS1.4 VAS2.3
Drama Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.4 DRAS2.4
Geography GEe-1 GE1-2 GE2-3
English Think in ways that are ENe-10C EN1-10C EN2-10C
imaginative, creative,
interpretive and critical
Express themselves and ENe-11D EN1-11D EN2-11D
their relationships with
others and their world
*Trash Puppet Workshop
Image: Ben Anderson
20 21Games
Games
by Henry Naylor
Years 9 – 12
Europe fracturing, antisemitism rising, right-wing populism surging
– welcome to Berlin, 1936. 6 Apr 11.30am
Set in the lead up to the 1936 ‘Nazi Olympics’, Games is inspired by the 7 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm
true stories of two world-class Jewish athletes – Helene Mayer and Gretel 8 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm
Bergmann – who were forced to face horrific prejudice in their bid to
9 Apr 10.30am, 12.30pm
compete for their country in the 1936 Olympics.
$30 per student
Hitler had tried to ban all Jews from competing for Germany. His racist
55 mins (no interval)
ideology declared that Jews were inferior: but Mayer and Bergmann
belied his theories (the former was already an Olympic fencing champion, Venue: Utzon Room
and the latter was the European record holder). It was only when the Nazi
Games were threatened with a boycott that Hitler reluctantly allowed one
of them, Mayer, to compete. The fencer was put in the position of fighting
not just for gold, but for her entire race. And the sporting contest which
ensued is considered by many commentators to be one of the greatest
in Olympic history.
Based on a true story, Games is a cautionary tale, which is highly relevant
for today: tackling the rise of far-right populism, racial identity and the
dangers of antisemitism.
Contains course language.
A 10-minute Q&A will follow directly after the performance.
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Critical and creative thinking
––Personal and social capability
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Content Outcomes
Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 6 HSC
Preliminary
English A. Communicate through EN5-1A EN11-1 EN12-1
speaking, listening,
reading, writing, viewing
and representing*
D. Express themselves N5-7D EN11-7 EN12-7
and their relationships
with others and their world
Drama Appreciating 5.3.1
Appreciating 5.3.2
Theatrical Traditions and P2.1, P2.2,
Performance Styles P2.6
Australian Drama and H3.3, H3.4,
Theatre (Core component) H3.5
and Studies in Drama
and Theatre
History E4.7
Elective E5.2
E5.4
Image: Rosalind Furlong
22 23The Gruffalo’s Child
The Gruffalo’s Child
CDP with Tall Stories’ adaptation
Years K – 2
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s
warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep, dark 8 Apr 10.45am, 12.45pm
wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
9 Apr 10.45am, 12.45pm
If you love The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel which returns following $25 per student
previous sellout Australian tours. Join The Gruffalo’s Child on her
55 mins (no interval)
adventurous mission.
Venue: Playhouse
The magical musical adaptation of the best selling picture book by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffer, published by MacMillan Children’s Books.
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Critical and creative thinking
––Personal and social capability
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Content Outcomes
Early Stage 1 Stage 1
Creative Arts Drama Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.4
Music Listening MUES1.4 MUS1.4
English Express themselves and their ENe-11D EN1-11D
relationships with others and
their world
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books
24 25Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet
Ballet BC
Years 7 – 12
Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet has inspired many an artist
with its tragic tale of “star-crossed lovers”. 11 Jun 11am
From internationally acclaimed Canadian dance company Ballet BC, $49 per student
Romeo + Juliet is a full-length contemporary ballet that showcases Act 1: 1 hr 7 mins
choreographer Medhi Walerski’s signature style that brings together (20 mins interval)
dazzling landscapes woven with poetic, unpredictable and complex Act 2: 40 mins
imagery. Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s original score, it is compelling in
Venue: Joan Sutherland
its timelessness, the work capturing audiences with its deeply human
Theatre
story and enduring themes of love, fate and family.
Reflecting on the divisions that persist in today’s world, Ballet BC
will offer a fresh and thought-provoking retelling of the classic that
profoundly resonates today.
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Critical and creative thinking
––Personal and social capability
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Content Outcomes
Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 6 HSC
Preliminary
English Communicate through EN5-1A EN11-1 EN12-1
speaking, listening,
reading, writing, viewing
and representing
Express themselves and EN5-7D EN11-7 EN12-7
their relationships with
others and their world
Drama Appreciating 5.3.1, 5.3.2
Critically Studying P3.1, P3.2, H3.1, H3.2,
P3.3, P3.4 H3.3, H3.5
Dance Dance Appreciation 5.3.1, 5.3.2, P4.1, P4.2, H4.1, H4.2,
5.3.3 P4.3, P4.4, H4.3, H4.4,
P4.5 H4.5
Value and appreciate the 5.11, 5.12
aesthetic value of all music
and the enjoyment of
engaging in performing,
composing and listening
To develop the skills to P5. P6 H5, H6
evaluate music critically
Ballet BC Dancers Emily Chessa and Brandon Alley.
Image: Michael Slobodian
26 27Australian Chamber Orchestra for Schools
Orchestra for Schools
Australian Chamber The Australian Chamber Orchestra will return to Sydney Opera House in
Years K – 2
2020 with another stunning and immersive performance for K – 2 students. 19 Aug 10.30am, 12pm
Weaving together captivating storytelling with a newly composed score
20 Aug 10.30am, 12pm
performed by a string ensemble of ACO’s finest musicians, this show is
the perfect introduction to live classical music for young listeners. 25 Aug 10.30am, 12pm
26 Aug 10.30am, 12pm
This exciting new production will bring to life a much-loved children’s
book, adapted and directed by acclaimed children’s theatre maker Sandra $20 per student
Eldridge (Possum Magic), with new music by award-winning Australian 30 mins (no interval)
composer, Paul Stanhope (There’s a Sea in My Bedroom).Students will Venue: Utzon Room
have a rich experience listening, interpreting, and appreciating how music
can be used to tell a story and will have the opportunity to get up close
to CO musicians and instruments after the show.
A 10-minute Q&A will follow directly after the performance.
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Literacy
––Critical & Creative Thinking
––Personal and social capability
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Content Outcomes
Early Stage 1 Stage 1
Creative Arts Music Listening MUES1.4 MUS1.4
Drama Appreciating DRAES1.4 DRAS1.4
English Objective A ENe-1A EN1-1A
Objective B ENe-6B EN1-6B
Objective C ENe-10C EN1-10C
Objective D ENe-11D EN1-11D
Image: Clare Hawley
28 29Ishmael
By David Morton
Ishmael On the resource-depleted earth of a distant future, young Ishmael joins
Years 5 – 12
the crew of MV Pequod — a mining vessel on a mission to the asteroid 8 Dec 11am
belt. But when a legendary white comet returns to the solar system from
9 Dec 10.30am, 1.15pm
deep space, the ship’s captain, Ahab, pledges to chase it down regardless
of the cost. With her shipmates deaf to her concerns, Ishmael plots 10 Dec 11am
a return to earth until MV Pequod catches up with its quarry and she’s 11 Dec 11am
launched into the fight of her life. 14 Dec 11am
A contemporary space opera, Ishmael recasts earth’s no-longer-vast $30
oceans with the immensity of space, and the endless possibilities and 1 hr 20 mins (no interval)
terrors it holds. Taking the form of a live film, the production weaves
Venue: Playhouse
miniature sets, puppetry, performers and an original score to bring
the story to life in front of the audience. Following the world premiere
at Brisbane Festival, Ishmael is the latest work by the internationally
acclaimed Dead Puppet Society who lend their trademark magic to
Melville’s beloved classic.
A 10-minute Q&A will follow directly after the performance. Brisbane Festival is an initiative of the
Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council
General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum
––Critical and creative thinking
––Personal and social capability DEAD PUPPET SOCIETY
NSW Syllabus Links
Subject Content Outcomes
Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 6
Prelim. HSC
Creative Drama Appreciating DRAS3.4
Arts
Music Organising MUS3.3
Sound
Listening MUS3.4
Visual Arts Appreciating VAS3.3
VAS3.4
Drama Appreciating 4.3.1 5.3.1
4.3.2 5.3.2
4.3.3 5.3.3
Critically Studying P3.1, H3.1
P3.2 H3.2
P3.3 H3.3
P3.4 H3.5
English C. Think in ways that are EN3-7C EN4-5C EN5-5C EN11-7 EN12-7
imaginative, creative, EN4-6C EN5-
interpretive and critical 6C
D. Express themselves and EN3-8D EN4-7D EN5-7D P5, P6 H5, H6
their relationships with EN4-8D EN5-8D
others and their world
Music Listening 4.7, 4.8
Visual Students will develop 4.2, 4.4 5.4
Arts knowledge, understanding
and skills to make
artworks informed by their
understanding of practice,
the conceptual framework
and the frames.
Conceptual Framework P8 H8
Image design: Jacob Brewer
Image: Maren Searle
30 31Accessible Opera House Add to your experience with a fun and interactive tour
Our goal at Sydney Opera House is to provide barrier-free access, making Compliment your visit to Sydney Opera House by combining a show
the site, building and the experiences offered accessible to all people. with a guided tour. Let your students uncover the stories, history, and
magic by taking them underneath the world-famous sails. Visit areas
We provide a range of access services across our performance program
off-limits to the public, and explore theatres and foyers where more
for people who are blind or have low-vision, for people who are deaf
than 1600 concerts, operas, plays, and ballets take place each year.
or have a hearing impairment and for people with physical disabilities.
Be led through every aspect of the building’s 14-year creation and
To enquire about accessing Sydney Opera House and any
59-year history. Delve into the stories behind Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s
accessible program opportunities, contact our Accessibility
masterpiece. What inspired his revolutionary design? How did he solve
team accessibility@sydneyoperahouse.com or call 02 9250 7111.
its engineering challenges to realise his vision? Find out on this one-hour
Sydney Opera
guided tour.
Opera House
Thank you to our Access Donors To book, email Tourism Reservations:
House Tour
Please join us in thanking our generous donors tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Accessible
who enable our accessible performances, including
Inspirer Idealist Anonymous (1)
Utzon Idealist Rae Assender, Jillian Segal AM and John Roth
through the Yarranabee Foundation
Catalyst Idealist Sydney Opera House Ladies’ Committee
Image: Anna Kucera Image: Anna Zhu
32 33For creative thinkers
29 Apr 6.30pm
3 Jun 6.30pm
Creative Leadership at Sydney Opera House 21 Oct 6.30pm
$20
Sydney Opera House supports teachers through 45 min
a variety of programs throughout the year. In 2020, Venue: Utzon Room
we are excited to announce a new partnership with the
UNSW, Gonski Institute for Education. This partnership
will challenge teachers and the broader community
to ask some big questions about education, placing the
child at the centre of this conversation and positioning
play as a driver of much needed change. We continue
to deliver immersive and practical programs, rich with
strategies and theory, through our Creative Leadership
In Learning program. Sydney Opera House is a NESA
endorsed provider of the maintenance of proficient
teacher accreditation standards.
Pasi Sahlberg – A series of Gonski Institute Conversations in 2020
Influential writer, practitioner and researcher of education, Pasi Sahlberg
presents a series of conversations with national and international thought-
leaders sketching the rationale and urgency for reform of the Australian
education sector. Following exhaustive research for numerous award-
winning publications, Sahlberg concludes that Australia has schools that
are up there with the best in the world; but not for all children. We may
boast some of the best schools, but we equally tolerate a system that
A series of conversations in 2020
enables some students to experience significant disadvantage. As part
of his work as Professor of Education Policy at the Gonski Institute, Pasi
Sahlberg, along with former NSW Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli,
Pasi Sahlberg
wants to initiate a conversation with the Australian community about how
this can be addressed. In these conversations, Sahlberg will lead dialogues
on international standards, policy and the importance of play for children.
These conversations will be directed by audience participation and will
actively engage guests in thinking deeper and broader about the current
problems of education. Sydney Opera House is proud to be aligned with
the Gonski Institute for Education in a new partnership that brings the
intellectual heft of Piccoli and Sahlberg to compliment and challenge
our work on creativity and learning in schools.
Presented by Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney and
Sydney Opera House.
Image: Matt Luciuk
34 35A three-year program in your school
Creativity is a powerful force that can heighten educational outcomes.
Through a three-year partnership with your school, this innovative program
uses the artistic and creative resources of Sydney Opera House to explore
creativity and creative thinking as a teaching and learning practice.
The Creative Leadership In Learning program is driven by a focus question
for your school, shaping and guiding all activity across the three years.
This focus question directly addresses the needs you have around
creativity in your school community.
Throughout the three-year program up to 25 teachers will explore strategies
that underpin creativity in the classroom. You will work with experienced
artists, attend performances, undertake major student projects and finally
present a major work at Sydney Opera House as part of Amplified: A Festival
of Creative Learning.
What does this project look like in your school each year?
Teacher Professional Learning
Each year there are ten days of Teacher Professional Learning for 5-8
teachers at the school and at Sydney Opera House, with outcomes flowing
directly into classrooms. Teachers learn new strategies and ultimately
explore creativity as a way of seeing their practice and developing their
own creative strategies.
The Project
Complementing the professional learning thread each year is a student
project, led by a Sydney Opera House artist with one of your school’s
classes. This project explores specific curriculum content using creativity
strategies and culminating in a significant presentation.
Engagement with Sydney Opera House
Students engage with Sydney Opera House as a dynamic place of
learning through excursions to see performances, tours of the building,
participation in online digital workshops, and exclusive and tailored
interactions with experts from a range of departments.
What are the outcomes achieved after three years?
Fully Accredited Australian Professional Standards
Teachers and students will have benefited through increased engagement
and satisfaction, and an embedded culture of creative learning across the Professional Objective
school. Up to 25 teachers will have had significant training in creativity Standards
Creative Leadership
Creative Leadership
teaching and learning, and more than 90 students will have participated 3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills,
directly in major projects at Sydney Opera House. In the third year the problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking
school will present a work at Sydney Opera House Amplified: A Festival 3.5.2 Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support
of Creative Learning. student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement.
4.1.2 Establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage
and support all students in classroom activities.
Testimonials 6.1.2 Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and advice from
colleagues to identify and plan professional learning needs.
“Creative Leadership in Learning has been one of the best professional 6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to
partnerships I have ever been involved with during 30 years in the
in Learning
in Learning
professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
Department of Education. The rigour, authenticity and coherence have 6.3.2 Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from
been phenomenal.” Mark Diamond, Principal, Lansvale Public School colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
“The teaching artists are brilliant at leading staff and students through 6.4.2 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified
the model to create amazing works of art and learning. This is a program student learning needs.
you can use to activate whole school change and make creativity the focus
of what you do.” Michael Saxon, Principal, Liverpool Boys High School To find out more or register your interest in being a Creative Leadership
in Learning school, contact creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com
or (02) 9250 7770.
Image: Anna Zhu
36 37in Learning Case Studies
in Learning Case Studies
The Dream Makers Kiosk – Lansvale Public School Professional Learning program – Casula High School
Most artist-in-residency projects see a professional artist work with a After two intensive years of professional learning, the executive of Casula
class of students to produce a finished product. In this project, Howard High School ran training programs across the school to disseminate the
Mathew (artist, film maker and educator) worked with a parent group for work undertaken through this program. The results are seen in classrooms
Creative Leadership
Creative Leadership
ten weeks. Students were then invited to collaborate and respond for a throughout the school. Teachers have a common language around
further ten weeks. The end result was that students, artists and parents specific creative strategies, refining the exercises and ultimately making
created an interactive installation that was professionally presented in everything fit the needs of their school culture. 2020 will be the fourth
the Sydney Opera House holiday program to over 12,000 children. The year of the program with Casula High School who are now fully trained
objective of working with parents was to get them to experience and and taking control of their exploration of creativity in their classrooms.
understand the emerging styles of learning the school was embracing. Sydney Opera House continues to support and mentor when needed.
The outcomes far exceeded anyone’s expectations. That group of parents
are now active advocates for creativity in education across the school.
Mural – Victoria Avenue Public School
In 2018 VAPS collaborated with artist, film maker and educator Howard
Takeover – Liverpool Boys High School
Mathew to create a hybrid mural, installation film work. Through a 20-week
In 2019, after two amazing years at Liverpool Boys High School the process of inquiry and exploration a group of students created a film that
Creative in Leadership in Learning team is designing and running a three started as a ten-metre mural on the class windows. In a best practice
week Takeover of the school. This involves taking over an entire block and model of inclusivity Howard worked with all the students to green screen
suspending the school timetable for 120 boys, replacing it with passion them into a short clip of the mural depicting the history of the suburb of
projects. This project follows on from two years of in-depth professional the school. This art work was then re-imagined as a performance at Sydney
learning and ongoing dialogue with the leadership supporting their Opera House as a live-drawing performance for friends and families.
strategic objectives. It was then professionally printed and proudly mounted at the school.
Images: Anna Zhu
38 39Mar 09 – 13 17 18 19 – 20 31 Apr01 02 03 06 – 09
Digital Creative Learning
Term 1
1. Visit sydneyoperahouse.com/schools
2. Click on free live streams for your classroom and select your
digital program.
3. Click on Book Now and select your preferred session time. Live Performance Live Stream Tour Broadcast Live Stream Tour Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream Talk Live Performance
Escape from Trash Places and Spaces Performance Guwayni Walama Workshop Workshop Workshop Maxine Beneba Games
4. You will be redirected to DART Connections to make a booking Mountain Hamlet Staging Stories Story Factory Story Factory Clarke
(all bookings are submitted here). Unpacking Stories Personanimality
Live performances and Teacher Professional Learning 08 – 09 Apr29 Jun03 11 16 17 18 19 30
1. Complete and send your booking form
Submit your booking request form at sydneyoperahouse.com/schools
or request a booking form via creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com
2. Pay your deposit Term 2
After we receive and process your booking, Sydney Opera House will
issue your school with booking confirmation and an invoice for a 25%
deposit. Once the deposit has been paid your booking is secured.
3. Final payment Live Performance For Teachers For Teachers Live Performance Live Stream Live Stream Talk Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream Tour
Six weeks before the performance date, Sydney Opera House will The Gruffalo’s Child Pasi Sahlberg Pasi Sahlberg Romeo + Juliet Workshop Mick Elliott Workshop Workshop Places and Spaces
invoice your school for the remaining balance. Please ensure your final Story Factory Story Factory Story Factory
group numbers are correct, and any accessibility requirements have Staging Stories Unpacking Stories Personanimality
been noted before finalising the remaining balance.
Jul 02 – 03 Aug11 12 13 14 19 – 26 Sep17 18
Have any questions about the program or how to book?
Call our Creative Learning team on 02 9250 7770 or email
creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com
Term 3 Term 4
Live Stream Tour Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream Talk Live Performance Live Stream Tour Live Stream Tour
Guwayni Walama Workshop Workshop Workshop Digital Illustrator Australian Chamber Places and Spaces Guwayni Walama
NAIDOC Week Staging Stories Story Factory Story Factory Battle Orchestra for
Unpacking Stories Personanimality Schools
Oct14 15 16 21 28 Dec 08 – 14 09 To book a show or program
Call
02 9250 7770
Email
creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com
Visit our website
sydneyoperahouse.com
Live Stream Live Stream Live Stream For Teachers Broadcast Live Performance Live Stream
Workshop Workshop Workshop Pasi Sahlberg Performance Ishmael Performance
Staging Stories Story Factory Story Factory Comedy of Errors Ishmael
Unpacking Stories Personanimality
40 42Dream Maker’s Kiosk – The Faces
Artist, Educator and film maker Howard Mathew created the faces
pictured here with Lansvale Public School’s year 5/6 class. It was an
exercise to create the faces for a series of puppets that would be
assembled by other children in an interactive art work called the
Dream Maker’s Kiosk. Howard asked the students to draw a series
of faces for their imagination. These could be funny and fantastical,
they also had to have a name. A final selection of faces were printed
on tiny round stickers to be stuck onto wooden pegs as a puppet.
The puppets were dressed in wool, given wire legs and arms and
post-it note clothes stamped in patterns designed by the Lansvale
students. The activity was housed in a tailor made cart, the Dream
Maker’s Kiosk. Over 12,000 children made puppets from these faces
and designs in the foyers of Sydney Opera House.
How To Create Your Own Puppet
Step 1
Draw out a series of faces on scrap paper, the more crazy the better.
Copy the best faces onto round stickers or Masking Tape
Step 2
Get some wooden pegs for the body of the puppet. You can dress
the puppet in whatever scraps of material you have. The more detail
the better.
Step 3
Stick the face on to complete the puppet. Make series of puppets
as friends or a family.
Dream Maker’s Kiosk
The Faces
Created by Lansvale Public School in collaboration with Howard Mathew
for Creative Play, Sydney Opera House, 2018.
43 45Let’s keep in touch
Sydney Opera House
Creative Learning
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Call
02 9250 7770
Email
creativelearning
@sydneyoperahouse.com
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