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SCHOOLS 2022
2022
CASULA
POWERHOUSE
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
After another crazy year
CONTENTS
ARTS CENTRE
1 Powerhouse Rd, (thanks Covid!) we’re back THEATRE SHOWS
Casula open again and ready to EDWARD THE EMU 2
(enter via Shepherd St, welcome you back to our COMING OF AGE 4
Liverpool) fabulous multi-arts centre. From our TREE OF LIFE: I WAS THERE 6
Tel 02 8711 7123 Summer School Holiday Program to events THEM 8
reception@ and exhibitions there’s plenty to see and do ERTH’S PREHISTORIC WORLD 10
casulapowerhouse.com and experience at your Powerhouse. ROMEO & JULIET 12
casulapowerhouse.com It’s all good, but the things I think I’m most
looking forward to include Erth’s Prehistoric EXHIBITIONS
World (who doesn’t love a dinosaur?), the JAMMING WITH STRANGERS 14
power of storytelling in Tree of Life: I Was THE 67TH BLAKE PRIZE 16
There and the exhibition that explores the KEN DONE - PAINTINGS YOU 17
way music and fashion creates communities PROBABLY HAVEN’T SEEN
in Jamming With Strangers. Oh, and
Ken Done’s exhibitions are a must-see, SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 18
bringing colour and life after the long Covid
lockdowns, reminding us how much better VENUE & BOOKING DETAILS
it is to experience art in real life rather than VISITING CASULA POWERHOUSE 22
on screens. Welcome back! TICKET INFORMATION 23
VISITORS ETIQUETTE 24
HOW TO BOOK 26
Craig Donarski BOOKING FORM 27
Director, Casula Powerhouse
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GALLEY IS
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FREE!
Supported by the
NSW Government
through Create NSW
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN 2022!
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THEATRE
THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE EMU
TO TELL THE STORY, THEIR WAY!
The award-winning creative team to find their place in the world.
from Monkey Baa Theatre Company Meanwhile, unaware of the birds’
are back with a brand-new take on internal worlds, their human keepers
another much-loved tale, Edward are in hot pursuit to restore order to
the Emu. More than an adaptation, the zoo.
A MONKEY BAA THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION this is a unique imagining of two With exceptional, world-class puppet
beloved picture books, Edward the creation from Bryony Anderson and
EDWARD Emu and Edwina the Emu, combining
the plights of both emus in one
heartfelt, clever and funny new tale.
Alice Osborne’s puppetry direction,
an original score from composer/
sound designer Nate Edmondson,
THE EMU Edward is bored with his lot. Being
the only emu at the zoo has left
him feeling glum and under the
set and costume design by Isabel
Hudson (Best Stage Design of An
Independent Production, 2020 Sydney
impression that the grass is greener Theatre Award), lighting design by
BASED ON THE BOOKS BY in everyone else’s enclosure. Maybe Matt Cox and inventive storytelling
SHEENA KNOWLES & ROD CLEMENT being a seal, or a lion, or a snake from Di Cesare, the emus’ journey of
WRITTEN FOR THE STAGE & might be a better option in life for hijinks and tenderness leads them to
DIRECTED BY EVA DI CESARE a lonely bird? Convinced that the discover that the best thing you can
other creatures are more popular, be is …. you!
Edward breaks ranks and goes to Monkey Baa Theatre Company has
find the fun and along the way, been creating classic, much-loved
finds Edwina! productions for young people for
Written for the stage by Monkey over 20 years. Edward the Emu
Baa’s Artistic Director Eva Di Cesare carries on the vision to make theatre
(Diary of a Wombat, Josephine Wants an intrinsic part of young people’s
to Dance) we follow the emus as lives with the quality, humour and
they hilariously navigate their own heart that has made Monkey Baa a
feathered existential crises, seeking favourite of families across Australia.
WRITER & DIRECTOR EVA DI CESARE • SET & COSTUME DESIGN
ISABEL HUDSON • PUPPETRY DIRECTOR ALICE OSBORNE •
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGN NATE EDMONDSON • LIGHTING MON 9 & TUE 10 MAY
DESIGN MATT COX • DRAMATURG SANDRA ELDRIDGE •
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WARWICK DODDRELL • PUPPETRY MON 1PM • TUE 10AM & 1PM • DURATION: 50 MINS (NO INTERVAL)
DESIGNER & MAKER BRYONY ANDERSON ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90
ILLUSTRATION BY ROD CLEMENT
SUITABLE FOR AGES 4+
2 3
THEATRE
PRESENTED BY LIVERPOOL PERFORMING ARTS ENSEMBLE
COMING
OF AGE BY TONY WOOLLAMS
A JOURNEY OF A YOUNG WOMAN WHO
GROWS UP DURING WARTIME.
This is a drama of war. A world war man from humble beginnings, and
that changed the course of history. Peter, the progeny of new money
A class war resulting in the death as they fall in love. Together they
of old attitudes and standards. come of age against the backdrop of
A war that emancipated a country WWII, facing challenges of rationing,
too long tied to the apron-strings conscription and mechanised
of a colonial ‘Mother England’. A warfare.
war for women for their right to This historical drama watches two
choose their destiny. A war that star-crossed lovers fight to be
divided the country, though united together against adversity of their
it in the struggle in the search for class and circumstances. Written
freedom. by LPAE’s own Tony Woollams, it
Coming of Age is an unconventional asks us to consider how far have we
love story. We follow Jenny, the come, and what have we to learn
working-class daughter of a labour from the repetition of history.
WED 18 – FRI 20 MAY
WED 11AM & 7:30PM • THU 11AM & 7:30PM • FRI 11AM & 7:30PM
DURATION: 90 MINS (NO INTERVAL)
ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+
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THEATRE
TREEHOUSE THEATRE PRESENTS
TREE OF LIFE:
I WAS THERE
WITNESS 30 NEW STORIES OF THE REFUGEE EXPERIENCE:
POWERFUL FUSION OF SPOKEN WORD, MOVEMENT, SOUND,
LIGHT AND PROJECTED IMAGERY.
Experience first hand stories direct and leave you feeling inspired.
from the young people who lived The show assists non-refugee
them. Originally from countries you students to better appreciate the
hear about in the evening news, lives of their refugee classmates
these students now attend Holroyd who are struggling with current
High School and Intensive English resettlement issues and past trauma.
Centre. These bittersweet stories will Refugee students in the audience
make you smile, cry, laugh out loud feel acknowledged and recognised.
THU 23 & FRI 24 JUNE
THU 10AM & 12:30PM • FRI 10AM, 12:30PM & 7PM
DURATION: 90 MINS (NO INTERVAL)
ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+
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THEATRE
CASULA POWERHOUSE, LARA WEEK AND CRITICAL STAGES TOURING PRESENT
THEM
BY SAMAH SABAWI DIRECTED BY BAGRYANA POPOV
From multiple-award winning displaced by war, the play was first
playwright Samah Sabawi comes supported by Melbourne Theatre
THEM — a compelling tale of Company’s Cybec Electric program
survival, friendship, and the things before enjoying a sell-out extended
we are willing to do to protect the season at the famed La Mama
ones we love. Theatre.
THEM tells the story of one young With unexpected tenderness,
family as they face the decision laughter, and song, THEM takes
whether to flee their war-torn city. audiences into extraordinary
Omar, Leila and their young child circumstances to reveal our shared
are counting down the days. Their humanity in the ordinary moments
friends enjoy fantasies of escape that shape our lives.
and the arrival of Omar’s sister
brings a real chance to get out – This production contains themes of war
which may affect those with experience
but at what cost?
of conflict. Ticket holders are advised the
Developed in consultation with work contains adult themes, moderate
people living in conflict zones and language, and sudden loud special effects.
IMAGE CREDIT: JUSTYN KOH
WRITTEN BY SAMAH SABAWI • DIRECTED BY BAGRYANA POPOV • PRODUCER, SET AND COSTUME DESIGN
LARA WEEK • LIGHTING DESIGN SHANE GRANT • SOUND DESIGN ELISSA GOODRICH • PROP MAKER LARA
CHAMAS • PRODUCTION AND STAGE MANAGER HAYLEY FOX • TOURING PRODUCTION MANAGER SHANE GRANT
CAST TAJ ALDEEB, NAHED ELRAYES, CLAUDIA GREENSTONE, SAHIL SALUJA, OSAMAH SAMI, MEHRAN TAJBAKHSH
TUE 16 & WED 17 AUGUST “A play with heart that compels us to sit up and listen, suspend
TUE 7:30PM • WED 10AM & 1PM • DURATION: 80 MINS (NO INTERVAL) prejudices and feel the anguish of these characters fighting to
ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90 survive in a city shattered by senseless war.” - Herald Sun
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+
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THEATRE
CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS
PREHISTORIC
WORLD
TWO WORLDS. TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME.
TWICE THE THRILL. DOUBLE THE AMAZEMENT.
Bringing ancient creatures from land inspiring young minds to consider
and sea together in one show, Erth’s an array of subjects from science
Prehistoric World is the perfect to literature, geology to bio
combination of theatrical magic and engineering, and natural history
charm. It takes the audience to the to mathematics. Dinosaurs have
bottom of the ocean to discover become a curious link between
ancient bio-luminescent creatures child and parent, grandparent,
and incredible marine reptiles, and guardian and educator. The learning
then back to dry land to witness opportunities are immense.
some of the most amazing dinosaurs Experience the creatures of your
to have ever walked this Earth... imagination coming to life on stage
Dinosaurs are a gateway to learning, in this enthralling new show!
TUE 6 & WED 7 SEPTEMBER
TUE 1PM • WED 10AM & 1PM • DURATION: 50-55 MINS (NO INTERVAL)
ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90
CONTENT WARNING: FOG/SMOKE EFFECTS, LOUD NOISE, DINOSAURS
SUITABLE FOR AGES 5+
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THEATRE
LIVERPOOL PERFORMING ARTS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS
ROMEO
& JULIET
From historic feud to ill-fated union, and steal a kiss that bonds them
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet forever.
finds new significance this spring Juliet who is due to marry her
in the Liverpool Performing Arts father’s choice plots to get out of
Ensemble’s production of one of it. With the help of her nurse, the
Shakespeare’s most famous plays. women arrange for the couple to
This tale of forbidden young love is marry the next day, but Romeo’s
a timeless classic that you don’t attempt to halt a street fight leads
want to miss. to the death of Juliet’s cousin, for
An age-old vendetta between which Romeo is banished. In a
two powerful families erupts into desperate attempt to be reunited
bloodshed. The Montagues and with Romeo, Juliet follows the
the Capulet’s have long been at war. Friar’s plot and fakes her own death.
A young lovesick Romeo Montague This tragic loves story unveils
falls instantly in love with Juliet before your eyes on stage at Casula
Capulet when they meet at a party Powerhouse, don’t miss it!
WED 14 – FRI 16 SEPTEMBER
WED 11AM & 7:30PM • THU 11AM & 7:30PM • FRI 11AM & 7:30PM
DURATION: 80 MINS (NO INTERVAL)
ADULTS $25 • STUDENTS/CONC $20 • SCHOOLS $13 • FAMILY OF 4 $90
SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+
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EXHIBITION
JAMMING
WITH
STRANGERS
Jamming with Strangers is a part of the Sydney Festival Program
major exhibition developed by from 6 Jan – 26 Jan 2022.
Casula Powerhouse which will be Featuring artworks by: Troy-Anthony
presented from 4 Dec 21 – 27 Feb Baylis, My Le Thi & Azo Bell, Julian
22. It includes talks and public Day, Kevin Diallo, Justine Youssef
programs, music performances & Leila El Rayes, Tina Havelock
and will culminate in an explosion Stevens, Gillian Kayrooz, David
of fashion, music, vogueing and McDiarmid, Joanne Saad, Kerry
ballroom culture with the highly Toomey, Carla & Lisa Wherby,
anticipated event WEST BALL 3. Ladstreet.
The exhibition asks the question: The exhibition will also include
what does it feel like to be a section collaboratively curated
connected with people through with leaders of the Western Sydney
music? Ballroom scene Jamaica Moana
To find answers to this question we and Xander Khoury. These section
have brought together people and curators have worked with Casula
communities Australia-wide, with Powerhouse to exhibit artists from
a focus on Western Sydney artists. the community and key costumes
The exhibition program will host a from the Australian Ballroom
plethora of works by established community.
and emerging Australian artists IMAGE CREDIT (LEFT): SUPER CRITICAL MASS (JULIAN DAY AND LUKE
across 12 weeks plus it will also be
JAANISTE), ‘AURA’, 2012, PERFORMANCE AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES.
IMAGES BY ALEX WISSER
4 DECEMBER ‘21 – 27 FEBRUARY ‘22
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EXHIBITION EXHIBITION
Since 1951, The Blake Prize has is ideally positioned in Liverpool,
engaged artists, nationally and a community of people from over
internationally, with ideas of 150 different birthplaces, speaking
spirituality and religion. The prize over 140 languages with an equally
takes its name from William Blake, diverse range of faith backgrounds.
the world-famous 18th Century We are committed to supporting
artist, and poet who threaded the emerging and established artists to
religious and artistic throughout his create work that reflect Australian
practice. Building on this history, communities.
The 67th Blake Prize continues to CPAC will maintain the guiding
encourage contemporary artists principles of The Blake Prize,
of varied styles and religious and continuing to engage contemporary SELECTED WORKS 2000 - 2020
spiritual allegiances to create artists, both nationally and Paintings you probably haven’t seen features
significant works of art, which internationally, in conversations a selection of paintings executed between
engage in conversations and concerning faith, spirituality, religion, 2000 and 2020 largely from the artist’s private
negotiations concerning spirituality, hope, humanity, social justice, belief collection. As such, many of these works reflect
religion and/or belief. and non – belief. The Blake Prize Ken’s personal relationships with those closest
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre presents an aesthetic means of to him, for example, the large Judy canvas and
has proudly presented The Blake exploring the wider experience of the four quirky dog portraits and his immediate
Prize as a biennial event since spirituality and all this may entail surroundings, primarily his home on Sydney’s
2016, ensuring the future of this through the visionary imagining of Chinaman’s Beach. All of the paintings reveal
landmark prize. Casula Powerhouse contemporary artists. KEN DONE, ME, 2011, ACRYLIC AND ENAMEL ON
CANVAS, 183 X 152CM. COURTESY THE ARTIST. Ken’s love of colour and of life.
12 MARCH – 22 MAY 4 JUNE – 14 AUGUST
16 17HOLIDAY HOLIDAY MOVIE Tue 11 Jan
KINDERGARDEN MAKER 10am – 2pm
Holiday KinderGarden This fun workshop is all Ages 6-9 • $60
encourages understanding about the magic of movie
of the natural world through making. This workshop is a PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP
SUMMER making. You and your
preschooler will explore
mix of drawing and filming.
Children get to create
This workshop will show
you how to use your
SCHOOL
elements of the natural unique artworks through camera or mobile phone
world, through our garden activities investigating and get creative with your
and create an artwork in proportion, scale and photography. We will cover
HOLIDAY response. Your children get
to make art, whilst learning
about biology, chemistry,
stylization which will lead to
developing their own movie.
Holiday Movie Maker Camp
topics from composition,
lighting and exposure to
capture creative images. This
PROGRAM and nature! is a 2-day camp with lots fun and hands-on digital
Mon 10 Jan • Mon 17 Jan of fun for an aspiring artist photography workshop has
9:30am – 10:30am who is also interested in been designed for children
Ages 2-5 • $15 movie making. age 12+ with absolutely
Mon 10 Jan & Mon 17 Jan no camera knowledge or/
HOLIDAY CLAY SCHOOL 11:30am – 3:30pm and for those who use a
Squash it, shape it, roll it, Ages 10+ • $120 for both days digital camera or mobile
10 – 21 JANUARY ’22 join it, break it, and re-join phone. Child is required to
it and create with it! Clay LITTLE STEAM CAMP bring their own or parents
Summer School Holidays here at School will give kids the Our Little STEAM camp / friend’s digital camera
Casula Powerhouse are a time chance to experience this offers an engaging hands- or mobile phone for this
for experimentation, exploration amazing material, learn on experience for children workshop.
and curiosity. It’s the perfect time new skills and apply their to discover, create and Tue 11 Jan
to get your children involved in imagination to its addictive imagine many concepts 10:30am – 3:30pm
a new activity or return them to diversity. Holiday Clay of Science, Technology, Ages 12+ • $80
something you know they’ll love. School is a 2-day camp with Engineering, Art and Math.
Parents are welcome to stay and lots of fun for an aspiring This workshop encourages ANIME AND MANGA
artist who is interested in children to see the DRAWING CAMP
enjoy the exhibitions on show, walk
over to the nearby outdoor gyms or sculpture and clay. connection between all Our drawing camp allows
simply take a moment in our lovely Mon 10 Jan & Fri 21 Jan these diverse subjects. It is students to develop their
restaurant for coffee or lunch. 10.30am – 3.30pm • Ages 6-9 the perfect opportunity for visual thinking. They will
$160 for both days a budding creative scientist! be introduced to Anime
18 19and Manga, engage in with both individual and MUSIC MAKER CAMP
(JAMMING WITH
JANUARY
ideas based on the drawing collaborative learning
practice of modern and outcomes.
STRANGERS) 10 MON 11 TUE 12 WED 13 THU 14 FRI
contemporary Anime Love Music? Join us for a
Thu 13 Jan • Thu 20 Jan HOLIDAY LITTLE STEAM ANIME AND KINDER- EARTH ART
and Manga artists. In this one-day program for young KINDER- CAMP MANGA CRAFTEN DRAWING
9:30am – 10:30am GARDEN 10AM-2PM DRAWING CAMP 9.30AM-10.30AM CAMP
workshop, children will music lovers. Students will
Ages 2-5 • $15 9.30AM-10.30AM 10AM-2PM 10AM-2PM
draw different ideas and explore innovative ways to
themes, getting to explore EARTH ART produce music while being HOLIDAY PHOTOGRAPHY
DRAWING CAMP inspired by everyday sounds CLAY SCHOOL CAMP
and understand the world of
10.30AM-3.30PM 10.30AM-3.30PM
Anime and Manga. Land art or earth art is art around them. Inspired by
Wed 12 Jan that is made directly in the Jamming With Strangers, HOLIDAY
students will come together MOVIE MAKER
10am – 2pm landscape, sculpting the 11.30AM-3.30PM
Ages 10+ • $60 land itself into earthworks and create a symphony of
or making structures sounds.
KINDERCRAFTEN in the landscape using Tue 18 Jan
(JAMMING WITH 10am – 2pm 17 MON 18 TUE 19 WED 20 THU 21 FRI
STRANGERS) natural materials such
as rocks or twigs. Want to Ages 10+ • $60 HOLIDAY MUSIC MAKER SKETCHING KINDER- HOLIDAY
Get making and shaking KINDER- CAMP ON LOCATION CRAFTEN CLAY SCHOOL
spend time outside? Then GARDEN 10AM-2PM CAMP 9.30AM-10.30AM 10.30AM-3.30PM
with this fun program for SKETCHING ON
join us for this outdoor LOCATION CAMP 9.30AM-10.30AM 10AM-2PM
you and your child! Holiday
camp where children will
KinderCraften is a creative The Sketching on Location HOLIDAY
create their own artwork 17 MON
MOVIE MAKER
playgroup where you join camp will let children
in the grounds around the 11.30AM-3.30PM
the creative exploration experience drawing outside
Casula Powerhouse Arts
with your children and in the Casula Parklands.
Centre. Children will then
become inspired to make a The camp lets young artists
be encouraged to sketch
take-home artwork through experience smells, sounds,
their Earth artwork while
investigative art play. These tastes and the feel of the
examining composition, BOOKINGS
holidays let your young place while learning about ESSENTIAL
patterns found in nature,
children be introduced to a composition, shading,
shading and mark making. VISIT OUR
range of creative encounters blending and observing.
Please wear appropriate WEBSITE OR CALL
through methods and Please wear appropriate (02) 8711 7123
clothing for this partial
materials based around clothing for this outdoor
outdoor activity.
the current exhibition activity.
Fri 14 Jan
Jamming with Strangers. Wed 19 Jan
10am – 2pm
KinderCraften fosters a 10am – 2pm
Ages 8-10 • $60
fun group environment Ages 10+ • $60
20 21VISITING CASULA TICKET
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1 Powerhouse Road, Casula There is lift access from the Concession/Student .................. $20
(entry via Shepherd St, Liverpool). ground floor to level one. Space
Schools ............................................ $13
for wheelchairs is available in all GETTING TO
Exhibitions are open 9am-5pm Family of 4 ..................................... $90
indoor venues. Guide dogs and CASULA POWERHOUSE
weekdays, and 9am-4pm weekends.
service dogs are welcome.
Entry to exhibitions is free. BY TRAIN EXHIBITIONS ............................. FREE!
Hearing loop Disembark at Casula Station on
Box Office is open 9am-4.30pm
The Casula Powerhouse Theatre is the T2 Inner West & South Line or
weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends, TO BOOK
fitted with a hearing loop. T5 Cumberland - first stop after
and one hour prior to all Call our Box Office on
Liverpool (from Sydney) or Glenfield
productions. (02) 8711 7123, or return the
(from Campbelltown).
Bellbird Dining & Bar is open for We continue to closely monitor completed booking form
breakfast and lunch Wednesday - and adhere to advice issued by BY CAR / BICYCLE provided (see pages 27-28).
Sunday (9am - 3pm) and for dinner NSW Health and the Australian From Parramatta or Campbelltown
on Friday and Saturday evenings. Government Department of Health (without tolls)
and closely monitoring updates Take the Hume Highway towards
ACCESS from Live Performance Australia Liverpool, turn at Terminus St
Visitors with restricted mobility (LPA), the national peak body for towards Liverpool CBD and turn
can enjoy all public areas of Casula the live performance industry right at Pirie St. Follow the signs to
Powerhouse. We have free onsite in relation to COVID-19. We are a the Casula Powerhouse, Shepherd
parking, with five designated registered COVID-19 safe venue and Street entrance.
disabled car spaces. your health and safety are our top
From the M5/City (with tolls)
priority. We have guidelines and
Wheelchair and level access Take the M5 to Liverpool. Exit at
measures in place to ensure your
Lift access is available from Casula visit is safe, enjoyable and that you Moorebank Avenue and drive
Train Station. Casula Powerhouse can feel comfortable knowing that towards Liverpool turning left at
has level access into the building your wellbeing is cared for. Newbridge Road. Turn left into
Speed Street and follow the signs
to Casula Powerhouse.
Details in this brochure are correct at time of printing. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre reserves the right to add, withdraw and substitute artists and vary
the program and prices should the necessity arise. Please note that some performances may contain smoke, strobe lighting, loud noise, coarse language
* FREE onsite parking available*
and nudity. Where possible we will indicate this in our program, website and in the foyer at the time of the performance. Casula Powerhouse Arts
Centre is a cultural facility of Liverpool City Council ABN 84181182471 For information on our tickets and refund policies visit casulapowerhouse.com
22 23VISITORS ETIQUETTE
Toilets What else can teachers do
Located at the end of centre space to prepare?
Please read the below information and ensure that all students and
on the lower level, past the Hopper • Check out what else is on by visiting
teachers are aware of how to behave within a gallery and museum setting.
Gallery. our website.
• Consult the information we provide
ARRIVING AT THE CENTRE PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT on risk assessment.
in some of the exhibition spaces
Aim to arrive at least 15-20 minutes • Sitting down on plinths in the Before your visit On the day:
prior to your allocated excursion exhibition spaces is NOT permitted. We’ve compiled answers to some of the • Check you’ve brought your
booking time. most commonly asked questions. confirmation email.
• Touching artwork is NOT permitted.
Check in with the Front of House staff • A pencil and small sketchbook are What should teachers bring? • Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes
and wait for the education officers and preferred. Ballpoint/felt-tip pens are Your email confirmation from the before your scheduled time.
guides to meet your school group. NOT permitted. Gallery with all your excursion details. • If you’re running late, call
If required, place all bags in the storage • Eating, drinking or chewing gum in 02 9824 1121. Phones will be answered
What should students bring?
area as directed. Students and teachers the Gallery is NOT permitted. from 10am.
should only carry essential items into Only a small bag with perhaps their
• Do not run in the Gallery spaces. lunch. • On arrival, please let reception know
the Gallery. Ask your students to get and they will contact the appropriate
these items out of their bags before (Lead pencil and notebook optional)
CENTRE FACILITIES staff member.
you enter the Gallery Spaces. Where can we eat?
Wet weather
Before you begin your tour/visit, There are limited food outlets in the CONTACT INFORMATION
arrange a meeting time and place In the case of wet weather, there is a area and we recommend that your
space undercover in the turbine hall for Public Programs and Education Team
elsewhere in the Gallery so that you students bring their lunch and eat
can exit the Gallery as one group. students to eat and drink their morning across the road in the grassy area. Tel: (02) 8711 7123 Fax: (02) 9821 4273
tea and lunch. There is a designated area inside the ppe@casulapowerhouse.com
As directed, please move to your first
Turbine Hall if it is wet. www.casulapowerhouse.com
Gallery location immediately. Bags and storage
The Gallery has limited storage No food or drink is allowed in all other Mail: Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC,
If you have booked a serviced visit/
facilities for bags. Groups are advised areas of the Gallery. NSW 1871 AUSTRALIA
program, meet your education officers
and guide at reception. where possible no bags or the Bellbird is for paying patrons only. GENERAL INFORMATION
minimum amount of bags necessary.
What student:teacher ratios does the Address: 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula
IN THE CENTRE Food and drink Gallery advise as a minimum? (entry via Shepherd St)
Remember student behaviour, Food and drink can be purchased from Years K-6, pre-schools, home schoolers: Tel: (02) 8711 7123
safety and security is the teachers’ the cafe inside Casula Powerhouse. Serviced 15:1 / Self-guided 10:1
responsibility. Groups must be Exhibitions
Bellbird offers a variety of healthy Years 7-12: Serviced & Self-guided 15:1
supervised at all times. Please read the Open daily. Entry to Casula
and exciting food options. Vegetarian,
following important points aloud to Tertiary: Serviced 30:1 / Self-guided 15:1 Powerhouse’s exhibitions are free.
gluten free and halal options are
students. Access: Serviced 15:1 / Self-guided 10:1
available if bookings are made ahead of Bellbird Dining & Bar
• Be aware that you are moving time. Please contact Bellbird on How can teachers prepare students?
through Gallery spaces, with artworks Opening hours:
(02) 9821 7280 Teachers will be responsible for their Mon, Tue: kiosk only • Wed, Thu: 9am-3pm
on display. Appropriate behaviour is
If you are not purchasing lunch, the groups at all times during their Gallery Fri, Sat: 9am-9pm • Sun: 9am-2.30pm
essential.
outside area is avaiable for you and visit so ensure your students have been (closed public holidays)
• Flash Photography is NOT permitted your students. briefed on appropriate behaviour. To book a table, call: (02) 8711 7123
24 25HOW TO BOOK BOOKING FORM
☛ Please complete both sides & return
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Date:
To book an excursion After receiving your An email will be sent,
please complete the booking form, the once confirmed with the
booking form (opposite): following will occur: following: PROVIDE SCHOOL DETAILS PROVIDE GROUP/CLASS DETAILS
- School/College Name - A Booking Reservation - Booking confirmation Full School Name: Subject:
will be created with the
- The name of the - WHS risk assessment
preferred date, where
teacher responsible for Years Number of Number
available - Directions to Casula ABN:
the excursion group/s: students: of classes:
- An email of the Powerhouse
- Date and time School Address:
Booking Reservation Special needs:
preference (Half day: Attach a separate document if necessary
will be sent after
10am-12pm or 12.15pm-
receiving the booking
2.15pm. Full day: 10am-
form.
2pm incl. lunch break) Mailing address (if different to above):
- The anticipated size of
the group.
School Objective of the excursion:
Phone number:
School
Fax number:
PAYMENT METHOD Accounts Payable/Finance email:
An invoice will be sent a week before the Excursion date, which will need to be
paid in full either on the day of the excursion, or the week before.
(Invoices are emailed to directly to Finance)
* Minimum fees may be applicable, please check our Terms & Conditions online at www.casulapowerhouse.com
PROVIDE TEACHER DETAILS
Attending Teacher 1 Attending Teacher 2
A DIGITAL VERSION OF THE BOOKING FORM IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Name: Name:
☛ Call (02) 8711 7123 or email reception@casulapowerhouse.com Position: Position:
Mobile: Mobile:
Email: Email:
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CHOOSE YOUR THEATRE SHOWS Tick (4) your preferred date
EDWARD THE EMU
EDWARD THE EMU
Mon 9 May, 1pm Tue 10 May, 10am Tue 10 May, 1pm
COMING OF AGE
Wed 18 May, 11am Wed 18 May, 7:30pm Thu 19 May, 11am
Thu 19 May, 7:30pm Fri 20 May, 11am Fri 20 May, 7:30pm
COMING OF AGE / ROMEO & JULIET TREE OF LIFE: I WAS THERE
TREE OF LIFE: I WAS THERE
Thu 23 June, 10am Thu 23 June, 12:30pm
Fri 24 June, 10am Fri 24 June, 12:30pm Fri 24 June, 7pm
THEM THEM
Tue 16 Aug, 7:30pm Wed 17 Aug, 10am Wed 17 Aug, 1pm
ERTH’S PREHISTORIC WORLD
Originally produced by Lara Week and Samah Sabawi, in collaboration with La Mama Theatre.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding
Tue 6 Sept, 1pm Wed 7 Sept, 10am Wed 7 Sept, 1pm and advisory body. THEM is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
ROMEO AND JULIET ERTH’S PREHISTORIC WORLD
Wed 14 Sept, 11am Wed 14 Sept, 7:30pm Thu 15 Sept, 11am
Thu 15 Sept, 7:30pm Fri 16 Sept, 11am Fri 16 Sept, 7:30pm
DESIGN BY MANDARIN CREATIVE
I acknowledge the Booking Terms and Conditions and Visitors Etiquette. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts,
its arts funding and advisory body.
I agree to receive Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Marketing and Promotion material.
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Fax: (02) 9821 4273
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