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2024 Education Program Announcement
Here at Canberra Theatre Centre, we are excited for the first stage of our Education Program 2024 announcement!
“To be capable, is to have a mind of many wonders.”
These are the words of an unknown primary school student from Tasmania in the early 1980’s, with identified learning difficulties and low literacy, in response to their first encounter with Drama within an education context.
These words also open the Australian Education Review – The Arts and Australian Education: Realising Potential, published in 2010, authored by Robyn Ewing AM. Ewing’s extraordinary work maps the potential for student learning across all areas of curriculum to be realised through an arts-rich life. Through deep engagement with Arts programs, students can experience enhanced enjoyment of learning processes and deepen their perspective of the world they live in.
At Canberra Theatre Centre, we are excited to support local and interstate students to have the best experience possible of Australian-made theatre. We invite schools into our space to immerse themselves in the world of high-level collaboration and creative thinking, and to have them leave with their imaginations open to a world of possibilities.
We look forward to welcoming educators and students through our doors for the Education Season 2024!
OVERVIEW
Below, educators will find a list of shows and programs that Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC) will be running for students from ELC through to Tertiary in 2024.
Our 2024 program will focus on key areas including:
– Literacy; with many of our shows directly linked to children’s literature.
– Learning through a First Nations lens; with Torres Strait Islander work Waru – journey of the small turtle from Bangarra Dance Theatre, and The River That Ran Uphill – a Pacifika story as told by Edgell Junior and Slingsby Theatre.
– Engagement experiences for your students so that their trip to the theatre is embedded in their learning.
During December & January, further announcements will be made for 3 special events taking place in 2024 for Secondary School groups.
For the most up-to-date information on our Education Program, visit the Education page on our website. We also encourage you to sign up to our CTC Education Newsletter. The newsletter features learning resources and upcoming shows throughout the year.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
All school bookings are made through our school bookings form. Once you’ve filled out the form, you will hear from our box office team to confirm your tickets.
Some tips:
– Get pre-approval from your school admin team for your excursion before you make your booking
– Make sure you have enough adults (you’ll need 1 teacher / supervising adult per 15 students)
– Book as early as possible, as school bookings fill up fast!
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
All Education Program 2024 shows come with teacher learning resources. These resources can help educators develop lesson plans and whole units of work that support an excursion to the theatre. The resources supplied are developed by Education experts who support national theatre companies, or often by practising educators with relevant expertise.
All education resources are aligned with relevant curriculum, including:
– Early Years Learning Framework
– Australian Curriculum F – 10
– ACT BSSS subjects
– NSW HSC subjects
Throughout the year we will also be sharing resources to support the advocacy of performing arts in your school and teacher professional learning. Sign up to our CTC Education Newsletter to receive updates.
TQI ACCREDITATION
CTC will apply to the ACT Teacher Quality Institute for accreditation of professional learning hours through our education programs. Approved programs will be listed on our education website with the TQI logo and number of approved hours. Check out the Education page at the start of Term 1 for an updated list of professional learning accredited hours.
– TERM 1 2024 –
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Thursday 1 February, 1pm
– Friday 2 February, 10am & 12pm
DURATION:
Approximately 50 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $27
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $27
CURRICULUM LINKS:
ELC – Yr 2
– Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Art: F – Year 2
– English: F – Year 2
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“and – pop! – out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.”
One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for children 18 months+ and their adults.
AKRAM KHAN COMPANY’S JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre Presents Akram Khan Company
WHERE:
Canberra Theatre
DATES:
2–3 February
DURATION:
Approximately 130 minutes, including interval
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets $40
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Witness one of the world’s most acclaimed international dance companies turn the stage into a mythical world with spectacular movement and stunning stagecraft. Jungle Book reimagined follows the journey of Mowlgi, through the eyes of a refugee caught in a world devastated by the impact of climate change.
CLASS CLOWNS
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Canberra Comedy Festival
WHERE:
Courtyard Studio
DATE:
Wednesday 13 March
DURATION:
Approximately 130 minutes, including interval
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets $40
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Calling all funny high-schoolers in Australia! Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s national comedy competition and workshop program for unearthing young talent returns!
Class Clowns is back to inspire, connect, and elevate teenagers aged 14-18 who have a knack for comedy. Taking place during Term 1 of the school year, this exciting competition is
not only free but also loads of fun.
STUNT DOUBLE
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre and Performing Lines
WHERE:
The Playhouse
DATES:
14–16 March
DURATION:
Approximately 90 minutes
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Step inside the filming of a 1970s Aussie action-flick and watch as extraordinary stunt doubles cycle through take-after-take of high-octane flips, fights and more, putting their bodies on the line while the actors reap the glory. Inspired by films such as Wake In Fright, Razorback and BMX Bandits, Stunt Double is sure to be an unforgettable ride and tongue-in-cheek dive into the absurd power dynamics of the film industry and the human cost of celebrity.
– APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS –
RBG: OF MANY, ONE
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents a Sydney Theatre Company production
WHERE:
The Playhouse
DATES:
11–21 April
DURATION:
Approximately 95 minutes
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, the Sydney Theatre Company smash-hit production arrives in Canberra with the brilliant Heather Mitchell reviving her award-winning “virtuosic performance” (The Conversation) of the woman who changed the face of the American legal system: the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The second woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was both a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a fierce advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights. Now, her life is brought to the stage by the extraordinary pen of Olivier Award-winning Australian playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie).
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
WHERE:
Canberra Theatre
DATES:
19–20 April
DURATION:
Approximately 65 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $26
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $26
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“You have to love a family show that makes adults laugh, too” – New York Times
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime??
Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.
“This show is perfect for everyone.” – Newsday
– TERM 2 2024 –
HUMANS 2.0
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents Humans 2.0 by Circa
WHERE:
The Playhouse
DATES:
2–4 May
DURATION:
Approximately 70 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.
Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward?
This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.
THE RIVER THAN RAN UPHILL
WHERE:
Courtyard Studio
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Thursday 30 May, 10am & 1pm
DURATION:
Approximately 50 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $26
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $26
CURRICULUM LINKS:
Yr 4 – Yr 12
– Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Art: F – Year 2
– English: F – Year 2
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A tiny girl finds strength to survive the wildest of winds and raging rivers in this triumphant true tale from South Australia’s own trailblazing theatre company Slingsby.
Do you know the story of the river that ran uphill? With a cyclone at its centre, this is a story of the collision between nature and humanity set in the Pacific Islands. Our young protagonist demonstrates courage in the face of adversity to remind us how important it is to come together as a community in our weakest moments. It’s a story that shows audiences, young and old, how the seemingly impossible can become possible when we work together.
In 2015, Cyclone Pam ravaged the South Pacific. Edgell Junior, a Ni-Vanuatu man from Pentecost Island and member of Slingsby’s Flying Squad ensemble, experienced and survived Cyclone Pam and its aftermath. Based on his lived experience, this moving production emphasises the real importance of community cooperation and resilience.
The River That Ran Uphill drops the audience in the eye of the storm. As the waters rise, this story carries forward a message of warning and, perhaps, a raft of hope.
ACT UP! 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Back for its 10th anniversary, ACT UP! 2024 is a student fringe event showcasing secondary schools from ACT and regional NSW.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
PRESENTED BY:
Bell Shakespeare
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Wednesday 12 June, 11am
DURATION:
Approximately 120 minutes, including interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $30
1 teacher free per 20 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 7 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is reawakened in this breathless production brimming with magic, mirth and mayhem.
MOMENTA – SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre
WHERE:
The Playhouse
DATES:
21–22 June
DURATION:
TBC
TICKET PRICE:
Students $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 7 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
momenta is a journey into the poetry and physics of human connection by celebrated choreographer Rafael Bonachela. This mesmerising piece presents a kaleidoscope of energies, capturing the essence of fleeting moments suspended between past and future, where individual trajectories collide and intertwine.
ROALD DAHL’S JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
WHERE:
Canberra Theatre
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Thursday 27 June, 12.30pm
– Friday 28 June, 10am & 12.30pm
DURATION:
Approximately 60 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $35
CURRICULUM LINKS:
Yr 1 – Yr 9
Australian Curriculum:
– English: F – Year 4
– The Arts | Drama: F – Year 8
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
– Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
– Post Show Q&A (certain performances only, TBC)
– School groups in Years 7 – 9 are eligible to book a theatre tour (Wednesday 26 June only)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A little magic can take you a long way.
Climb aboard the world’s juiciest fruit as Roald Dahl’s James and The Giant Peach rolls off the page and onto the stage in Shake & Stir’s most delicious adventure yet
From the company that brought us the smash-hit, adored seasons of The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine comes this bold new theatrical adaption of one of the most loved children’s classic books.
Join James and his collection of curious critters on an enchanting, great escape direct from his backyard, soaring high across the world, from Dover to New York and back again.
Bursting with magic, mischief, and mayhem at every turn, James discovers that the best friendships arise from the most unexpected encounters and a little courage can take you a long way.
You’ve read the book and seen the movie – now it’s time to experience this Dahlicious tale – from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller – live on stage.
– TERM 3 2024 –
HORIZON
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre and Bangarra Dance Theatre
WHERE:
Canberra Theatre
DATES:
18–20 July
DURATION:
TBC
TICKET PRICE:
Students $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 7 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
From two of the world’s great First Nations comes a brand-new work: Horizon. Some call it a feeling, some call it the mother spirit. It’s the place where sea meets sky, the horizon we all look to, the compass that guides us home. In Bangarra’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, leading Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson joins beloved Bangarra alumna Deborah Brown. Together they guide Bangarra’s award-winning ensemble in stories that honour their mother countries and the spirit that calls them home.
GRUG
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Friday 26 July, 10am & 12pm
DURATION:
Approximately 35 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $26
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $26
CURRICULUM LINKS:
ELC – Yr 2
Early Years Learning Framework:
– Outcomes 1 – 5
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Art: F – Year 2
– English: F – Year 2
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Grug began his life as the top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground. Resembling a small, striped haystack with feet and a nose, Grug is fascinated by the world around him and solves everyday problems creatively and without fuss.
When dancing instructions are too difficult to understand, he invents his own dance and calls it ‘The Grug’. When snails eat his cabbages, Grug plants more cabbages so there will be enough for both him and the snails.
Having performed to more than 50,000 children and families worldwide, Grug is perfect for our youngest theatre lovers.
THE PEASANT PRINCE
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Friday 30 August, 10am & 1pm
DURATION:
Approximately 60 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $26
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $26
CURRICULUM LINKS:
Yr 3 – Yr 9
Australian Curriculum:
– English: Year 3 – Year 8
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Arts: Year 3 – Year 8
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
– Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
– Post Show Q&A
– In-school workshops with Monkey Baa Theatre Company prior to your excursion to the theatre
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The children’s version of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, The Peasant Prince is an extraordinary production of a remarkable story – of a peasant boy turned dance giant. It will inspire and enthral young audiences.
The Peasant Prince tells the remarkable true story of a 10-year-old peasant boy’s journey from impoverished rural China to the international dance scene. This is a story of courage, resilience and unwavering hope.
Li, a 10-year old peasant boy is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he loves, including his family. Over years of gruelling training, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life for himself and his family makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be. Audiences will be captivated by this very personal story, truly a 20th century fairy tale.
Monkey Baa’s extraordinary production won Best Production at The Glugs and The Sydney Theatre Awards and a Drover’s Award for the Best Tour in 2016.
ARC BY ERTH
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Friday 27 September, 10am & 1pm
DURATION:
Approximately 55 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $26
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $26
CURRICULUM LINKS:
Yr 3 – Yr 8
– Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama: Year 3 – Year 8
– Humanities & Social Sciences: Year 3 – Year 8
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
– Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
– Optional online puppetry workshop with Erth Visual & Physical
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Showcasing exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction and a world of rare and exotic animals, ARC is a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that cohabit this place we call Earth.
ARC presents intimate, magical encounters with rare and vulnerable species, raising important questions about our collective and individual relationship with nature and loss.
Renowned as innovators of physical and visual theatre, for the past three decades Erth’s body of work has explored the depths of the past. With ARC, they look unblinkingly to the future, as this menagerie of animals transforms the stage before your very eyes.
– TERM 4 2024 –
WARU – JOURNEY OF THE SMALL TURTLE
WHERE:
The Playhouse
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Thursday 7 November, 10.30am & 1pm
– Friday 8 November, 10.30am & 1pm
DURATION:
Approximately 45 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $29
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $29
CURRICULUM LINKS:
ELC – Yr 2
– Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Art: F – Year 2
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
– Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
– Pre-show craft activities in the Canberra Theatre Centre foyer
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Under the star-illuminated skies of the Torres Strait, a green turtle navigates her way back to the beach where she was born. The season has started, the turtles are returning to nest, and soon the island will welcome a new generation of hatchlings – amongst them, our small turtle friend, Migi!
In Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, join our heroine Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru – journey of the small turtle is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for 3–7-year-olds.
Created by former Bangarra Artistic Director, Stephen Page, together with Hunter Page-Lochard and Bangarra alumni Dancers and Choreographers Sani Townson and Elma Kris, Waru provides teachers, parents and care-givers with a unique opportunity to open up conversations about climate change, caring for the environment and the traditional cultural values of respect and reciprocity.
DRIZZLE BOY
BY RYAN ENNISS
DIRECTED BY DANIEL EVANS
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents Queensland Theatre’s Drizzle Boy
WHERE:
The Playhouse
DATES:
20–23 November
DURATION:
Approximately 110 minutes
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets $35
1 teacher free per 15 students
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Yr 10 – Yr 12
ABOUT THE SHOW:
STRAP YOURSELF IN FOR A ROCKET RIDE.
Drizzle Boy is autistic. Drizzle Boy is poked, prodded and diagnosed by a world that wants to change him and a family who doesn’t understand him. Then, on his first day of university, he meets Juliet and suddenly everything seems possible — even his lifelong dream of building a rocket and blasting-off toward the stars!
But Drizzle Boy’s day-to-day life is harder than navigating intergalactic space travel. He’s going to need all the help he can get — that’s where you come in! You’re invited to climb aboard this wildly audacious and wonderfully affirmative rocket ride as Drizzle Boy launches out into the regions as part of a tour throughout Queensland.
Drizzle Boy was the smash-hit of 2023 and we’re delighted to be able to introduce him to a whole new audience across the state. And, yes, in case you are wondering, Space Bear is definitely coming too!
THE GRUFFALO
WHERE:
Canberra Theatre
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES:
– Friday 6 December, 10am & 1pm
DURATION:
Approximately 55 minutes, with no interval
TICKET PRICE:
Students $28
1 teacher free per 15 students
Additional teachers & staff $28
CURRICULUM LINKS:
ELC – Yr 2
– Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Curriculum:
– The Arts | Drama, Visual Art: F – Year 2
– English: F – Year 2
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
– Teacher lesson plans and resources for before and after your excursion to the theatre
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood …
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Australia!
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups…
– WORK EXPERIENCE –
Interested in a career in the performing arts? Work Experience at the Canberra Theatre Centre is a crucial first step to understand the performing arts industry and how it operates.
Canberra Theatre Centre offers Year 10 & senior school students a chance to spend a week in Canberra’s largest professional theatres, learning, developing, observing and participating in various areas of operation.
You can find out more about our Work Experience program here.
– CERTIFICATE III IN LIVE PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES –
Kickstart your backstage career in the entertainment industry by enrolling in the Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA30420), delivered by the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) in partnership with Canberra Theatre Centre.
You can find out more about the course here.
– BACKSTAGE TOURS –
– WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS –
School groups will get the opportunity to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the Canberra Theatre Centre and learn about how theatre is made in a professional venue. Students will get a close-up experience of the technical components of the theatre that support the onstage performances.
Limited bookings available.
DATES:
Term 1 – Tuesday 27 Feb
Years 10 – 12 only
Term 2 – Wednesday 26 June
Years 7 – 9 only (open to audiences of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach)
Term 3 – Friday 30 August
Years 7 – 9 only (open to audiences of The Peasant Prince)
Term 4 – Tuesday 5 November
Years 10 – 12 only
AGE SUITABILITY:
Secondary School Groups only
COST:
Quote upon application
DURATION:
Years 7 – 9: 30 – 45 minutes
Year 10 – 12: 60 – 90 minutes
BOOKINGS:
education@canberratheatrecentre.com.au
2024 Performances
TERM 1 2024
Dates: 1–2 February
Price: $27 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 18 months+
Venue: The Playhouse
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Dates: 2–3 February
Price: $40 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 130 minutes, including interval
Suitable for: Ages 10+
Venue: Canberra Theatre
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Dates: Wednesday 13 March 2024, 7pm
Price: All tickets $10
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Suitable for: All ages
Venue: Courtyard Studio
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Dates: 14–16 March
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 15+
Venue: Canberra Theatre
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TERM 2 2024
Dates: 2–4 May
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
Suitable for: Ages 12+
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: Thursday 30 May
Price: $26 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
Suitable for: Yr 4 – Yr 12
Venue: Courtyard Studio
Dates: Friday 31 May
Price: $20 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: TBC
Suitable for: All Ages
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11am
Price: $30 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 20 students
Duration: Approximately 120 minutes, including interval
Suitable for: Ages 12+
Venue: The Playhouse
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Dates: 21–22 June
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: TBC
Suitable for: Ages 10+
Venue: The Playhouse
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Dates: 27–28 June
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Yr 1 – Yr 9
Venue: Canberra Theatre
TERM 3 2024
Dates: 18–20 July
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: TBC
Suitable for: Ages 10+
Venue: Canberra Theatre
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Dates: Friday 26 July
Price: $26 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 35 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: ELC – Yr 2
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: Friday 30 August
Price: $26 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: Yr 3 – Yr 9
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: 20–29 September
Price: $20 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 10 students
Duration: Approximately 100 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 16+
Venue: Courtyard Studio
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Dates: Friday 27 September
Price: $26 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 55 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: Yr 3 – Yr 8
Venue: The Playhouse
TERM 4 2024
Dates: 7–8 November
Price: $29 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: ELC – Yr 2
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: 20–23 November
Price: $35 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 110 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: Yr 10 – Yr 12
Venue: The Playhouse
Dates: Friday 6 December
Price: $28 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 55 minutes, no interval
Suitable for: ELC – Yr 2
Venue: Canberra Theatre
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2024
Dates: Tuesday 16 January, 10.30am & 1pm
Price: $27–$30 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 10 students
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 3+
Venue: Canberra Theatre
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Dates: 11–21 April
Price: $35.00 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 95 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 16+
Venue: The Playhouse
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Dates: 19–20 April
Price: $26.00 per student with 1 teacher ticket free for every 15 students
Duration: Approximately 95 minutes, with no interval
Suitable for: Ages 6–12
Venue: Canberra Theatre
About Us
ABOUT US
The Canberra Theatre Centre Education team provides engagement opportunities and resources to enrich your teaching programs connected to each production. Canberra Theatre Centre also offers extended learning opportunities such as professional learning, work-experience, VET courses and masterclasses, and is the home of the ACT UP! Student Festival held every year.
Access
Canberra Theatre Centre is proud to offer a range of options to help guide audience members with sensory or additional needs safely through the theatre experience.
- Relaxed Performance
- Wheelchair Access
- Hearing System
- Audio Description*
- Tactile Tours*
- Breakout Space
*Available by request (8 weeks notice required)
Performance Warnings
Canberra Theatre Centre makes every effort to communicate performance warnings through marketing, website information and at the time of booking at the Box Office. Unlike movies, theatrical performances do not have imposed age limits for adult content. It is up to the teacher to make judgements about age appropriateness. If you have any concerns, please ask at the time of booking.
Contact us:
Box Office (02) 6275 2700
canberraticketing@act.gov.au
Canberra Theatre Centre
Creative Learning team
education@canberratheatrecentre.com.au
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Plan your visit
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Parking
Coaches and buses can park on London Circuit at the front of Civic Square, between the Legislative Assembly and Canberra Museum and Gallery (see map below). This will enable school groups to walk to the Canberra Theatre Centre without the need to cross any roads. Smaller buses, vans and private cars can use public metered parking on either side of the theatre.
Arrive Early
We recommend you arrive at least half an hour before the advertised performance start time in order to locate your seats and make use of the venue’s facilities. Schools will be seated in order of arrival. Latecomers should call the Box Office on 6275 2700. We will endeavour to admit your group into the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance but in some cases this may not be an option.
School Bags
School bags are not permitted in the auditorium. A free cloaking service is provided to look after your items, but it is much easier if large items such as school bags are left on the bus.
Lunch
Food and drink are permitted in the foyers but cannot be consumed in the auditorium. Packed lunches can be eaten on the steps leading up to the theatre, in Civic Square, or at Glebe Park.
School Visits Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
A risk management document will be emailed to you upon making a school booking.
It can also be accessed here: Risk Assessment Form
TEACHER RESOURCES – PAST PERFORMANCES
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
Dates: 6–7 March 2023
Click here to download the education resources.
New Owner
Dates: 8–11 March 2023
Click here to download the education resources.
Sydney Dance Company’s Ascent
Dates: 9–11 March 2023
Click here to download the education resources.
Choir Boy
Dates: 29 March – 2 April 2023
Click here to download the education resources.
Hiccup!
Dates: 28–29 July 2023
Click here to access the education resources.
Miss Peony
Dates: 23–26 August 2023
Click here to access the education resources.
Possum Magic
Dates: 21–23 September 2023
Click here to access the education resources.
The Visitors
Dates: Friday 10 November 2023, 11am
Click here to access Pre-show in the Know Information Sheet & access On Cue Education Resource