WHAT'S ON NATIONAL

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE OF THE DEAF

4/245 Chalmers Street, Redfern NSW 2016

T> (02) 9310 1255

TTY> (02) 9310 1205

F> (02) 9318 2835

E> info@atod.org.au

W> www.atod.org.au

We are touring the following four shows to five states around Australia:

Take Off! Suitable for> K-6
Synopsis> Grab your passport, put on your seatbelt and come with us on a ‘round the world journey you’ll never forget! See bullfights in Spain, sumo wrestling in Japan, ride a dog sled in Iceland, meet the Queen’s guards in England and eat pizza in Italy! This show highlights the world’s fascinating customs and cultures.
Season> 2008 Term 3
Venue> Regional and Metro schools in NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, QLD
Cost> $5 per student (minimum cost $500 per show)

Once Upon a Stage!
Suitable for> K-6
Synopsis> Popular children's books are presented visually on stage to inspire and ignite their imagination. Students will be enthralled as they see their favourite characters come to life.
Season> 2008 Term 3
Venue> Regional and Metro schools in NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, QLD
Cost> $5 per student (minimum cost $500 per show)

Face Value!
Suitable for> 7-12 years
Synopsis> Face Value will highlight the repercussions of stereotyping and give students an appreciation of the importance of recognising, acknowledging and respecting the individual. This story is delivered through the eyes of a deaf teenager and his experiences of dealing with hearing people who project prejudice and intimidation towards him. Face Value is a raw eye opening experience that will allow students to re-evaluate their assessment of people and realise that true humanity comes from within.
Season> 2008 Term 3
Venue> Regional and Metro schools in NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, QLD
Cost> $5 per student (minimum cost $600 per show)

Futures!
Suitable for> 7-12 years
Synopsis> This production deals with the crossroads most young people encounter after the HSC. It is aimed at challenging high school students' perceptions of life's priorities and tells the stories of three very different characters as they start their post HSC journeys. We witness the anxieties of a trainee doctor confronted with pregnancy; a young man who fails to make it into professional football but finds a surprising career related to his passion and a third graduate who has no idea of his destiny but stumbles across it by chance.
Season> 2008 Term 3
Venue> Regional and Metro schools in NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, QLD
Cost> $5 per student (minimum cost $600 per show)

Workshop
Suitable for> K-12 years
Synopsis> So much of acting and theatre focuses on text based material and the use of voice and expression through words. We aim to get away from that and free up the body to act and communicate in other ways by being clear and concise with our bodies. Our focus is on the use of facial expression, body language and hands and the use of those three aspects together to create a story and make theatre. Our goal with the workshops is to develop communication skills and increase confidence.
Season> 2008 Term 3
Venue> Regional and Metro schools in NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, QLD
Cost> $150 per hour

BELL SHAKESPEARE

Level 1, Cleland Bond

33 Playfair Street, The Rocks NSW 2000

T> 1300 305 730

F> 1300 552 271

E> education@bellshakespeare.com.au

W> www.bellshakespeare.com.au/education

Anatomy Titus Fall of RomeBy Heiner Muller. Directed by Michael Gow.
With John Bell as Titus. In Collaboration with Queensland Theatre Company.
Suitable for> Years 10-12
Synopsis> A tale of grim, grinding brutality with revenge at its dark heart, Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus is a visceral masterpiece challenging ideas of morality and justice. Heiner Muëller’s 20th century reworking combines the contentious poet’s work with the genius playwright’s.
In this groundbreaking collaboration between two of Australia’s major theatre companies, Queensland Theatre Company Artistic Director and playwright Michael Gow directs Muëller’s work with Bell Shakespeares’ Artistic Director John Bell in the title role.
Set in Rome in the aftermath of war between the Romans and the Goths, Titus Andronicus, honourable war general returns to his home only to find himself caught in a sordid web of unrest and upheaval, both on the political and personal fronts. As Titus moves from triumph to tragedy through the shattering consequences of revenge, the message of the futility of war and animus is resounding.

Actors at Work
2008 Program Scripted by Ned Manning
Directed by John Sheedy and Naomi Edwards

Love’s Magic
Scenes from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream
General Shakespeare Program
‘Think but this, and all is mended’
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 5 Scene 1
Suitable for> Years 7-10
Synopsis> The course of love is never smooth! Spells and potions, Cupid’s wayward arrows, interfering parents and bad timing all conspire to make matters difficult! Love’s Magic uses scenes from Romeo And Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream to explore the soaring heights and plummeting depths that love can take us to.
Actors At Work brings live performance into your school. Students see how Shakespeare’s words come alive and how his characters’ dilemmas resonate with their own view of the world around them. Love’s Magic is an intelligent and entertaining introduction to Shakespeare in performance. This is an important programme for those students approaching Shakespeare for the first time, or studying either Romeo And Juliet or A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

The Conspirators
Scenes from Othello and Julius Caesar
Senior Secondary Program
‘I rather tell thee what is to be feared than what I fear’
Julius Caesar, Act 1 Scene 2
Suitable for> Years 10- 12
Synopsis> The Conspirators explores the dilemmas of leadership, lust for power, loyalty and hate in a compilation of scenes from Othello and Julius Caesar. Iago and Mark Antony are expert workplace bullies. They spread rumours, manipulate colleagues and misrepresent their bosses. Their actions highlight the craft of the conspirators and the devastating effects on those who are misled by them. Students will discover how a carefully placed handkerchief or letter can change the course of a life and a society, the dangers of being manipulated by a ringleader, and the resulting pack mentality that arises in our schools and communities today. The language drives the action within the conspirators’ schemes, and creates the confusions that lead to distrust, and ultimately death, in these classic tragedies.

Macbeth Intensive
Scenes from Macbeth
Specialised Program
‘Let not light see my black and deep desires’
Macbeth, Act 1 Scene 4
Suitable for> Years 9-11
Synopsis> This popular Actors At Work program presents some of Macbeth’s most dramatic and exhilarating scenes and will bring to life the language, imagery and theatricality of Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Students will witness the actor’s process, mining the text for clues about character and character relationships. They will experience differences in interpretation and see a wealth of thematic complexities revealed: the moral dilemma; the corrupting influence of power and ambition; the agenda of war and destruction; and the nature of trust and betrayal.

Actors At Work will travel to every state and territory in 2008. For bookings and further information> visit www.bellshakespeare.com.au/education or phone 1300 305 730.
Season> Term 3 2008
Venue> Throughout Victoria. Limited dates still available
Cost> $7 per student (min charge $980 for 140 students)
Duration> One hour including post performance question time
Bookings> 1300 305 730

Bell Shakespeare Student Workshops
Synopsis> Active workshops on set texts (as requested by the class teacher) run by Bell Shakespeare arts educators to help students understand Shakespeare through an interactive and practical workshop.
Season> commencing Term 3 and 4 2008
Venue> in schools in every state, the ACT and NT
Cost> $440 per workshop (maximum 40 students per workshop).
Duration> Two hours
Bookings> 1300 306 730

Teacher Forums
In 2008, Interpreting Shakespeare will be presented in every state and territory, giving teachers a wonderful opportunity to see new ideas and innovative ways to entertain, educate and inspire primary and secondary students when teaching Shakespeare. This free Teacher Forum will include guest speakers from respected areas of State/Territory education practice and policy, performance and workshop demonstrations, and insights from Bell Shakespeare’s creative team into interpreting Shakespeare.
Season> 1:00pm – 4:30pm Thursday 20 November
Venue> Wagga Wagga
Cost> Free
Bookings> 1300 305 730

Teachers Workshops
Bell Shakespeare’s Workshop Program provides teaching professionals with fresh ideas and innovative methods of approaching Shakespeare texts in English and Drama classrooms.
Bell Shakespeare’s Workshops are facilitated by professional directors and actors keen to share their knowledge and passion for Shakespeare with teachers. All have experience in teaching Shakespeare to young people in a variety of learning contexts, making these workshops relevant and enriching for teachers.

Teaching Demise and Destruction with Macbeth and Romeo And Juliet
A full day’s journey through Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tale and the world’s best known love story. Both popular texts for Years 7-11 during this day teachers will be introduced to
> Easy practical ways into the plot
> Approaches to Shakespeare’s language
> Reflections on productions including theatre and film
This full day workshop gives teachers and practitioners key activities for introducing the plays with progressive activities for leading students through the plot, language and dramatic techniques concealed in the text. Giving insight into approaches used by the acting company as they explore and interpret Shakespeare’s text these practical devices can be applied across any of Shakespeare’s plays.

Season>
Teaching Demise and Destruction with Macbeth and Romeo And Juliet
Saturday 2 August > Newcastle
Tuesday 5 August> Perth
Saturday 9 August> Bunbury
Saturday 9 August> Canberra
Tuesday 12 August> Alice Springs
Thursday 14 August> Darwin
Saturday16 August > Wodonga
Saturday 23 August> Whyalla
Saturday 13 September> Coffs Harbour
Saturday 20 September> Lismore
Duration> 9:45am – 4:00pm
Cost> $150 (includes GST). Includes light lunch and a Certificate of Attendance
Bookings> Call 1300 305 730

BIG hART

PO Box 901, Davenport TAS 7310

T> (08) 8953 5463

E> bighart@bigpond.com

W> www.bighart.org

Big hART's Ngapartji Ngapartji theatre production will be performed forthe Ernabella community in South Australia on 24 and 25 September. It will then play in Alice Springs from 2 to 4 October at the Araluen Arts Centre to coincide with the Regional Arts Conference. The show then tours to Darwin to play 10 to12 October at the Darwin Entertainment Centre (to be confirmed).Ngapartji Ngapartji is an epic story of displacement spanning decades and nations as the Spinifex nation is swept up in the Cold War. At the same time Ngapartji Ngapartji is the deeply moving story of one family whose personal journey enables us to see at last the link between the nation's past and present. Written and Directed by Scott Rankin Ngapartji Ngapartji is told by
Spinifex man and master storyteller Trevor Jamieson and an ensemble cast of elders and young people from his community. Together they share this incredible story in Pitjantjatjara and English, inviting audiences into an intimate and rare experience of culture through dance, story and song.
For more information> Contact BighART.

BRAINSTORM PRODUCTIONS

PO Box 804, Alstonville NSW 2477

T> 1800 676 224

F> (02) 6628 5509

E> bookings@brainstormproductions.com.au

W> www.brainstormproductions.com.au

for video clips and touring dates.

2008 bookings now open!

Primary School Performances
Suitable for> K-6

Sticks and Stones
A powerful piece of drama designed to help students understand the nature of violent and aggressive behaviour. Winner of an Australian Violence Prevention Award.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

Buddies
This bold play helps students see that being bossy and self-centred, teasing people and being a bully won’t get them anywhere.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

Saving Cal and Mindi
Cal and Mindi live in Arkon, a perfect world. Through an extraordinary twist of fate they are thrown into a world of excess. Saving Cal and Mindi will help counter obesity and depression in young children, allowing children to understand how they can be manipulated by the media and their peers, to consume unhealthy foods and develop negative thought patterns.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

The Human Race
New for 2008! Dunc and Deedee are only twelve and every day is a battle – dodging the rumours, bypassing the text messages and standing up to the barrage of insults. Deedee is alienated by her group and is horrified when she has to enter The Human Race with Dunc – the ‘daggiest’ kid in the whole school. Will they give up? Succumb to the peer pressure? Or will they join forces to reach their potential as citizens of the world?
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

The Magic Words
This delightful production explores the issues of values and respect. Physical theatre, song, dance and comedy instantly engage even the toughest audience.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

Brave Hearts
An inspiring production that gives children strategies to deal with their emotions, and encourages optimism and resilience. A beautifully crafted script, sensitively played by two talented actors.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $4.50 per student. Minimum $650 per performance (plus GST)

Secondary School Performances
Suitable for> Years 7-12

Sticks and Stones
Suitable for> Years 7-9
Sticks and Stones explores the different forms of bullying and provides strategies for conflict resolution, anger management, assertiveness and breaking the cycle of violence. Senior version of highly acclaimed primary production. Winner of an Australian Violence Prevention Award.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $5 per student. Minimum $700 per performance (plus GST)

The Hurting Game
Suitable for> Years 7-10
This provocative play leads the audience through the minefields of harassment, alienation, intimidation, body image and peer pressure that students must negotiate in the schoolyard.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $5 per student. Minimum $700 per performance (plus GST)

Verbal Combat
Suitable for> Years 7-10
The combat zone is the playground. The victim is fourteen and dares to be different. An in-your-face look at the more insidious forms of bullying – includes cyber bullying and text messaging.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $5 per student. Minimum $700 per performance (plus GST)

Cheap Thrills
Suitable for> Years 9-12
This fast paced one-man show is about that split second when we reach a crossroad, make a choice, take a risk with alcohol or drugs and possibly change our lives forever.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $5 per student. Minimum $600 per performance (plus GST)

Wired
Suitable for> Years 10-12
Two adolescents with extremes of behaviour: metabolism, hormones goals and perspectives, are spiraling in different directions. One is into stress and overload; the other is into depression. Wired is a challenging and confronting play that will complement Mind Matters, Crossroads and relevant PDHPE curriculums.
Venue> Touring every term in schools across Australia
Cost> $5 per student. Minimum $600 per performance (plus GST)

NICA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS)

Green Street, Prahan VIC 3181

T> (03) 9214 6975

F> (03) 9214 6574

E> info@nica.com.au

W> www.nica.com.au

NICA 2008 Circus Showcase
This September NICA presents the 2008 Circus Showcase, a breathtaking collection of acts by NICA’s graduating third year students. The showcase, happening from 16 to 20September will present deeply moving and diverse performances, described as, ‘poignant, poetic, lyrical, comedic, arresting and profound,’ by Megan Jones, Producer of the 2008 Circus Showcase.
Audiences will be in awe as performers execute acts with dedication and professionalism in such disciplines as trapeze, German wheel, tightwire, tissu, meteors, straps, cloud swing, Chinese pole, rolla bolla and handstand.
Season> 7:30pm 16 – 20 September
Venue> NICA National Circus Centre, 41 Green St, Prahran
Cost> Adults $25, Concession $18, Preview $15
For further information> visit www.nica.com.au for details and purchasing tickets.

Audition Tour
Get ahead with a career in circus!
NICA is Australia’s centre of excellence for professional training in contemporary circus arts, and this September you will have your chance to audition for NICA’s three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts degree.
Do you have what NICA’s looking for? We’re seeking talented young people with a background in physical pursuits such as circus, sport, dance, gymnastics, extreme sport, martial arts, acrobatics, physical theatre, trampoline, diving or similar.

National Auditions for 2009 enrolment>
Monday 22 September> Ulverstone
Wednesday 24 September> Melbourne
Friday 26 September> Sydney
Sunday 28 September> Perth
Monday 29 September> Adelaide
Wednesday 1 October> Brisbane
Thursday 2 October> Cairns
Saturday 4 October> Melbourne

To apply> visit www.nica.com.au or call (03) 9214 6975
International and remote applicants are encouraged to apply by video
Audition applications close Friday 12 September 2008

NIDA (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ART)

Open Program

215 Anzac Parade, Kensington Sydney NSW

T> (02) 9697 7626

F> (02) 9313 6590

E> open@nida.edu.au

W> www.nida.edu.au

NIDA Open Program

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) encourages the development of creative skills, confidence and communication in young Australians through drama.
The NIDA Open Program provides access to NIDA facilities and expertise through short courses in theatre, film and television, which are open to everyone. Courses generally take place on evenings, weekends and during school holiday vacations at NIDA in Sydney, in other state capital cities and territories and in regional areas across Australia.

Youth at NIDA
Drama, singing, voice and screen acting, and voice and public speaking classes are available on a weekly basis for young people aged from 2 -18 years at NIDA on Saturdays, Sundays and afternoons. Term four starts from 19 October.

Spring Holidays at NIDA 28 September - 12 October
For young people looking for an exciting experience during the school holidays, NIDA has a great range of dramatically different holiday experiences. There are two and week-long courses available throughout the spring holidays for ages 2 to 18 years. Courses are available at NIDA and around Sydney including Blue Mountains, Bowral, Campbelltown, Penrith, Belrose and Gymea.
Courses include> Costume Making, Drama School, Film School, Jedi School, Design Ideas, Musical Theatre, Script Writing, Circus and Magic School and Film Making on Cockatoo Island.

Schools at NIDA
Open Program encourages students and teachers to visit NIDA for workshops, seminars, tours and performances. NIDA tutors can also visit schools as teachers, performers or artists-in-residence. Upcoming workshops include:

Primary
Teaching Storytelling> 5 August
Video Making in the Primary Classroom> 11 September

Secondary
Teaching Textiles>16 August

New HSC Topics
Dramatic Traditions in Australia>13 September
Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice> 13 September
Verbatim Theatre (Topic 8)   >13 September
Black Comedy (Topic 9)>13 September

Day workshops available for school students at your school or at NIDA include:
Primary> NIDA Acting Skills
Secondary> NIDA Acting Skills, HSC Drama: Individual Project Study Day, HSC Entertainment: Staging and OH and S Study Day and HSC Entertainment: Lighting and Sound Study Day.
Customised practical workshops in aspects or performance and production for stage and screen can be arranged for primary and secondary students at NIDA or at your school.

NIDA on Tour
NIDA tours short courses all around Australia during the winter holidays for high school students and adults. Courses include NIDA Acting Techniques, Screen Acting, Directing, Writing, Video Making, Teaching Drama and TV Presenting. We are visiting:

Coffs Harbour>   30 September-5 October
Lismore>       30 September-5 October
Newcastle>       30 September-5 October
Brisbane>       22 September – 5 October
Cairns>       23-28 September
Townsville>       30 September-5 October
Rockhampton>   30 September-5 October
Bendigo>       23-28 September
Geelong>       23-28 September
Melbourne>       29 September - 5 October

Information
Brochures are available on a quarterly basis. All activities are listed on the NIDA website at www.nida.edu.au. Fees are payable for all courses conducted by the Open Program. NIDA is situated at 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington, Sydney, NSW (opposite the University of NSW).