NSW

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Wharf
Pier 4/5 Hickson Road
Walsh Bay, NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9251 3900
Fax: (02) 4821 0111
Email: lieder@goulburn.net.au
Website: www.lieder.goulburn.net.au

In 2008 atyp kicked off a new program, Fresh Ink, designed to encourage and provide quality skills development to young playwrights across Australia. It is therefore fitting that Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) start its 2008 performance season with a production by one of the great young writers of the last 15 years, Sarah Kane. In April, atyp will present Kane's play Phaedra's Love in a modern radical adaptation of a classic Greek tragedy, directed by one of Australia's leading theatre directors Kate Gaul. From the 1 - 12 April, this explosive example of expressionist theatre, written by an outstanding young writer and performed by an exciting young cast, will offer audiences a confronting, visceral and unforgettable experience.

Our Autumn Holiday drama workshops season will run from the 14 - 24 April, inspiring young people to rise up and act with exciting workshops for everyone 3 - 18 years of age. In May we return as part of the Sydney Writers Festival School Days programme with Bookends, where from the 15 - 21 May novels for young people are transformed into inventive performance.

atyp also continues it's work outside of Sydney with the On the Road programme which aims to improve access for all young Australians in remote and regional Australia, as we take our high quality workshops and performance activities to Tennant Creek, Palm Island, Kandos, Warren, Cobar and Injinoo.

It has been a rather hectic start to 2008! For more information visit www.atyp.com.au or call us on (02) 9251 3900.

FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS
609 Hovell Street
Albury NSW 2640
Ph: (02) 6021 7044
Fax: (02) 6021 7238
Email: info@flyingfruitflycircus.com.au
Website: www.flyingfruitflycircus.com.au

Flying Fruit Fly Circus are working on their 2008 season. Watch this space!

KIM CARPENTER'S THEATRE OF IMAGE
The Palladium
28/102 Miller St
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Enquiries: (02) 9518 8458
Bookings: (02) 9518 8458
Email: info@theatreofimage.com.au
Website: www.theatreofimage.com.au

The Happy Prince 2008 Tour
Adapted by Richard Tulloch from Oscar Wilde's classic tale
Director/Designer: Kim Carpenter
Composer: Sarah de Jong
Choreographer: Julie-Anne Long
Suits: Ages 5-12
Synopsis: Oscar Wilde's beautiful tale of The Prince and The Little Swallow is as fresh now as when it was written. A classic story about love and giving - it is filled with tenderness, compassion and gentle humour. This widely acclaimed production by Theatre of Image is brought to life with inventive settings, an outstanding cast and extraordinary puppetry...
This production has been widely acclaimed nationally and internationally as the classic production of the tale.
School Tickets: $12 (normally $24.50 child, $29.50 Adult). Bookings can be made on (02) 9518 8458
NSW Tour: May 2008 - Laycock St Theatre Gosford, Orange Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Q Theatre Penrith. June - Civic Theatre Newcastle, Bathurst Entertainment Centre, Griffith Regional Theatre, Riverside Theatres Parramatta. July - Seymour Centre, Lismore City Hall.
In-school Happy Prince workshops also available
To book or receive more detailed information, please phone (02) 9518-8458

Pixel and Friends...The Colour Show
By Kim Carpenter and Alyssa Rothwell
Director/Designer: Kim Carpenter
Digital Artist: Alyssa Rothwell
Composer: Peter Kennard
Choreographer: Narelle Benjamin
Suits: 5-12
Synopsis: Pixel and Friends ... The Colour Show is a live multimedia show. An original story told through dance, music and large screen digital animation, Pixel and Friends is 40-minute performance combining improvisation and thrilling performances, music and visuals.
Inside a specially constructed staging area in the Museum, children travel with Pixel in a kaleidoscopic transformation across the colour spectrum, exploring line, shape, form, contrast, space, light, rhythm and texture.
The Powerhouse Museum is the ideal setting for this show. With imaginations fired, children can explore the creative galleries including Inspired! Design Across Time and Transport.
School Tickets: $15 per student (includes general museum admission)
To book or receive more detailed information, please phone (02) 9217 0222
Dates: April 1-27. Two shows daily 11.00am and 12.30pm
Venue: The Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo
Prices*: Adult $23 (Powerhouse Members $20)
Child $15 (Powerhouse Members $12)
Concession $20 Family $65 (Powerhouse Members $55)
* includes booking fee and museum entry
Book at ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100

April Creative Holiday Workshop - Colour Me
Theme: Colour in Art, Drama and Music
Suits: 5-12 years
Details: Be inspired by Colour - all the colours of the spectrum from warm to cool, primary and secondary, their relationships and what colour means to you. These workshops are playful celebrations of the joys and beauty of colour and the enormous emotional power it plays in our own lives.
We'll explore our favourite colours, how colour affects our moods and behaviour. Every colour makes us think of different dramatic stories, sounds and music. Have fun making colourful stories and images in drama, art and music.
Cost: $185
Dates: April Tue 15 to Fri 18, 9.30 to 4.30
Venue: The Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

LIEDER THEATRE COMPANY
PO Box 786
Goulburn NSW 2580
Ph: (02) 4821 5066
Fax: (02) 4821 0111
Email: lieder@goulburn.net.au
Website: www.lieder.goulburn.net.au

The 3rd Gathering of Regional Youth Theatre People
Suit (age or school level): 12 - 20 years
Synopsis: Drawing on youth theatre companies, drama schools and individuals in rural NSW and the ACT. Lieder offers workshops, forums and parties for keen young people wishing to learn more about theatre arts in a weekend of sharing knowledge, skilling up and having fun. Accommodation and meals provided. Part of National Youth Week activities
Season dates: Friday 11 April - Sunday 13 April
Venue: Lieder Theatre, 52 Goldsmith Street Goulburn
Cost: $20 per participant

MARIAN STREET THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
2 Marian Street, Killara
PO Box 425
Killara NSW 2071
Ph: (02) 9498 7671
Fax: (02) 9498 3166
Email: info@mstyp.org.au
Website: www.mstyp.org.au

Weevils in the Flour
MSTYP is in the first stage of a devising project for thirteen young people with tutor/ director Fay Bird. The project is based on Weevils in the Flour by Wendy Lowenstein and is an oral record of the 1930s depression in Australia, which captures some of the fear, confusion, despair, loss of human dignity, courage, fighting spirit, political organisation and ingenuity of that time - full of dramatic potential.

April holiday workshops for 5-12 year olds
Monday 14 - Friday 18 April at Marian St. Theatre
Five days of drama skills including improvisation, voice and movement, theatre games and scripts to increase confidence, physical expression and working creatively with others.
5-8's: 9.30am - 12.00pm
9-12's: 1pm - 4pm
Phone (02) 94987671, email info@mstyp.org.au or visit the website at www.mstyp.org.au.

MONKEY BAA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
PO Box 553
Broadway NSW 2007
Ph: (02) 9036 7037
Fax: (02) 9036 7037
Email: info@monkeybaa.com.au
Website: www.monkeybaa.com.au

Monkey Baa begins rehearsals in April with its adaptation of Stephen Michael King's Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat.
This gorgeous musical Directed by John Saunders, Designed by Imogen Ross. Composed by Phillip Scott and starring Tony Harvey, Crystal Hegedis, Vincent Hooper and Trevor Brown will begin a huge tour in May visiting 42 venues Australia wide.
For itinerary please visit our brand new website at www.monkeybaa.com.au.

PACT YOUTH THEATRE
107 Railway Parade
Erskineville NSW 2043
Ph: (02) 9550 2744
Fax: (02) 9516 1679
Email: pact@pact.net.au
Website: www.pact.net.au

Kids Workshop Program at PACT
Suits: (ages or school level) 9 - 17years
jamPACT 9-11yrs Saturdays 10am -12pm
actionPACT 12-14yrs Saturdays 12.15pm - 2.15pm
comPACT 15-17yrs Saturdays 2.15pm - 4.15pm
Semester One 9 Feb - 27 Jun
‘Everything you need to know to make a show'
The first nine weeks of semester one will focus on teaching participants the tricks of the trade using improvisation, acting, voice and movement.
The second nine weeks of the semester will be used to make a short performance. Participants will have the opportunity to operate lights and sound as well as perform.
Venue: PACT Theatre 107 Railway Parade Erskineville
Cost: $350

POWERHOUSE YOUTH THEATRE
School of Arts
Harris Street
PO Box 268a
Fairfield NSW 2165
Ph: (02) 9724 6077
Fax: (02) 9724 4311
Email: info@pyt.com.au
Website: www.pyt.org.au

Powerhouse are working on their 2008 season. Watch this space!

SHOPFRONT THEATRE
88 Carlton Parade
Carlton, NSW, 2218
Ph: (02) 9588 3948
Fax: (02) 9588 6545
Email: admin@shopfronttheatre.com.au
Website: www.shopfront.org.au

RAW/ RAW2
Shape shifters and heart breakers - a season of new short, sharp and eclectic theatre works written, devised, produced and directed by young artist aged 15-25 years.
Suits: 15 and over
Venue: Shopfront
Cost: $15 / $10
Dates: 3-6 April 7:30pm

Shopfront Workshop Program
Skills development in site-specific theatre making and street theatre, song writing, sound design, digital media and performance with a focus on devised ensemble work. Includes development for major project (ages 16-25), Lost Toy Story.
Suits: 8-25 years
Dates: 7 May - 29 of June (Term 2)
Venue: Shopfront
Cost: $160 per term

Masterclasses with Zen Zen Zo
Train in the physical disciplines of Suzuki, Butoh and Viewpoints with leading Brisbane based physical theatre company, Zen Zen Zo. Experience the power and dynamism of this inspiring company and their rigorous approach to actor training.
Suit: 13-26 years
Dates: 19 and 20 April (13-18yrs), 21 - 25 April (16-26 years)
Venue: Shopfront

Seminar - Promote Yourself
Join a leading arts publicist for some practical know how and advice about promoting your own work. This one-day seminar is a must for independent and emerging theatre makers who want to get their own projects off the ground.
Suits: 18-26 years
Date: 10am-4pm 26 April
Venue: tbc
Cost: $40.00

Seminar - Connect Yourself
Get smart with web based strategies and emerging technologies to apply to your work processes.
Suits: 18-26 years
Date: 10am-4pm 7 June
Venue: tbc
Cost: $40.00

ArtsLab industry showings
Short pieces in development by young and emerging artists in residency at Shopfront.
Suits: 15 years and over
Date: 7pm19 June
Venue: Shopfront
Cost: Limited seating available, please enquire

Lost Toy Story
Lost Toy Story is a multi-media interactive arts festival taking place on the streets of Hurstville. Part installation, part sculpture, part art exhibition and part public celebration, lost toy story explores the real stories of lost toys, lost hopes, lost friends and lost fears across generations and cultures.
Suits: Any age
Date: 21-24 August
Venue: Hurstville CBD
Contact Shopfront for further details

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE KIDS AT THE HOUSE AND HOUSE:ED
GPO BOX 4274
Sydney NSW 2001
Box Office:(02) 9250 7777
School Group Bookings:(02) 9250 7770
Email: housed@sydneyoperahouse.com

PD1: Living Newspapers, with Angela Betzien
Suits: Secondary Teachers
Synopsis: Living Newspapers is a practical workshop which introduces participants to the potential of using real current events as powerful pretexts for playbuilding.
Season: 2 - 5pm 3 April

Cost: Workshop and Performance (Hoods) $60 / Workshop Only $40 (price includes free parking)

Hoods
Real TV (Australia)
Suit: School Years 10 - 12
Synopsis: Exploring issues of poverty and family violence, Hoods is a suburban tale of survival against the odds.
Season: 10am and 12.30pm, 1 - 4 April
Cost: $17 per student. Teachers free

A Sonatina
Gruppe 38 (Denmark)
Suits: School Years 4 - 6, Ages 6 and over
Synopsis: Brimming with absurd humour, A Sonatina turns Little Red Riding Hood on its head without sparing any of the grisly bits and still starring a big bad wolf!
Season: Kids at the House: 11.30am and 1pm, 1- 4 May
House:Ed: 11.30 and 13.00pm, 5 and 6 May,
Cost: Standard $26 / Students $15. Teachers free.

Headlock
KAGE (Australia)
Suits: Years 10 - 12
Synopsis: Staged in a wrestling ring, this intensely physical production is a bold and imaginative examination of young men and their frustration in trying to keep up with society's changing expectations.
Season: 12.30pm, 21 and 23 May
Cost: Students $20. Teachers free.

Goodbye Mr Muffin
Teater Refleksion / De Røde Heste (Denmark)
Suits: School Years 1- 5, Ages 6 and over
Synopsis: Goodbye Mr Muffin confronts the big life and death issues using puppetry, telling the heart-wrenching story of the last days in the life of a beloved guinea pig.
Season: Kids at the House: 11am and 1.30pm 10 and 11 May
House:Ed :12.00pm and 1.30pm, 7 May, 11.30am and 13.00pm, 8 and 9 May
Cost: Standard $26 / Students $13. Teachers free.

SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY
PO Box 777
Millers Point NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9250 1726
Email: hhristrofski@sydneytheatre.com.au/
Website: sydneytheatre.com.au/education

Sydney Morning Herald / Sydney Theatre Company presents:
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S AWARD
The Young Playwrights' Award was established in 1992 and is the major playwriting competition for young people in NSW and ACT. The Award encourages a new generation of young writers to discover their voices and dramatically respond to the world around them. The Award stimulates young peoples' interest in writing about subjects that are important to them in a meaningful way. The plays submitted demonstrate a range of theatrical approaches and a healthy eclecticism in relation to choice of content.

The exciting range of subjects have included family relationships, teenage angst, lose of a loved one as well as creative responses to modern events including accountability in business and politics, intercultural relations and terrorism.
Two winners (one junior one senior) receive a significant opportunity to participate in workshops with a professional director, dramaturg and cast which culminates in staged reading and Sydney Theatre Company. Visit sydneytheatre.com.au/education for more information. Entries close 8 August.

Romeo And Juliet
Suit s: Years 7 - 12
Synopsis: Romeo And Juliet is a play about passion and love between two young people. It is a play about the cruelty of fate and chance: if only the messenger had delivered the letter, if only Juliet had woken up sooner...Directed by Wayne Blair, this new production will place Shakespeare's tragedy into a modern Australian context, as a fabulous mixed cast of Indigenous and non-Indigenous actors explore the interrelated opposites of love and hate in an accessible and beautiful production
Season dates: 9 May - 6 June
Venue: Wharf 2, Sydney Theatre Company
Cost: $20 per student

American Drama
Suits: Years 10 - 12
Synopsis: Presented in the style of a performance-based lecture, this workshop is designed to introduce students to some of the giants of American drama - Tennessee Williams, Thornton Wilder, Eugene O'Neill and David Mamet. Directed by Tanya Goldberg this insightful workshop with four professional actors will present key scenes from A Streetcar Named Desire, Our Town and Desire Under the Elms with reference to Speed-The-Plow.
Season dates: 1 and 3 April
Venue: Wharf 2, Sydney Theatre Company
Cost: $16 per student

The Year of Magical Thinking
Suit s: Years 11 - 12
Synopsis: Over the course of one brutal year a woman loses her soul-mate suddenly and their only child (a young mother herself) slowly. The woman at the centre of this terrible series of events is Joan Didion, one of the great American essayists and novelists of the last fifty years. This material, drawn un-diluted from her personal life, is delivered by a single actor portraying her alone on stage. Directed by Cate Blanchett and performed by Robyn Nevin.
Schools Day: Wednesday 2 April
Venue: Wharf 1, Sydney Theatre Company
Cost: $20 per student

Rock ‘n' Roll
Suits: Years 11 - 12
Synopsis: STC presents MTC's production of Rock ‘n' Roll by Tom Stoppard and directed by Simon Phillips. Taking place over twenty years between 1969 and 1989 the story follows an English academic family headed by Max, a committed Marxist history professor living and teaching at Cambridge University, and Jan, a young student of Max's. On his return home to Prague he finds himself increasingly under the screws of Communist oppression in Czechoslovakia. Particularly over his support of his favourite band: The Plastic People of The Universe.
Schools Day: Wednesday 7 May
Venue: Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay
Cost: $20 per student

The Serpent's Teeth
Suits: Years 11 - 12
Synopsis: The Serpent's Teeth is two one act plays by Daniel Keene, a writer renowned for his unflinching gaze into the pain at the centre of the human experience. The first play, Citizens directed by Pamela Rabe, is set at the dividing wall of an unspecified war-torn country. Over the course of the play, the fragility and nobility of the human spirit at its most vulnerable is carefully probed and laid bare. The second play, Soldiers directed by Tim Maddock, is a companion piece to Citizens. Set in an echoing Air Force hangar, family members gather to receive the bodies of their sons, brothers, friends lost in an unspecified conflict abroad. The initial connection they share is the battle that claimed their loved ones.
Schools Day: Wednesday 21 May
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $20 per student

TANTRUM THEATRE
PO Box 2014
Dangar NSW 2309
399 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Ph/ Fax: (02) 4929 7279
Email: info@tantrumtheatre.org.au
Website: www.tantrumtheatre.org.au

ZEAL THEATRE
PO Box 626
Kensington NSW 1465
Mobile: 0421 887 003
Email: zealtheatre@hotmail.com
Website: www.zealtheatre.com.au

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