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PRIMARY "Being Bee" by Catherine Bateson - CBCA 2007 Short-Listed "Younger Reader's Book Of The Year" “Bully Bull Ring” Anti-Bullying Show SECONDARY
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2008/09 Season
"Amelia Dee & the peacock lamp" From the book of the same name Adapted and Directed by Tony Appleby B.Ed for Tony Bones Entertainment Music by Tony Appleby B.Ed, Luke Hunter Dip.Ed & Tim Smith Dip.Ed Cost $ 6.60 per student (incl. GST) Minimum show fee $ 660.00 Primary (Grade 3 - Grade 6) & Secondary (Year 7 to Year 8) - Duration 50 minutes + Q&A Time
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More about this bookRead an extract (PDF) or Purchase an ebook edition from an ebookseller or Buy the book from Angus & Robertson online or Buy the book from Readings online or Click here for more places to buy the book!About the play:In the tradition of the sell-out shows "Being Bee", "To The Light”, “Billy Mack's War", "Captain Mack", "Something's Fishy, Hazel Green!", “A Different Sort of Real”, "Tom Jones Saves The World” and "Stella By The Sea", Tony Bones Entertainment perform this highly entertaining younger reader's book as a new play in a variety of dramatic genre including naturalism, musical, narrative, and drama. The huge diversity of styles keeps the audience enthralled for the full 50 minutes and makes it appropriate to all students from Grade 3 right through to Year 8. This must see production is booking fast so be quick to secure your school a date with "Amelia Dee and the peacock lamp ". About the book: “Amelia Dee lives in the green house on Marburg Street, where a rare bronze lamp hangs outside her bedroom door. No one knows where it came from or how it got there. Only she, Amelia thinks, knows the secret that the lamp contains. But she's wrong. Odo Hirsch is at his enchanting best in this funny, poignant story full of memorable characters and resonant ideas. Fans of Antonio S and Hazel Green will love Amelia Dee. More about this authorFor teachersReviews by teachers (PDF)CMIS EvaluationOutside Amelia's bedroom door, just within reach if you stand on top of the balustrade hangs the Peacock lamp. The lamp had been there ever since Amelia was a little girl and she believes no-one else knows the secrets the lamp's creator has hidden within the intricate details of the metalwork. Through Mr Vishwanath, the enigmatic yoga teacher who lives downstairs Amelia is introduced to Princess Parvin Kha-Douri who shares Amelia's fascination for the lamp. In solving the mystery of the origin and history of the lamp and its importance in the life of Princess Parvin Kha-Douri Amelia discovers a great deal about herself, her family, and her friends. Amelia Dee and the peacock lamp combines an interesting plot and memorable characters with the opportunity to explore philosophical and ethical questions and ideas. Thoughtful readers will find many topics to discuss and reflect upon. Although the central character is female, the issues explored will interest both boys and girls. Useful for: philosophy, ethics, creative writing, honesty, individuality.
About the author:Odo Hirsch was born in Australia where he studied medicine and worked as a doctor. He is now based in London. His books for children are favourites with young and old and have been translated into several languages.
His first novel for children, Antonio S and the Mystery of Theodore Guzman was published in 1997 and was an Honour Book in The Book of The Year Awards, Younger Readers category. Since then he has had four more books published and has become recognised as an imaginative and original writer for children. Bartlett and the Ice Voyage was a JLG selection in America and won the Blue Peter Award. His books are filled with wonderful, memorable, characters, interesting plots and lyrical prose to stretch the imagination and the literacy skills of his audience. Hirsch finds it difficult to pinpoint his sources of inspiration: 'you might be reading, or watching a movie, or riding on the Tube or going for a walk beside a canal. Suddenly you see or hear something that makes you start thinking. It’s interesting! It seizes your attention! When an idea is good it takes control of your imagination and makes it run and dance, like a squirrel running along a fence.' Odo Hirsch's books have been translated into several languages. The book reviewed by Sally Murphy for Aussiereviews.com "A whimsical tale. Amelia had been fascinated by the lamp at the top of the stairs from the moment she had been old enough to be fascinated by anything. From the bottom of the stairwell, four storeys below, the lamp didn’t look so big, and it was only when you were at the top that you realised how large it really was. ..The metalwork flowed with intricate patterns and there were hundreds of tiny spaces out of which the light filtered in a wonderful, stippled, hazy glow.
Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is a whimsical tale with an enchanting cast and intriguing setting. While the characters, setting and events are all fantastical, the message is very real. Author Odo Hirsch has a knack of creating a world which is at once beyond belief yet resonant and absorbing. You want the people to be real, and you want to see the places they can see. Likely to appeal to readers aged 9 and up." The book reviewed by readings.com.au "Amelia Dee sometimes imagined she was the only person in the whole world who knew the secrets of the Peacock Lamp.' Amelia Dee lives in a house on Marburg Street, with a rare Peacock Lamp outside her bedroom door. Her father is an inventor, her mother is a sculptor, and the enigmatic LK Vishwanath practises yoga in her garden. Amelia herself has a lively curiosity and a talent for writing. Intrigued by Mr Vishwanath and his one-and-only student, Amelia stumbles into the secret life of Princess Parvin Kha-Douri. Why does Mr Vishwanath bother to teach such an unpleasant woman? And why does this tragic princess share Amelia's fascination for the Peacock Lamp? In solving the mystery, Amelia discovers more than she ever imagined about history, philosophy, creativity, pride and - above all - the power of stories. Odo Hirsch at his most accomplished, writing in the tradition of Antonio S and the Mystery of Theodore Guzman and Hazel Green, offers a funny, touching new novel peopled with memorable characters and charged with ideas." The book reviewed by booksdirect.com "A funny, touching, thought-provoking novel, peopled with memorable characters and pulsing with ideas, from the inimitable author of Antonio S and the Mystery of Theodore Guzman and Hazel Green." The book reviewed by Sue Bursztynski for januarymagazine.com "More Green Than Bartlett. Odo Hirsch’s books range from the Bartlett adventures, set in a sort of 18th century Europe, with imaginary countries, to the Hazel Green novels, centered around a block of flats in an imaginary city in an unnamed country, and the children who live there. Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is closer to Hazel Green than Bartlett, but is different again. The Hazel Green tales usually have a bit of adventure and a bit of mystery and a moral. This novel is fairly strong on the moral, with some mystery and no actual adventure. Amelia Dee lives with her eccentric parents in a green house on a street originally intended to be the city’s fashionable district, which never quite worked out. They are well off enough to have a daily housekeeper because Amelia’s inventor father once invented something that was actually useful, though he has never again come up with anything saleable. He doesn’t mind, particularly, because he is absorbed in working in his invention shed. Her mother is an artist who never actually sells or even shows her work, except in the garden, where all her sculpture goes when the mother starts a new “phase.” Mr. Vishwanath lives downstairs. He’s a yoga master who doesn’t seem to have many students, but refuses to advertise for more, because of his philosophy. A lamp hangs in the high-ceilinged hallway which wasn’t a part of the original house. It is beautifully decorated, with animals and faces and peacocks. Amelia has a secret: her fascination with the lamp is so great that once she risked her life to lean over and grab hold of it to see closer. After this, she began to write stories, most about the lamp and what its background might have been. She has never shown them to anyone or even told her parents or friends that she writes, out of embarrassment. Every few days, an elderly lady in a fur coat rides up to Mr Vishwanath’s door, driven by a chauffeur, and enters. Is she his sole student? Do they just talk? Amelia’s curiosity leads her to peer through the door one day. When she learns that the old lady is the last survivor of a royal family thrown out by a revolution in their country many years ago, when the princess was only a little girl like herself, she finds out more than she had expected. The peacock lamp is a part of the tragic story. By the end of the novel, Amelia has had the courage to show her writing and the story she has written has given the elderly princess the courage she needed. Like Hirsch’s other novels, this one is peopled with eccentric adults with their own hopes and dreams. It also seems to be set in an imaginary country. Amelia’s two friends, Eugenie and Kevin, don’t seem to play much of a role in the storyline, unlike Hazel Green’s group of friends. Eugenie, the comic relief character, does have her own personality and strong opinions about how one behaves towards a princess. She also imagines long conversations between herself and the princess, though the others know that nothing happened. She has a tendency to make the boring choice at the ice cream and juice shops when the three friends are discussing what’s happening. Mostly, though, the two of them are just there to help Amelia think about what is happening. It would have been more interesting if they had done something, but this seems to be Amelia’s story. Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is a gentle story with some positive messages. If there’s no laugh-out-loud comedy, there are still smiles to be had from Mr. and Mrs. Dee and Eugenie. It’s about making the most of the life you have and giving happiness to others, leaving bitterness behind. | March 2008" The book reviewed by Pat Pledger for readplus.com.au "A beautiful bronze peacock lamp hangs above Amelia Dee's staircase and if she stands on the banister she can see the intricate carved animals and a secret opening. When her yoga Master Master L K Vishwanath, introduces her to his pupil, the Princess Parvin Kha-Douri, Amelia discovers that she is not the only person to know about the secrets of the lamp. The book reviewed by Pages & Pages Booksellers "Our "Children's Book-of-the-Month". Amelia Dee lives in a house on Marburg Street, with a rare Peacock Lamp outside her bedroom door. Her father is an inventor, her mother is a sculptor, and the enigmatic LK Vishwanath practises yoga in her garden. Amelia herself has a lively curiosity and a talent for writing. The Peacock Lamp soon draws Amelia into its web and she meets the unpleasant Princess Parvin Kha-Douri who is also fixated by the lamp. A funny, touching, thought-provoking novel, peopled with memorable characters and pulsing with ideas. Chris and Renee" The book reviewed by Natalie Crawford for Boomerangbooks.com "Odo Hirsch’s latest novel takes us into the world of Amelia Dee, a young girl in the suburbs with an extraordinary neighbour—yoga Master L K Vishwanath. The action begins as Amelia’s curiosity about one of the Master’s students leads her to the original owner of the beautiful peacock lamp that hangs in her house. As the story develops, so does Amelia’s understanding of the Master’s beliefs and it is through her eyes that the reader navigates the spiritual landscape. Hirsch has created strong and credible characters in this fairly ambitious novel although the significant spiritual element to the story may make it difficult for some readers to grasp. The language and narrative style of the novel help to make the story more accessible as does the inclusion of Amelia’s own stories. Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is a thoughtful novel which will be well received in both retail and library environments. Suitable for ages nine-plus, this novel would be quite suitable for older readers because of the fairly advanced conceptual elements within. Although the novel may, at times, become overly philosophical, the strength and earnestness of the characters make this a delightful read that would make an ideal book club choice." Natalie Crawford is the children’s specialist at Dymocks Claremont, WA The book reviewed by Gleebooks "An inquisitive child of creative parents, Amelia is intrigued by her enigmatic downstairs neighbour Mr Vishwanath, with his cryptic Zen comments, his veiled yoga studio and his sole student - an elderly woman who arrives in a stately chauffeur-driven car. Also of fascination is the ornate lamp hanging outside Amelia's bedroom; the peacock lamp whose detailed swirls inspire so many of the stories Amelia secretly writes. The awful day when Amelia invades the privacy of a yoga session prompts a new strand of story, marked by Amelia's shame and her reluctant apology which weaves a strange connection between Amelia, her treasured peacock lamp, and the mysterious elderly woman who is a princess in exile. Can people really change? With feather-delicate skill Hirsch explores wisdom, pride, empathy and imagination throughout this humorous tale of growth. Amelia is the constant around which her friends Kevin and Eugenie (such opposites!), and her parents with their creative differences revolve. This determined protagonist within the embrace of her community harkens back to Hirsch's earlier books such as Madlenka and his Hazel Green stories, although Amelia Dee gains much greater self knowledge. Welcome back Odo Hirsch!" The book reviewed by Jane Connolly for Riverbend Books "Odo Hirsch is at his best with Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp. A rare bronze lamp hangs outside Amelia Dee's bedroom door. It intrigues Amelia who longs to know its history and origins. When she meets Princess Parvin Kha Douri the puzzle of the lamp becomes even more perplexing. As Amelia sets out to solve the mystery she encounters many memorable characters." The book reviewed for Borders by Molly, aged 14 "Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is a very intriguing book. Amelia Dee lives in a green house in Marburg street, the architect designed the house a long time ago expecting the area to boom in later years. Amelia's house is tall and narrow and since the house has been made it has always been green, different shades of green over time, but always green. Just outside Amelia's room an amazing lamp hangs, too high for anyone to see, too old for anyone to know how it got there. The lamp is too high for anyone to see its intricate detail. Amelia is an only child, her mother is an artist who spends a lot of time in her studio, her father an inventor, he spends most of his time in the back shed, leaving Amelia able to thinking-up way in which she thought the lamp could've made its way up their. Throughout the book Amelia learns more and more about the lamp that has lead to so many imaginary stories. " Comment by Angelica on menashalibrary.org "Dear Odo, I've just started reading Amelia Dee and the peacock lamp. It is one of the best books I've ever read, I was wondering how u thought of such an interesting book!!!" Reviews by teachers for the book: as seen at http://www.allenandunwin.com "The lamp hangs outside her room on the third floor, above the staircase, and Amelia Dee has worked out a way of seeing it more closely. If she holds onto her door frame, and stands on the banister, she has a closer view of the lamp with its wondrous carved animals. And peering as close as she is able, she can see it has a secret opening, but this is just beyond her grasp.
Amelia’s story has repercussions beyond anything she could have imagined. The princess knows the lamp, and recalls painful memories from her past. Her bitterness at the loss of her family and country has cast a pall over her life, but Amelia’s second story impels her along a path of reconciliation. The enigmatic Mr Vishwanath offers Amelia explanations in the form of homilies which she cannot understand, but must consider and reorder in her mind to gain some enlightenment, rather like the book, which encourages readers to stop and think, ponder and discuss meanings and repercussions of people’s actions on others’ lives. Fran Knight, SA
She thinks that her neighbour, Mr Vishwanath [the yoga teacher], must be a failure, because he never seems to have any students – except for a cranky old Princess in exile. Her name is Princess Parvin Kha-Douri. From the moment the Princess and Amelia meet, they dislike one another. However, when the Princess sees the peacock lamp at Amelia’s house, a mysterious connection becomes clear. Pauline Dunn, Mountain District Christian School, VIC "Why is it that whenever we hear the word, ‘lamp’, we instinctively envision the mythical tales of genies and wishes associated with infinitive wealth? But what if the wish was simply to find happiness and the granter of such a wish came in the form of a young girl named Amelia Dee.
Hirsch has created a superb blend of characters that represent the very things Amelia needs to find in herself, from her closest friends, Eugenie, the dreamer to Kevin, the realist. These individuals create equilibrium for Amelia, who is swaying between the choice to reveal her secret or maintain her silence. From her mother, the bold expressionist whose art moves through phases like the tides of Amelia’s own emotions, to her father, the brave inventor who aims to make the world a better place by simply moving forward. And finally, the yoga master, Mr Vishwanath, whose innate wisdom inadvertently leads Amelia in the right direction. This novel is the wonderful translation of Amelia’s search for self and how her personal journey eventually helps another to find the happiness that was lost many years ago. The story focuses on many topis including family, friendship, empathy and emotion. It opens possibilities for projects which explore monarchies around the world, along with their rise and fall. It is also an ideal novel for individuals who have experienced change or loss, and may also provide opportunities for creative writing experiences regarding emotions and memories. Individuals could also concentrate on creating their own history for the lamp and how it came to hang in the green house on Marburg Street. Amelia’s tale of ‘The Happy Lamp’ is a significant turning point for the story. It is as though the very happiness of the princess is to be found amongst its pages, as Amelia eventually finds her own way to shine. Those who dream to walk in the shoes of the Princess Parvin Kha-Douri know that finding happiness can be a lifelong search...but the light that shines from the peacock lamp outside Amelia Dee’s bedroom will always offer a story to smile at." Linda Zammit, Trinity Grammar School, VIC
Amelia Dee and the Peacock Lamp is a solid read for the more mature child. It is slow-moving, and has neither suspense nor excitement in the plot to keep the reader hooked. Its appeal may not be to the taste of the average child, as the concepts explored are more adult in nature. I found it to be a satisfying, if unexciting, read." Marie Miegel, The Glennie School – Junior Years, QLD
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Kellie Nissen, Evatt Primary School, ACT
Kim Kitson, Valley View Public School, NSW Buy the book at the following places: Purchase an ebook edition from an ebookseller Buy the book from Angus & Robertson online Buy the book from Readings online Buy the book or download online from Dymocks Buy the book from Reader's Feast Buy the book from Abbey's Bookshop Buy the book from Network Educational Australia Book titles performed in the past by 'Tony Bones Entertainment include: SHORT LISTED “BOOK OF THE YEAR” PICTURE BOOKS PERFORMED 2007 "Water Witcher" by Jan Ormerod 2006 "Irving the Magician" by Tohby Riddle 2005 "At the Beach - Postcards from Crabby Spit" by Roland Harvey 2004 "Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat" by Stephen Michael King 2003 "Bear and Chook" by Lisa Shanahan & Emma Quay 2002 "Horrible Harriet" by Leigh Hobbs 2001 "The Singing Hat" by Tohby Riddle SHORT LISTED “BOOK OF THE YEAR” YOUNGER READER’S BOOKS PERFORMED 2007 "Being Bee" by Catherine Bateson 2006 "To The Light" by Pat Flynn 2005 "Billy Mack's War" by James Roy 2004 "Stella by the Sea” by Ruth Starke 2003 "Tom Jones Saves the World" by Steven Herrick 2002 "My Story - A Different Sort of Real, The Diary of Charlotte McKenzie, Melbourne, 1918" by Kerry Greenwood 2001 "Something's Fishy, Hazel Green!" by Odo Hirsch 2000 "Captain Mack" by James Roy SHORT LISTED “BOOK OF THE YEAR” OLDER READER’S BOOKS PERFORMED 2002 "When Dogs Cry" by Markus Zusak 2001 "Touch Me" by James Moloney 2000 "Tyro" by David McRobbie Testimonials for all these shows can be found by clicking on the following link: http://www.tonybones.com.au/school_shows/schoolshows_testimonials.htmlYou can visit the CBCA at their website at www.cbc.org.auTESTIMONIALS FOR 2007's "Being Bee"Flemington Primary School, VIC “Very enjoyable. Very good performance. Professionally presented and pertinent to certain students living/family situations. The number of tears in the audience was an indication of how well the story touched the students. Students were very engaged...All comments from the children were positive. Students were excited by the characters and were keen to discuss the relationships acted out between each character. Some students were obviously touched by the emotions openly displayed by each of the characters. The visit by Tony Bones Entertainment was timely, as our unit of study this term (3) is theatre.” Kalinda Primary, Ringood, VIC “Really enjoyed the show. Was clear in its representation of some confronting issues. Really enjoyed the duet between the girls. Liked the break-down at the end...Allows us to enter into the issues that every child faces, we read the book and had a fantastic discussion above family structure...The characters had heart and cleverly avoided stereotype but were still clear and “simple” to understand...Great to see dramatization after we had read the book. Wonderful light and shade to engage students. Explanation at end most helpful to understandings.” St Marcartan’s Primary School, VIC “Excellent story-telling! I was really enthralled as were the students. Very age-appropriate and relating well to their experiences of families. Students who are in this very position were glowing with the links you make to their situations...Excellent play that captured the attention of the students and told the story very well. The chance for the children to ask questions was also worthwhile and added to the experience...An excellent play that covers many themes. The characters of the story were played/portrayed extremely well. The play generated excellent classroom discussion afterwards. Thank you.” Glen Katherine Primary School, Eltham, VIC "Student comment: ‘Your play was amazing! You were amazing! Have you ever thought of going on Australian Idol? You are really good singers.’ Well presented and covered issues sensitively...Fabulous! The play was really good because it showed that everybody has problems of their own. The singing was great and everybody thought ‘Sally’ was funny!...Enjoyed by all. Dealt with real life issues, humourous and great acting...Enjoyed by the whole grade. Harley portrayed really well. The content in the play was relevant to this age group...Some really important issues that our students have to deal with involving families. Children really enjoyed the book and also the portrayal of Harley.” Greenacre Public School, NSW "The play was very well done, particularly the balance between the spoken script and song. The message of the book was communicated clearly in a manner that all students could identify with. Giving the students an opportunity to ask questions was fantastic as it allowed them to not only better understand the story, but also the process of how a play is put together...Good interpretation of the text. Songs worked well to break up play.” Glen Eira College, VIC “The play explored the themes of grief and mental illness in a light and highly sympathetic manner. The actors were flexible and funny and the students enjoyed the performance. The play was spiced up with entertaining musical items. The actors studied well mannerisms and language of high-school students...Pacy, fast, visually entertaining. Great character performances...Great acting with minimal props. I enjoyed the character portrayals and the singing was fabulous...Excellent transition from character to character, engaging. Well done...Well performed and engaging, good coverage of the issues involved in the storyline.” Caulfield Grammar School, Wheelers Hill Campus, VIC “This is the fifth year I have seen Tony Bones at various schools and as always, loved it! Both performances were of outstanding quality with brilliant acting and a purposeful message. I appreciate the value in questioning/reflective time at the end and love how my drama students have picked up on some of your theory about characterisation and prop use. Keep up the amazing work and can’t wait to see next year!” Woodleigh School, Junior Campus, Frankston, VIC "You handled the issues in the book sensitively and appropriately for the age level. I really think that the children valued the debriefing at the end and again appreciated the Q and A time. Prompted interesting discussion in the classroom. Loved the costumes and the music.” Westmeadows Primary School, VIC “Very relevant to family life issues. Children all enjoyed it. Acting and singing was excellent...Some deeper thinking issues dealt with that would be relevant to a number of children. Also many of those themes link well with our ‘Bounce Back’ topics. Good mixture of emotions...Tremendous energy from all actors. Singing was fabulous – really strong voices…Well done!” Kilbreda College, Mentone, VIC “Congratulations and thank you for an entertaining and thought-provoking performance. The feedback from the Year 7 girls was overwhelmingly positive and reflected their enjoyment and involvement in the show. The characters were portrayed strongly and the girls could relate to many of the issues explored in the text. The performance was amusing but sensitive and achieved a great balance. The theme of relationships can be both simple and complex and the students were able to discuss the many and varied friendships that they have with others. Most impressive was the inclusion of the mental health issue. This challenged many of the girls and they identified with some of the problems that can arise when people avoid situations. Many of the girls have been motivated to read the novel and it is fabulous to see the non-readers showing an interest in a particular book. We all loved the energy created by the characters and the combination of dialogue and singing worked effectively. In their Drama classes the girls have been working with minimum props and the concept of playing a variety of characters. Therefore your performance satisfied the VELS interdisciplinary component. Thank you – we all appreciated your work.” Flinders Christian College, Tyabb,VIC “I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The balance between humour and drama was excellent. The actors, costumes and sets were great. I enjoyed the way the actors involved the audience. The introduction of songs was an enjoyable surprise. I had read the novel but the production made me focus more clearly on the major themes. I thought Tony was excellent in his discussion of these themes at the end of the performance. He involved the children effortlessly. The College appreciated your sensitivity to the Christian school ethos in the presentation and follow-up discussion. The teams’ setting up and dismantling was very smooth and made it easy for the teachers. The sound microphones were great...The plot was very relevant to today’s society and the values taught were sound. A job well done!” “The play was very professional and age-appropriate. The ideas presented in the performance are very real in some of our students’ lives. The students understood the content of the play and were able to join in discussion when returning to the classroom. All actors were professional and showed professional understanding of learning outcomes. The students are keen to see another Tony Bones production.” “Thanks for such a great production. My class and I were really excited to discuss the story when we get back to class. We also discussed the issues raised especially about treating others the way we should. The variation in the production was great. We were impressed by the excellent standard and the professionalism of all the players. The girls’ voices were amazing. The kids said they should try out for “Idol”. Well done and thanks” Kew Primary School, Victoria “The short time spent after the performance talking about the many themes was great - it helped the kids to think about mental illness in our community which was wonderful. I even heard from a Grade 3 (who had a Grade 6 sibling) that the book was about people with schizophrenia! Amazing what kids pick to take away from a play and talk about at home!” Ringwood Heights Primary School, Victoria “Thanks for last week's performances. Our staff and students loved them. Our older kids have seen your shows now since their Prep years and have learnt so much about the nature of performance as a means of story telling. The question time for all groups is really valuable.” Comments from schools in the Wallsend area, NSW “This production was excellent. The students were enthralled and totally involved. I felt the issues in the book were much more powerful when seen on stage…Staff were extremely professional and pleasant. Looking forward to hosting you again!” Araluen PS, Sale, Victoria “Excellent, excellent, excellent. The look on the children’s faces said it all. The questions they asked showed some depth too. A lot of children connected with the text in a very personal way that they wanted to share, and it was good for them to consider issues from another points of view/s. Acting etc – fantastic. The summary at the end was very effective – made more so by giving children stretching, movement activities first. A very good choice of text. Congratulations. Come again!” |
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by Odo Hirsch, Published by Allen & Unwin.