How to Catch a Star

Australian Chamber Orchestra

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'The music was fabulous, the set was perfect, the script was terrific and the actor was marvellous. I couldn't speak more highly of the whole experience'
(ACO Audience Member)

'I think it’s something we can all identify with: It’s about a boy looking for a friend. There’s a sense of wonder, of trying to achieve something big.
(Elena Kats-Chernin)

Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan…

Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new ACO Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.

In a stunning adaptation by Sandra Eldridge, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music by Elena Kats-Chernin performed by an ACO string quartet.

This enchanting performance will leave audiences of all ages filled with hope and optimism.

BOOKINGS
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More Reviews

'The wonder of the book is captured through the finely composed art of the music, an exceptional ACO string quartet, movement, dialogue, and simple puppetry by a multi-talented performer portraying the boy. This is a joyous piece of theatre for all the fa
(Sandra Eldridge) 

Show Details

Type

excursion

Year Level Suitability

Kinder to Prep-2

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama, The Arts - Music, English, Languages

Themes

Literature, Text Based Drama, Oliver Jeffers, Book, Classical Music, Quartet, Theatre, Drama Composer, Puppetry, Star

Artform

Drama, Live Music

Duration

30 mins followed by 15 minute Q&A

Cost

1 free teacher per 10 students student group (6 or more) $15 each.

Venue

HOTA, Home of the Arts (Bundall, QLD)

School Term:
Term 2

Availability

Fri 14 June - 10:30am & 12:00pm
Sat 15 June - 10:30am & 12:00pm
includes post-show interactive Q&A

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Enquiry/Booking Request