An ancient Artform, marionettes, black light, modern developments, such as Sesame Street type puppets, all resonate with audiences as they have for hundreds of years.
Puppets can say and do what people often can't. Students empathise with them. You forget they're puppets.
Queensland based, Mashed Theatre & Films are an incursion company touring shows for secondary students in Queensland, ACT, NSW, SA, Tasmania and Victoria.
See all 8 of their 2026 productions here.
Image: Othello, Yrs 11-12, incursion
A few more days of Naplan testing to go. All are finished on Monday 23rd, then back to real life.
For all the Catholics and St Pat's Day Catholics - enjoy. Hope you find a four-leaf clover.
Good luck to you and sláinte! (health in Irish)
Tiny Dog's production of the highly acclaimed play by British playwright Duncan MacMillan, Monster finishes next Saturday, 21 March. Compelling and provocative, it confronts the reach of empathy and the weight of moral responsibility around the violence of boys and men. Playing at KXT on Broadway.
"Beware the Ides of March" a famous quote from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. We take it as foreshadowing something bad.
Winni The Wacky Wizard passes the good show test - not only students, but parents and teachers love it too. It can easily add to several curriculum areas.
Details here
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Different editions for different states and territories.
Image: The Troppo Troupe, incursions for students of Italian, Drama, English and History brilliantly using the theatrical tradition of Commedia dell'Arte. Three diff
Each one has a holiday for a different reason!
- In ACT it's Canberra Day
- In Vic, it's Labour Day, celebrating the 8 hour day.
- In SA, it's Adelaide Cup Day
If you're in one of those areas, hope you enjoy your long weekend.
We are lucky to live in a democratic society, but as we all know, violence against women here is a huge issue.
This day is to highlight the need for justice and equality for women and girls worldwide. Why this need exists is an indictment of the human race.
Let's continue the work to make this day
Sydney Dance Company's excellent school matinees, separately for Primary (Yrs 3-6) and Secondary (Yrs 7-12) students in June and July at Sydney Opera House. One performance only of each, so book in soon! Details of Engine School Matinee Performances
Seymour Centre is presenting Sport for Jove's excellent production of the Scottish play from March 17. Suited to Yrs 7-12. Includes a post show Q&A. Details.
