What do puppeteers do in lockdown?
Jun 02, 2020
Make a new show!
Internationally awarded puppet company, Dream Puppets offer several incursions to Victorian schools, all starring the character "Dreamer", who has wonderful adventures. The company's two principals conceive all elements of their shows - and make everything. While in lockdown, Richard has made a cat puppet for a show in development. It's an allegory about the Covid19 lockdown, called Dreamer and the Rainbow Cat. The puppets are exquisite and take ages to make.
Read about all the shows Dream Puppets offer here
Image above: This cat was begun in March, by May it had beautiful, rainbow fur.
Image below: Dream Puppets' Dreamer in the Deep, hurry if you want it for world environment day!
Term 2 almost done, now for Terms 3 & 4
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Image: Junkyard Beats, based in Sydney & Melbourne, offer shows and workshops linking sustainability with music. They're great for either inspiring in Term 3 or cel
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Rich Schools, Poor Schools
Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.
This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research
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Hurry if you haven't sorted Book Week
As Term 3 is almost upon us, if you haven't sorted a Book Week incursion, hurry! If you're flexible with dates, you might be able to swing one of our great shows.
See our Book Week Shows here.
Image: Something Special Live - Available NSW, QLD, ACT,VIC,SA & WA
Livestream version available nationally
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