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Anti Bullying Show - Bully Bull Ring

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 45 minutes plus question & answer time.
The characters use song & dance to help Bellamy understand different approaches to resolving the issues of bullying. The show focuses on strategies to manage both online and face to face bullying and also discusses Emotional Intelligence.
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Fairy tales & Puppetry Show - Good Things Come In Threes

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 3
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 50 minutes including question & answer time
We take three of our favourite fairy tales and perform them using three different styles of puppetry.
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National Science Week in Schools LIVE 2025: STEMania!

Presented by Perform! Education
Year Level Suitability 4 - 9
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 50 minutes (including 5 minutes discussion time)

STEMania! is a 45 minute, live-in-school interactive science sketch comedy presented by professional actor/educators that engages, inspires and educates students with the wonders of STEM.

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Le Petit Nicolas workshop or performance

Presented by Melbourne French Theatre Inc.
Year Level Suitability 3 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 2 class periods per workshop/session - up to 3 workshops sessions in one day can be organised

Incursion in French or English in the form of a performance OR workshop/competition and uses a cross-curricular approach (Drama & French) to engage students in a collaborative learning experience.

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From Figaro to Phantom

Presented by Creative Universe
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Can be tailored to suit all venues, audiences, occasions
Pot-Pourri's most popular cabaret show from opera to Broadway and comedy! Educational, entertaining and fun! This world class group is very versatile and will guarantee a brilliant performance every time!
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Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show

Presented by Mr Snotbottom
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 mins
A shinning example of comedy performance with an accompanying how to workshop..."A well crafted and hilarious comedy for kids of all ages delivered in style" Australian Stage.
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CIAO Italy! - A Celebration of Immigration

Presented by Ela Rose Studios
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes performance and workshops (can be modified to run 25min to 120 minutes)
A Celebration of Immigration! A fun, unique and educational portrayal of a true story based on an Italian man's journey to Australia from his home Italy. An interactive presentation with a man and his suitcase as he shares his story.
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Commedia Clowning (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
A madcap journey filled with well known historic Commedia characters, mime, music, magic and a whole lot of fun.
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Fairytale Puppetry: Exploring Languages (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
Engage with language and culture via a range of classic fairytales and stories told through adorable bi-lingual puppet shows.
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Les Batons Francais (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
This program follows the characters of Jaques and Pierre as they journey across France looking for true love! This theatrical comedy touches on French historical icons and literature, keeping students engaged and excited for the expedition ahead!
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Book Week 2025 in Schools: adaptation of a Younger Readers Chapter Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Younger Readers Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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Cartooning = Creative Curriculum & Story Telling

Year Level Suitability K - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 60 mins per session

Go DRAWING MAD as Toonworld invites you to "Book a Journey" to Toonworld the land full of creativity and drawing challenges where you will meet fun characters

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Animation = Creative STEM Curriculum Stop Motion Animation

Year Level Suitability K - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 90 mins per session
CREATE YOUR OWN ANIMATED MOVIES!
We invite your students to the wonderful world of Stop Motion Animation. In this simple and exciting workshop we learn the fun, simple hints and tips on how to create cool clay characters & animate effectively!
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Philippe et Jacques - French music and mime

Presented by Global Grooves
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50-60min
Combining French music, mime, comedy, drama and magic. With audience participation, these experienced performers take students on an hilarious journey of French drama and music.
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Anti-Bullying - The Magic of Resilience - Unleash the Magic within!

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes including Q&A and interactive review of learning at the end

This Anit-Bullying Magic Show is designed to empower children to be self-confident, focus on positive behaviours, build resilience, be kind and support others. It's super funny & highly interactive and it's the empowering.

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The Mad Hatter Magic Show

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minute magic show.
Everyone's favourite character from Alice in Wonderland is now on tour and ready to take his form of hilarious chaos to your school! Hilarious, interactive and magical fun that makes a great introduction into the worlds of literature and theatre.
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Cultural Dance - Dance and Culture from around the world!

Presented by Ela Rose Studios
Year Level Suitability P - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50-60 minutes (can be modified to run 25min to 120 minutes)
A fun, interactive and educational portrayal of a journey through Dance from around the world including Spain, South America (including Brazil & Argentina), Cuba, Central America, Italy, Greece & much more!
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Wellbeing, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: An adaptation of Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes plus Q&A
Award-winning author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Our adaptation of this award winning book enables children to identify emotions and learn how to deal with them.
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Mirror Mirror! Carp's Fairytales Show

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability P - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes
The Magic Mirror is announcing this year's Fairest Of Them Award award, and Fairytale Land is in a frenzy! The characters will do ANYTHING to win the prize. But who will win? Features the stories 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'Red Riding Hood'
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The T-Rex Tea Party - Carp's Dinosaur Show!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability K - Kinder
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 Minutes
Deep in the jungle, long ago, the dinosaurs put on a T-Riffic show! They danced and told stories, and played happily. The T-Rex Tea Party was something to see! So sharpen your teeth, practice your roars, and let's all pretend to be dinosaurs!
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Proud To Be Me! Carp's Personal Learning Show

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability P - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

You’re invited to Justin Credible’s Funfair! A show about the importance of self-esteem, confidence, and embracing the differences in ourselves and others. Perfect for helping students adjust to a new year level, or to reinforce postive approaches

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'Cool' Christmas Science Show

Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 Hour

The Jollybops "Cool Christmas" Science Show combines the best Science experiments and FUN Christmas songs! Rock out with Rusty & the Professor with Great Science, Interactive Pantomime and Bopping Christmas tunes. 10/10!

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Les Courtes Lignes de COURTELINE [short lines by COURTELINE]

Presented by Melbourne French Theatre Inc.
Year Level Suitability 3 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 30 - 65 mins
Performance in French OR English of rehearsed, costumed and moved readings of sketches and for students of French OR Drama
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Christmas Puppetry Workshop

Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 90 minutes
Interactive performance & puppet making. A wonderful way for your children to embrace end of year celebrations. Laughter, singing, creating. Children LOVE Harry the mischievous gorilla, and create their own puppet to take home.
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Santa's Lost Sleigh!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 45 Minutes

The reindeer are ready, but where are the presents? Help the Chief Elf solve this elf-tastrophe before Santa’s sleigh leaves at midnight.

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#GoodEnough - Live and Online

Presented by Mindful Productions
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour
GoodEnough is a comical & relatable show for all students. Teaching about positive & negative 'self-talk'. The protagonist's thoughts become characters -The 'Critic' & 'Motivator'. See how a simple day at school can be affected by your thoughts!
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Romeo & Juliet - Live & Online

Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 60 minutes, plus Q&A

Complete Works' Romeo & Juliet is an abridged version of arguably Shakespeare's most famous tragedy.

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Suitcase Stories

Presented by PAC
Year Level Suitability 2 - 7
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes
Suitcase Stories (for years 2-7) is a very funny show celebrating the cultural diversity of Australia. Eight different people from eight different countries each with a tale to tell!
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Mix It Up! - Chemistry Show K-2

Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour
Chemistry at its best for the 5-8 age group. A high humour, high energy show looking at properties of materials, chemical reactions, states of matter. Explosive gases, freezing liquids, colour change reactions, pop off tins are just the start of the FUN
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Wonderful Weather K-2 & 3-6

Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration One Hour
A full emersion of all things Weather: Air, Wind, Clouds, Fog, Sun & Rain. This fun show looks at the Science behind what causes our Wonderful Weather. Interactive with Big Visual experiments sure to leave kids smiling and hair ruffled.
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BIG Chemistry Show

Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration One Hour
The Biggest and most exciting Chemistry Show that can be done in a Primary School setting. The Jolly Professor brings his 25 years of Chemistry teaching experience into a Primary arena with the most Explosive, Fizzy, Shattering & Colourful Chemistry.
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The Dinosaur Show

Presented by Em's Entertainment
Year Level Suitability P - 1
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration 45 Minutes

A must see for all little dinosaur lovers. With over 2000 performances to date, this well researched show has enthralled countless children over the years. A visual and musical feast!

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Mrs Claus' Christmas

Presented by Em's Entertainment
Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 45 Minutes

Our Christmas pantomimes are the perfect end of year treat! This hilarious show is 45 mins of music and mayhem, packed with audience participation. Guaranteed to delight young audiences this Christmas!

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#CBCA and Perform! present Children's Book Week® for 2025! LIVESTREAM

Presented by Perform! Education
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration Junior Version: 35 minutes, General/Senior Version: 45 minutes

In partnership with The Children's Book Council of Australia, TREASURE HUNT is an educational LIVESTREAM event, celebrating the 2025 theme 'Book An Adventure'.

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Italian Fiesta

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

Get ready to Fiesta, Italian Style! This is a journey from the roots of the Tarantula (Tarantella) traditional dance right up to celebrating current day Italian Hip Hop. We re-live a dynamic and fun Italian Fiesta!

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Book Week - Reading Magic Show Adventure

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Bring Book an Adventure to life! Trace of Magic transforms stories into thrilling magic, sparking curiosity and a love for books. A must-see for students during Book Week!

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"JUNKLANDIA" School Show

Presented by Junkyard Beats
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minute show + 30 minute 'Junk Orchestra' + 15 minute Q&A
The Junklandians are masters of creative recycling and rhythmic repurposing. Follow the journey of two brothers on a mission to Earth to educate and inspire students through captivating drumming, body percussion, circus, comedy, theatre and much more!
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#VIRTUAL Rockstar Kids Magic Show

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 60mins
This is a Virtual Comedy Magic Show will be conducted by Australia's best kids magician on ZOOM. So get ready for a 30-60 minutes stress-free show that the whole entire school can enjoy.
It is highly INTERACTIVE, HILARIOUS & ENGAGING!
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The Laneway Theatre visits YOU!

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minutes

Thanks to Shows for Schools, Tim Ellis can now bring his world class magic and illusions into YOUR school - he'll even saw someone in half!

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Bully Free Zone!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability P - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes
Bull is a bully. He teases all the other farmyard animals, until one day his friends stand up to him and help him realise he needs to change his ways. A show about friendship, developing empathy skills, and addressing a range of anti-bully strategies.
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The Puppet Circus (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40min Show (+ Free 20min puppetry discussion on request)

Roll up, Roll up! Come and see the hilariously funny puppet show, "Circus In Disarray'! See quirky puppet characters performing real live circus skill! Highly engaging, highly interactive.

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#National Science Week in Schools LIVESTREAM 2025

Presented by Perform! Education
Year Level Suitability 4 - 9
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 45 minutes

STEMania! is an interactive science sketch comedy celebrating the National Science Week theme- 'Decoding the Universe' inspiring students on the wonders of STEM.

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Mr Marvel's Magical Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 min circus and magic show
Mr Marvel is larger than life and his Magical Circus is jam packed with mind-blowing tricks, hilarious antics and crowd engagement. This is a high energy, high impact show that will rock any audience.
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Too Many Toys!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability P - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes
Danny has too many toys - but which ones should stay and which should go? Learn about toys - how they move, their history, and why they are popular. And help Danny discover the most valuable toy costs nothing at all!
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Crack Up With Laughter! Carp's Comedy Show!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes
Meet Wizard Clumsy Pants, the worst wizard in the world! With one wave of his wand, he can cause abraca-CHAOS! You're invited to his brand-new, hilarious, chaotic magic show!
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# online That Bird has Arms!- VIRTUAL show

Presented by Books To Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 45 minutes plus the optional 20-minute FAQ video

Based on the CBCA Shortlisted 2024 Picture Book of the Year "That Bird Has Arms" this 45-min VIRTUAL show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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The Mad Hatter DELUXE Illusion Show

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minutes
Everyone's favourite character from Alice in Wonderland is now on tour and ready to take his form of hilarious chaos to your school! This is a larger scale version of The Mad Hatter Magic Show with the addition of a backdrop and a Grand Illu
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The Laneway Theatre DELUXE Illusion Show - Live in your school.

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minutes

Australia's favourite magician and owner of The Laneway Theatre finally brings the experience of real magic into your school!

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The Prank Factory- Resilience Show

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive resilience-themed puppet show for Grades Prep - Year 4.

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Man of a Million Faces (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
With choice between a French or Italian inspired theatre workshop, multi-talented, Chris sparks interest in culture, cuisine, language, landmarks and history
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Max and The Wild Things

Presented by Hila Tells Stories
Year Level Suitability K - 4
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 min

This interactive, imaginative, and wild show brings the iconic book"Where The Wild Things Are" to life, inviting the audience into Max's world, where big emotions rule!

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The 2025 Book Week Show!

Presented by Carp Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

An overview of the 2025 CBCA Book Week books. Grab your map and books and join Pirate Puffy Pants for a magical adventure! Based around the 2025 theme, 'Book An Adventure!'

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Dr Hubble's Bubble Show

Presented by Dr Hubble's Bubbles
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
Dr Hubble's Bubble Show is the perfect show for primary age children. Its fun,funny and educational. The science is delivered in easily digestible bit size snippets. It's impossible not to learn something AND have a great time.
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The Nutcracker - A Christmas Adventure!

Presented by Hila Tells Stories
Year Level Suitability K - 4
Avail.: Term 4
Duration 45 min
Join Clara on a mesmerizing Christmas adventure, enchanted by Tchaikovsky's melodies, into the wondrous Kingdom of Sweets, inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless classic! A truly interactive experience.




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Framework of Ideas Workshops 2025

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 70-minute session
Live, in school workshops curated around each of the four Frameworks: Country, Personal Journeys, Play and Protest.
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Elf Twinkle Toes Christmas Circus Show (VIC)

Presented by Cirque Mystique
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minute Christmas themed circus and magic show
If you thought Christmas was fun before wait till you have a circus elf around! High-caliber circus and magic, audience interaction, hilarious comedy and tonnes of Christmas spirit - All in one action packed show that will captivate any audience.
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AllOfMe

Presented by Mindful Productions
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 Hour show & Workshop included.
The biggest battle students face is often the battle in their heads...#AllOfMe is a comical and relatable play where we follow the life of a teenager and the multiple thoughts they have a day by breaking them up into the 'characters of the mind'.
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GenerationLIKE

Presented by Mindful Productions
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 Hour show & Workshop included.
#GenerationLIKE is a brand NEW live show that exposes the hold Social Media has over teenagers today. When LIKES are the new currency. We see how some teenagers define their worth via social media and the lengths they go to for instant gratification!
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Cyberkindness by The Playground Craze

Presented by The Playground Craze
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 60 minutes including a question and answer session.

A live, evidence based theatre show performed at your school. Covering topics relating to online safety, cyberbullying, seeking help and support, and making good decisions in the digital world.

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CAPTAIN SPAVENTA AND THE DOWRY DENIED (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A (optional)

With stunning costumes, exotic stage setting, and leather masks, CAPTIAN SPAVENTA AND THE DOWRY DENIED is the perfect show to learn about the most famous Commedia dell'arte characters and to celebrate Italian culture and Carnevale.

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# online Book Week 2024 | Adaptation of shortlisted Picture Book Timeless by Kelly Canby

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our adaptation of Timeless.

Timeless won the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award 2024

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# online Book Week 2024 | Younger Readers Chapter Book Being Jimmy Baxter by Fiona Lloyd

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 - 45 minutes plus question & answer time

In celebration of Book Week 2024 we are excited to present our musical adaptation of Being Jimmy Baxter including songs and puppetry.

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dog day

Presented by kaz arts
Year Level Suitability P - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

learn how to look after puppies

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Big Trouble In Little Collins St

Presented by TEST
Year Level Suitability 1 - 5
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 23

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dog day the 4th - test show

Presented by kaz arts
Year Level Suitability P - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

learn how to look after puppies more advanced learn how to look after puppies more advanced

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MUCH ADO ABOUT SAUSAGES (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.
Year Level Suitability K - 2
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 30 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A (optional)

Much Ado About Sausages is designed for younger students from Kindy to Year 2. Simple, dynamic, easy to follow, it features 4 Commedia dell'Arte characters: Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Colombina, Capitano.

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Wombat's Wild Weekend

Presented by Em's Entertainment
Year Level Suitability P - 1
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration 45 Minutes

Wombat’s Wild Weekend is a fun way to familiarise kids with our beloved Australian native animals.

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High School Magic!

Presented by Adelaide Magic
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes

Filled with comedy, fun and surprises, the High School Magic Show involves plenty of audience participation from both students and teachers.

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Book Week 2025 in Schools: adaptation of a Picture Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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The Jungle Book Adventure!

Presented by Hila Tells Stories
Year Level Suitability K - 4
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

This interactive show is an adaptation of the iconic 'Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli's amazing adventure and meets fantastic animals, solves mysteries, and escape a very fierce tiger!

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VIVA COMMEDIA! (NSW, ACT & VIC)

Presented by THE TROPPO TROUPE INC.
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 Minutes + 10 Minutes Q&A

VIVA COMMEDIA! is a show created to introduce students to the Commedia dell'arte & its funny characters. The story follows the classic theme of the thwarted love of young lovers & unfolds in a series of amusing & carambolic incidents. 

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ReBoots Cyber Safety Show!

Presented by Melbourne Puppet Kerfuffle
Year Level Suitability P - 4
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes

A 45-minute interactive Cyber safety-themed puppet show for Prep - Year 4.

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The Players' 'Bottom's Dream' 2025

Presented by Bell Shakespeare
Year Level Suitability 2 - 6
Avail.: Term 2, Term 3
Duration 1 hour

in 2025 Bell Shakespeare's national touring education ensemble, The Players, presents A Midsummer Night's Dream reimagined for school audiences.

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110% Ready with The Listies

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Featuring a poop-load of puns, silly slapstick sight gags, and a splash of improvisational idiocy, 110% Ready sees Melbourne’s masters of mirth do what they do best at Seymour Centre!

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Imagine Live

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability K - 4
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration Approximately 55 minutes with no interval.

Based on Australian author Alison Lester’s bestselling book, Imagine Live is a beautiful and interactive performance exploring themes around creativity, friendship and the natural world.

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Children's Book Week ® 2025 LIVE

Presented by Perform! Education
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration Junior Version - 40mins + 10 minutes discussion time. General/Senior Version- 50 Mins + 10 minutes discussion time

Celebrating the 2025 Children’s Book Week® theme 'Book An Adventure'- TREASURE HUNT is touring schools in partnership with the Children’s Book Council of Australia.

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An Animal Life

Presented by Comic Poetry with Avatars
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 30 minutes

An Animal Life is a collection of comic poetry performed on video by shockingly ‘human’ avatars who variously recite Hugh Brown's animal poetry.

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Book Week 2025 LIVE show - General Waste

Presented by Books To Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 3, Term 4
Duration 40 minutes plus full Q&A

Based on the CBCA Notable-listed 2025 Picture Book of the Year "General Waste" by Michel Streich, this 40-min LIVE show by qualified teachers incorporates The Arts - Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts & Media Arts.

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Vivid Storytelling, Magic Show & Workshop

Presented by Magic Moments In Oz
Year Level Suitability 1 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 min Magic show plus 30 min per workshop group

Rosanna Valentina presents a wonderful magic show entwined with storytelling that will ignite their imagination. This delightful magical show will keep children completely mesmerized & thoroughly entertained.

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Monty the Magical Dragon's Grand Adventure

Presented by Magic Moments In Oz
Year Level Suitability 1 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45min magic show and 30min per workshop group

Presenting 'Monty the Magical Dragon and his apprentice".

This is an adventure-filled magic show to remember. You'll experience beautiful & clever magic from around the world, but Monty needs help from the students to make the magic work.

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Never Have I Ever

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12
Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre
Duration 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)

An explosive and savagely funny play by Deborah Frances-White, which brilliantly skewers the contradictions of contemporary society and the shifting sands of power and sexual politics.

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The Gospel According to Paul

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre
Duration 90 minutes (no interval)

BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS A SOFT TREAD PRODUCTION

The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful, and poignant depiction of Keating, the man who — as he tells it — single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia.

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CAROL 2025 Season

Year Level Suitability 11 - 12
Venue: Heath Ledger Theatre
Duration 1hr 30 minutes (no interval)

A heartfelt story filled with hope, courage, resilience, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit, Carol is both funny and heartbreaking, with just enough song to get you humming.

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Maths Magic Show

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Unlock the Magic of Numbers! Trace of Magic makes maths exciting with mind-blowing magic, problem-solving, and hands-on fun. A must-see interactive show for students all year round!

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'In the Zone' by The Playground Craze

Presented by The Playground Craze
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 60 minutes, including a question and answer session at the end.
A fun and inclusive student wellbeing program with a live, evidence-based theatre show performed at your school. Students are encouraged to recognise different emotions, while learning practical strategies to build confidence and resilience.
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The Beep Test

Presented by Theatre Works
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Venue: Theatre Works
Duration 60 minutes

The Beep Test is a comedic, fast-paced, over-the-top new Australian musical that dives into the drama and chaos that was school Beep Tests!

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Love and Information

Presented by Theatre Works
Year Level Suitability 9 - 12
Venue: Theatre Works
Duration 90 minutes

In this fast moving kaleidoscope, more than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know.

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# online Book Week 2025: adaptation of a Picture Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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# online Book Week 2025 adaptation of a Younger Readers Chapter Book shortlisted by the Children's Book Council of Australia for the Book of The Year Awards

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 3
Duration 40-45 minutes plus Question & Answer time

Each year, in celebration of Book Week we adapt one of the books shortlisted for the CBCA Younger Readers Book of The Year Award into a 40 minute production.

Includes a teacher resource pack and Q&A

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# online Wellbeing, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence: An adaptation of Mr Huff by Anna Walker

Presented by Meerkat Productions
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 minutes plus Q&A
Award-winning author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming and wise picture book sure to delight all ages. Our adaptation of this award winning book enables children to identify emotions and learn how to deal with them.
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Chinese Cultural Magic Show

Presented by Trace of Magic
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45 mins plus Question and Answer Time (includes free magic trick for each student and Autograph signing if time permits)

Celebrate Harmony Day and Languages with the Magic of Chinese Culture! Trace of Magic blends mesmerizing illusions, cultural storytelling, and interactive fun for an unforgettable experience of diversity and wonder.

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