Great Southern Land
The Australian idiom is explored in this dynamic presentation of poetry and song. Couched in an historical narrative that moves from the transportation era to the present this collection of Australian voices express a variety of experiences both linguistically and culturally.
Year 7-9The Australian idiom is explored in this dynamic presentation of poetry and song. Couched in an historical narrative that moves from the transportation era to the present this collection of Australian voices express a variety of experiences both linguistically and culturally.
Poems easily lend themselves to a range of classroom exercises; forms include ballads, free and comic verse, spoken word and rap. Storytelling, the investigation of rhyme, rhythm and a broad range of poetic devices underpins the performance.
All performances are followed by a Q&A with the actors. Company members have broad knowledge of poetry and storytelling and can lead discussion on style and content.
Show duration: 60 minutes plus Q & A
Tour dates:
Term 2: Tuesday 18 April - Friday 30 June, 2017
Term 3: Monday 17 July - Friday 20 September, 2017
Term 4: Monday 9 October - Friday 20 October, 2017
Requirements:
Minimum performance space required: 6m x 6m
Set up time: 60 mins
Bump out time: 20 mins
Other: Access to power
Cost:
Groups over 120 student: $9.50 per student
Groups under 120 students: $1140.00 minimum performance fee
All prices include gst
Cancellation fee applies