CBCA Book Week 2022

ABOUT THE SHOWS:

Each year, in celebration of Book Week, we adapt two books shortlisted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) for the Book of The Year Awards

We choose one book from the Picture Book category & one book from the Younger Readers Chapter Book category and create two 40-minute musical productions including original songs and puppetry.

As far as we’re aware, we’re the only company adapting both a picture book and a younger readers chapter book each year; therefore, ensuring age appropriate performances for all students.

We also support Australian authors by paying royalties for every child that attends a performance of one of our adaptations.

The chosen books are announced in May; however, with most schools rebooking year after year, the tour starts to sell out from the previous Book Week so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment!

Includes a teacher resource pack and a targeted, structured question time with the performers which explores the themes of the books and performances and also supports Inquiry learning as we discuss how the shows were produced and how the puppets and props were made.

Q&A:

We include a structured and informative Q&A session which supports the school’s delivery of the Critical and Creative Thinking curriculum.  We discuss the themes raised in the show and support Inquiry Learning by discussing how we made the set, puppets, music, etc.

“Was great how it was run by you and not just the kids asking random questions. (10/10)” – Bargara State School, Bargara QLD

ONLINE OPTION:

If it’s not possible for you to host a performance we have another option.  Each year we prepare a professional recording of both adaptations.

How it works:
We’ll make the professional recording available for the whole of Book Week so you can watch it whenever, and however often, you like during that week. If you’d prefer access in a different week, let us know and we can arrange it. The link is sharable with individual classes or students so you can watch the show in the way that works best for you.

A pre-recorded Q&A will be attached to each performance, along with a Teacher Resource Pack.  The Q&A includes questions with the performers and the creative team and we’ll supply it as a separate link so you can refer to it whenever you want.

IN-SCHOOL PRICING:

$8.80 (exc. GST) per student.

Please note there is a minimum fee of $880 (exc. GST) for up to 100 students

ONLINE PRICING:

Pricing is based on a fee of $85 inc. GST per class.  This assumes there are approx. 25 students per class so if your school has smaller class sizes let us know and we’ll work out a price with you.  When you enquire please indicate the number of students and the number of classes you wish to book for.