Kids, Schools & Families
Merrigong Theatre Company provides a range of family-friendly experiences and events perfect for school excursions! Our program is packed to the brim with shows that will thrill, fascinate, entertain, enlighten, involve and delight kids of all ages. Each school day matinee includes a post-show Q&A session to give fascinating insights into the creative process. We invite kids, schools and families in and around the Illawarra to come in, explore the venue, experience professional high quality theatre and engage with a range of other educational activities. We look forward to seeing you throughout the year!
Download a PDF of the 2012 Kids, Schools and Families brochure here [2.5MB]. Please ensure that you are using the latest version of Adobe reader. If you do not have this software installed on your system, you can download the free Adobe Reader by clicking on the following link: get.adobe.com/reader
For school group bookings, please download and print the booking request form, fill it in and fax to the Education Co-ordinator on (02) 4226 9696.
Teacher Resources
Teachers notes are available for shows with a school day matinee performance. These can be emailed or posted upon request.
Backstage Tours
Half-hour fully guided backstage tours for school groups can be arranged by contacting the Education Co-ordinator.
Passport To Performance
We believe that all students should enjoy the experience of professional live theatre and we do our best to keep the cost as low as possible. Passport To Performance is a program that provides school students with the opportunity to attend a selection of performances by subsidising some of the associated costs, such as tickets and transport. Schools nominated by the NSW Department of Education for inclusion in the Priority School Program are eligible to apply. Funding is limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To apply for assistance, please contact the Education Co-ordinator.
Click here to download the Risk Management Fact Sheet [PDF 16kb]
For more information
Jennifer O’Sullivan
Education Co-ordinator
Tel: 4224 5903
Email: josullivan@merrigong.com.au
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Griffin Theatre Company's Direct from its Sydney Festival season - a powerful and dangerous descent into the darker parts of our culture. |
Wed 7 & Thurs 8* Mar 8pm (*includes post-show Q&A), Sat 10 Mar 2pm. | |
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival's A one-of-a-kind national comedy competition and workshop program for students in Years 9 -12. |
Sat 10 Mar 3 – 5pm workshop, 6pm performance | |
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A Belvoir production Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Master theatre-maker Neil Armfield's stunning revival of Australia's first great classic for the theatre. |
Fri 23 Mar 11am (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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version 1.0 and Merrigong Theatre Company's Sex, lies & dirty deals... The sold out hit of 2011 returns for one final season. |
Thurs 12 Apr 11am (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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CDP presents Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of Based on the award-winning picture book, this charming sequel to The Gruffalo is filled with music, laughs and scary fun for children... and their adults. |
School holidays: Fri 13 Apr 12pm & 2pm, Sat 14 Apr 10am, 12pm & 2pm | |
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A Merrigong Theatre Company production A powerful and emotional new play set in the Illawarra of the 1870s. |
Thurs 14 Jun 11am (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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Merrigong Theatre Company presents Hard hitting street dance fused with an electro-acoustic score. By award-winning choreographer Shaun Parker. |
Wed 27 Jun 9.30 – 11.30am workshop, 1pm performance (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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Monkey Baa’s A fast-paced musical comedy based on the book by Tim Winton that will make you laugh your bum off! |
School holidays: Mon 9 Jul 12.30pm, Tues 10 & Wed 11 Jul 10am & 12.30pm | |
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A Critical Stages and The Follies Company production A magical fusion of drama, romance and ballroom dancing. |
Tues 17 Jul 6.30pm, Wed 18 & Thurs 19* Jul 8pm (*includes post-show Q&A), Sat 21 Jul 2pm & 8pm. | |
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A new production from Opera Australia’s Oz Opera. Mozart's Love. Betrayal. Passion. Revenge. |
Thurs 2 & Fri 3 Aug 8pm | |
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Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Bangarra's new work is a stunning fusion of dance and storytelling. |
Fri 24 Aug 12.30pm (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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Griffin Theatre Company’s An astonishing, evocative piece of autobiographical theatre from one of Australia's finest performers. |
Tues 28 Aug 6.30pm, Wed 29 & Thurs 30* Aug 8pm (*includes post-show Q&A), Sat 1 Sep 2pm. | |
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Circus that's charming, cheeky, and totally over the top! |
Wed 12 Sep 6.30pm, Thurs 13 & Fri 14 Sep 8pm, Sat 15 Sep 2pm & 8pm, Sun 16 Sep 5pm | |
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A La Mama Theatre / fortyfivedownstairs production Behind each image there's a story. But is it the truth we want, or just the next front page? |
Tues 2 Oct 6.30pm, Wed 3 & Thurs 4* Oct 7.30pm (*includes post-show Q&A), Sat 6 Oct 2.30pm | |
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Bell Shakespeare’s A fresh take on Moliere's classic comedy. |
Wed 17 Oct 11am (includes post-show Q&A) | |
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A Regan de Wynter production Direct from London, Sasha Regan's award-winning production is a very new take on a much-loved classic. |
Wed 31 Oct 8pm, Thurs 1 Nov 8pm (includes post-show Q&A), Sat 3 Nov 2pm, Sun 4 Nov 5pm | |
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A Belvoir production Toby Schmitz stars in Noel Coward's fizzingly witty comedy of manners. |
Wed 14 & Thurs 15* Nov 8pm (includes post-show Q&A), Sat 17 Nov 2pm. | |
