Merrigong for Schools
The 2010 Merrigong For Schools program offers high calibre educational theatre experiences designed to engage students with thought-provoking performances and stimulating activities.
A rich and diverse range of productions is programmed, some suiting students in Primary School and others aimed at those in High School. Most have post-show Q&A sessions to give fascinating insights into the creative process.
We invite school communities 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!
The schools’ performances of shows in Merrigong’s 2010 Season are:
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Merrigong Theatre Company Presents Australia's answer to The Supremes in a smash-hit musical. |
Thurs 20 May 11am. Suitable for students in Years 9 - 12. | |
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The national secondary schools' comedy competition. |
Sat 29 May 1pm. Suitable for students in Years 9 - 12. | |
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Force Majeure's It's not how old you are, but how you are old. |
Thurs 24 Jun 11am. Suitable for students in Years 9 - 12. | |
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Merrigong Theatre Company Presents Shakespeare’s mistaken twins in a brand new spin. |
Wed 30 Jun 11am & Thurs 1 Jul 11am. Suitable for students in Years 7 - 12. | |
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Patch Theatre Company's A comic fable about a busy deliveryman. |
Tues 7 Sep 10am & 12pm. Suitable for students in K - Year 3. | |
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‘Riley’ from Daniel Riley McKinley and ‘Artefacts’ from Frances Rings. |
Fri 17 Sep 12.30pm. Suitable for students in Years 5 - 12. | |
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Merrigong Theatre Company Presents The much-loved film comes to life on stage. |
Wed 22 Sep 11am. Suitable for students in Years 9 - 12. | |
* These performances are also open to the general public.
For school group bookings to the above shows, please complete and return a booking request form, available to download here [PDF 158kb].
Teacher Resources
Please see above for teachers' notes.
Backstage Tours
Come and explore the backstage areas of IPAC. Half-hour fully guided backstage tours for school groups can be arranged by contacting the Education Co-ordinator (details below). Places are limited, so please book early.
Passport To Perfomance
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. The 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. Priority goes to those schools nominated by the NSW Department of Education as Priority Funded. To apply for assistance, please contact the Education Co-ordinator.
For a full schools' brochure, click here [PDF 2.31MB] or contact the Education & Promotions Co-ordinator, Jennifer O'Sullivan on
(02) 4224 5903 or josullivan@merrigong.com.au.
Click here to download the Risk Management Fact Sheet [PDF 42kb]
