Children's shows, School Shows and Corporate Workshops

Wally-The water Dude-Melbourne

I'm a seven foot tall inflatable water drop mascot and I want to help you get healthy.

1. Wally's Health Program

Wally and Danni Dehydration will educate your students in a fun interactive way about the value of a healthy, active lifestyle using drama, story telling, movement to music, games and activities. Students will be entertained will receiving a valuable health message.

2. Wally's Dance, Drama Workout Program all in one!!!!

Wally can tailor a physical activity session to meet your needs. You can choose from one or all of the following - dance, drama, movement to music, workout sequences etc. Wally will share his fun and very informative health message during the session.

3. Wally's Healthy Lifestyle Challenge

Wally has developed a reward/incentive program that encourages students to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours eg drinking water, eating healthy foods and keeping active. Student progress is monitored and recorded for a period to be determined by Wally and your Pre-school/school. The program includes a launch, awards ceremony and reward activities throughout the program.

4. Wally's Childhood Health Workshop for Parents

A workshop delivered by Jane O'Brien an experienced health presenter who shares her recipe for good health for children and their families. The topics can include healthy eating, sleep, physical activity etc.

5. Wally's Water and the Environment Program

Wally will educate your students on how to save water round their home, school and other environments using music, drama, story telling and movement to music. Think of any environmental topic and Wally will cover it!

Please Note:

* All programs are linked to the pre-school/school curriculum

* Students who participate in any of Wally's programs receive hand outs and giveaways for their participation

* Wally is accompanied by his enthusiastic but not so healthy friend Danni Dehydration for each of his programs.

Snakebusters-Melbourne

Educational program on snakes and other reptiles for Schools, kindergartens, Children's parties.

Full hands on, all the children can hold snakes, lizards, crockodiles, frogs etc. Snakebusters are the only people who bring in the worlds deadliest snakes and are able to guarentee absolute safety. Expert staff including Raymond Hoser author of nine definite books, over 100 papers and over 25 years at the leading edge of Australian reptile science. Snake busters have surgically de venomized snakes for the welfare of the snakes and safety of the children.

Legal note: Snakebusters are the ONLY government licenced reptile demonstrators operating in Victoria, to have had approval from an ethics committee, DPI clearance AND been formally cleared by Worksafe Victoria to take venomous species into public places for the purposes of doing demonstrations.

For Primary and Secondary Schools worksheets can be provided on request.

This is truly and educational and experience the students will not forget.

The Casio Brothers-Healthy Eating show-Melbourne

This high-energy interactive act gets toddlers to young teens grooving to the beat. The culprit is Kid-Hop, a child friendly version of hip hop... They have a handle on comedy, contagious break dancing moves and some very cute electro-toy instruments. Their material is funny and kid-wise and every parents dream - things like too much TV and junk food are declared definately uncool." - The Advertiser, Fringe Review (March 07).

With songs about healthy eating, staying active, showbags and dancing, the exciting high-energy show introduced the fundamentals of hip hop in a fun, interactive way

Fabio, DJ Mario and their lilac-haired sister Coco have developed a form of entertainment called Kid-Hop, a frenetic mixture of rapping, singing, dancing, DJ scratching and aerobics, all accompanied by Casio keyboards... The band's messages are overwhelmingly positive, from eating healthily to turning off the television to play outside" - dB Magazine, Fringe Review (March 07)

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Al Rose-Caricature-cartoons-Melbourne

Al Rose has worked for most Australian newspapers as a cartoonist, and in much demand for school workshops teaching the art of Cartoon and caricature drawings. Great for secondary students

ZAZU-African musicians and dancers-Melbourne

Renowned Drum and Dance Ensemble who play the party music of West Africa. Their high energy gigs are legendary, and their softer African melodic sets are a hit at weddings, conferences and functions. Comprising local percussionists Simons' Fraser and Lewis plus recently arrived Africans including dancer Bobo Diallo, and master drummer Mady Keita from Mali, Zazu is a unique melange of sound.

Corporate workshops

VoyeuRhythmic provides an innovative way to promote team building for your corporate needs.Simon Fraser has facilitated Corporate Drumming sessions all over Australia for almost a decade . Perfect for conferences and client functions, leadership and team building days, conflict resolution, stress management and work parties at Christmas or end of year.

African Drumming Workshops are proven and effective, fun filled sessions designed to improve productivity in your workplace. By creating a relaxed environment, which inspires group participation and synergy, African Drumming breaks down social barriers in order to allow participants to work efficiently and harmoniously together, with increased focus and reduced stress

School Workshops

Kids have an innate attraction to drums and rhythm and get a real opportunity to express themselves through African Drumming classes. African drumming is fantastic for promoting listening skills and interaction, and teaches children the benefits of working as a team, risk taking and trusting one another. It stimulates coordination and creativity by motivating both halves of the brain to communicate with each other. Simultaneously, it encourages improvisation, concentration and relaxation. African Drumming also possesses powerful healing and stress relief properties. Most importantly, playing in a group gives the children a sense of belonging and community. Each instrument played is an integral part of the whole. Instantly accessible rhythms give an immediate sense of achievement that builds confidence

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InRhythm-Drumming workshop-NSW

InRhythm's highly motivating team building drumming spectaculars are transforming communities across Australia and New Zealand. The key to their ability to connect people and build healthy communities is through present moment awareness all through the power of the rhythm and the drum! Their workshops, performance and drum hub have been a colourful and enriching ingredient helping to create the good vibes all over Australia.

Their mission is to heal people and organizations through the transformative power of rhythm.

What they do:

• Team Building and Development
• Community Drumming courses & Retreats
• Interactive Entertainment
• Entertainment
• Drum Making Courses
• Weddings
• Parties
• Kids drumming
• Drum Shop
• Health & Wellness Health & Wellness

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The Dandy lionz-Sydney

Katie Ninetails, Leo Player, Kitty Karaoke and Lionel Valiant-feline friends from outer space. Together they travel in their electric blue Aeroplar to land at a venue near you, to sing and dance their way through 11 brand new hit songs in a 40 min musical rock concert- delighting the little ones of all ages. great for schools and festivals.

Polynesian Dancers

Traditional Maori , Tahitian and Cook Island Dancers for meet and greet or for a display of traditional dances. Teach the children to hula and a bit about their culture.

Goldilocks-Puppet Show-Melbourne

Giggles Puppet Storytelling presentation of "Goldilocks and The Three Bears is a 390 min presentation for the preppies, and covers three areas of the school curriculum for prep including puppets, fairytales and saftey.

African Royal Drummers-Melbourne

Very energetic display dressed in National Costumes.They share their culture dancing and music of Ghana . The drums have a lanuage of their own and are never played without giving a message.

Rafetna-West African drums and story telling-Melbourne

A simple folktale with an enduring message about the gifts of nature.
Once upon a time, the sky was edible. All people had to do was reach up and it would taste like anything they imagined. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t last forever… Why the Sky is Far Away is an electrifying, interactive performance based on an age-old Nigerian folktale. Students will be captivated by storytelling, traditional West African music, Dance and costume, as themes of community, respect and care for the environment are explored.
Curriculum Focus
Tolerance, Cultural Understanding, Drama, Dance, Communication Skills.

Bushwahzee

The Band specializes in performing songs and dances that get their audience involved. The Bush Cabaret is one full day of singing, dancing and drama production. Designed for Juniors and senior classes.

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The Great Aussie Bush Show-Melbourne

The Great Aussie Bush show is a pantomime , complete with story line and villian. All the puppet characters speak and have their own unique personality. The performance is completely interactive and the children assist in many aspects of the performance. Topics covered are Anti smoking, anti littering, self esteem, protective behaviours and learning to read. During the performance we sing, dance, laugh and trick the villian. Children are invited on stage to play the music.

Bados-Melbourne

Bados is a member of the kids band Yummy Delicious, but he also does his own standup show for kids. With Yummy Delicious he has performed at many commnuity festivals since November 2006. Including The Good Friday Appeal, Kids Big Day Out at Telstra Dome, 2007/2008. He has also appeared in the Musical Comedy for kids It's a Fast, Fast, Fast Food World! For the 2008 Melbourne international comedy festival.Baden Johnson who is the man behind Bados. Is the manager of Yummy Delicious, He has also co-written and produced It's a Fast, Fast, Fast Food World! Between 1993 to 1996 He performed on the comedy circuit and at the Melbourne fringe and comedy festivals. He also works with adults with disabilities writing, producing and directing stage shows.

Act Description: Bados takes you on a journey, with props, characters and many styles of comedy from slapstick to standup. It is the world according to Bados.As he describes himself "I am not a clown, I am not a magician, I am not a pirate and I am definitely not a fairy." Bados can perform for you anywhere, kids parties, M.C. corporate, community/school festivals, playcentres you name it I will be there.

Orgue de Barbarie-Melbourne

For children of all ages, a cabaret show waved around the fascinating Orgue de Barbarie. Unique presentation that includes stories, marionettes, slides, fairy lights and more.

Circus Dogs-Melbourne

This high energy,action packed comedy show is the only one of its kind in Australia.

Kids love these hilarious hounds and adults will appreciate the highly skilled magnificent mutts. These dishlickers are with out doubt the most talented in Australia, They would at home in any of the big Circuses of the world. Not your average Fleabags!!!

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The Animal Trainer-Melbourne

The Animal trainer is aimed at Primary School Children, teaching children that training their pets is fun and sharing special friendships with animals.

The four legged stars of the show were adopted from animal shelters and you will see a Jack Russell doing the limbo, a silky Terrier dancing and a cat playing Top Dog.

Accompanied by Trainer Nicole and comedian Jason Carstens.

40 min show suitable for schools and shopping centres.

The Ticklish Allsorts-Adelaide-SA

Ticklish Allsorts primary audience is children aged 3-10 years.

Ticklish Allsorts is "semi-educational" - it introduces children to a range of musical styles, shows them simple dance moves to copy and introduces them to theatre/comedy traditions.

Ticklish Allsorts aims to celebrate childhood as a special time in everyone's life by bringing music, joy and laughter to its audience

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Soul Boutique-Clairvoyant-Tarot-fortune-Palm reader-Karina-Melbourne

Karen is well known for her acurate and insightful readings. karina has been a Psychic, Tarot reader, palm reader, angel Intuitive and Numerologist for almost 15 years, and a well respected teacher in all these fields. karina also provides personal developement workshops.

Through karina's Corporate workshops she can bring about profound change and insight into your organisation. In this fun and relaxed workshop karina combines exceptional spiritual skills with life coaching techniques to examine holistically the group dynamics of your business and assesses how individuals can interact more effectively.

Applauso-Melbourne

Applauso is designed to compliment Level 1 and 2 Italian LOTE and cultural diversity.

Applauso is a one man show based on three Commedia dell'Arte Characters. (an Italian creation filled with music, movement and strong interesting Characters from different regions of Italy)

This show provides an excellent vehicle for lanuage interplay and repitition.

Troubador-Melbourne

Designed for secondary schools, Christof charts the artistic and geographic journey of the Clown, through Comedia dell"Arte of the Italian Renaissance, the vaudeville halls of the Australian gold rushes and finally coming full circle, returning to the tradition of the Troubador with the contemporary Street performer or Busker.

Aeolian Players-Melbourne

Marcello and Pauline's group (up to 4) will play Traditional and folk Italian music and songs to the children. They also explain the traditional instruments used and talk a bit about Italy.

Luigi Zucchini-Melbourne

“Luigi will perform magical classics, “the rabbit out of the hat”, “the dove from the handkerchief” and his favourite newspaper illusion.

“Be prepared to be entertained by one of the best children’s magicians in the business. This wacky and fun magic show is the perfect entertainment for all ages, including adults who want to experience the joy of childhood again.

“Some of Luigi's skills include, juggling, slapstick comedy, balloon modelling, unicycle, magic & really bad singing. Audience members must prepare themselves to be involved in all the fun and excitement of the show.

“Luigi’s show is a colourful, energetic spectacular. He engages his audience with skilful circus flair & unique magic talent

Tim Tim -clown-juggler - Melbourne

A talented performer who can juggle and eat fire, juggle all different utensils, balloonology like you've never seen stilts and large bubbles etc. Plenty of child interaction. Tim is an outstanding performer with plenty of laughs.

Tim's Bubbles involve blowing massive bubbles up to 10metres long, bubbles inside bubbles, putting his body parts inside bubbles.

Great for Kindergarten and primary schools

Cuddly Critters- Melbourne

An action packed concert showing how Critter makes new friends and gets to know them better.Snuggle Bug includes them in, Fancy Ant joins in with others,Spy Fly asks a lot of questions and Tidy Spider likes to observe before introducing herself. The audience is actively involved with questions and lots of songs

Discussion points are Stranger danger, Racism, Communication and peoples differences.

The Jelly Bugs-Melbourne

A high energy children’s music band with infectious music, children participation, that creates imagination. 1 x 45 min show.
The Jelly Bug character can be an added extra.

Gosper and Clover-Aboriginal school show,Melbourne

A live actor and string puppet, interactive show commencing with a short folk story.The show demonstrates exquisite puppet manipulation with hand crafted cedar puppets up to 2 m in length.

Original music featuring the haunting and evocative sounds of the digereedoo with a love melody played on flute. This show is a demonstration of the explorative and sensitive work of combining aboriginal dreamtime style story with traditional puppetry of european influence.

30 min show

Rock N Roses -Melbourne

Rock n roses is a 30 min 1/4 scaled down rock n roll string puppet show with audience participation. The central figure is Clem, a 1 foot high guitar playing pop star marionette.

Totally unique with Australian origins

Suitable for Families or adults only this show is dotted throughout with improvised humour, immediate feedback and plenty of surprises.

Tooth and Claw-Melbourne

Tooth and Claw are a couple of very funny Dinosaurs at large and engage with whoever and whatever thet come accross. These two creatures have the audience following them wherever they go.

Wild Things

Wld Things are gentle,beautiful and appealing. These puppets are roaming the streets looking for their homeland. See Mshai The Giraffe, juanita the Butterfly, Tom tom The Turtle and others telling plenty of stories on their way

Zaar Belly Dance Workshop-Melbourne

American tribal Style workshop in which participants learn some of the fundamental moves and principles of ATS belly dance. An enjoyable way of developing motivation, connection and fitness within a group of people.

Conan The Bubble Man-NSW

For Playgroups

See square bubbles, dancing bubbles, and lots of bubble surprises in this Dynamic and exciting show. Conan will put someone inside a bubble. For small groups a show plus bubble making workshop will give the children a unique opportunity to make bubbles like they've never made before.

For Primary school

Similar as above but includes more detailed explanation of soaps and detergents, how they work , clean and how bubbles form.

For High Schools shows

As above with more detailed discussion on Light waves and film interference, The chemistry of detergents and soaps and the Mathematics of minimum surfaces and their applications in architecture. So much more to offer in this program.

Secondary School show

Primary school show

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The Lolly Poppers-Melbourne

The children's attention is grabbed immediately while the atmosphere changes to sheer excitement as bubbles, co lour and bright enthusiastic energy bounces into the room with The Lolly poppers.

Mike Jackson shows-Melbourne

Pre Shool shows

Probably most famous for his release of ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’ and “Dr Knickerbocker”, Mike Jackson is considered one of Australia’s finest family entertainers. Mike has sold over 1/4 million albums and is an ‘ABC for Kids’ recording artist.  His numerous music resources are published by Music Sales and Bluegum Music and are readily available in Australia, UK, USA and Europe.  

Mike Jackson’s concerts inspire and empower all ages to become involved in music.
 
His workshops and resources make music, dance and magic an attainable goal for all.

Shows feature well known songs and toetapping tunes played on a truckload of unusual instruments including melodeon, concertina, mini mouth organ, ocarina PLUS a collection of fascinating string games. Funny bits and lots of laughs guaranteed!

Dr Knickerbocker show

Ideal for libraries this show is a joyous collection of funny song, action games,magical string figures, truckload of instruments, hilarious antic and juggling.

Bunyips, Bunnies and Brumbies

Taken from Mike's Gold Disk of the same name. Kookaburras, platypuses, koalas, and wombats populate this super swag of great Australian kids songs and yarns.

Rig-A-Jig-Jig's 21st Birthday Bash

Mike's hugely popular Folk Dance Kit for kids has come of age and has a special Jig Gig to celebrate - songs, dances, prizes and a whole heap of fun

For Birthday Parties

Mike provides atmosphere with a background of music to suit-well known tunes on a high range of instruments and a zany floorshow of string figures and juggling.

Magic with String

Mike teaches the less complicated string games and tricks, step-by-step, and presents some of the more complex and intricate figures.

Ocarina and Ukulele workshops

Beginner classes for each of these easily playable and attainable instruments.

Artist in Residence

Mike presents a shorter concert and a workshop to each level/school where an easy chorus song and a string game are taught. Children present these as items in a family concert (or group schools concert) with a backing band, Mike hosting the concert and leading the singing. A generic song is also taught and sung by all at the end.

Primary School Shows and Workshops

The Dr Knickerbocker Show

A joyous collection of funny songs, action games, magical string figures, truckload of instruments, hilarious antics and juggling.

Anything Is Possible

Mike, along with a truckload of instruments, gives a brief but exciting, inspirational guide to playing music.

Uke 'n Play Ukulele

Beginner 'instant play' session for these easy instruments. Ukes and chordchart/songbooks can be provided.

You may be elligible for school instruments grant. Further info go to

www.investinginoursvhools.dest.gov.au

Uke 'n Play Ocarina Workshops

Beginner sessions on these beautifully simple instruments. Ocarinas and fingering charts can be provided.

Dance Workshops

Easy and fun Bush Dances & Dances for Little Kids - taught with live music.

Flying Wombat Bush Ball

An evening for the whole family. Easily understood dance calls and careful selection of dances ensure that all who attend get maximum enjoyment with a minimum of fuss. Mike solo or with Flying Wombat Band.

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Vocal Enchantment Fairy experience-Melbourne

Kylie is a professional musician and takes the children on a journey into fairyland. Songs about rainbows and stars, games with the children singing and dancing and playing percussion instruments, making fairy wands or a coloring competition and finally quiet time of story telling.

Great for pre school children.

Hip Hop Dancers-Melbourne

An energetic group with loads of crowd participation and competitions

SeeSaw The Dinosaur and The Fruit Jingles-Melbourne

40 mins of fun filled musical adventures for early Primary & Pre school children. Original songs, audience participation, games and dancing. Members of cast include Seesaw and 2 comical cavepersons and sound engineer.

Sleeping Beauty puppet Theatre- Melbourne

A visually beautiful original production of this much loved traditional story told in authentic fairytale language and enhanced by classical music.

Hooley Dooleys

From the TV series. Fun filled hour od dancing, singing and interaction

Hoops A Daisey

Hoops a Daisey teach the children how to hool hoop and show them tricks and movements.

MISTER WHISKERS and his Dog SMIGGY

Franciscus Henri is Mister Whiskers . His shows are complete pieces of musical theatre, interweaving songs and stories creating an approach to theatre and music for children that is unique.

Damian Callinan Comedy Workshop-Melbourne

Damian will teach the children all aspects of comedy like script writing , delivery presentation etc. This is a fun workshop ideal for 10-16 year olds.

Agoro (Melbourne)

Agoro is visually colorful, a fiery drum and dance spectacular from Issac Paa Brown's homeland Ghana, are dynamic, vibrant and lots of fun, appealing to a very wide audience, both young and old. Teaches children the rhythms of Africa, Instruments and cultural. Workshops available.

Cosentino-comedy magic

Cosentino will have your students amazed at his skills. A modern performer incorporating dance, magic and comedy with plenty of student participation. Charged on per student basis minimum of 150 students

Japanese Drummers

Murasaki Daiko drummers playing Taiko drums in which rhythms and interplay of different patterns played on different drums is really intoxicating.

Toshi-Japanese Drumming program

Traditional Japanese drums are called Taiko or Wadaiko drums. Toshinori is an accomplished player and teacher of Wadiako.Toshi teaches students about a vibrant and attractive aspect of japanese Culture and gives them the opportunity to play this exciting instrument themselves.

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Minnie The Monkey-Melbourne

Are you doing all you can to teach your young children about personal safety?  This series will help you teach your children how to stay safe around cars, water and at home and how to be healthy and many other issues... all in a way that is fun for your children.   
 
Minnie sings health and safety songs proving the old adage “prevention is better than cure”. This fun and entertaining series is perfect for your preschool through 1st grade children.  Minnie explains everything at their level, using her toys as a learning tool, and strives to teach good judgement and values.
 
When Minnie isn't singing, she's spending time with her friends at home. Dolly is Minnie's caring teacher helping her to understand the world around her.  Her Mummy is always there watching over, and occasionally, they will go out into the community to see what's happening. But whatever she's doing, you're bound to have a good time watching her and learn important lessons at the same time!

Gordan Ross-Ventriloquist-Melbourne

Gordan and friends are full of fun, magic and entertainment. Gordan has several different character puppets to enthrall the children. Specialising in Walk and Talk, Meet and Greet as well as stunning stage shows as seen on TV, stage and film.

The kazoos-Melbourne

The Kazoos provide very high-quality children’s entertainment for any occasion. Based around original Kazoos songs, the shows are colourful, dynamic and very funny. The Kazoos come in singing and dancing and the fun never stops! Kids will be mesmerized by the characters and enthralled by the wonderful music, dancing and magic. The show is a fast-paced, fun-packed ride and will have kids dancing, singing along and participating. Kids love the crazy antics of The Kazoos. The primary audience for a Kazoos appearance is children 1 - 8 years old.

Professor Silly is played by Chris Hill Chris has been involved with music and show business all of his life. He is a trained actor and has a unique comic timing all of his own. Chris is very passionate about song-writing and performing for children and has that rare ability to really connect with a young audience.

Tulip is played by Celia Hill Celia has been enchanting children as a party entertainer for the last five years. She has the voice of an angel and is an exciting and energetic performer. Before The Kazoos she was writing and performing her own songs in clubs around Melbourne, Australia. In fact, it was at one of these gigs that she met her future husband, Chris Hill. Little did they know that the birth of their first child would inspire the birth of The Kazoos!

As parents of two pre-schoolers, Chris and Celia recognize the importance of children’s education and incorporate many subtle learning activities into The Kazoos’ performances. All songs are written by Chris and Celia and they both work very closely with The Kazoos’ director and choreographer to produce the best possible shows on all levels.

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Taikoz-Japanese Drumming school-Sydney

Great for students of all ages to learn and experience a part of Japanese culture.

King Marong Safara Music School

From West Africa, King has arrived as Gambia’s pulsating musical ambassador. An outstanding child musician who has been performing professionally since the age of 12, King is a master of Djembe, sabar, bougarabu, sewurba drumming and dance traditions and an internationally recognised drumming teacher.

Enjoyed by young and old alike, these hands-on percussion workshops enable participants to experience the pulsating rhythms and instruments of West Africa for themselves! Perfect as a team building exercise, for community events and festivals, King has a wealth of teaching experience both nationally and internationally and believes that “anyone with 2 hands can pick up drumming techniques”. Drums and hand percussion provided.

Paul Jamieson and Zero-Melbourne

With the help of a costumed character name Zero The Spacecat, Paul delivers a children's show with singing, dancing, which is highly interactive.

His songs are fun for kids and more often laced with contagious rhythms
that have everyone "grooving", young and old.
Reggae, rap, calypso and pop are just a few of the styles covered.

Paul's shows always lean towards audience participation  including a chance
for the children to play along using a musical instrument (tamborines, shakers etc.)
from his basket of goodies

The new show is with Bongo the cheeky monkey. I hope lots of people will come and say “Hi” to us at these shows. Bongo is great fun and would love to give you a hug ! Another friend of mine is "Ruthi 2 Shooz" who always gets up to mischief or does some crazy dancing.

Magic Ben Action Kids Slime Show

Action Kids is a fun filled Family Game Show, where the whole audience partakes in an adventure of non stop fun. Each attendee will be put into one of three teams, sectioned off in the seating, Red, Yellow or Blue.

The show sees contestants from the Audience battle it out on stage in hilarious games to avoid being runner up and getting slimed! This show is a laugh a minute.

“Loved the kids getting excited and having fun which is great for families! It was our centers busiest week yet”

Claire Lam Pham

Marketing Manager

Sunshine Marketplace

The Jitterbugs-NSW

FIRST CLASS CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

 “THE JITTERBUGS” are now performing to SOLD OUT CONCERTS !!!!

They are the newest sensation in children’s entertainment. The show has been described as a Beetles Concert, even though “they’re bugs”, “JITTERBUGS”. The children go wild, they love the bug theme & all the friendly characters in the show. This is a non-stop, interactive musical extravaganza. First class children’s entertainment!!!!

The Jitterbugs are into their 10 th year of performing Australia wide. The show is filled with non-stop entertainment and educational segments which encourage interactive audience participation. The Jitterbugs characters through song and dance teach the children from an early age the importance of caring for our environment and bugs. Hug Bug & Snug Bug the sensational Lady Bugs, Jessie the gor-jess butterfly, Feebee the boogying bumble bee, Snappy the Happy Crocodile, Hopsie the Ballerina Bunny and Frogodile all want to contribute to our beautiful earth and teach the children the importance of caring for our world and caring for us bugs. We are the beginning of the food chain. Without us bugs there would not be any fish or birds.

1 or 2 45min shows.

Stage required 6w x 4d x 1h

Shadow Puppets Workshop-Melbourne

Activity.

Students are given a quick history of puppetry around the world identifying which cultures specialise in which genre of puppetry ( e.g shadow, full body, hand, string etc.) with an emphasis on shadow puppetry. Students are then shown how to create a shadow puppet and perform it on the shadow screen (provided). Students can take home their creations to continue the activity as desired.

Workshops can be focused on specific themes as requested by schools. So if the curriculum is exploring particular lines of study, these can be incorporated into the workshops. Prior advise is requested at time of booking.

Relationship of Puppet constructionand key learning areas.

'New technologies'.Skillsexercised: Co-ordination Comprehension

At the conclusion, Students have a 'take home' product to reinforce new skills covered.

'Well being': Puppetry facilitates expression of difficult and complex issues by shifting focus to a non threatening 3rd party ( i.e. the puppet).

Any Issues can then be addressed such as for bullying, loss, shyness. Guidance is provided through- Peer Collaboration (group work) Team work.These skills are required for story construction and performance using the newly created puppets at the end of the session

Tech Specs:

Students Max. 20 with teachers assisting. Ideal numbers 10 - 15 per session. Suitable years/ages. grades 5/6 to adult Duration approximately 50 minutes.

All Materials are included (although its good if schools provide pencils andscissorswhich they usually do) Double classroom, art room or library. 240 power Note. Cutting is involved.