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Theatre Production
Celebrate the National Year of Reading at NIDA
Mr Chicken Goes to Paris
By Leigh Hobbs
Adapted for the stage by Kellie Mackereth
Come abroad with the riotous Mr. Chicken as he tours the magnifique sights of Paris with his friend Yvette!
Paris becomes a city of magic for Mr. Chicken as he discovers if he has what it takes to navigate the perils of flying economy, travelling on the Metro and learning a foreign language. But what will the Parisians make of Yvette’s enormous fowl friend? Will this top-hatted tourist become the most astonishing spectacle of all?
Especially designed for Primary school students, this joyful production explores themes of friendship and belonging.
After the show, the cast and crew will return to the stage to answer questions from the audience and reveal the creative process of adapting a picture book for the stage.
'The world's most beautiful city meets the world's most startling chicken... Not since Quasimodo has Paris been host to a monster of such charm.’ Sonya Hartnett
Leigh Hobbs is an artist and author best known for his children’s book characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet and Mr Chicken. In 2011, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Koala Awards. In 2010 it was on the shortlist for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards for Children's Fiction, the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for Younger Children, the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Award, and the Young Australians' Best Book Award (YABBA).
Mr. Chicken Goes to Paris will link with curriculum outcomes in the Creative Arts, English, HSIC and Languages (French) syllabuses. Teachers’ notes will be provided to prepare and extend students’ pre and post show experience.
DATES:
Wednesday 23 May 10AM or 1.00PM
Thursday 24 May 10.00AM or 1.00PM
Friday 25 May 10.00AM or 1.00PM
Saturday 26 May 11.00AM
For Primary school aged children, their families and friends
Cost: School groups $15 per student, including one complimentary teacher ticket per 20 students $20 per person for groups of 4 or more $22 per individual
For school group bookings contact NIDA Open Program Contact NIDA Open Program for any queries:
Phone: 02 9697 7626
Fax: 02 9313 6590
Email: contact form
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