Schools Programs 2008

Redland Performing Arts Centre is dedicated to offering high quality live theatre experiences for school children of all ages as part of the Arts Centre’s annual performance program.

Productions that are part of the schools program will be held on school weekdays and will be marketed directly to schools with groups attending as part of organised visits to the Redland Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets will be available to the general public depending on availability and the number of schools attending.

Primary Schools Program 2008

In 2008 we are pleased to present Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People’s production of “Milli Jack and the Dancing Cat” which has been adapted for the stage based on the popular children’s book by author Stephen Michael King. Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People is a dynamic professional theatre company with national reputation for producing high quality theatre for young people.

“Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat” is coming to the Redland Performing Arts Centre for three shows, as part of a forty-two venue national tour and will be most suitable for children 3 to 8 years.

Information has been sent to primary schools in Redland area. Education kits are available with this performance. For further enquiries please phone: 3829 8131.

In 2009 RPAC will send out information to schools regarding the 2009 schools program in November 2008. Redland Performing Arts Centre looks to offer diverse and exciting productions for children and young adults!

Productions of interest to primary school aged children and their families

Presenter: Queensland Ballet presents The Amazing Magician
Venue: The Concert Hall
Performance Times:
Thursday 2 October - time to be confirmed
Description: The magician Hammamelis Coxinus discovers an incredible potion which brings his mechanical dolls to life, but instead of treating them nicely, he puts them to work, cleaning, mending and cooking for him!

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High Schools Program 2008

In 2008 we pleased to offer “percussion workshops” with internationally acclaimed Brisbane percussionist Grant Collins, to high school music students. Redland Performing Arts Centre is proud to present Grant’s – “One Man Percussion Orchestra”, which feature’s the largest drum kit in the southern hemisphere in the Centre’s - Concert Hall on Wednesday 3 September at 7pm. This will allow students to participate in the workshops and see this amazing performance! Special discount ticket prices will be offered to all workshop participants. The workshops will be subsidised through the RPAC eduction program to keep workshops affordable for students and schools.
Schools kits will be sent out in March. Our eduction officer will contact your school soon. For enquiries please phone: 3829 8131.

In 2009 we hope to offer at least one high quality performance relevant to high schools, where-by schools can bring school groups to the centre as part of an organised school visit. We will also continue to offer arts skills development opportunities linked to the Centre’s professional performance season where possible.

Production Details

Presenter: Grant Collins One Man Percussion Orchestra
Venue: The Concert Hall
Performance Times:
Wednesday 3 September 7pm
Description: Internationally renowned solo drum set performer, Grant Collins, brings his incredible ‘One Man Percussion Orchestra’ show to Redlands.

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Other productions of interest to high school students and their families

Presenter: Deep Blue
Venue: The Concert Hall
Performance Times:
Thursday 7 October 7.30pm
Description: Deep Blue looks like an orchestra, acts like a band, feels like a movie. Cameras, big screens, dynamic lighting, and a video jockey - this is an orchestra with attitude.

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Simple Guidelines for Theatre Attendance

We ask teachers bringing students to performances at Redland Performing Arts Centre to prepare their students for theatre attendance. Here a few notes for you to use when discussing theatre etiquette with your students.

Eating or drinking is not permitted in the theatre
The theatre is designed for acoustic sound. All sounds from the stage and people in their seats are amplified and can be clearly heard. Audience members sometimes make the mistake of thinking that they cannot be seen and heard. They can! Please do not talk or whisper during the performance
Please turn off all mobile phones, pagers, watch alarms or other electronic devices, that might cause a disturbance during the production
Laser light pointers are prohibited from the auditorium
Please remain in your seat for the entire performance. Moving in and out of the theatre during the performance disturbs other patrons and the performers and, during the day, lets light into the auditorium
Theatre staff have the right to ask any member of the audience to leave the performance if that person is disrupting other people’s enjoyment of the show

We appreciate your assistance in making your visit to the theatre enjoyable for everyone.