|  | Richard Bradshaw is regarded as one of the world's leading exponents of shadow puppetry. He was the Artistic Director of the Marionette Theatre of Australia from 1976 to 1983, received the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the Arts in 1986 and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award in 1987. He was featured in Jim Henson international TV series THE WORLD OF PUPPETs which highlighted six of the best puppeteers from around the world and he regularly performs overseas.
THE PROGRAMME
Children's songs, traditional fables, sight gags and goofy stunts combine in a magical performance & demonstration of shadow puppet-making.
The show includes
1: "Broken Bridge"- a traditional French story
2: "The Cat Came Back"- a traditional song
3: "How the Sun was made"- an Aboriginal legend
4: "Tale of Two Fishes"- prejudice between a green and an orange fish
5: "Super Kangaroo"- a catchy song about the defender of the environment
FRENCH LOTE SCHOOLS: PLEASE NOTE
A specially devised version with specific teacher's notes is available for French LOTE students.
Photos by Don Brice (previous page) and Eileen Blumenthal (this page)
"Students were TOTALLY CAPTIVATED … an hour of total magic."
St Michael
"The BEST performer we have EVER had at this school."
Franklin PS, TAS
"Students were totally rapt, held SPELLBOUND and laughed uproariously."
Christies Beach PS, SA
Suitability: Primary, Secondary
Type: L.O.T.E
Duration: Prep - Year 12
Cost: $5.00 plus GST per head
Minimum Audience: 120 students
Availability: Very limited availability in home state of Victoria. Touring Queensland Term 3 and ACT Term 3.
Tour Information: 2010- Victoria Term 2 and 3, ACT please enquire 2011- ACT Term 1, QLD Term 2, VIC Term 3
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