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2020
FOR EVERYONE
EDUCATION
WELCOME TO
ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S
2020 SEASON
ENGAGING - ENRICHING – ENTERTAINING
Ensemble Theatre is committed to supporting
teachers and students in developing an
appreciation of the Performing Arts. Theatre
opens up new worlds, triggers the imagination
and engages us in a way no other art form can.
We provide unique live theatre experiences TERM 1
which we hope stimulate discussions long after
BLACK COCKATOO
the curtain call and continue into the classroom.
By Geoffrey Atherden
From established classics to exciting new
4 Jan – 8 Feb
Australian works, this season we’ve highlighted
five extraordinary plays with strong curriculum
CRUNCH TIME
links and the propensity to spark creativity.
By David Williamson
14 Feb – 9 Apr
Mark Kilmurry
Artistic Director TERM 2
HONOUR
Ensemble Theatre
By Joanna Murray-Smith
9 Jun – 4 Jul
THE CARETAKER
By Harold Pinter
10 Jul – 8 Aug
TERM 4
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
By Charles Dickens
27 Nov – 9 Jan
AN ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH TERM 1 4 JAN – 8 FEB Making: P1.3, P1.4, P1.6
SYDNEY FESTIVAL Performing: P2.4, P2.6
BLACK Critically Studying: P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4
Stage 5
BY GEOFFREY ATHERDEN COCKATOO • Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/Style
(First Nations Story)
BLACK
BY GEOFFREY ATHERDEN
(Making: 5.1.3, 5.1.4
WORLD PREMIERE Performing: 5.2.1, 5.2.3
Appreciating: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
Over 150 years ago, 13 brave Aboriginal men
COCKATOO in Western Victoria picked up their cricket ENGLISH
bats and embarked on a treacherous voyage Stage 6
to England and into the unknown – all in the • English Advanced Year 11 Module A:
name of sport. Risking illness and persecution, Narratives that Shape our World
DIRECTOR Australia’s first international cricket team – • English Advanced Year 11 Module B: Critical
WESLEY ENOCH including Australia’s first Indigenous sporting Study of Literature
hero, Johnny ‘Unaarrimin’ Mullagh – amazed Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
CULTURAL CONSULTANT
the English crowds with astonishing talent,
UNCLE RICHARD KENNEDY • English Standard Year 11 Module B: Close
personality and grit. They should have returned
to Australia as celebrated heroes. Instead they Study of Literature
came back to find the world they once knew Outcomes: 3, 5, 7, 8
was no longer there. Stage 5
CAST
This is not just a story about cricket – this • Study of Drama
JOSEPH ALTHOUSE
is a story of strength, resistance, hope and Outcomes: 3, 6, 8
LUKE CARROLL
CHENOA DEEMAL possibility. When a group of young present-day HISTORY
AARON MCGRATH activists sneak into the Wimmera Discovery Stage 6
COLIN SMITH Centre to expose the truth of what happened to • Historical Investigation
DUBS YUNUPINGU Johnny and his team mates, a hidden legend of Outcomes: M11.2, M11.3, M11.4, M11.5, M11.6,
triumph and tragedy unfolds. At once funny and M11.7, M11.9, M11.10
incredibly moving, BLACK COCKATOO is a new
Stage 4 - Elective History
artistic collaboration between iconic Australian
writer Geoffrey Atherden (MOTHER AND SON, • History, Heritage and Archaeology.
BABAKIUERIA) and Sydney Festival Artistic Outcomes: HTE4-1, HTE4-2, HTE4-6, HTE4-7,
Director Wesley Enoch (BLACK DIGGERS). HTE4-8
Stage 4
RUNNING TIME APPROX. 90 MINS NO INTERVAL
• Ancient to Modern World: Depth Study 6.
CONTENT WARNING: ABORIGINAL AND TORRES Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples,
STRAIT ISLANDER AUDIENCES ARE ADVISED Colonisation and Contact History
THAT THIS SHOW CONTAINS DEPICTIONS OF
PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED. CROSS CURRICULUM LINKS
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander histories
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DATES and cultures
FRI 17 JAN, 8.15pm – Q&A • Civics and Citizenship
THU 23 JAN, 11am – Audio Described • Difference and Diversity
SAT 25 JAN, 4.30pm – Audio Described Key Competencies
THU 6 FEB, 11am – Q&A • Critical and creative thinking
• Ethical understanding
CURRICULUM LINKS • Collecting, analysing & organising information
• Communicating ideas and information
SUITABLE FOR YEARS 7 - 12
• Planning and organising activities
DRAMA • Literacy
Stage 6 Issues and Concerns/Key Ideas
• Year 12: Australian Drama & Theatre • Language, Culture and Representation
(Core Topic) • Identity
Outcomes: H3.1, H3.2, H3.3 • Colonisation
• Year 11: Theatrical Traditions and • Class
Performance Styles (First Nations Story) • Gender Relationships
DAVID WILLIAMSON’S TERM 1 14 FEB - 9 APR CURRICULUM LINKS
DAVID WILLIAMSON’S SUITABLE FOR YEARS 10 - 12
CRUNCH TIME CRUNCH TIME
WORLD PREMIERE
DRAMA
Stage 6
• Year 12: Australian Drama & Theatre
DIRECTOR MARK KILMURRY (Core Topic)
Steve is the typical Aussie bloke, self-assured, Outcomes: H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
CAST INCLUDES social and sports-mad. Recently retired Williamson’s THE REMOVALISTS is a
from a high-flying career, he’s passed the suggested text in Australian Drama and
DIANE CRAIG
GUY EDMONDS
family business over to his son Jimmy – a Theatre. Attendance at CRUNCH TIME
MATT MINTO chip off the old block. But his eldest son may provide Year 12 students with a
EMMA PALMER Luke, an engineer with more of an interest valuable experience of Williamson’s work.
JOHN WOODS in algebra than AFL, has never quite seen • Year 11: Theatrical Traditions and
eye-to-eye with his dad and they haven’t Performance Styles (Australian Realism)
spoken in eight years. When Steve suddenly Making: P1.3, P1.4, P1.6
falls ill, time is running out to repair their Performing: P2.4, P2.6
broken relationship – and Luke and Jimmy Critically Studying: P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4
will have to go to extreme lengths to fulfil Stage 5
their father’s final wishes. Sparkling with
• Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/
razor sharp wit and humour, CRUNCH TIME
Style (Australian Realism)
tackles pertinent social issues head-on in
Making: 5.1.3, 5.1.4
this story of family and duty.
Performing: 5.2.1, 5.2.3
Directed by Mark Kilmurry with a cast Appreciating: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
including John Wood (BLUE HEELERS)
and Guy Edmonds (BETRAYAL), don’t miss ENGLISH
Australian theatre heavyweight David Stage 6
Williamson’s final play before retirement. • English Advanced Year 11 Module B:
Critical Study of Literature
RUNNING TIME APPROX. 2 HRS INCL. INTERVAL
Outcomes: 3, 5, 7, 8
CONTENT WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
• English Standard Year 11 Module B: Close
Study of Literature
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DATES
Outcomes: 3, 5 and 8
FRI 28 FEB, 8.15pm – Q&A Stage 5
TUE 12 MAR, 11am – Q&A • Study of Drama
WED 25 MAR, 7.30pm – Q&A Outcomes: 1, 3, 5 and 8
THU 2 APR, 11am – Audio Described
CROSS CURRICULUM LINKS
SAT 4 APR, 4.30pm – Audio Described • Civics and Citizenship
• Gender
Key Competencies
• Critical and creative thinking
“WILLIAMSON DELIVERS • Ethical understanding
YET ANOTHER HILARIOUS • Collecting, analysing and organising
AND INCISIVE THEATRICAL information
EXPERIENCE.” • Communicating ideas and information
• Planning and organising activities
ARTSHUB (for 2019’s THE BIG TIME) • Literacy
Issues and Concerns/Key Ideas
• Family Relationships
• Euthanasia
• Class and Wealth
TERM 2 9 JUN – 4 JUL CURRICULUM LINKS
BY JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH SUITABLE FOR YEARS 10 - 12
DRAMA
HONOUR Stage 6
Honor and George have been married for • Year 12: The Voice of Women in Theatre
32 years, and, as in all good marriages, Outcomes: H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
have made some compromises along Joanna Murray-Smith’s FEMALE OF
the way. While George forged his career THE SPECIES is a suggested text in The
as a writer, Honor left her promising Voice of Women in Theatre. Attendance
literary career of her own and dived into at HONOUR may provide Year 12
motherhood – with no regrets. Their world students with a valuable experience of
seems unshakeable – until young and Murray-Smith’s work.
tenacious Claudia arrives on the scene and • Year 11: Theatrical Traditions and
disrupts the equilibrium of their seemingly Performance Styles (Australian Realism)
perfect lives. Making: P1.3, P1.4, P1.6
Fascinating, illuminating and funny, Performing: P2.4, P2.6
Joanna Murray-Smith subtly cracks open Critically Studying: P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4
the complexities of a modern relationship Stage 5
from every angle, laying bare our capacity • Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/
to love, hurt and deceive those around Style (Australian Realism)
us. Lucy Bell (MARJORIE PRIME) and Making: 5.1.3, 5.1.4
Catherine Văn-Davies (STC’s GOING Performing: 5.2.1, 5.2.3
DOWN) bring the intergenerational Appreciating: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
differences to light in this thrilling and
ENGLISH
insightful modern Australian classic.
Stage 6
RUNNING TIME APPROX. 90 MINS NO INTERVAL • English Advanced Year 11 Module B:
Critical Study of Literature
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DATES Outcomes: 3, 5, 7, 8
WED 17 JUN, 8.15pm – Q&A • English Standard Year 11 Module B:
THU 2 JUL, 11am – Audio Described Close Study of Literature
FRI 3 JUL, 11am – Q&A Outcomes: 3, 5 and 8
SAT 4 JUL, 5pm – Audio Described Stage 5
• Study of Drama (at least 2 works)
Outcomes: 1, 3, 5 and 8
CROSS CURRICULUM LINKS
“PROFOUND IN ITS • Civics and Citizenship
BY JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH EXPLORATION OF • Gender
HUMANS AND OUR Key Competencies
HONOUR CAPACITY TO LOVE.”
STAGE NOISE
• Collecting, analysing and organising
information
• Communicating ideas and information
• Planning and organising activities
DIRECTOR KATE CHAMPION
• Literacy
CAST INCLUDES Issues and Concerns/Key Ideas
LUCY BELL • Family
TONY COGIN • Relationships
CATHERINE VĂN-DAVIES • Gender Politics
• Intergenerational Conflict
TERM 2 10 JUL – 8 AUG CURRICULUM LINKS
BY HAROLD PINTER SUITABLE FOR YEARS 10 - 12
THE CARETAKER DRAMA
Stage 6
In Harold Pinter’s extraordinarily • Year 11 Theatrical Traditions and
mischievous comedy, Aston asks down- Performance Styles (Absurd Theatre)
and-out Davis to be a live-in caretaker. Making: P1.3, P1.4, P1.6
Davis leaps at the chance to change his
Performing: P2.4, P2.6
fortunes, but the trouble is he doesn’t know
what a caretaker should do, especially Critically Studying P3.1, P3.2, P3.3
in a room filled with junk. When Aston’s Stage 5
manipulative brother Mike shows up, Davies • Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/
is wrong-footed and outmanoeuvred. Why Style (Absurd Theatre)
does Aston collect all this stuff? Will Davies Making: 5.1.3, 5.1.4
ever get a pair of decent shoes? And who
Performing: 5.2.1, 5.2.3
will fix the drip in the ceiling?
Appreciating: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
In this famous contemporary classic, Harold
Pinter cranks up the tension, piles on the ENGLISH
laughs and teases out the emotional foibles
Stage 6
in three lonely men. Director Iain Sinclair
(A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE) teams up • English Advanced Year 11 Module B:
once more with Darren Gilshenan (WHO’S Critical Study of Literature
AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?) for this Outcomes: 3, 5, 7, 8
explosive, compelling theatrical event.
CROSS CURRICULUM LINKS
RUNNING TIME APPROX. • Civics and Citizenship
2 HOURS 20 MINS INCL. INTERVAL
• Gender
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DATES Key Competencies
FRI 24 JUL, 8.15pm – Q&A
• Collecting, analysing and organising
THU 30 AUG, 11am – Audio Described
information
SAT 1 AUG, 4.30pm – Audio Described
• Communicating ideas and information
TUES 4 AUG, 11am – Q&A
• Planning and organising activities
• Literacy
BY HAROLD PINTER Issues and Concerns/Key Ideas
THE “A DRILLING
PSYCHOLOGICAL
INVESTIGATION...
•
•
•
Isolation
Deception
The outsider
CARETAKER ONE OF THE MOST VITAL
PLAYS OF THE 20TH
CENTURY”
• The cruelty and the state apparatus
DIRECTOR IAIN SINCLAIR
THE GUARDIAN UK
CAST
DARREN GILSHENAN
ANTHONY GOOLEY
HENRY NIXON
TERM 4 27 NOV - 9 JAN 2021 CURRICULUM LINKS
BY CHARLES DICKENS SUITABLE FOR YEARS 7 - 12
A CHRISTMAS DRAMA
Stage 6
CAROL • Year 11: Theatrical Traditions and
Performance Styles (Victorian Pantomime)
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY HILARY BELL
Making: P1.3, P1.4, P1.6
WORLD PREMIERE Performing: P2.4, P2.6
Critically Studying: P3.1, P3.2, P3.3, P3.4
Visited by three strangers on the eve before
Stage 5
Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge sees his
penny pinching ways revealed in all their • Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/
terrible glory: from brushes with the past, Style (Victorian Pantomime)
to enlightenment in the present and Making: 5.1.3, 5.1.4
dreaded visions of the future. Will Scrooge Performing: 5.2.1, 5.2.3
repent and throw turkey to the wind, or Appreciating: 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
will he hold on to his purse strings, forever Stage 4
doomed like his poor dead friend Marley? • Compulsory Study of Theatrical Form/
Gather your mistletoe, hang your stocking Style (Victorian Pantomime)
and join the Crummles family in their home Making: 4.1.3, 4.1.4
as they bring to life this classic festive Performing: 4.2.1, 4.2.3
tale of villainy, injustice, transformation Appreciating: 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3
and redemption. This Victorian troupe ENGLISH
will immerse you in the magic of Dickens’
ghostly world as they conjure up spirits Stage 6
with music, pantomime and other thrilling • English Standard Year 11 Module B: Close
surprises… Study of Literature
Playing the misanthropic Scrooge, Outcomes: 3, 5 and 8
John Bell (DIPLOMACY) is joined by a Stage 5
magnificent ensemble cast in this delightful • Study of Drama
adaptation by Hilary Bell. A joyous family Outcomes: 1, 3, 5 and 8
event not to be missed! Stage 4
RUNNING TIME: APPROX 90 MINS. NO INTERVAL • Study of Drama
Outcomes: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DATES
BY CHARLES DICKENS FRI 11 DEC, 8.15pm – Q&A
CROSS CURRICULUM LINKS
• Civics and Citizenship
A CHRISTMAS
TUE 22 DEC, 11am – Q&A
Key Competencies
THU 7 JAN ‘21, 11am – Audio Described
• Critical and creative thinking
SAT 9 JAN ‘21, 4.30pm – Audio Described • Ethical understanding
CAROL
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY HILARY BELL “THE MOST PERFECT OF
• Collecting, analysing and organising
information
• Communicating ideas and information
• Planning and organising activities
DICKENS’ WORKS... • Literacy
DIRECTOR JOHN BELL A QUINTESSENTIAL Issues and Concerns/Key Ideas
HEART-WARMING STORY.” • Injustice
CAST INCLUDES THE GUARDIAN • Transformation
JOHN BELL • Redemption
STEP BEHIND THE SCENES DIG DEEPER WITH
A POST-SHOW Q&A
Keen to find out more about your
plays or experience behind-the-scenes Join our Q&A sessions for an engaging
development? Join us at our insightful conversation about the play with the cast
audience events across the year. and director. Simply purchase tickets to a
Q&A performance and stay in your seats
after the show. Dates are marked in the
performance calendar and on our website.
DIRECTOR AT WORK
As part of a small group, see how our
skilled directors work in rehearsal and
discover how a play is brought to life.
OUTREACH LIVESTREAMING THEATRE TO
PROGRAM REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
HONOUR PLAY READINGS In 2019, for the first time Ensemble
Since 2016 Ensemble has
with Kate Champion Theatre expanded the Outreach
Be among the first hosted schools across
Thursday 21 May program to a livestreamed
audience to watch Sydney enabling students
3.30pm – 5.30pm performance of THE APPLETON
a rehearsed reading to experience the magic
of a new work in of live theatre. Due to the LADIES’ POTATO RACE straight from
THE WOMAN IN BLACK the theatre and into classrooms
development or a success of the program, we’ve increased
with Mark Kilmurry across regional Australia. Ten schools
rediscovered classic and our commitment to two dedicated
Thursday 23 July signed up to watch the livestreamed
help shape its future education performances each year. In
3.30pm – 5.30pm performance from locations as
by participating in a 2019 students enjoyed a performance of
lively discussion with THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE remote as Broome, Griffith, Darwin
A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Launceston.
the actors, director followed by a lively Q&A session as well
with John Bell
and writer. Play readings are announced as lunch and goody bags provided by our
Thursday 5 November This pilot program was proudly
throughout the year. Sign up to our partners Foodbank and Tip Top.
3.30pm – 5.30pm supported by Victoria and Ian Pollard.
e-newsletter to stay in the loop.
“Many of our students would never be able to
Director at Work sessions are
attend live theatre if it weren’t for programs
$35 full / $25 student. Spaces are INTRODUCE THEATRE TO A TEEN such as Ensemble Ed. We have recently had
strictly limited. To book, call Box To give more young adults the opportunity Drama running again and seeing live theatre
Office on 02 8918 3400 or head to to experience live theatre, at select is invaluable to building their abilities and
our website. performances we offer one complimentary interest in the subject itself.”
ticket for a 13 – 19 year old when booked
Yvette King, Head English Teacher,
alongside one adult ticket.
Leumeah High School
This program is proudly supported
by the Clitheroe Foundation and
Victoria and Ian Pollard.
EDUCATION BOOKING FORM 2020
PRICING HOW TO BOOK
CONTACT INFORMATION
MAIN STAGE SHOWS PHONE SCHOOL:
Student / Teacher* tickets $25 Give us a call on (02) 8918 3400 SCHOOL ADDRESS:
DIRECTOR AT WORK EMAIL SUBURB: STATE: POSTCODE:
Student $25 / Teacher* $35 Download a booking form at BOOKING TEACHER: MOBILE:
ensemble.com.au and email it to DEPARTMENT/POSITION:
*One teacher attends for free for every 12 boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
paying students. EMAIL: FAX:
PAPER BOOKING FORM ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT CONTACT: TELEPHONE:
Just print out and fill in the attached EMAIL: FAX:
booking form and post it to: CHOOSE PLAYS AND DATES
Ensemble Theatre PLAYS 1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE NO. STUDENT NO. TEACHER NO. FREE TOTAL
78 McDougall Street $25 PER TICKET DATE & TIME DATE & TIME TICKETS TICKETS TEACHER TICKETS TOTAL
Kirribilli NSW 2061 TICKETS
BLACK COCKATOO $
or fax it to:
CRUNCH TIME $
Fax (02) 8918 3470
Just be sure to give us a call on HONOUR $
(02) 8918 3400 immediately THE CARETAKER $
after faxing to confirm receipt.
A CHRISTMAS $
CAROL
DIRECTOR AT WORK SESSIONS NO. STUDENT NO. TEACHER NO. FREE TOTAL
TICKETS $25 TICKETS $35 TEACHER TICKETS TOTAL
TICKETS
HONOUR with Kate Champion $
Thu 21 May | 3.30pm – 5.30pm
THE WOMAN IN BLACK with Mark Kilmurry $
Thu 23 Jul | 3.30pm – 5.30pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL with John Bell $
Thu 5 Nov | 3.30pm – 5.30pm
GRAND TOTAL: $
TERM AND CONDITIONS | DEPOSIT DUE 3 WEEKS AFTER CONFIRMATION
• One teacher attends for free for every 12 paying students.
• 20% deposit is required within 3 weeks of making the reservation
• Changes to student numbers must be in writing and no later than 3 weeks prior to performance.
• Final payment is due 3 weeks prior to the performance
• Changes to student numbers after this time are at the discretion of Ensemble Theatre and subject to
availability.
• The booking is made on behalf of the school and the school accepts liability to make payments on due dates.
• Completed forms to be returned to Ensemble Theatre.
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