2024 Beyond the Stage
Semester 2 Bookings

3 young people collaborate on a music task in a school classroom

Beyond the Stage is a range of dynamic and immersive education workshops and performances designed to ignite your students’ curiosity about the wonder of opera and theatre. It is our offering in the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES), which is free to government schools. 

Explore the process of commissioning a new work for the mainstage, explore the science of theatre technology with our light and sound workshops, or attend a pre-show Q & A and grill those in non-performing roles about their work in bringing a production to stage.

Pricing:

$0 for Government schools

$5 per students in non-Government schools for workshops 

$25 per students in non-Government schools for in-theatre presentations with 1 free teacher for every 10 students

Payment Options:

Credit card (VISA, Mastercard, AMEX)

Invoice* (An invoice will be sent or you will be contacted to complete your credit card booking).

How to Book:

Complete the form below or contact our Education team via email or (03) 9012 6659.


In Semester 2, 2024 we offer:

Characters from Sweeney Todd and Eucalyptus stare straight ahead
Workshops & Performances
Sweeney Todd & Eucalyptus

Students attend the final stage rehearsal of acclaimed musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street before viewing Eucalyptus, a tragic fairy tale opera based on the Australian novel by Murray Bail.

Interviews with cast and creatives enhance your students’ understanding of the creative process. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, workshops provide valuable insights for aspiring theatre enthusiasts and musicians alike.

Workshops offered virtually, however face-to-face workshops can be organised.

In-theatre experiences take place at Playhouse (Arts Centre Melbourne) and Palais Theatre (St. Kilda). 

Sweeney Todd Suitable for Years 10 - 12,

Eucalyptus suitable for Years 9 - 12.

image of sound waves interacting
Workshops
Sound & Light Energy in Action

Explore the physics of sound and light energy and apply this knowledge to real life theatre technology and situations.

Consider this a whole day of Science Prac!

Offered in-person at Horti Hall Melbourne or as a school incursion. Suitable for Years 7 - 9

* Invoice orders payable within 4 weeks prior to the first performance/workshop or within 14 days if order placed after that date. We reserve the right to release any unpaid orders with outstanding balances after their due date.

Contact Details

School Details

Booking

Workshops & Performances

Sweeney Todd rehearsal Friday 13 September 1.00 pm (Playhouse ACM).

Eucalyptus rehearsal Monday 14 October 12.00 pm (Palais Theatre) or alternatively Eucalyptus performances 16, 18, 19 October 7.30 pm.

Eucalyptus workshops are available virtually on-demand.

Workshops

Contact our Education Team to discuss and arrange dates either via email or call (03) 9012 6659.

Method of Payment

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Contact us

For any enquires please contact Education Team by email or phone (03) 9012 6659 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm). 

Beyond the Stage is supported The Australian Government, Creative Australia, The Victorian Government Education Department, Creative Victoria, and the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Beyond The Stage is made possible through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES) provided by the Victorian Department of Education.