But making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. Company nationally and internationally, patch theatres new team are bringing a. Me and my shadow is a gentle magical visual poem for children, using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real. In the early years, the award was voted on by showcase technicians and was a sort of congeniality prize. The company theatre presents 2015 theatre season patch. Australias patch theatre company uses light, shadow, paper, color, water, music, sound and words to create visual poems that tell stories. Patch theatre company has presented 9 of its repertoire productions, in more than 30 international seasons, to childrens festivals and venues in the usa, canada, china, singapore, korea, japan, hong kong and new zealand. Me and my shadow, brisbane concrete playground brisbane. Over the years, the company s name changed from new patch theatre. His company was the most successful in london in his day. The editors of the folio, however, that boldly assert.
Helpmann award for best presentation for children wikipedia. Please then to begin again, ami be a little plainer. Patch theatre has been making shows for 48 year old children and their families from our home in south australia since 1972. In our nearly 48 years, patch has made 110 much loved theatre works and performed to over 1. Our collection is the perfect way to proudly display participation in your school drama clubs, theater leagues, school musicals, and other performances. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow ignites the imagination in a poetical experience that. Children love shadows, but making friends with a shadow can be a tricky business. Shadowbox live encourages audiences to come early and purchase food and drink from the full bar and bistro style menu to enhance the.
Me and my shadow tutorial big block quilts, quilts, optical. They are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things. We give shadow theatre performances as well as shadow workshops for children and adults. Patch theatre has touched down in china with its multi awardwinning production me and my shadow, read more. Shadow theatre company was founded in 1997 by jeffrey nickelson. This multi awardwinning production is produced by adelaide based childrens theatre company patch theatre. Free printable and easy chords for song by m ward me and my shadow. Me and my shadow will ignite imaginations and tickle. Me and my shadow thank goodness the patch theatre company s latest production deals with such tricky friendships. Wombat stew garry ginivan attractions in association with regional arts victoria.
Kennedy center for the performing arts, the nations cultural center in washington, d. Patch theatre company first began creating theater for young. Patch theatre cos award winning production, me and my shadow proves my point. Me and my shadow performed by patch theatre company. From 2003, he worked for patch theatre company as a production and stage manager for the boy and the bamboo flute, aesops fables, mr mcgee and the biting flea, emily loves to bounce, pigs, bears and billy goats gruff, sharon keep ya hair on. Entitled me and my shadow, the play follows the fanciful escapades of a girl as she finds a way to be friends with her shadow. When the plague forced theatre closings in the mid1590s, shakespeare and his company made plans for the globe theatre in the bankside district, which was across the river from london proper. The kids will wowed by a show that uses paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real. The department of tourism, sport and cultures araluen arts centre presents the delightful awardwinning production me and my shadow by adelaide childrens theatre company patch theatre. Local winners shine on a world stage the australian. The education program of the tennessee performing arts center tpac will present me and my shadow for family audiences at 1 p. Patch theatre company travels all the way from australia to tell a story of the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to befriend her shadow.
With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow ignites the imagination and highlights the ups and downs of friendship. Me and my shadow by australias patch theatre company has won several family theater awards, including the prestigious helpmann award for best presentation for children in sydney. Shakespeares success is apparent when studied against other playwrights of this age. Public hosted by riverside theatres and patch theatre company. Since graduating tims theatre credits include buried child state theatre company, autobahn, two and boxing day test junglebean, almost an evening and a state of affairs accidental productions, and the fastest boy in the world, mr mcgee and the biting flea, little green tractor and me and my shadow patch theatre company, winner of the.
Maybe this would work better if the shadow wasnt black. Media release naomi murrell may 12, 2019 press release. Get ready to join us at riverside for patch theatre company s production of me and my shadow. Patch theatre company, formerly new patch theatre, is an australian theatre company founded in 1972 and based in adelaide, south australia, which performs works for young children patch has performed at international childrens festivals in korea, japan, singapore, united states, new zealand and canada, and has been featured regularly at the sydney opera house and victorian arts centre. Me and my shadow is a gentle, magical visual poem for children using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music.
Past credits include me and my shadow, mr mcgee and the biting flee and cranky bear patch, emil and the detectives and the young king slingsby and beep windmill. Grug windmill theatre and queensland performing arts centres out of the box festival. Tim has also performed with renowned south australian childrens theatre companies on local, regional, national and international tours. Me and my shadow offered such beauty to behold and magic to marvel at, the audience was nothing but engaged. It was created to bring you theatre from the heart of the human condition. Two performers, a bunch of brown paper bags, and the most wondrous lighting effects kept those children, me and my 75 yearold theatre buddy, enthralled from start to finish. Patch theatre has presented more than 30 international seasons at arts centres and festivals across the countries and regions like us, canada, singapore, korea, japan, hong kong and new zealand. The complete works of william shakespeare abridged. Jun 14, 2019 riverside presents me and my shadow by patch theatre. You are going on a school excursion to riverside theatres in parramatta.
Enter a whimsical world of giant creatures and unbelievable illusions with this rich and vibrant multi awardwinning production. Going to the theatre with patch theatre company youtube. Shadowbox live, the largest resident theatre company in america, offers a hybrid form of entertainment, blending diverse elements such as original sketch comedy, live rock n roll, dance theater, and new media into seamless, fastpaced, high energy productions. It is easy to see this mission in all of their work, and how they describe it. Me and my shadow is a gentle story depicting the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to be friends with her shadow. The peoples choice victor award was established in the late 1990s as a way of recognizing excellence in performing arts for young people. We are looking forward to sharing the rich and vibrant me and my shadow with alice springs children aged 48 years and their families, senior director for the department of tourism, sport. Jun, 2010 sampler from patch theatre company s 2010 production of me and my shadow performed by astrid pill and nathan okeefe. Me and my shadow is about the fanciful escapades of a girl making friends with her shadow. Me and my shadow performed by patch theatre company urbana, il 1118.
The company tours extensively across australia and present regular seasons at the nations major performing arts centres and childrens festivals. Me and my shadow patch theatre company of australia. Coca offers a new season of family shows culture club. The helpmann award for best presentation for children is an award, presented by live performance australia lpa at the annual helpmann awards since 2001 the award recognises excellence in live performance created especially for children and young persons up to the age of 18 years. We have developed an outstanding reputation amongst educators both in australia and internationally.
The works of william shakespeare, in reduced facsimile. Me and my shadow patch theatre company annenberg center. Other recent theatre credits include the award black crow lullabies and ollie and the minotaur floogle, mutzenball little black box theatre the misery children winner 2008 green room theatre award for best cabaret ensemble, ruby bruise vitalstatistix theatre company the misery children, emily loves to bounce and me and my shadow patch theatre. Me and my shadow is presented in the form of a visual poem for children. Makingfriends theater patch taking your group to see a play give them the theater patch to remember the fun they had. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow ignites the imagination in a poetical experience that explores the trials. Children love shadows, but making friends with a shadow can be a tricky. Dancing firefly is a theatre company which is based in oxford. Music event in sydney, nsw, australia by riverside theatres and patch theatre company on wednesday, june 12 2019. Please check with your local theater for the most upto. Go behind the curtain of performances at the john f. Me and my shadow by kennedy center education digital. Since patch theatre was founded in 1972, nearly two million kindergarten and schoolaged children have attended patch shows. Adelaide, australia recommended for all ages children love to play with shadows.
Their older counterparts were absorbed, sometimes chuckling, at other times brought to tears particularly when the girl banished her imagination from playing with her. The original 3d toon will seamlessly combine cg and traditional animation, marking a first for the company. This lighthearted work from the awardwinning patch theatre company in australia, celebrates the natural curiosity and creativity of children as they explore their world. Sampler from patch theatre company s 2010 production of me and my shadow. A young girl befriends her shadow in this whimsical and charming story about friendship. Patch theatre s me and my shadow brings home a helpmann south australias internationally recognised childrens theatre company, patch theatre, received a helpmann award for best presentation for children for its production, me and my shadow. Me and my shadow is a gentle magical visual poem for children, using paper, light. To see pictures of this as well as a description of the show you can go to photosvideos. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow ignites the. Jun 25, 2019 the kids will wowed by a show that uses paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real.
Children love to play with shadows, but making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. Show your true colors with our beautiful collection of drama patches and theater patches. Officially the credits show it as written by al jolson, billy rose, and dave dreyer. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow, seeks to ignite the imaginations of 48 year olds in a poetical experience that explores the frustrations and joys of friendship. Corner church and market streets, parramatta, new south wales 2150. This year that rhetoric inched closer to reality when south australias patch theatre company s me and my shadow collected the prize for best childrens work and brisbanes expressions dance. Me and my shadow philadelphia international childrens festival30th anniversary. About the artist patch theatre company is devoted to keeping the artists alive in the child. The mission of the patch theatre company is keeping the artist alive in the child. Our drama patches and theater patches can be created in any shape of your.
This information has not been displayed to ensure that these tickets only are dispersed to qualified persons. Me and my shadow is a play about making friends with your shadow. Shadows are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things. Patch theatre company was founded in 1972 by morna jones, a performer and television producer who had worked extensively with children during her career. Me and my shadow chords with lyrics by m ward for guitar and. Bring your little one along to their performance of me and my shadow on friday june 7 at 10am. Its giggles galore when one young girl befriends a particularly sly and silly fellow her shadow. Patch theatre company have produced a child friendly introduction to theatre video.
Sampler from patch theatre company s 2010 production of me and my shadow performed by astrid pill and nathan okeefe. Keep reading to see what patch says about their show me and my shadow. View the cuesheet performance guide online or use the resources below to go deeper be sure to check out patch theatre company s website for more on the australian theater troupe for videos and extras on me and my shadow, visit the company s show page. At just 45minutes with an easytofollow story, its a perfect firsttime theatergoing experience for young children and a wonderful introduction to the new victory. Now i have no objection to your giving names any signification which you please, if you will only tell me what you mean by them. Me and my shadow is a gentle, magical visual poem for children using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real. But, making friends with your shadow can be a tricky business. Using light, paper, and some stage magic, australias renowned patch theatre company pigs, bears and billy goats gruff, new vic 2008, brings this delightful production to life on the new victory stage. Me and my shadow patch theatre company april 30 may 4, 2014 zellerbach theatre. Nov 07, 2014 the awardwinning company theatre centre for performing arts tct, the south shores theatrical destination since 1979, announces their 2015 theatrical performance season, featuring the best. Me and my shadow is a magical story for children, using paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words to create a world of play where the imagined becomes real. However, when they make friends with a shadow, a whole new world of adventures. Situated only 5 minutes from the centre of tanunda, in the heart of the famous barossa valley, the barossa arts centre has several areas for hire in one complex.
Its giggles galore when one young girl befriends a particularly sly and silly fellowher shadow. The barossa arts centre is fully equipped with seating for 970 people. The show tells its story using the languages of paper, light, shadow, colour, water, music, sound and words. The exchange exchange stores movie guide showtimes. With fantastical imagery, quirky physical performances and an intriguing score, me and my shadow ignites the imagination in a poetical experience that explores the trials and joys of friendship. The show, me and my shadow is about a girl making friends with her shadow. Dec 10, 2010 dreamworks animation has set a march 20 release date for me and my shadow. Shadows come alive in new childrens theatre work by patch. Me and my shadow thank goodness the patch theatre companys latest production deals with such tricky friendships. Morna established little patch theatre in an old farmhouse in high street, brighton and its theatrical mainstay was puppetry. Victor award international performing arts for youth. The patch theatre company will be performing me and my shadow, the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to be friends with her shadow as part of the philadelphia international childrens festival on may 14 at annenberg centers zellerbach theatre. Riverside presents me and my shadow by patch theatre. Tpac presents familyfriendly me and my shadow by award.
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