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Our Youth Program is an arts education initiative passionate about connecting young people and the arts. 

All our performances are linked to the Australian Curriculum, the Essential Learnings and QSA Senior Syllabi.

Term 3: MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s Road Trip

PRIMARY - P TO YEAR 7
Award-winning actor and Hip Hop artist Candy B is MC Platypus, a soulful Lady Rapper that likes to get funky.

“What’s up everybody Platypus is in the place, here are all my plaits-there’s a smile upon my face! Platypus is in the place, Platypus is in the place, I’m here to bring the beat now hear that crazy bass!”

The story of a confident character who loses her self-esteem and her voice because of a bully at school, the audience must find ways to help rebuild MC P so she can finish the concert.

Joined by her brilliant beat-makin’ DJ the unstoppable Queen Koala (AKA the one and only Busty Beatz) this musical duo are on the road with a show about friendship, resilience and being the best you can be!

MC Platypus and Queen Koala’s Road Trip is an interactive Hip Hop show for Primary-aged children that will have them dancing and singing to beat!

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
ENGLISH: Literature (Examining literature)
GENERAL CAPABILITIES: Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Personal and social competence

ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS
THE ARTS (music, drama, dance)
SOSE (culture and identity)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (personal development, physical activity)

STYLE/FORM
Hip Hop, Performance poetry

THEMES AND CONTEXTS
Finding your voice Friendship Bullying Self-esteem

COST
$6 per student ($15 for families of three or more).
Minimum charge $600 + GST. Teachers and parents free.
Schools (under 100) that can't raise the min. charge may be eligible for a Small Schools Subsidy.

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STAGING REQUIREMENTS
An indoor venue that can be darkened guarantees a better performance 
5m wide x 5m deep and 2.5m high stage space
Power outlet

Writer: Candy Bowers
Music: Busty Beatz
Performers: Candy B and Busty Beatz

DOWNLOADS
Letter to Parents
School Newsletter Article