Term 4: 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
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“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.
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