The 2017 Education Program features world-class performances suitable for primary and secondary students, along with free events.
Year level suitability and performance information are listed below. For more information, please contact us at education@festival.melbourne or on 03 9652 8667.
TANDERRUM
| Suitability | All ages |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Dance, Music, Drama), Civics and Citizenship, The Humanities—History and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. |
| Free | |
| Dates | Wed 04 October at 6.30PM |
| Venue | Federation Square |
THE SEASON
| Suitability | Years 11 and 12 |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Dance, Music, Drama), The Humanities—History and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, English. |
| Dates | Thu 12—Sun 15 October |
| Venue | The Coopers Malthouse, Merlyn Theatre |
DARK CIRCUS
| Suitability | All ages, from Years 2 upwards |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama), Design, Creativity and Technology, English, The Humanities and Languages. |
| Dates | Thu 05—Mon 09 October |
| Venue | The Coopers Malthouse, Beckett Theatre |
A REQUIEM FOR CAMBODIA: BANGSOKOL
| Suitability | Years 10—12 |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Dance, Music, Drama), Civics and Citizenship, The Humanities—History and Social Affairs. |
| Dates | Fri 13 & Sat 14 October |
| Venue | Arts Centre Melbourne. Hamer Hall |
IN BETWEEN TWO
| Suitability | Years 8—12 |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Music and Drama), Civics and Citizenship, The Humanities—History and Languages, Contemporary Australia histories and cultures. |
| Tickets | Students $25 |
| Dates | Wed 11—Sun 15 October |
| Venue | Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio |
HOUSE OF MIRRORS
| Suitability | All ages |
| Curriculum Links | Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Architecture and Multimedia. |
| Dates | Wed 05—Sun 22 October (special school holiday hours Thu 05—Sun 08 October, 10AM—10PM) |
| Venue | Arts Centre Melbourne, Forecourt |
OUR PLACE, OUR HOME
| Suitability | All ages |
| Curriculum Links | The Arts (Visual Arts, Film), The Humanities—History, Contemporary Australia histories and cultures. |
| Free | |
| Dates | Sun 22 October |
| Venue | MPavilion |