August 28, 2012
More than 1200 South Burnett students were wowed by Queensland’s top theatre company earlier this month, thanks to sponsorship from the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine.
The Queensland Theatre Company performed an original work for young people, “Stradbroke Dreamtime”, for 13 schools in the South Burnett between August 13-17.
Kingaroy State School Deputy Principal Jason Wyeth said more than 250 students from his school took the opportunity to enjoy the play.
“Our students really enjoyed the performance,” he said.
“It’s important for children in the South Burnett to have access to performances such as this, without having to travel to bigger cities.”
Tarong power stations Site Manager Dennis Franklin said Stanwell, the owner of Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine, was pleased local students had the opportunity to see the Queensland Theatre Company’s performance.
“Stanwell is very pleased to give local primary students possibly their first experience of professional live theatre,” Mr Franklin said.
“Many schools in the region only have small budgets for cultural activities such as theatre and we were pleased to help on this occasion,” he said.
The play is based on the work of the late Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo who grew up on Stradbroke Island.
It is part dance, part song, part poetry, combined to tell young audiences Dreamtime stories from Stradbroke Island.
The play was performed for students from: Yarraman, Benarkin, Taabinga, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Wondai, Wooroolin, Moffatdale, Murgon, Tingoora, Windera, Clonya and Wheatlands schools.
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