My Two Blankets
Shake & Stir Theatre Co
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My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald. Commissioned by Shake & Stir.
My Two Blankets is an engaging and heart warming show designed for young children, inspired by the award-winning picture book.
The show follows the adventures of a young girl named Cartwheel, who has moved to a new country and is learning to adjust to her new surroundings. It explores themes of friendship, cultural diversity, and the joy of discovering new things through playful storytelling, colourful animations, and relatable characters. Perfect for early learners, My Two Blankets offers valuable lessons about adaptation, acceptance, and the beauty of building connections across different cultures.
My Two Blankets has been developed with UniSQ School of Arts, 2nd year acting students 2024 and the Yezidi community at Harristown State School.
Key learning outcomes
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The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia Outcomes:
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are effective communicators
Primary Arts – Foundation – Grade 3
English: Storytelling, Imagination, Transformation of Text, Language, Literature
Drama: Transformation of Text, Performance techniques, Creating and Making, Exploring and Responding, Developing Practices and Skills
Dramatic Forms & Styles: Children’s Theatre, Visual Theatre, Magical Realism, Physical Theatre, Ensemble
General Capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Personal and social capability
Cross-Curricular Priority: Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
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Booking Details
Duration: 40 Minute performance
Performance Space: 7×7 Indoor with Power
Cost: Minimum Performance Fee Applies
Suitable for large groups across year levels (Ages 3, Foundation – Year 3) – maximum 100 in each session.
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About the Artist
Shake & Stir has an outstanding national reputation for touring excellence. The company has been a finalist, four-times, for PAC Australia’s Tour of the Year, winning the Award in 2014 & 2015. It has been nominated for five Helpmann Awards including multiple nominations for Best Presentation for Children and Best Regional Tour. Shake & Stir has received 60+ Queensland Matilda Award nominations and won 15. In 2020, Shake & Stir was awarded the coveted Gold Matilda Award (for the second time) at the Queensland Theatre Awards, for its vast contribution to the sector.
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