Below are just some of the enthusiastic comments received from schools who have been witness to our shows in the past. Jump straight to Book Week - Australia, Science Week - Australia, MyFriends Dot Com Book Week - New Zealand, Welcome Stranger, Who's That Boy, and The People In Your Pocket.

“Brilliant! The students loved the acting and the songs - teachers loved how it involved such relevant topics. The books were brought to life in a very fun and engaging way!”
Mountain Gate Primary School, Book Week 2011

“Brilliant! The students loved the acting and the songs – teachers loved how it involved such relevant topics. The books were brought to life in a very fun and engaging way!”
Somerville House, Book Week 2011

“Children identified with characters from the books… storyline – clear and well articulated… Great energy! Debriefing the performance great idea! Excellent teacher‘s pack! Great lessons evolved! Audience interaction / crowd control – excellent!!! Great that we recognized all the characters. Props very effective. Encourages children to read and write.”
Bethany Lutheran Primary School, QLD, 2010

“All students totally focused – feeling with the actors. Involvement of all children. Retained interested throughout entire performance… interacted with everyone. Bringing characters from short–listed books into show was brilliant. Combination of video games – relevant to all aged students… the children were mesmerized. Excellent energy and synergy. You enthralled prep–Year 7 in one whole session. Amazing.”
Old Yarranlea State School, QLD , 2010

“Wow! The show was amazing AGAIN this year. This really is the best show I have found for Bookweek each year. I think we are up to our 4th or 5th year now.”
Pagewood Public School, NSW, 2010

“Thank you for making it relevant to Book Week and the curriculum… all boys were involved in the production – all parts of it. Great to have the review questions!! As well as those that challenge the boys to think broadly.”
Newington College Preparatory School, NSW, 2010

“It‘s magical... I know nothing‘s perfect but your production is as close as it gets! It‘s not easy to engage children from 5 years to 12 years... and I believe you did. You tapped into feelings children experience at all ages... The entire audience was mesmerised.”
Ellenbrook Primary School, WA, 2009

“Congratulations once again on a fantastic, engaging experience for our students. This is a regular for our performance schedule because we can always rely on the integrity of the show, professionalism of the performers and the absolute joy it brings to our students. Thank you.”
John Paul College, QLD, 2009

“An excellent performance... the students and I enjoy it year after year!”
John Palmer Public School, NSW, 2009

“You totally captured the children‘s interest involving them in the production. The children obviously understood the underlying message... thankyou – looking forward to 2010.”
Sacred Heart Primary School, VIC, 2009

“Very animated which captured the students attention right across the year levels... The were attentive and focused – all classes embraced the books... well done.”
St Mary Magdalenes Primary School, SA, 2009

“I have seen many performances travelling to different schools over the last 20 years teaching, this was the best one!”
Hornsby North Public School, NSW, 2008

“It was great for values education... presented books as relevant, positive and worthwhile.”
Rochedale State School, QLD, 2008

“I loved your performance – lively and enthusiastic with great messages for students... Younger students enjoyed the spectacle, older students able to view at a deeper level – underlying themes and issues.”
Warrandyte Primary School, VIC, 2008

“Excellent! This performance will enhance their love and enjoyment for reading!”
Prescott North Primary School SA 2007

“Very animated! Very talented! It was exciting for the children to see the books they had read in the Library actually come to life! It was terrific. Thank you!”
Undercliffe Primary School NSW 2007

“Brilliant! The students were mesmerized!”
East Claremont Primary School WA 2007

“The whole package – catchy songs, top–class acting and singing, great audience participation, humour and educational as well! A truly happy experience!”
Fawkner Primary School VIC 2007

“We‘ve been fans of your act for several years and this was the BEST yet! Spot on with the important messages, audience participation, promotion of Book Week books and a great promotion of borrowing from the school library.”
St Finbarr‘s School QLD 2006

“A brilliant performance! Very engaging and students enjoyed being part of it. One of the best that I have seen!”
Northcote High School, VIC 2011

“Great messages about Chemistry and use of current events relevant to the kids! Great participation factor and actors!!”
JJ Cahill Memorial High School, NSW 2011

“Making science fun! Great paralleling science with what students can relate to.”
Chisholm Catholic College, QLD 2011

“Integration of performance and real scientific issues on stage in an entertaining way – very appealing.”
Methodist Ladies College, NSW 2010

“Just perfect. This was absolutely excellent and the girls got a lot out of it.”
Fintona Girls’ School, VIC 2010

“You guys did a terrific job. Your message was relevant, factual, up to date and interesting. Very relevant to the target audience with up to date environmental issues related in a modern context. Good, thought–provoking contemporary approach to critically evaluate the environment.”
Padua College, QLD 2010

“Outstanding presentation. Proves that science and science education can be fun. The music was a huge bonus and well aimed at their level. Fantastic show!”
Birrong Girls High School, NSW, Science Week 2009

“This type of program is exactly the image Science needs across the nation!”
Melbourne Grammar School, VIC, Science Week 2008

“Students were really engaged by the manner of the presentation – humour with a serious message.”
Macarthur Anglican School, NSW, Science Week 2008

“Students were negaged throughout and enjoyed the show, particularly the songs.”
Australian Islamic College of Sydney, NSW, Science Week 2008

“I was impressed with the whole show – lots of scientific fact in both song and prose!”
Catholic Ladies College, VIC, Science Week 2007

“I thought the show was fantastic and very relevant! It is SO important that children are educated about this issue.”
Wahroonga Adventist School

“The students were shocked by some aspects of cyber bullying.”
Collingwood College

“The show is great as it covers real life issues, and the music and the performances were FANTASTIC!”
Bacchus Marsh College

“Great performance. Funny, engaging and educational way of presenting the dangers and repercussions of not thinking about how online actions affect others! Well Done!”
Parkwood Green PS

“Great performance. A very powerful presentation that hopefully will help keep our students safe from harm.”
Fawkner PS

“Kids loved the show and found it very relatable. Was a wonderful performance and gave a great awareness into Cyber Safety.”
Otahuhu Primary School, Auckland 2011

“Loved that it was related to real issues, and the humour was spot on! The music kept the children engaged and the questions at the end were very relevant. A very important message was expressed to the students and has provided wonderful opportunities for follow up work and discussion.”
Karaka School, Auckland 2011

“The children were very focused and engaged the whole time. The hot seating at the end was excellent! The two actors were so amazingly versatile!”
Muritai School, Wellington 2011

“Every child in the room was completely entranced by the story and how it all related to their own lives. Perform lived up to my expectations again! Can’t wait for 2012!”
Rutherford Primary, Auckland 2011

“An engaging performance! Lovely subtle references to the stories and cleverly scripted.”
Wadestown School, Wellington 2011

“I’d be struggling to find a way to find the show more entertaining or educational! Great job!”
Southbridge School, Christchurch 2011

“The children responded well to all elements of the show... Showed the children that books can come alive in your imagination. Very inspiring and motivating a new way to look at resiliency and self-esteem.”
Maungawhau School, Auckland, 2009

“The children were completely entranced from beginning to end.”
Paparangi School, Wellington, 2009

“Great energy and enthusiasm from the actors. Great storyline – very relevant to the curriculum... Very entertaining thank you!”
Fendalton Open Air School, Christchurch, 2009

“Fantastic! The faces of awe and adoration were evident throughout. It feels like the actors are presenting it for the first time – thanks for the enthusiasm and effort.”
Hauraki School, Auckland, 2009

“You guys have done an amazing job! The looks on the faces of children (and staff) said it all. Fantastic!”
Kadimah College, Auckland, 2008

“Awesome. Adaptive. Amazing! Thanks! Very entertaining! High quality. All the best and please come back.”
Houghton Valley School, Wellington, 2008

“Fantastic – High energy, infectious enthusiasm, they had the children captivated from start to finish.”
Waimairi School, Christchurch, 2008

“Brilliant, the best children’s show I’ve ever seen! Pitched right for all our students Yr 0 to 8. Seriously, in 14 years of teaching it was fantastic!!!”
Ridgway School Wellington 2007

“Great prop changes – very sharp. Love the dance and movement – timing is impeccable. Stunning performance. They are one of the BEST groups we’ve seen!”
Vauxhall School Auckland 2007

“All agree that this was the best incursion ever! Totally entertaining and educationally valuable. The particular reference to the effects of women and the Chinese aspect were great!”
St Peter Apostle Primary School, VIC, 2005

“The performance reflected all the things we had learned about and brought this time period to life!”
Anderson's Creek Primary School, VIC, 2005

“It was an excellent and relevant show as our kids have done a SOSE unit on the Gold Rush in Victoria.”
Elizabeth East Primary School, SA, 2005

“The Teacher's Pack helped us in the preparation of background material on Australia's Goldrush.”
Walkerville Primary School, SA, 2005

“Presented in a way which was fun –– a topic that is usually discussed in a very serious way.”
Hallett Cove School, SA, 2005

“Questioning at the end was excellent as it clarified the ‘‘values’ expressed in the play. The singing, dancing and dialogue had a great balance!”
Templeton Primary School, VIC, 2005

“Primary age children were able to get the message and it kept them spellbound!”
Austin School, VIC, 2005

“The Teacher's Pack was very comprehensive and had good follow up activities that were suited to different learning areas.”
Seaford Primary School, SA, 2005

“It’s entertaining & enjoyable and doesn’t really come across as education even though it very much is!”
Curl Curl North Primary School, NSW, 2005

“Outstanding! The students immensely enjoyed it and really enjoyed being involved. ”
Harbord Public School, NSW, 2005

“Brilliant, entertaining and educational, best we've seen in years.”
Chirnside Park Primary School, VIC, 2001

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