Once Upon a Time...
Carp’s 2026 Fairytales show – featuring the stories ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ and ‘The Gingerbread Man’
Once upon a time… the fairytale characters were feeling out of sorts! Cinderella’s toes had blisters, the Dragon was suffering from a sore throat, and the Big Bad Wolf had burnt his bottom! Luckily, Humpty Dumpty M.D. has arrived to cure the characters so that we can see our favourite fairytales come to life again!
About the show
A unique take on traditional fairytale performance, including up-to-date music and references to popular culture,“Once Upon a Time…” brings many much-loved characters to life and inspires students to love literature! It also explores the differences and similarities between fairytales, participation in performance, characterisation and role-playing, and the transition from books to performance.
‘Once Upon a Time…’ is adaptable to any indoor space, and requires minimal set-up. It is interactive and involving for all school audiences, while reinforcing positive messages. The show includes:
- A focus on stories and reading
- Fun characters who communicate directly with the audience
- Comedy, music and dancing
- A range of acting techniques, aimed at inspiring a love of drama
Good to know
All we need is an indoor space roughly four metres square to perform in, ten chairs for the stage, and access to power. We provide the rest! We perform for any audience size, though a limit of around 120 students per show is recommended. We charge per head, with a minimum cost for up to 75 students, and we can travel anywhere within Victoria (travel fees apply). Contact us to find out more!
Frequently asked questions
Most shows run 40–45 minutes.
Yes — we perform right across Victoria. Get in touch with your location and we’ll sort the details.
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Duration
45 min
Ages
Prep-Year 3
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