PRIMARY SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
45 minute performances for the Prep-Year Three levels
BOOK NOW FOR 2026 SHOWS!
Our 2026 brochure is now available! We have NEW shows based around Personal & Social Capability, Fairytales, Book Week, Toys and Christmas, and we will also be offering an updated version of our popular “Bully Free Zone” show.
Each show is engaging, educational and highly interactive. All our theatre-in-education shows are linked closely to the Victorian Curriculum. Through engagement with performance, students learn about self-confidence, reading, literature and self-expression.
Looking for an end of year show that’s fun and engaging? Carp Productions have the perfect shows for you: “Laugh Till You Snort!” and “What’s So Funny?” are both comedy-based shows guaranteed to have your students laughing out loud! Contact us to find out more!
Select from the following SIX SHOWS in 2026:
HAPPY BEING ME! (Personal & Social Capability)
“Magnifico the Magician expects his entertainers to dazzle the audience with wondrous tricks. But his performers have different ambitions. Join them on a fun-filled journey as they teach us that happiness is not found in a magic show, but in being ourselves. A show about embracing our unique talents and recognising the importance of friendship.”
A show celebrating everyone’s unique capabilities, “Happy Being Me!” encourages students to explore their special skills and qualities, and learn about self-esteem, the importance of friendship, acceptance and diversity, cooperation and teamwork. Learn ‘all about me’ in this entertaining performance!
ONCE UPON A TIME… (Fairytales)
“…the fairytale characters were feeling out of sorts! Cinderella’s toes have blisters, the Dragon is suffering from a sore throat, and the Big Bad Wolf has burnt his bottom! We need you to help Humpty Dumpty MD cure the characters or we might never see our favourite fairytales come to life again!”
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. Available from Term 2.
THE SECRET LIFE OF TOYS! (Toys) 
“Old Ted and his friends are the Toy Box favourites. But new toys with flashing lights and electronic sounds have arrived! Who will be the most popular? Are all toys valuable in different ways? Discover the history of toys, how they move and most importantly, how they enrich our imaginations. Let’s play!”
An action-packed show highlighting the many uses and purposes of modern and olden day toys. We look at why different toys are designed in their own particular styles, and who they are targeted at, as well as: the history of toys; how different toys compare to each other; the way they move; what they’re made from; and the forces used to make toys move by themselves. Available from Term 2.
CARP’S 2026 CBCA BOOK WEEK SHOW! (Book Week)
“Drum roll, please…. for Maestro Flipper, our Penguin Conductor! With a flick of his baton, his Symphony of Stories will have you tapping to the beat, bopping, and calling out “Bravo!” Watch the 2026 Book Week books come to life – it will be music to your ears!”
An overview of the short-listed books, a narrative based around this year’s theme, (“A Symphony of Stories”), and a fun look at some of the nominated books, with audience participation and roles for students to play. Our 2025 Book Week show will inspire students to read and act out some sensational new stories from Book Week. We highlight the benefits of reading, the power of imagination, and the magic of bringing characters to life. Available from the start of August 2026.
BULLY FREE ZONE! (Bullying)
“Bull is a bully. He teases all the other farmyard animals, until one day his friends stand up to him and help him realise he needs to change his ways. A show about friendship, developing empathy skills, and addressing a range of anti-bully strategies”
“Bully Free Zone” takes an inclusive, positive approach to the question of social interaction and bullying at the primary school level, presenting the story of a misbehaving Bull who needs to learn why his actions are harmful to others, and start to become a better friend to others around him. It’s a perfect introduction to the topic for lower Primary School students, offering not only a guide to better social interactions, but also a strategy for those who encounter bullying in their own social groups.
THE RUNAWAY CANDY CANE! (Christmas) 
“The Chief Elf is in a sticky situation! The sweet treats for the Christmas Feast have run away – including the cheeky Candy Cane. Help the Chief Elf and Twinkletoes on their race through Santa’s Village to recover all the treats – or this Christmas Eve might turn sour!“
With Elves, Reindeer, Snowmen, the Gingerbread Man and even a talking Christmas tree, our Christmas show incorporates all the fun and magic of the day, with opportunities for students to join in the performance and develop skills such as characterisation and speaking before an audience. We also address curriculum topics such as Communication, Personal Capabilities, and the Arts.It’s laugh-out-loud fun for everyone, including the teachers! Available from the start of November 2026.
*NOTE: Please be advised that a cancellation fee of 50% of the total cost applies to any show cancelled within 30 days of the booked performance. If the cancellation occurs within seven (7) days of the performance the fee is 100% of the total cost. Confirmation of booking by the school is undertaken on the understanding that this fee is applicable.