Shows - Dig
DIG..."a live wire rock show!"
Commissioned by the Earth Exchange Mining Museum in Sydney, DIG! is an energy- charged puppet cabaret that's as entertaining as it is educational.
Join Max the Meteorite, Digger D Dog, The Electricity Twins, and a rock solid cast, as they explore themes of energy, minerals and their impact on out daily lives - and how much fun it can all be!
DIG was the resident show at the Earth Exchange Mining Museum in 1995 and has been enjoyed by thousands of students, children and their families.
Aim:
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To provide students with an entertaining overview of some of the types of puppets used in puppetry today. To show students how easy it is to make and perform with simple puppets using everyday objects. |
Key Learning Areas:
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- Creative and Practical Arts
- Science & technology
- Music
- HSIE
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Themes:
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- Energy
- Minerals
- The art of puppetry
- The Earth and its Surroundings
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Duration:
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45 mins + Question time
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Year Level:
Cost Per Student:
Minimum callout fee:
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K - 6
$6.60 gst incl
$660. gst incl applies where 100 or less attend
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Comments:
"Ross has presented three different shows at four successive Australian Science Festivals It is highly unusual that an event holder be asked back a three or even four times. Why did we do this? Ross is a very talented professional and an exceptional team player. His shows are invariably booked out and extremely well received. Ross's shows are well-researched, scientifically accurate, and as educational as they are entertaining." - Mary-Anne Waldren, Executive Director, The Australian Science Festival.
"Congratulations on your excellent support materials! Our children enjoy making the finger puppets, and all classes K-6 made the plasticine volcano with baking soda and vinegar (this was a huge hit!). Your professional and highly entertaining production will be remembered for a long time" - Linda Stone, Revesby South Public School 2000
"Ross's performances were of an extremely high and professional standard, his rapport with our family audiences was fantastic! the feed back we received, both from the public and the science community has been excellent and I do hope you can be involved with the International Science Festival again in the future" - Dunedin International Science Festival - New Zealand.
NSW Department Of Education & Training:
" Ross Browning use puppetry, his original jazz keyboard music and song to present a fast - moving introduction to energy, minerals and their impact on our daily lives. The show looks at the Earth's own energy forces: volcanoes and earthquakes as well as mining and processing of minerals. It also demonstrates how electricity is made and how it reaches our homes. A dynamic and professional production with crazy characters and plenty of audience participation. An exceptional show!"
Seasons and Tours:
- Dunedin International Science Festival New Zealand 2000
- Hamilton Science Festival New Zealand 2000
- Australian Science Festival 2000
- Queensland Arts Council Accredited 2000
- NSW Dept of Education Accredited for schools 1996
- Earth Exchange Mining Museum - Resident show 1995