Education Resources
Welcome to the CATS Australia Education Resources. This page has been designed to provide schools with information about school bookings as well as comprehensive materials for schools. These materials are generally aimed at Years 3 to 9 but can be adapted for any age or ability.
Bookings
One free teacher ticket for the first 20 students booked. After the first 20 students, one teacher per additional 10 students can access the student rate of $59. The above schools rate applies only for mid-week and Sunday evening performances.
VIC School Bookings
Book via Arts Centre Melbourne for groups of 8 or more.
Phone: 1300 182 183 (Monday to Saturday 9am to 4:30pm)
QLD School Bookings
Contact QPAC Group Sales.
Phone: (07) 3840 7466
CATS Education Materials
A full set of classroom resources accompanies the production, including:
- Introduction to CATS
- Synopsis
- Background of CATS
- The Development of CATS
- The Creative Team
- The Design from the Original West End Production
Pre-show Multi-Disciplinary Activities
- Introducing the Story, Characters and Cats
- Exploring Eliot’s Poems
- Creating a Cats’ Environment
- Discussing Cats in the Theatre
Activities by Subject
- English: Poetry Writing · Writing Reviews · Writing a Character Study · Writing Stories
- Drama / Dance: Poems as Inspiration · Perform a Poem · Character Development · Hot-Seat Grizabella · Dance Warm-Ups · Cat Movement · Cat Choreography
- Art / Design: Illustrate a Poem · Design · Creating a Performance Piece
Education packs are available to booked schools on request. For resources and credits, please contact the box office for your city via the tickets page.