LE PETIT PRINCE INCURSION OR EXCURSION

Performance in French with sections in English [14 scenes in FRENCH and 7 scenes in ENGLISH] of rehearsed, costumed and moved reading of MFT’s theatrical version created especially in 2007 to much acclaim which toured to more than 50 schools all over Victoria for students of French OR Drama

Flexible – in any reasonably accessible venue for students (hall, theatre, sports stadium) OR at our venue IN FRENCH with English surtitles AND in ENGLISH – Suitable for Years 4 to 6 primary (if comprehension level for French or English in the surtitles – is sufficient) and Years 7 to 10 secondary levels with English surtitles

FORM – PERFORMANCE ONLY

MFT actors cover the 12 roles and perform a rehearsed costume and moved reading in FRENCH with ENGLISH surtitles. There are 21 short acts.

DATES

Season availability: NOW

– with notice TERMS 1, 2, 3 and 4

Duration 70-80 minutes*

* approximate time only – we can shorten

THE PLOT

A pilot (the narrator) crashes his plane in the middle of the desert a thousand miles from anywhere.
Thinking he’s all alone and with limited water supplies, he starts to attempt to fix his plane. But a young boy suddenly appears one morning as if it was the most natural thing in the world. He demands that the pilot draw him a sheep.
Slowing, through the following days, the pilot, hearing the little prince’s story, rediscovers some truths about the truly important things in life.
The little prince comes from another planet, a very small planet. He leaves due to troubles getting on with his rose and decides to travel to learn about life.
During his journey he visits six planets and meets their inhabitants: a must see experience for students …

SUITABILITY/LEVELS

SUITABLE for Grade 3 to Year 12

[designed flexibly and adapts easily to all school environments]

What we provide

Resumes
Teachers’ pack [full kit and technical plan] upon paid booking
transport of our team to your school [if incursion]
the costumes and accessories
4 Actors from MFT
1-2 members MFT Production + Surtitles Crew

What we ask the School to organise [incursion]:

Venue for show + dressing/preparation area [send us photos]
Student attendance/management
Payment in advance
If an overnight stay is required (regional schools), we do ask for the school to provide meals and accommodation for our team
General good lighting and lapel microphones if needed [depends on venue acoustics]
Some refreshment (light meal / drinks) for the team [incursion only]
Some school furniture – 2 chairs or stools
video projector + screen for English surtitles and pictures
parking on site for 3 cars

Student numbers

Minimum student numbers per session/booking/performance :

1. in your school : 100 (no maximum) [payment must be for 100 students even if less] OR

2. in our venue : 50 maximum [payment must be for 50 students even if less]

Your school may be entitles to AFTV funding – click here

COST, TERMS + CONDITIONS

Costings are during the week – weekend rates – to be advised.

Incursion pricing per student from 1 August 2024:

$22 (metropolitan schools)
$29 (country schools outside the Melbourne Metropolitan area)
Teachers / school staff: free

Excursion pricing to our venue :

$29 per student
Teachers / school staff: free
School Booking fees [separate to the above charges and per performance] are $50
Extra full show performances [per student rate covers 1 or more shows if student numbers are split in separate performances] on the same day in addition to one, for each = $300

For BOTH:

AFTV – enquire with AFTV if your school is a member for a subsidy

The Victorian Multicultural Commission offers funding for schools under Multicultural Festivals and Events or for Cultural Diversity Week events

PRICING POLICY

See Pricing Policy

Send us your Expression of interest

Don’t Miss out – dates fill fast!
When confirmed a tax invoice and materials will be issued to your school.
A full kit + technical / performance requirements sheet is available upon request

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW WITH ALL YOUR QUESTIONS