VCE Playlist 2020 / Playlisted Productions
ALL IN FOR EDUCATION.
We are thrilled to announce that The Importance of Being Earnest has been selected for the 2020 VCE Theatre Studies Playlist (Unit 3) and Macbeth (This Ignorant Present) has been selected for the 2020 VCE Drama Playlist (Unit 3).
Malthouse Theatre’s VCE Playlisted shows are supported by our award-winning Prompt Packs as well as post-show Q&As and Revisit the Play sessions. Malthouse Theatre's Education Program ensures that both teachers and students have everything required for a deep engagement and rich analysis of these productions.
Malthouse Theatre's acclaimed Prompt Packs will be available online once each production opens.
The Importance of Being Earnest - PROMPT PACK PART A & B /
Theatre Studies
PART A
- The Importance of Being Earnest – Prompt Pack PART A / Theatre Studies (Spreads)
- The Importance of Being Earnest – Prompt Pack PART A / Theatre Studies (Singles)
PART B
- The Importance of Being Earnest – Prompt Pack PART B / Theatre Studies (Singles)
- The Importance of Being Earnest – Prompt Pack PART B / Theatre Studies (Spreads)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
14 Feb – 8 Mar 2020
VCE Matinee Performances:
11.30am Thu 20 Feb, 11.30am Thu 27 Feb, 11.30am, Thu 5 Mar
Education tickets are also available for these general public evening performances:
6.30pm Mon 17 Feb, 6.30pm Wed 19 Feb, 6.30pm Tue 25 Feb, 6.30pm Wed 26 Feb, 6.30pm Tue 3 Mar, 6.30pm Wed 4 Mar
COST
Metro schools / $29 (per student)
Regional & low ICSEA schools / $25 (per student)
Accompanying teachers / FREE (up to 2 per group)
Additional teachers / $49
MACBETH (THIS IGNORANT PRESENT)
9 – 31 May 2020
VCE Matinee Performances:
11.30am Thu 21 May, 10.30am Tue 26 May, 11.30am Thu 28 May
Education tickets are also available for these general public evening performances:
6.30pm Mon 11 May, 6.30pm Tue 12 May, 6.30pm Tue 19 May, 6.30pm Wed 20 May, 6.30pm Tue 26 May, 6.30pm Wed 27 May
COST
Metro schools / $29 (per student)
Regional & low ICSEA schools / $25 (per student)
Accompanying teachers / FREE (up to 2 per group)
Additional teachers / $49
Event & ticketing details
Accessibility
Event notes
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
POST-SHOW Q&AS
Hosted by a Malthouse Theatre Education facilitator directly after the Education matinee performances. Running time Approx. 30 minutes.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Thu 20 Feb, Thu 27 Feb, Thu 5 Mar
Macbeth (This Ignorant Present)
Thu 21 May, Tue 26 May, Thu 28 May
COST
$15 per student (All)
Accompanying teachers / FREE (up to 2 per group)
REVISIT THE PLAY
This is your opportunity to join an extensive revision of the production with a close analysis of archival footage and facilitated discussions, in preparation for the VCE written examination. Book tickets to a Revisit the Play session here.
The Importance of Being Earnest
4.30pm – 6.30pm, Wed 6 Sep
Macbeth (This Ignorant Present)
4.30pm – 6.30pm, Thu 17 Sep
DURATION /
The Importance of Being Earnest
2 hours, 5 minutes (including 20 minute interval)
WARNINGS /
The Importance of Being Earnest
Contains sexual references. For a full list of potentially sensitive content here.