Suitable for
Families, children ages 5-12
After its success at our 2017 festival, Tim Ferguson’s Billie and the Dinosaurs returns in 2019. The work is a musical journey through a narrated orchestral performance, where young learners consider Australia’s unique palaeontology while meeting the hero of the story, Billie. The performance is in the style of Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf.
Billie lives in regional Australia. When faced by bullies at school, she runs away and uncovers an ancient world where her new friends help her on an adventure to learn about friendship and resilience.
The performance provides insight into the creative development of the work, looking at the ideas and musical styles that help tell Billie’s story. There will also be a performance by a student orchestra and other activities.
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