Something Special
It was the school project Shelly had been dreaming of! She was sure she'd come up with SOMETHING SPECIAL and surprise everyone with an original song she knew would be a winner! But things get complicated when she's paired with her new neighbour Tom, who has just moved in next door - and into her class! Dragging the unwilling Tom along, Shelly begins her attempt to create SOMETHING SPECIAL, despite the fact that he has as little interest in music as she has in the books he always carries around. They'll have to learn a lot about each other if they're going to have any chance of achieving a happy outcome that they can both be part of...
SOMETHING SPECIAL is an action-packed interactive adventure, written by Craig Christie, and featuring a selection of the Best Aotearoa New Zealand Children's Books. The literacy musical will send students of all ages on a fun-filled story about creativity, perseverance, kindness and the importance of not ‘judging a book by its cover’ that will leave everyone cheering for an encore.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN VERSION:
We provide three different versions of SOMETHING SPECIAL to suit the year levels watching. You can choose from either; Junior, General or Senior primary versions.
Each version has a different running time and features a select collection of books specific to their age level. Selected books will be confirmed before the tour.
RESOURCE PACK:
All our programs include a detailed Teacher Toolkit, Resource Pack, and Student Activities that are compiled alongside education and industry experts. These resources include pre- and post-show activities, videos, downloads and digital resources that can be used for follow up activities throughout the year. All scheduled schools receive login details for both teachers and students to access the Resource Hub all year-long.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
All of our programs align with the relevant educational standards and pair excellently with what students are learning in class. See below for details of all curriculum connections for this program.
Keep scrolling down for photos, videos, version information and more, and we look forward to scheduling your school and students!
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"What a fabulous interactive show! Our students could relate to the books as I have had them on display in the school library for the last couple of weeks. The theme was very relevant and our actors Sam and Lydia were amazing."
"One of the best shows I have seen....and I've seen a lot. Easy clear message, nice connections to the books, relevant and enjoyable."
"This was the first time I had taken part in this show. I thought it was absolutely fantastic, to the point, exciting and fun! Caters to all ages and the interaction is awesome."