Hitler's Daughter
Jackie French's
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry
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Monkey Baa has been invited to showcase Hitler’s Daughter at the International Performing Arts for Youth Conference (IPAY) in Tampa, Florida USA on Thursday 20th January 2011.
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Showcase 2011 Artists Schedule
This is the company’s first International trip and it could not have been achieved without the support of The Australia Council, Arts NSW and the many hundreds of people who donated to our Angels with Wings appeal.
The Story
Did Hitler's daughter, Heidi, really exist? Four country children waiting in the rain for the school bus take turns telling stories. In an unusual twist, Anna's story takes the children to Nazi Germany. An intriguing tale about Heidi, a young girl caught in the turmoil of World War II, whose father was one of the most dreaded men in history.
One of the children, Mark, becomes engrossed in Heidi's story. In his conversations with his friends, his teacher and with his parents, he explores the moral and ethical issues the story raises.
This intriguing play poses powerful questions about a frightening period in history and forces us to examine moral issues in relation to society's fears and prejudices in a fresh, compelling light.
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Sandra Eldridge
Designer Imogen Ross
Lighting Designer Luiz Pampolha
Sound Designer Jeremy Silver
Adaptors Tim McGarry, Sandra Eldridge and Eva Di Cesare
Stage Managers Kelly Ukena (2010/11)
Zillah Morrow (2006)
Cast (2010/11) Melle Stewart, Kate Worsley, Michael Gupta, Robert Jago
(2006) Mikaela Martin, Tahli Corin, Matthew Goodwin, Nathan Carter, Tim McGarry
TOURS
2010 Season
Hitler’s Daughter returned for a very successful short season in 2010. The production played at The Seymour Centre Sydney, The Arts Centre Melbourne and The QUT Gardens Theatre Brisbane.
2006 Season
Hitler’s Daughter opened at the Arts Centre Melbourne on the 26th of April 2006. The production then went on to tour nationally to an audience of 23,898. Monkey Baa presented the production as part of the Connect Ed Arts program. The cast visited indigenous communities in Wentworth, Wilcannia, Menindee and Broken Hill conducting worshops with students. In Broken Hill, some of the students were from School of the Air travelling over 400km to attend the performance and to participate in the workshops.
EXHIBITION
An historical exhibition of the holocaust accompanied both tours of the production. This exhibition was developed in collaboration with the Sydney Jewish Museum.
| 2007 | Helpmann Award |
| Best Presentation for Children | |
| 2007 | Drover’s Award |
| Touring Excellence | |
| 2006 | Drover Special Panel Award |
| for Audience Development |
Feedback
To see teacher's feedback click here.
Monkey Baa isn't just about putting good books on stage. They show kids how ideas and characters can be translated from one art form into another. They take them on an adventure of the mind and spirit. They make kids think as well as feel.
Country kids may not have a local doctor, or a telephone that works. But thanks to Monkey Baa they do get the magic of theatre.
JACKIE FRENCH
… what the critics have said…
The lights dimmed and…we were about to be taken on a journey that would defy contemplation. Acclaimed Sydney theatre company Monkey Baa were in town to perform “Hitler’s Daughter.”
The journey was spellbinding.
Lee McIvor – The Observer, Gladstone
13th May 2006
Once the performance started, I was entranced, the Kids didn't utter a sound, and I was treated to a magnificent first-time experience of Live-Theatre, which was presented by a Group of what to me, was a group of extremely Young Players, who were Magnificent in the way in which they presented the Story, which in itself was extremely thought provoking... The visual and sound effects were also exhilarating.
J. Elphick, Wollongong
It is so gratifying to see such high quality Australian Theatre for young people. The boys were riveted and inspired - they love drama and theatre and always need magnificent role models like you.
J. Cottrell
I thought Hitler's Daughter was great. It was really sad but amazing at the same time. All the characters performed and act really good. I would really recommend it for people that haven't seen it.
E. Vasilj
A wonderful experience and it was a fantastic play. I learnt a lot about Hitler and his people. I can't explain how good it was.
M. Tripodi
very appropriate to my students. As a teacher, it is such a joy to see a book brought to life in such a fantastic manner. I particularly liked the fact that it was not diluted from the book-you captured the essence of the book to a tee. Well done.
Kerry Haddon
order books
Order Hitler's Daughter by Jackie French at Gleebooks Children's Bookshop online.
Order the Hitler's Daughter script from Currency Press online.
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