The Flying Elephant Company
South Australian Book Week Tour
14-25 August 2023
The Flying Elephant Company is proud to present two musicals for its 2023 Book Week tour, The Boy with the Golden Fox and Girl Inside by Benji Riggs, to South Australian schools.
"Read, grow, inspire."
The Boy with the Golden Fox
ABOUT THE SHOW
When Ewing's dad told him the story of the mythical Golden Fox, he never thought he would be saved by one when becoming lost one night in the snowy woods. On the journey back to Ewing's father, with the mysterious Wommolly hot on their tale, Ewing witnesses the magic of the woods and learns what it means to be a part of something larger than himself. With orchestral music and a heartfelt story, it will not only delight but will leave you hopeful for what might come next.
The unlikely friendship between the son of a hunter and the mythical Golden Fox forces them both to grow and learn from each other. Ewing’s childlike joy helps soften the Fox’s heart, and the Fox’s connection with the magic of the woods inspires Ewing to protect what he has discovered. The two start as natural enemies but end as brothers.
Our aim is to provide an exciting and inspiring experience to every student. The Boy with the Golden Fox proved to be a hit after its 2022 season, with an orchestral score, a cast of professional performers, and an engaging story.
“I loved it so much” – Ella, 11
“10 out of 10” – Levi, 12
“That was the best show ever” – Zoe, 11
“That was awesome” – Daniel, 13
DATES
14-18 August 2023
&
21-25 August 2023
•
4-8 December 2023
&
11-13 December 2023
PRICING
$7 per student (GST inc.)
Minimum cost $1200 per school
AGE SUITABILITY
All ages
SESSION TIMES
9:30am or 2:00pm
Two sessions can be booked in per school with 9:15am & 10:45am performance times.
DURATION
53 minutes
Plus an optional 5 minute Q&A session
Girl Inside
ABOUT THE SHOW
Annabella has grown up believing she will never be enough until Jupiter, a wise dragon, shows up on the mountain beside her village. Thinking so little of her, the other villagers send Annabella to either slay the dragon or be eaten by it. However, Annabella spares Jupiter’s life and the two become friends. They quickly realise they both have needs that the other can help with – Jupiter’s search for his lost son, and for Annabella, a way to get special powers by drinking the magical light of a star, which only a dragon can find.
They set off on adventure to moons and planets that Annabella had only ever dreamed of, all in the hopes that she can obtain powers that might make her more than she is. During their escapades, Annabella overcomes monsters, villains, and her own self-doubt to realise that she has always been enough just as she is.
“It’s showing everyone that you’ve always got one person
in your life to give you confidence.” – Bailee, 6
DATES
14-18 August 2023
&
21-25 August 2023
•
4-8 December 2023
&
11-13 December 2023
PRICING
$7 per student (GST inc.)
Minimum cost $1200 per school
AGE SUITABILITY
All ages
SESSION TIMES
9:30am or 2:00pm
Two sessions can be booked in per school with 9:15am & 10:45am performance times.
DURATION
60 minutes
Plus an optional 5 minute Q&A session
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Flying Elephant Company began touring original musicals to schools in 2020, with Girl Inside. Before this however, the company went under a different name, Spark of Inspiration, and toured juke-box musicals to SA primary schools. Over the years, the company has performed shows to over 30,000 school students, and the shift towards new and original work by South Australian artist Benji Riggs brings an exciting new chapter for the company.
All performers and crew who tour with The Flying Elephant Company are required to have current WWCC, which will be provided to schools before the tour commences, and are held to a professional and safe standard of conduct.
For general enquiries, please feel free to contact us by phone on 0411 111 241.
For bookings, please use the form below.
Art by Connor Olsson-Jones