The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection

Artistic Director Dr Vicki Ooi

The Learning TheatreTM

Re-discover curiosity, Re-create the mind, Re-do meaning
TM

The Jockey Club "From Page to Stage" Programme 2016

2016

NOT THE MUSICAL

Presenter

Exclusive Funder

Venue Sponsor

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection Company Ltd. (AFTEC) is the Venue Partner of the Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre.

The Jockey Club "From Page to Stage" Programme

With the generous support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Jockey Club "From Page to Stage"
Programme is into its 5th year! This comprehensive Learning & Participation theatre education platform in English has
been an astounding success in the past 4 years. Tailor made for local secondary school students, the Programme has
reached over 38,000 secondary students and teachers through 4 highly-acclaimed "From Page to Stage" productions
and over 100 performances. The Programme piloted 2 very well-received new learning features: Creative Box and
Online Learning Platform last year to enrich students' learning that will continue for the next 2 years!

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100 38,000 Creative Box

Online Learning Platform

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection

The Learning Theatre

Re-discover curiosity. Re-create the mind. Re-do meaning.

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC) is a Learning Theatre established in 2008 and has been
the Venue Partner of the Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre under the LCSD Venue Partnership Scheme since 2009.
AFTEC specialises in youth theatre, bilingual theatre and arts programmes with the philosophy of learning and
participation embedded. AFTEC has reached over 105,000 audience members and participants in the past 6 years
through our diversified productions and programmes.
2008 2009

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2015-16 Season
LIVE Connections!
LIVE Connections! explore the influence of live theatre. Through this season's programmes, audiences and
participants will also be creating a living network linking the immediacy of the arts to life. At diverse levels and
depth, exciting and imaginatively stimulating programmes offer young people, schools and their families yearround theatre and applied arts connections to AFTEC as the Learning Theatre in Hong Kong.
LIVE Connections!

Around the World in 80 Days

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Around the World in 80 Days

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The Jockey Club "From Page to Stage" Programme 2012-15

In Retrospect
2012-15

Performances

STUDENTS*

Became more interested

in the theatre
Liked or loved
"From Page to Stage"

101

282
4
38,802

84%

They could think big

Workshops

No. of schools

103

Productions

Participants

80%

Would recommend
"From Page to Stage" to
other young people

81%

85%

"It is more interactive than learning English

in classroom."

"Workshops before and after the performance are

useful to me as to understand the plot."

A student on EMMA

A student on The 39 Steps

"The stage set is quite realistic, and with the smoke

effect and sound effect, I feel like being inside the
Amazon!"

"The plot is meaningful and hilarious, very attractive.

The stage is well used and the props are stunning."

A student on The Lost World

A student on Around the World in 80 Days

TEACHERS*

Thought From Page to Stage

provided a practical teaching
environment

Thought they could

make a link to the English
Language curriculum

85%

The programme engaged

all students

91%

The Lost World

94%

Emma

The programme was a success

87%

"A 'REAL' drama with all native English speaking cast "It was more educational. The story and the script
with fantastic costumes which cannot be this standard were tailor-made and relevant to students' level."
at school level.

A teacher on Emma

"An organised show and a positive and encouraging

atmosphere."

A teacher on The Lost World

The 39 Steps
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Around the World in 80 Days

A teacher on The 39 Steps

"It is a great integration of drama and learning English

in an interactive and enjoyable manner, and a very
motivating performance which inspires students."

A teacher on Around the World in 80 Days

*Figures and quotes from programme evaluation reports by Annabel Jackson Associates, veteran arts evaluator from the UK.
Annabel Jackson Associates

2016 Production- Les Misrables by Victor Hugo

2016

Directed & adapted by Dr Vicki Ooi

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, our version of Les Misrables will focus on Jean Valjean as he escapes from
prison after serving 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving nephew.

Performed by a professional native-speaking cast

Jean Valjean is helped by a kind priest and he is determined to lead a good life. Unfortunately whilst in prison he
has been marked by a ruthless policeman, Inspector Javert who believes in the strict authority of the law and is
determined that Valjean should pay for his crime.

2-18 / 3 / 2016 10:15am / 1:45pm / 4:30pm

Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre

In English with bilingual surtitles

Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes (with post-show interactive activities)

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SYNOPSIS

The drama is focused on how Valjean tries to run away from Javert to build a new life and how he is thwarted by
Javert at every stage.
The turning point is when Valjean promises to look after Cosette, the daughter of a woman who has been forced
to turn to prostitution to bring up her child. This changes Valjean's life forever as Cosette grows up to fall in love
with Marius who leads them all into a revolution against the government. It brings the final confrontation between
Valjean and Javert who represent mercy and justice.

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Schools' Package*

Online Learning Platform (OLP) of Les Misrables

1. Behind-the-scenes interviews and commentaries with creative team members and actors

Participating Teachers Intranet

2. Excerpts from rehearsals and the theatre production

A whole new system for teachers to manage

programme administration and logistics easily

3. Language and theatre learning materials with quizzes

Teachers' Professional Development

(2.5 hours drama training for teachers)
2.5

Electronic Education Packs (3 levels)

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1. Use of props and costumes to stimulate students' creativity and motivation

2. Practical skills to engage students through drama

1. Three levels of content aligned to students' English abilities (Choice of 1)

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2. Samples will be provided for confirmed booking schools

*Included in ticket price except where indicated otherwise.

St Peter's Secondary School

Sept 2015

Dec 2015

Jan 2016

Pre-Show In-School Workshops (1.5 hours)

(1.5 )

Enrollment of 80 participants or more

(schools with less than 80 will enjoy shared workshop at alternative venues)
80 80

1. Introduction to the background and plot of the play

English theatre production- Les Misrables

(1 hour 45 mins with post-show interactive activities)

2. Introduction to the characteristics of a professional theatre

(1 45 )

Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre

3. Interactive games and activities led by professional theatre artists

10:15am / 1:45pm / 4:30pm

Post-Show In-School Workshops (1.5 hours)

(1.5 )
Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School

Enrollment of 80 participants or more

(schools with less than 80 will enjoy shared workshop at alternative venues)
80 80

1. Follow-on learning through games and activities

2. Reflective understanding of the theatre production with video and visual materials

SKH Li Fook Hing Secondary School

Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School

Carmel Secondary School

Mid-Jan to Mar 2016

2-18 Mar 2016

Late Mar to April 2016

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Les Misrables Creative Box (Extra fees apply)

TEACHERS' PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

( )

Maximum of 6 teachers per participating school

Extra 7.5 hours of training

CREATIVE DRAMA TRAINING

FOR STUDENTS

Maximum of 30 students per class

18 hours in total (further hours can be negotiated at extra cost)
Creative box of props and costumes
Flexible scheduling

Cheung Chau Government Secondary School

7.5

A teacher from Ma On Shan St Joseph's Secondary School

TEACHERS TO:
learn about language teaching through theatre
understand the concept of devised theatre
understand how to direct students in a play and use space to
create meaningful stage pictures
work on a lesson plan with assessment included to measure learning outcomes

"I have learnt some games and exercises to

encourage students to speak more, listen
more and observe more."

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STUDENTS TO:
devise their own Les Misrables skit
watch the professional theatre performance then edit, refine and improve their own skit
work with experienced theatre instructors
use props and costumes provided by AFTEC as inspiration for their own skit

"I learnt that team cooperation and voice

projection are important in drama, and of
course, the fluency of speaking too."

Participating student from

Ma On Shan St Joseph's Secondary School

"My students have become more confident

in expressing themselves, especially in
English."

Ma On Shan St Joseph's Secondary School

Participating teacher from

Ma On Shan St Joseph's Secondary School

SKH Bishop Mok Sau Tseng Secondary School

Cheung Chau Government Secondary School

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2015-16
Fees
"From Page to Stage" School Performances

HK$65 per person
(Teachers & Students )

( )

S1- S6 students and teachers from local schools

Subject parameters: Arts Education, Language Learning, Drama Education, Liberal Studies, Other Learning Experiences,
Cross-disciplinary Learning
All participating schools will be awarded corresponding certificates and recognised in Les Misrables house programme
and on stage in March 2016.

Pre- and post-show workshops

*(IN-SCHOOL workshops are only available for schools
booking 80 or more tickets)
( 80 )

Teachers' professional development workshop

(Maximum of 2 teachers per school. Limited quota,
first come first served.)

Including :
Theatre performance

Eligibility

Free access to Online Learning Platform

Booking and Enquiry

Natalie Yip
Tel : 2520 1716
Email : natalie@aftec.hk

1 level of electronic Education Pack (3 levels in total)

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Special Offers EXCLUSIVELY for Returning Schools :

Buy-One-Get-One-Free Offer: for purchase of 150 or more tickets.
(The maximum number of free tickets cannot exceed the number of paid tickets)

150

( )

10% discount for purchase of less than 150 tickets

150

Early Bird Discount for New School :

5% discount for booking on or before 30 Sept 2015.
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"From Page to Stage" Creative Box

first come first served
HK$16,000 per school including :
18 hours of in-school training for a maximum of

30 students
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7.5 hours of extra professional development

training for a maximum of 6 teachers

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Creative props & costumes

In-school performance video recording by

professional videography

Maximum of 30 complimentary theatre tickets

to participants of Creative Box

(subject to actual number of students)

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(School's property after the completion of programme)

The 39 Steps
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