MECC educational show attracts the crowd

Local secondary school students will get an insight into the lives of Filipina women today as part of an educational theatre program conducted by the Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre.

The Australian touring premiere of “the Folding Wife” opened at the MECC last night to critical acclaim, and today about 100 students from around the region will attend a dedicated school’s matinee, followed by a workshop with the cast of the show.

The Folding Wife blends the stories of three generations of Filipina women and contrasts the well known imagery of a fierce, impenetrable Australian landscape with that of the resilient delicate inventive and revealing Filipina woman.

Scenes evoking cultural identity, religious fervour and the ravages of history are played out as potent iconic imagery.

Manager Convention Precinct and Events Mark Fawcett said school teachers have been provided with education kits to assist students to learn more about the subject matter.

“A raft of new technologies are included such as You Tube video links and links to media reviews and clippings from the show’s first performance at the Brisbane Powerhouse last year, “he said.

“It is great to see Mackay’s school’s come on board for this stimulating educational experience which is often only available in capital cities.”

Future educational programmes at the MECC this year include Bell Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and Yirra Kakin’s I Don’t Want to Play House both of which have free school’s workshops for school group bookings.

Contact: Ken Furdek

Phone: 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529)