Being Brave

STUDENT WELLBEING & RESILIENCE PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL THEATRE FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS THAT PROMOTES RESILIENCE, EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND ANTI BULLYING IN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS. SUPPORTED BY A Q&A AND CURRICULUM-LINKED CLASSROOM RESOURCES.

When children experience change, bullying, loss and other stressful life events, it can have a huge impact on their behaviour and wellbeing. They may worry about themselves, their families and the world.

Being Brave is a live show that gives students positive strategies to cope with emotions and adapt to change at school, at home and online. Fly is a young boy whose parents have separated. He misses his dad desperately and tries to be brave by keeping his emotions ‘bottled up’. He meets Isha, who has been forced to come to a new country. Celia is coming to terms with loss in her family. Nonna wants to connect safely with her family online, Tim is being bullied and Mikalia has to find a new dream.

By connecting with the people in his community, Fly discovers the true meaning of being brave: sharing stories, showing feelings, keeping good memories and living life.

Researched and developed in consultation with teachers and psychologists, this live theatre in education program uses song, dance and storytelling to provide students with positive coping strategies.

Designed to support your school’s existing student wellbeing program and facilitate further learning in the classroom, Being Brave empowers children to seek help and face life’s challenges with confidence and compassion. Brainstorm Productions is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider.

Fantastic, amazing! The performance was really effective in its messages, all of the students were so engaged. The language you used was absolutely fantastic - very real and aimed at the students' level. Loved your discussion with the students after the performance. 10/10.

Awesome! Insightful! Gave strategies for resilience, help-seeking and coping with bullying, divorce, fear and anxiety. 10/10.

Powerful! Highlighted issues of grief and bullying in a sensitive, supportive, entertaining manner. Loved the song! 10/10.

Fabulous! The content was perfect for our students - stay connected, it's OK for boys to cry - fantastic. The bullying messages were great too. The students were very engaged, amazing to see them so still and interested. Their answers showed they learnt so much about being brave. The performers were wonderful and should be congratulated for their enthusiasm and professionalism. They would make great teachers!! Thank you!!! 10/10

Awesome! Fun and engaging. Terrific pathos. Helped children think through sadness. Loved the recap at the end! 10/10.

Children were totally engaged, entertained, connecting and answering questions. They related it to their life and memories. Showed problem-solving and positive strategies for bullying and cyber bullying. Loved the singing and dancing, very worthwhile Q&A. Supports our wellbeing program. Being Brave made the kids realise they are brave without knowing it! 10/10.

Wonderful performance! 100% of my class loved the show. Said they want to see it again! Hit many sensitive issues in an appropriate manner and was correctly set for primary school children. Made myself and some students cry - we were being BRAVE! 10/10

Great relatable story presented from the children’s perspective. Useful strategies to deal with bullying and grief. Lesson plans were wonderful! They enabled me to confidently tackle some tricky issues. 10/10.

Really hit the spot! Wonderful messages relevant to issues that really worry kids. Students were fully engaged and invested in the story, listening carefully, laughing and focused. Wonderful actors - very positive role models! 10/10.

Wonderful! Engaged students with difficult themes of resilience, divorce, loss and letting go of things you love. Really enjoyed the humour, the costumes, singing and dancing. 10/10.

Awesome! Engaging! Entertaining! The questions at the end tied the performance together and gave students an opportunity to discuss and reflect. They can take the ideas in this incursion and make changes to their lives. It was inclusive of all students. Powerful messages, really well done! 10/10

Fantastic performance! My kindy kids sat for 50 mins, that's rare! Excellent strategies & values presented in an age-appropriate way. The teacher resource pack was an excellent way to support the performance & the discussion will help them make positive changes - a great way to end the show! The actors were very engaging, motivating personalities, well-presented & positive - couldn't fault them! 10/10.

A 50 minute live theatre performance, with themes and outcomes aligned with the curriculum and key wellbeing, bullying and cyber safety frameworks. The actors are young, professional performers who are positive role models for your students.
A 5-10 minute discussion with the students, in which key themes and practical strategies are explored and help-seeking information is provided. Students also have the opportunity to ask the actors questions.
A Teacher Resource Pack, containing:
- Pre-performance resources, including permission slip, newsletter insert, promotional tools, compliance documents and everything else you need to prepare for the day.
- Curriculum-aligned classroom resources, including lesson plans, discussion points, extension activities, worksheets and online resources.
- Printable A3 colour posters.
- The theme song from the show to download.
Full support from our Booking Coordinators, who are available from 8am to 5pm weekdays to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

The Australian Curriculum: General Capabilities (Personal & Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Critical & Creative Thinking, Intercultural Understanding, ICT Capability, Literacy), HPE, The Arts, English, Digital Technologies, Online Safety & Respect Matters Curriculum Connections.

NSW: PDHPE, Creative Arts, English.

VIC: Drama, Critical & Creative Thinking, English, Ethical Capability, HPE, Civics & Citizenship, Intercultural Capability, Personal & Social Capability, Digital Technologies.

Also supports: The Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education, eSafety Toolkit for Schools, The National Education Initiative (Be You), National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools & Pastoral Care. Supports Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), eSmart Schools, and other programs that promote student wellbeing, anti bullying, behaviour management, resilience, cyber safety, mental health and positive relationships in schools.

What sort of venue do we need?

An indoor venue with access to electricity. There is no need for any special theatre style venue as the show works best in an open space, with students seated on the floor. A school hall or gym is ideal but we can also use triple classroom areas, libraries etc. Unfortunately due to WHS we cannot use outdoor areas. If you have an unusual venue and would like to discuss it with us please contact our team on 1800 676 224.

What is the cost and how does the minimum fee structure work?

Our maximum audience for all primary school productions is 280. The cost is $6.50 per student (+GST). A minimum fee of $780 (+GST) applies when less than 120 students attend. Our office will email you a tax invoice after the show, based on the number of students that attended.

What provisions do you have in place for supporting child safety and wellbeing?

We are a Child Safe Organisation and comply with all aspects of Child Protection and screening in each state and territory. We have Risk Assessments in place and all our actors are trained in WHS, appropriate behaviour in schools, dealing with student disclosures and providing appropriate help-seeking information. Scripts have been researched and developed in consultation with teachers and a Clinical Psychologist.

What will the actors need on the day?

The actors will arrive one hour and fifteen minutes before the performance time to sign in and access the venue. The shows are performed on the floor (preferably NOT a stage) and need a playing space of approximately 5m x 5m. No chairs please. They have all their own equipment.

For more information please go to our FAQ page, or call us on:

1800 676 224