Month: December 2025

Schools Tour 2026 – Little Red

Little Red is not impressed! Her mum has a new boyfriend, Don. But….when Little Red meets Don’s talking pet dog, Wolfie, things take an unexpectedly wonderful turn. Set to Mozart’s sparkling music from Don Giovanni, this lively new opera for children is full of humour, heart and glorious tunes.

Our children’s opera is a 40-minute performance designed to appeal to primary school children (and their teachers). The performance is followed by question time and an opportunity for budding theatrical musical enthusiasts to explore the set, interact with the performers and consider what it might take to forge a career in the arts.

Suitable for Kindergarten to Year 6

The Tour

FFO will tour Little Red from 27th April to 5th June 2026. Please get in touch with gm@freezeframeopera.com for more details and to book.

A heartfelt thank you to The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Hawaiian for helping us share the magic of opera with the next generation in 2026.

“What an absolutely magical performance! Freeze Frame Opera’s adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears was an inspired blend of playful storytelling, expressive vocal talent, and imaginative staging. From the first note to the final bow, the production captivated audiences of all ages with its creativity, humor, and heart.”

Boyare Primary School, 2025

“Freeze Frame Opera- a masterclass in bringing opera to younger generations!”

Camboon Primary School, 2025

Schools Tour 2024 – The Magic Kazoo

Being a kid is dangerous business! Negotiating friendship, a furious mother and anxiety about starting a new school term is, literally, a nightmare for Tamino. Luckily, he has his favourite toy, Papageno, to console him, and the power of music sets him on his way to rescue Pamina from the Kingdom of the Night. Is it a dream, or are they really awake?

Tommaso Pollio cleverly adapts Mozart’s score and performs on piano. Keaton Staszewski-Hose, James Pinneri, and Charis Postmus accompany Prudence Sanders to sing the libretto created by Penny Shaw.

The Tour

In May 2024, Freeze Frame Opera brought The Magic Kazoo to life 31 times, reaching more than 6,000 children across the Perth metropolitan area. Our school tours offer students the opportunity to experience live performances that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a deeper connection to their learning environment, thereby enriching their overall educational experience.

This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors and supporters. A heartfelt thank you to The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Hawaiian for helping us share the magic of opera with the next generation.

Awards

The Magic Kazoo was nominated for the following PAWA awards –

  • Best Production – The Magic Kazoo
  • Outstanding Ensemble – The Magic Kazoo
  • Outstanding Performer in a Leading Role – Charis Postmus – The Magic Kazoo
  • Outstanding Newcomer – James Pinneri – The Magic Kazoo

Thank you so much for providing such an amazing experience for the students at our school. Not many children are exposed to this genre of the arts and by presenting it to them in a fun and entertaining way, ensures that they have a great first experience with opera. We loved having you at our school! Thank you for all you do for The Arts!”

Bicton Primary School, 2024

“FFO have visited my school several times and on every occasion the performances have been of an extremely high quality in terms of musicianship, performance and presentation. When I take survaeys of what the students would like to experience in music classses each semester FFO aleays shows up as a request from the students. We couldn’t want more from an incursion. Thank you FFO!

Hilton Primary School, 2024