Koo Wee Kapers
THE BOOK
Koo Wee
Kapers is a beautifully illustrated children’s book including an interactive CD
with a spoken narrative weaving through a repertoire of new and lively songs
introducing a cast of quirky Australian wildlife characters, set against a back
drop of the Aussie landscape.
RRP $34.95 (Free postage Australia wide)
CD $19.95 (Free postage Australia wide)
| 'I started this project after returning from travels abroad in 2010 and as a result of the many stories I shared with people along the way about Australia, our vast landscapes and the very unique animals that inhabit this continent. I started the project with a couple of songs which soon inspired ideas for more and before I knew it I had quite a collection of songs that began to find their way into the world at parties and local events. Next my thinking went toward documenting the songs in the form of a CD and this lead to the idea of creating an accompanying book, so, just for fun, I designed some mock up illustrations based on the characters in the songs and once the beautiful scrap booking paper found its way into my hands I couldn't stop and so I just kept going. The narrative came into being as the characters evolved through the collage illustrations and that's how an adventurous Kangaroo called Koo Wee began a journey across Australia and discovered a cast of interesting and quirky characters set against the colourful back drop of the Aussie landscape. I hope that this book and CD will inspire children of all ages to explore new places with a sense of curiosity, care and respect for the natural environment that we share with all creatures whilst enjoying the Koo Wee Kapers adventure.' |
THE SHOW
Koo Wee Kapers is a lively and interactive family show
based on the beautifully illustrated children’s book of the same name.
The spoken narrative brings to life the story of an
adventurous kangaroo set amongst the back drop of a unique Aussie landscape and
introduces a cast of delightful wildlife characters through live music, movement and puppetry.
Angie Macmillan aka. Kitty -Vocals, Ukulele, Puppeteer & Story Teller and Andy Scott aka Boomer - Double Base.
Through rhyme, song and movement Koo Wee Kapers is a fun way to learn a
little more about some of our closest wild life neighbours and makes
wonderful family entertainment for festivals, functions and special
events. 
| UPCOMING SHOW DATES 2014 Fri 4th Sept 2014 Edendale Farm Landscape Launch 4pm Gastons Rd Eltham. September School Holiday Program 2014 Tue 23rd & Wed 24th September Latrobe Valley Victoria Library program show times available via Latrobe Valley website Thu 25th, Fri 26th, Mon 29th September & Thu 2nd Oct Nillumbik Shire Council, Youth Services Puppet Making Workshops for 12-25 years. Eltham, Victoria
OCTOBER 3 2013 Springvale Library City of Greater Dandenong Springvale Rd, Springvale, Vic. 11-11.45 am Sept 12 & 13 Christmas Hills Primary School Eltham - Yarra Glen Rd Christmas Hills Show and Puppet making workshops June 7-10 2013 Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Perisher Valley NSW Children's Stage Thu 04 April 2013 EASTERN REGIONAL LIBRARY Hoddle St, Yarra Junction Vic 11am Fri 12 April 2013 HEPBURN LIBRARIES TOUR 11am - Creswick Library, 68 Albert St 2.30pm - Daylesford Library, cnr Albert & Bridport sts Sat 23 March 2013 WELCOME PLATYPUS FESTIVAL Allwood House, Main st Hurstbridge Vic 1.45pm Sat 2 March 2013 MELBOURNE UKULELE FESTIVAL Northcote Town Hall 11.20am Sun 24 Feb 2013 BIG FUN SUNDAY Arthurs Creek Hall Vic 3.15 - 3.45pm Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jan 2013 ILLAWARA FOLK FESTIVAL Bulli Show Grounds Wollongong NSW The Shed, Children's Stage Fri 18 - 1.30 - 2pm Sun 20 - 2.15 - 2.45pm 2012 Sunday Oct 21st Practically Green Festival, Eden Dale Farm Eltham. 11am Thursday Oct 25th Children's Week at Yarra ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale. 1.30pm Sunday Oct 28th Kids workshop performance- On the Hill Festival, Panton Hill. 11am |
WORKSHOPS
We can also accommodate tailor made workshops based on the Koo Wee Kapers content to suit any occasion and age specific groups. Workshops include puppet & mask making, collage art and narrative writing.
A schedule of fees is available on inquiry. Workshops and long distance travel may incur an additional fee.
Koo Wee Kapers performers are covered by their own public liability insurance and carry a current working with check.