Incredibilia is an imaginative childhood journey, discovering some of the innumerable awe-inspiring wonders of our world. It is a joyous compilation of stories by children’s author, Libby Hathorn. Incredibilia has been adapted for the stage by Kim Carpenter with original music by Peter Kennard.
Incredibilia draws on words and images from 20 of Libby Hathorn’s books, ranging from 1980 to 2023. It is recommended, but not essential, that students be exposed to these texts prior to their visit. While some books are out of print, many of Libby’s books will be available through public and school libraries. With the author’s permission, excerpts from texts are included in these notes if particularly relevant.
All school bookings receive a copy of The Best Cat, the Est Cat (2021).
Incredibilia is recommended for ages 5 to 10 years (Years K - 4).
Incredibilia supports learning and general capabilities across English, Drama and Music.
The following curriculum links and resources are related to the Incredibilia performance:
English
Stage
Text Requirements
Objectives
Outcomes
Early stage 1
Text types: Picture books, Australian literature.
Poetry and texts that feature wordplay and figurative language.
Understanding and Responding to Literature
ENE-UARL-01: understands and responds to literature read to them
Stage 1
Text types: Picture books, Australian literature.
Poetry and texts that feature wordplay and figurative language
Understanding and Responding to Literature
EN1-UARL-01: understands and responds to literature by creating texts using similar structures, intentional language choices and features appropriate to audience and purpose
Stage 2
Text types: Picture books, Australian Literature; poetry.
Texts that include imagery, symbol and connotation
Understanding and Responding to Literature
EN2-UARL-01 identifies and describes how ideas are represented in literature and strategically uses similar representations when creating texts
Music
Stage
Content
Objectives
Outcomes
Early stage 1
Instrumental Music
Performing
Listening
MUES1.1 Participates in simple speech, singing, playing and moving activities, demonstrating an awareness of musical concepts.
MUES 1.4 Listens to and responds to music.
Stage 1
Instrumental Music
Performing
Listening
MUS1.1 Sings, plays and moves to a range of music, demonstrating an awareness of musical concepts.
MUS 1.4 Responds to a range of music, expressing likes and dislikes and the reasons for these choices.
Stage 2
Instrumental Music
Performing
Listening
MUS2.1 Sings, plays and moves to a range of music, demonstrating a basic knowledge of musical concepts.
MUS2.4 Identifies the use of musical concepts and musical symbols in a range of repertoire.
Drama
Stage
Content
Objectives
Outcomes
Early stage 1
Drama Forms: Storytelling
Making
Appreciating
DRAES1.1 Uses imagination and the elements of drama in imaginative play and dramatic situations.
DRAES1.4 Responds to dramatic experiences.
Stage 1
Drama Forms: Storytelling
Making
Appreciating
DRAS1.2 Conveys story, depicts events and expresses feelings by using the elements of drama and the expressive skills of movement and voice.
DRAS1.4: Appreciates dramatic work during the making of their own drama and the drama of others.
Stage 2
Drama Forms: Storytelling
Making
Appreciating
DRAS2.2 Builds the action of the drama by using the elements of drama, movement and voice skills.
DRAS2.4 Responds to, and interprets drama experiences and performances.
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