Storytelling for Schools
Interactive shows:
Interactive Story-based Shows for Pre-schools and Primary:
👶 Hila Tells Stories offers magical, interactive performances that bring adaptations of classic children's books and multicultural tales to life.
👶 With vibrant sets, playful props, music, movement, and costumes, these shows captivate young minds (ages 3 - 10).
👶 This engaging experience encourages children to play, unleash their imagination, and explore creativity with joy. The shows help curious explorers to think quickly, be brave, and collaborate.
👶 Each performance provides 45 minutes of high-energy, interactive fun, with stories that share valuable life lessons.
Pricing Details:
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Interactive show: $693.00 plus GST for up to 75 students + $5 per child for larger audiences.
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Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
“Hila’s show was truly amazing! Guests described it as fantastic, and the audience feedback has been
overwhelmingly positive.” Director of Port Phillip Library, Melbourne.
“Hila was very engaging and extremely caring... she entertained the children in the best way possible. Kudos to
her. Amazing job.” Pre-K teacher, Mount Scopus Memorial College
“Hila's story incursions are amazing! They are not only educational but also fun and engaging. Even I, an adult, couldn't take my eyes off and listen“ Educator, Papilio St Kilda Early Learning
Select from the following Eight Shows:
Workshops:
The Lion Show!
The Lion Show!
The Lion Show!
The Lion Show!
The Grumpy Lion!
Who doesn’t like strawberries?
It seems that lions like them too! Join Hila Tells Stories for the story of a stubborn lion cub who only wants to eat strawberries and nothing else.
This interactive show takes children on the lion’s fun journey through the forest as he searches for his favorite food, meets different animals, and discovers the importance of trees and fruits.
Through music, dance, and storytelling, we will learn a valuable lesson about being open-minded. This show is an adaptation of a classic Hebrew tale, perfect for ages 2–6 years old.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Greater Melbourne, Regional Victoria - travel costs apply.
Year Level Suitability:
K - 1
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square, a few chairs, and a small table.
MAX AND
THE WILD THINGS!
"Max and the Wild Things" is a lively adaptation of the iconic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak.
This interactive, imaginative, and engaging show invites children into Max's wild world where big emotions rule! The show follows the adventures of a boy named Max, who takes the audience on an adventure to a magical land filled with strange and wonderful creatures known as The Wild Things.
Through music, dance, and storytelling, Max learns valuable lessons about family, imagination, and the power of being true to oneself.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Greater Melbourne, Regional Victoria -
travel costs apply.
Year Level Suitability:
K - 4
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square,
and a few chairs.
Max and The Wild things!
Max and The Wild things!
Max and The Wild things!
Max and The Wild things!
Stone Soup magic!
Stone Soup magic!
Stone Soup Magic!
Get ready for a magical and interactive show that invites children and their parents to gather around a cozy “fire”. Our adaptation of the beloved multicultural folktale, ‘Stone Soup.’
Once upon a time, a group of tired and hungry travellers reached a strange and humble village. They were hoping for some food and a place to rest, but the villagers turned them away.
Through music, imagination, and storytelling, this show takes us on a magical journey about community, sharing, and being kind to one another.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Greater Melbourne, Regional Victoria - travel costs apply.
Year Level Suitability:
K - 3
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square and a few chairs.
The Jungle Book Show!
Are you ready for an adventure?
Meet Mowgli, a fearless jungle kid who grew up with wolves as his family. But one day, he had to leave the jungle because a fierce tiger named Shere Khan wanted to catch him. Can Mowgli escape?
Our interactive adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s iconic story. Through music and imagination, we explore the jungle, meet fantastic animals, and learn about the importance of friendships.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Greater Melbourne, Regional Victoria -
travel costs apply.
Year Level Suitability:
K - 4
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square,
and a few chairs.
The Jungle Book Show!
The Jungle Book Show!
The Jungle Book Show!
The Jungle Book Show!
The Nutcracker show!
The Nutcracker show!
The Nutcracker show!
The Nutcracker show!
2025 Availability:
Term 4 (Chrismas)
The Nutcracker - Christmas show!
Embark on a magical adventure with Clara as a Nutcracker Prince whisks her away to the Kingdom of Sweets on Christmas Eve.
This interactive Theatre show for kids is inspired by E. T. A. Hoffmann’s classic book accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies.
Clara leads the audience on an exciting exploration of a child's dreams and the marvels of the unknown.
Through music, dance, and storytelling, she learns valuable lessons about the importance of sharing, and the power of imagination.
Year Level Suitability:
K - 4
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square, a few chairs, and a small table.
The Perfect Apple Tree!
The Pigeon has a wonderful garden with the most perfect apple tree you can imagine! She uses its apples every year to bake the perfect apple pie for a very special day.
Now, in this garden, a friendly Honeybee is a frequent visitor. She enjoys smelling the colorful flowers, sipping sweet nectar, and sprinkling pollen. As the Honeybee watches the pigeon working so hard all by herself throughout the year, she gets an idea for a surprise. But things don't quite go as planned!
This interactive show celebrates nature, friendship, and the importance of sharing.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
(Especially suitable for the Spring term)
Year Level Suitability:
K - 3
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square, table and a few chairs.
Wake Up, Bear - It's Spring!!
Spring is in the air, but Mr. Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap.
The Busy Honeybee tries to wake him up, but he keeps snoozing!
She goes to seek friends who will help her wake him up. In her journey, she discovers the wonders of the spring.
Will Mr. Bear wake up on time to experience the magic of spring too?
An interactive storytelling performance that celebrates nature and the spring season.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
(Especially suitable for the Spring term)
Year Level Suitability:
K - 1
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square,
and a few chairs.
The Enormous Carrot!
Grampa finds an enormous carrot growing in his garden and needs the help of his family, the dog, the cat, and even a mouse to pull it out.
Through music and play, the young audience gets to experience garden work and learn about the different vegetables.
Our adaptation of this fun multicultural folk tale.
2025 Availability:
Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
(Especially suitable for the Spring/ Summer term - recommended to do the show outside)
Year Level Suitability:
K - 3
Requirements: an area of 4 meters square