IN THE NEWS
Mosman Daily, Sydney - 16 Apr 2015
"“You can tell the students that have been dealing with it by the way they react to the show and I have seen students burst into tears,’’ says North Sydney director Lana Nesnas." View article>> |
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The North Shore Times, Sydney - 25 March 2015
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"McElroy said bullying is rife in schools and the best way to tackle it is to connect with students through mediums such as theatre." "The musical is having a good effect. In the Q and A's we are getting a lot of kids coming up and talking about their experiences." View article>> |
The Daily Telegraph, Sydney - 22 March 2015
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"SOCIAL media is designed to cultivate relationships but many youngsters are discovering it is also the perfect platform for bullies to target their victims." "The nature of cyber bullying makes it difficult for people to get away from. No matter where you are, you always have your phone on you.” “The kids just loved it!” View article>> |
Inner West Courier, Sydney - 17 March 2015
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"Teachers have a new way to tackle the issue [of cyber bullying] through Connected." "A lot [of kids] wanted to know more about how they can prevent it and what to do when something goes wrong." View article>> |
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Stage Whispers, Australia - March/April 2015
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An Interview: CONNECTED Writer, Craig Christie, speaks to Neil Litchfield from Stage Whispers about the musical.
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mumzone.com.au - February 2015
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"Are cyberbullies just traditional schoolyard bullies with access to computers and mobile phones? The answer to this is yes and no." View Article>> |
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Broadwayworld.com, Sydney - 12 February 2015
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"Often kids think they are just being funny, not realising the unintended consequences. Peer pressure usually plays a huge role as well. All these themes are covered in the show." View article >> |
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Girl.com.au - February 2015
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Metro Review, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK - August 2014
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"Connected The Musical delves into the murky world of cyber bullying through the eyes of teenager." View article>> |
The Amateur Anthropologist - Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK (August 2014)
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"Without being overly complicated, the play presented the reality of the dangers that anyone, even the most innocent of all users, can face while surfing the internet." View article >> theamateuranthropologist.blogspot.co.uk |
Alt Media Sydney - 7 December 2014
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"The musical uses the language and style of teenagers to express the prevalence of cyber bullying and the destruction it can cause for those who experience it." View article>> |
The North Shore Times - 28 November 2014
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Sydney Arts Guide - 26 November 2014
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"One would be hard pressed to think of a more prescient and pertinent subject that teachers would want students to reflect on." View article>> |
2UE - 21 November 2014, 2:30pm
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Angela Catterns interview with Craig Christie on 2UE. Click the play button below to listen. |
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Teachers, students, psychologists and cyber safety experts.
Teachers, students, psychologists and cyber safety experts.