'CJ' and his puppet friends ‘Wise Clive’ and ‘Nigel the crocodile’ follow Santa’s sleigh tracks around the globe and perform Christmas songs in the musical styles that match each country.
Using humour and an array of instruments the Christmas journey begins in CJ’s native land of England. The snow is falling in a Charles Dickens style London where we learn what Christmas is like for children in England. A banjo-lele version of Jingle-bells is played to introduce the musical style of British-skiffle with all its fun related home-made instruments such as the Washboard and the Kazoo.
Then, it’s off to Spain for a “Feliz Navidad” (a Merry Christmas) where children are introduced to the Flamenco Guitar and an interactive Spanish song that helps teach basic Spanish language. Next, just like the settlers did many years ago CJ moves from Europe to the Appalachian Mountains of North America for a good ol’ Christmas 'hoe down', before heading home here to Australia for a Christmas in the sun.
Catchy songs, comedy, ventriloquism, quick to learn dance moves and traditional carols are all combined to make this exploration of Santa’s journey around the world a very entertaining experience. Not to mention a visit from THE MAN himself… Santa to finish off this Christmas experience.
First there is the 40 to 45 minute show with Christmas themed songs, puppets and ventriloquism. This is followed by about 7 minutes where your staff is required to entertain the children - read them a story, sing a song or two with them etc. During this 7 minutes Dominic requires a room where he can change into Santa Claus, after which Santa appears to greet the children. This Santa appearance works best if you have something for Santa to give each child ie a candy cane stick, stickers etc. From the start of the show to Santa's departure is about 60 minutes. So what you get is a Christmas show and an appearance from Santa.
Ashlee Gordom. Endeavour Hills Early Learning Centre. VIC.
Michelle Bennett. Bairnsdale Childcare and Kinder. Bairnsdale. VIC.
Price: $6.60 per child (GST included) or $396.00 (GST included) whichever is greater.
Suitable: 2 to 6 year olds.
Times: Show & Santa Appearance: 50 - 60 minutes. Set up: 40 minutes. Pack up: 40 minutes.
Requires an indoor performing area 4m deep x 5m wide.
Aussie Kids Rock ABN: 12 705 665 598.