This document provides information about the show "Hercules" by Alpha. It summarizes that the show teaches children and adults about becoming a true hero through the story of Hercules. It notes that the show emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and dealing with emotions from childhood. The show allows the audience to connect with their inner hero and leaves them feeling empowered. Details are provided about suitability, runtime, technical requirements and touring schedule.

3. True hero
We’re not talking about having strong
muscles or being better than others, rather,
creating real, true heroes that can go out
into our world and make it better.
First steps to a hero
Philoctetes, the Satyr hero trainer
adapted from Greek mythology
(pictured right) takes Hercules and
the boys and girls on a journey,
showing clearly and having them
literally stand tall and experience
what it takes to start being a hero –
today.
Touring since 2007
One of our newer shows, Hercules is
guaranteed to feel modern, fresh and
relevant.
Bolt of energy
More than any other show, this is the
one that feels most like a ‘bolt of
energy’ as one teacher in Sydney called
it. The energy created by having your
whole school charged with
empowering thoughts about how to be
a hero has positive repercussions
spreading far into the past, present and
future.

10. Hercules has a great theme, and includes everything that children and grown ups love about
our shows! The story deals with the isolation Hercules feels from his extra strength, which
helps children gain some compassion and connection with how many young people feel
today. It follows Hercules quest to become a hero, and to rejoin his father Zeus in Olympus.
Whilst coming head to head with the nasty Hades, Hercules learns the best lesson – that
strength of heart is far more important. A special sequence in the show allows the audience
to connect in with their inner hero and is great for helping children to step up into being
more confident and certain they can accomplish their life’s purpose. And it’s just a whole
lotta fun for the whole family!
It is incredibly popular with all ages, and especially useful at getting the boys pumped and
ready to step up, take action and be a true hero in their everyday life, as well as the girls to
find their inner beauty and the gifts they have to give to the world. You’ve never seen
anything like this, when an entire audience scream “YES” and make the sounds of a true
hero, as they anchor in that emotional state for use every day of their lives.
About the Show

11. Values Theme: THE HERO WITHIN US ALL & FORGIVENESS
Outcome: To bring an understanding of what it takes to be a true hero in today’s world.
Information:
Alpha’s Hercules allows the audience to connect in with their inner hero and is great for
helping children (and grown ups!) to step up into being more confident and to be a true
hero. A big emphasis in this show is the need for forgiveness, both of yourself and
others. It also highlights how the events from our early childhood can lead to similar
‘triggering’ events in later life, highlighting the need to process the emotions blocked
from childhood.
Once this is released, you are able to receive love and forgive truly. At that point, you can
be a true hero – not someone who beats up all the bad guys, but someone who stands
for truth and love and can defeat the bad guys without having to fight. This is the most
important lesson Hercules learns at the end of the show – to stand tall and say no to
fighting. What we resist persists, and this show very clearly illustrates this fact without
being preachy.

12. Details for Theatres
1. Suitable for all audiences, families work well, age 3 upwards to age 16, although due to
length and complexity of the plot, you may want to advertise that the show is aimed at
age 7 to 16, and works especially well for older boys.
2. Modular set, from 8 metres wide. 4 scenes, Underworld, Olympus, Thebes and Forest,
with Zeus Statue. Fits perfectly on a stage, connects to wings.
3. Price for 1 show $2000 + GST (max audience 250)
4. Price for 2 shows $3100 + GST (max audience 400)
View tech specs
More info for theatres
Details for Schools
1. Modular set, about 8 metres wide. Height clearance of 3 metres for Olympus, can fit into
an MPR or Hall.
2. Suitability: Prep/Grade 1 to Year 6 in Primary Schools, Year 7 to Year 12 in High Schools
3. Duration: 90 minutes + Question Time / Set up time: 90 minutes
4. Space needed: 8m x 8m cleared space (MINIMUM)
5. Power: 3 phase OR 2 power points on separate circuits
6. Fog Machine: venue must have smoke detectors isolated
7. Show start: 9:15am or 1:45pm (for 1 show); 9:15am/11:30am (2 shows)
8. Cast arrive at 7:45am or 12:30pm

13. Hercules 2016 Tour
Upcoming Event
Dates
29 Feb 2016 until 6 May 2016
Main Touring Area (see map)
Adelaide
Category(ies)
•Show Tours
•The Alpha Show of Hercules