Former primary school teachers Sarah and Manny Kechayas are bringing their classroom creation, "Pevan & Sarah", to the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Friday as part of their fourth annual national tour.
Beloved by preschool and early primary students, the 50-minute live show blends music, laughter and learning in an interactive, action-packed performance that's as entertaining as it is educational.
Created by teachers, the "Pevan & Sarah" shows and songs are designed to support educators by combining curriculum-aligned literacy and numeracy concepts with social-emotional skills like teamwork, confidence and resilience. With teacher workloads at record highs, their work offers both inspiration for educators and joyful learning for kids.
"We started "Pevan & Sarah" when we were teaching because we understood the impact that music can have on a child's education," Sarah said.
"We know how stretched teachers are and our goal has always been to support them – whether that's through our online videos, songs and resources or by bringing kids together for a live, unforgettable learning experience."
This year's tour spans 27 locations across the country, with a strong focus on regional towns.
For many communities, a visit from "Pevan & Sarah" is one of the rare opportunities for young children to experience a high-quality, curriculum-linked live performance close to home.
Their dedicated music and video platform "Cub Club" is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of children and educators across Australia, earning them national recognition, multiple awards and millions of views online.
"Pevan & Sarah in Concert" will perform at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Friday at 10:30am. Online bookings are unavailable. To book, contact the box office on 5624 2456.