Detective Smart and the Mathematical Underpants uses mathematical concepts, this delightful show promotes teamwork, creative thinking and an appreciation of using your mind and instincts.
Detective Smart has had a perfect career solving case all around the world, but this case has him stumped. A mystery will soon close down the local school and the principal begs him to help.
All he has is these clues: Students are getting top grades on the hardest surprise test ever, countless mysteriously missing clothes (some of which, so stinky, they need not be found) and worst of all, a secret club that is controlling all things from the underground basement. Can Detective Smart link these facts and beat the odds?
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us on this top secret case. The show relies on student's hunches and problem-solving skills to find clues and discover breakthroughs to help Detective Smart solve the mystery.
This play was originally included as part of the Youth Touring Program for the Queensland Arts Council, 2018. Performers included Mary Eggleston and Matthew Filkins.
Detective Smart and the Mathematical Underpants
A New Play by Bradley McCaw
Audience: Prep and primary school children
Local and international licensing enquiries are welcomed.
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KLA's: The Arts, English, Maths
General Capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, personal and social capabilities, interpreting statistical information
Conventions and styles: interactive, comedy
Themes/Concepts: problem solving, team work.