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An Australian Chamber Orchestra Production
The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)
An original play by Finegan Kruckemeyer with music by Bryony Marks
Tue 06 May 10 am
Wed 07 May 10 am
Duration: 45 minutes, including Post-Show ‘Meet The Musicians’ session. Recommended for ages 3-6
Genre: Music, Fairytales, Drama, Early Childhood
Synopsis: A reluctant princess. A grand adventure. A celebration of the small things in life. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale ‘The Princess & The Pea’, is reimagined in this stunning theatrical production that comes alive with music performed live by the ACO String Quartet.
Whimsical and charming, this is the perfect first theatre experience for kids not quite ready for big school.
Each performance of The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) includes a post-show ‘Meet The Musicians’ session, where the audience can ask the musicians and actors questions about the performance and their instruments.
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Scenes from the Climate Era
A Belvoir St Theatre Production
Tue 10 June 7:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes, no interval
Warning: Contains strobe lighting. Some elements of the show’s design may affect people with coeliac’s disease. Recommended for ages 12+
Genre: Environment, Politics, Youth Theatre, Ideas & Conversations
Synopsis: A remarkable, illuminating, shocking, wry, and sometimes inspiring piece of theatre, Scenes from the Climate Era is exactly what it says – over 50 small plays that catch the exhilaration, frustration, and fascination of living in interesting times.
Five talented actors embody sixty-five characters as they perform through different time periods to explore the climate crisis in a real-world way.
From the brilliant theatre-makers from Belvoir, this is a must-see work for teens and young people with their finger on the pulse of the climate change conversation, particularly as the 2025 election heats up.
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CDP & Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of
The Gruffalo’s Child
Adapted from the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Published by Macmillan Children’s Books
Thu 26 June 6 pm &
Fri 27 June 10 am & 12 pm
Duration: 55 minutes, no interval
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Genre: Picture Book Adaptation, Drama, Musical
Synopsis: The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
Join the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book. If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel!
Returning to The Art House following previous sell-out Australian tours and a new West End production!
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Wolfgang in the Stars
by CIRCA
Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa Ensemble
Wed 09 July 10 am & 6 pm
Duration: 45 minutes, no interval. Recommended for ages 3 and up
Genre: Circus & Acrobatics, New Work, Comedy, School Holiday Fun
Synopsis: Join the boy-genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as he embarks on an interstellar journey to seek inspiration for his beloved early masterpiece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.
As he floats through the wonders of zero-gravity, he encounters a cast of quirky characters from dancing space dinosaurs to zany aliens – every moment is packed with laughter and excitement.
But there’s a catch. To share his enchanting song with the world, Wolfgang must navigate through cosmic chaos and find his way back to Earth. Will he conquer the challenges of the universe and return in time for his grand performance?
Wolfgang in the Stars is a dazzling delight for audiences of all ages filled with sparkling acrobatics, side-splitting gags, and stunning video projections transporting you to a world where music and imagination collide. Buckle up and prepare for lift-off!
The spiritual successor of CIRCA’s critically acclaimed children’s show: Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus
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Beetle
By Legs On The Wall
Tue 12 August 10 am
Duration: 50 minutes, no interval + Post-Show Q&A
Warning: Performance contains flashing lights and haze. Recommended for ages 6-12
Genre: Australian Stories, Physical Theatre, New Work
Synopsis: An instant Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard; together they embark on an adventure to search for his family, the now elusive Christmas Beetle.
The magic of the bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall’s trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood.
This charming uniquely Australian show invites children and families to join the adventure, encountering larger than life beetles, stick insects, and other bush critters while finding out about the uncanny nature and delicate balance of the bush environment.
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A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
Josephine Wants to Dance
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge, and Tim McGarry
Wed 20 August 10 am & 6 pm
Thu 21 August 10 am & 12 pm
Duration: 50 minutes, no interval. Recommended for ages 5-10.
Warning: Performance contains theatrical haze
Genre: Picture Book Adaptation, Drama, Australian Stories, Musical
Synopsis: She’s bold. She’s bouncy. She’s back!
Josephine Wants to Dance is a hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and… a kangaroo!
Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must-see!
Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes.
On the day of the first performance, the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle, and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role?
Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it, and more importantly, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo?
