Two Great Shows for Kids at Frankston Arts Centre this Spring

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Fri 22 Sep 2017 - Tue 26 Sep 2017

Head south these school holidays to enjoy two fantastic stage shows for children, both performing at the Frankston Arts Centre in September.

Set off on a global journey with Around the World in 80 Days performing on Friday 22 September at 8pm followed by a wild and wonderful adventure with Horrible Harriet on Tuesday 26 September at 11:30am and 2pm.

Around the World in 80 Days

Join the fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant, Passepartout, as they make a pit stop in Frankston whilst undertaking a mission to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. This on-stage version of the whimsical tale Around the World in 80 Days is adapted from the original book by French writer Jules Verne, published in 1873.



Hold onto your seats and your children, as you take an extraordinary global race through raging typhoons and escape runaway trains & stampeding elephants!



"We are delighted to be producing this new adaptation of a classic story told in a completely unexpected way. Audiences are going to be taken on an extraordinary trip around the globe without ever leaving Frankston." Helen Ellis, Producer

This thrilling stage show takes you from London to Bombay, and Yokohama to San Francisco in a comical tale performed by just three actors who remarkably portray 39 characters over the course of the show, playing a multitude of roles.

Let your imagination run away with you this September and enjoy Around the World in 80 Days at Frankston Arts Centre:

When: Friday 22 September, 8pm.
Duration: 120 minutes, including interval
Tickets: Member from $38.50, Adult from $44, Concession from $40, U30 from $27
Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Horrible Harriet

The stage performance Horrible Harriet, based on the hilarious kid's book by Leigh Hobbs, is currently on tour around Australia, arriving at the Frankston Arts Centre on Tuesday 26 September.



The story follows Harriet, a wild and wonderful child who lives in the roof of her school and keeps teachers chained in the cellar to do her homework.



Harriet doesn't see eye to eye with her follow school students but finally makes friends with Athol Egghead who lands in his hot air balloon. Disruption continues however, when Mr Chicken arrives.

CDP Theatre Producers bring Horrible Harriet to life on stage, in a show that is suited to children 4 years plus. CDP Theatre are the same crew that introduced The 13, 26 and 52-Storey Treehouses, The Gruffalo and Mr Stink to the stage.

When: Tuesday 26 September, 11.30am & 2pm
Duration: 60 minutes, no interval
Tickets: Member from $17.50, Tickets from $20, Family (4) $90
Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Don't miss these two great shows for kids at Frankston Arts Centre this September. Take an unforgettable journey Around the World in 80 Days with Phileas Fogg and join in with the mischievous adventures of Horrible Harriet in the Spring school holidays.

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