Possum Magic
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Wed 03 Apr 2019 - Thu 02 May 2019
Home of the Arts (HOTA) and
Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents
Possum Magic based on the book by
Mem Fox and
Julie Vivas. Directors and co-writers of
Possum Magic,
Sandra Eldridge and
Eva Di Cesare have managed to bring to the stage an iconic much-loved Australian story which has captivated and enchanted young people for more than 30 years.
Wandering through the
Monkey Baa Theatre foyer, magicians are roving through the crowd, entertaining the little ones as we make our way into the theatre. We're instantly transported to a magical forest with gnarled tree trunks and a giant moon listening to the buzzing sounds of wildlife. As the theatre fills, the excitement builds with curious and impatient little ones asking how long till it starts.
Opening to the scene of the Australian bush, Grandma Poss is making magic with granddaughter Hush. Grandma Poss makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures whilst being invisible but the novelty wears off and she longs to see herself again.
Except there is a problem as Grandma Poss can't find the spell to make Hush visible again. It's on the tip of her tongue and then she remembers. This particular magic requires something special, something to do with food, that's right, '
people food'.
Possum Magic takes us on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to try different foods that makes Hush visible again. Including Anzac biscuits in Adelaide, steak in Sydney, vegemite sandwich in Darwin, pavlova in Perth, pumpkin scones in Brisbane and lamingtons in Hobart. The inclusion of these iconic foods along with the bush animals has resonated with many adults and children alike.
Joined by an extraordinary creative team, Monkey Baa brings to life the characters, journey and love that has made
Possum Magic the most-loved and best-selling Australian picture book of all time. I found it fabulous to see a production that gets children engaged at a young age in theatre and develop an appreciation of the production and artists.
The production was seamless from the acting, puppetry and illusion of travel and music and entertaining actors Alex Packard and Michael Yore. Price checks at the supermarket had the adults guffawing as we follow Claudette Clarke, who plays forgetful Grandma Poss with a mischievous Hush, played by Sarah Greenwood. My plus one thoroughly enjoyed the story and performance and he loved that the refreshments included the same foods mentioned in the play.
With this stage production making its way around Australia, you'll be hard pressed not to find a session that will suit you and the kids.
Recommended ages 3-8 years
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Warning:
There will be pyrotechnics used within the performance)
Duration 50mins
Glen Street Theatre Wednesday 3-6th April 2019, 10.30am, 130pm sessions
Riverside Theatre 12th August 2019 10.15am, 12.30pm
Sydney Opera House Monday 15th - 28th April 2019, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm sessions
Civic Theatre Thursday 2nd May 2019, 10am, 1pm session
Albany Entertainment Centre Thursday 30-31st May 2019, 5pm, 10am.
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Tuesday 4 – 5th June 2019, 10.30am, 6.30pm
BREC Bunbury entertainment Thursday 6 – 7th June 2019, 11am, 5.30pm
Monkey Baa Theatre Saturday 6th July 2019, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
CPAC theatre Monday 22 - 23rd July 2019 10am, 12.30pm
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre Friday 9th August 2019 6.30pm
Venue 114 Monday 12 -13th August 2019, 10am, 12.30pm and 1pm sessions.
Healesville Memorial Hall Thursday 3rd October 2019 11am, 2pm
Franston Arts Centre Thursday 10th October 2019, 10.30am, 1.30pm
Earl Arts Centre Tuesday 15 -16th October 2019, 10am, 12pm, 6.30pm sessions
Theatre Royal Friday 18 – 19 October 2019, 5.30pm, 11am, 5.30pm
Forge Theatre Monday 28th October 2019, 10am, 12pm sessions
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!date 03/04/2019 -- 02/05/2019
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