Squisher and Squasher: The Great Bug Hunt

Squisher and Squasher: The Great Bug Hunt

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Posted 2013-06-29 by Douglas Sutherland-Brucefollow

Mon 08 Jul 2013 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

At a loss for ideas to keep the kids busy over the coming holidays? Keen for them to learn something as well as be entertained? Do they love bugs? Silly question, of course they do, all kids love bugs.



The idea for stemmed from Emma Davis' experiences babysitting some of her many nieces and nephews.

is an interactive and educational children's show at the Old Mill Theatre this July, featuring lots of singing, dancing and general silliness that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Written and directed by Emma Davis, of Como, the story follows the two gardeners Squisher and Squasher who work in Princess Charlotte's royal garden.

Both have inquisitive minds, love discovering new things and, with Princess Charlotte's guidance, approach the world with childlike wonder and enthusiasm.

After working in children's entertainment for eight years, WAAPA student Davis became interested in creating productions that were fun for children while also entertaining for adults.

Davis said: "I have always been interested in music and creating my own music. Squisher and Squasher gave me the opportunity to put my music skills to work while creating something children could enjoy.

As adults, we tend to forget it's okay to dance, sing out loud, learn new things and be silly sometimes. This show reminds adults of what it's like to be a kid again and gives them the chance to enjoy that with their children.

Davis took her charges to the museum to see a display on insects. "On the trip home I was bombarded with questions on bugs and insects and realised I didn't know very much. I set to work learning as much as I could and, along the way, I started writing little songs to go with the facts I was learning."

From there, a show started to take form and the characters of Squisher and Squasher were created.

Involved in theatre since 2005, Davis has performed with the Old Mill, Playlovers, Roleystone and Kwinana Theatres in South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical The Musical, Cabaret, Company, Nine and Assassins.

She's twice been nominated for the Yvonne Lynch Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2009 and 2010 Finley Awards for her role in Assassins and choreography for Nine and was named best other than a lead in a musical for Little Women in 2011.

With , Davis believes one of her biggest challenges is resisting the urge to get on stage with the actors. "There are a lot of places for the actors to interact with the children and I never know what the children are going to say or do. The actors need to be able to adapt quickly and think on their feet when they get a response they aren't expecting."

plays at 10am and 1pm, July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

All tickets are $10 (children under two free but must sit on an adult's lap) – book on line here . (there are no phone bookings). Please note: all children must be accompanied by an adult.

The heritage-listed Old Mill Theatre is on Mends Street, South Perth, opposite the Windsor Hotel and Australia Post.



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