Josephine Wants To Dance
SATURDAY 29 MARCH, 10.30am
HPAC Presents A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production:
Josephine
Wants To Dance
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce
Whatley
Illustrated by Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare,
Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
She's bold. She's bouncy. She's back!
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and... a dancing 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?
CREATIVE TEAM BILLING
Adaptors - Eva Di Cesare,
Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Director - Jonathan Biggins
Composer/Lyricist
- Phil Scott
Choreographer - Tim Harbour
Set & Costume Designer -
James Browne
Lighting Designer - Emma Lockhart-Wilson
Sound
Designer - David Bergman
Musical Director - Michael Tyack
Remount
Lighting Designer - Veronique Bennett
Costume Cutter - Marianne Close
CAST BILLING
Lily Baulderstone, Nina Carmen, Hannah
Gwatkin, Callum Slater, Georgia Unsworth (understudy)
REVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A complete delight.” - Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph
"If you have children to take, then, take them. If you don't, still go. Don't be shy. Just, go, go, go.” - Kevin Jackson Theatre Diaries
"Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring...a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder.” - Jade Kops, Broadway World
A special schools performance will be held on Friday 28 March at 1.30pm.
To make a school booking: ph:
5573 0429 or email: Email
Booking
Or, to book your school
students in please complete and submit your booking form -
School
Booking Form
Warning: Hazer will be in use
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adult $25
Child (under 13yr) $64
Student
$15
Groups 4+ $15.50
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Children
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$25.00 -
29 March 2025 -
50 minutes -
10:30 -
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre -
The Handbury Auditorium -
Suitable Age 4+
