Join Justine Clarke (Julia, Girls & Boys) on a musical journey in which the young magpie Mimi is blown from her nest and must find her place in the world. Along the way, she meets dogs playing brass, possums in the string section, magpies among the woodwinds and insects on percussion, all of whom she unites through the power of music. Suitable for children of all ages, Mimi’s adventure is accompanied by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra under composer George Ellis, who co-wrote the show with Clarke.

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Step into the enchanting world of Mimi’s Symphony. In the spirit of the classic Peter and The Wolf a new orchestral story is born, with music by George Ellis, created especially for a young Australian audience.

Follow Mimi, a little magpie who, after being blown from her nest, finds herself on the edge of a suburban oval. All she remembers is the echo of something grand and beautiful.

Join writer and narrator Justine Clarke alongside the Canberra Symphony Orchestra as she leads you through Mimi’s delightful adventure. Mimi will encounter different animal families, learn how to survive in the suburbs and ultimately bring everyone in the park together.

Through this engaging and lively story, audiences will meet the sections of the orchestra (brass, string, woodwind and percussion) as they come together in a joyous symphony and sing-along with Justine!