• Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…
    Wonderbox

    Performing Lines: Wonderbox

    Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Sensorium Theatre, Australia’s leading theatre company making work specifically designed for young audiences with disability and their friends, invites children to roll the dice and set out along a safe, exhilarating pathway into the unknown. Inside a giant puzzle-box of illusions, kooky-carnival friends with magic in their pockets lead audiences…

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Show)

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…
    Wonderbox

    Performing Lines: Wonderbox

    Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Sensorium Theatre, Australia’s leading theatre company making work specifically designed for young audiences with disability and their friends, invites children to roll the dice and set out along a safe, exhilarating pathway into the unknown. Inside a giant puzzle-box of illusions, kooky-carnival friends with magic in their pockets lead audiences…
    Settle the Score

    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Settle the Score – Relaxed

    Grainger Studio Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Who’s up for an exciting musical duel? The whole family will be on the edge of their seats as two violins engage in an exhilarating contest before coming together in perfect harmony in Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. Then, hold on tight for an epic adventure with The Planets, as the orchestra…
    The Wind in the Willows at the Doncaster Playhouse

    Playhouse Pantomimes: The Wind in the Willows

    Doncaster Playhouse 679 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, VIC, Australia
    Playhouse Pantomimes is proud to present their original musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at the Doncaster Playhouse this Sep/Oct school holidays. Come join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Mr. Toad on their exciting adventures along the river! Featuring singing, dancing, comedy, puppetry, and plenty of audience…
    Moss Piglet

    Windmill Theatre Company: Moss Piglet

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, survived boiling temperatures and even the vacuum of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. An explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled…

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Workshop)

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…

    Sydney Opera House: Grug and the Rainbow

    Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
    A magical adaptation of Ted Prior’s beloved picture books, Grug and the Rainbow sees our grassy little friend embark on an epic adventure to bask in the colours of the illusive rainbow. Featuring exquisite puppetry and heart-warming humour back to delight audiences, this smash hit is not one to miss…
    Wonderbox

    Performing Lines: Wonderbox

    Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Parramatta, NSW, Australia
    Sensorium Theatre, Australia’s leading theatre company making work specifically designed for young audiences with disability and their friends, invites children to roll the dice and set out along a safe, exhilarating pathway into the unknown. Inside a giant puzzle-box of illusions, kooky-carnival friends with magic in their pockets lead audiences…
    Settle the Score

    Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Settle the Score

    Grainger Studio Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Who’s up for an exciting musical duel? The whole family will be on the edge of their seats as two violins engage in an exhilarating contest before coming together in perfect harmony in Bach’s Double Violin Concerto. Then, hold on tight for an epic adventure with The Planets, as the orchestra…

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre: The Vegetable Plot – Pineapple People (Show)

    Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith, NSW, Australia
    Get ready for a freshly sliced serving of musical comedy from award-winning children’s band The Vegetable Plot. Starring Aspara Gus, Ru Barb, Sir Paul McCarrotney and Avo Kaydo, this zingy show is bursting with juicy songs and tropi-cool puppetry for the whole family. Pear the show with the workshop for…

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