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…
Josephine Wants To Dance

Monkey Baa Theatre Company: Josephine Wants To Dance

Glasshouse, Port Macquarie Corner of Clarence and Hay Streets, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and... a dancing kangaroo! 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…

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…
The Joan: Beetle by Legs On The Wall

Legs on the Wall: Beetle

Dubbo Regional Theatre 155 Darling Street, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Join the adventures of Sally and her backyard friend as they set out in search of the now elusive Christmas Beetle. Brought to life by Legs On The Wall's physical storytelling/circus, puppetry and animation created from the original artworks of beloved children's author/illustrator Freya Blackwood, be spellbound as you encounter…

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…
The Joan: Beetle by Legs On The Wall

Legs on the Wall: Beetle

Dubbo Regional Theatre 155 Darling Street, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
Join the adventures of Sally and her backyard friend as they set out in search of the now elusive Christmas Beetle. Brought to life by Legs On The Wall's physical storytelling/circus, puppetry and animation created from the original artworks of beloved children's author/illustrator Freya Blackwood, be spellbound as you encounter…
The Nutcracker

The Australian Ballet: Storytime Ballet – The Nutcracker

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Share the joy of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker, an interactive ballet experience for children aged three years and older. With an enchanting score and charming story, this beloved ballet transports audiences into the traditional festive fairytale. On Christmas Eve Clara receives a nutcracker doll who magically comes to life. Together they…

Darwin Festival: Family Fiesta

Goyder Square The Blvd,, Palmerston City, NT, Australia
Family Fiesta is lighting up Palmerston again with a huge night of free Friday fun for all ages! Jump into a conga line, show off your limbo moves and dance to the infectious sounds of La Descarga – the masters of Latin-Aussie tropical beats. Sing your heart out at I Like…

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…

Concerts for All: 18th Young Maestros Community Concert

Master Music Studio Unit 6, 80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe, NSW, Australia
Join Concerts for All for an enchanting hour of chamber music at our 18th Young Maestros Community Concert, this time celebrating the art of the ensemble. This special edition features exceptional young musicians performing together in ensembles! Experience the unique dialogue between instruments as our performers present a captivating program…

Darwin Festival: I Like to Movie, Movie

INPEX Sunset Stage, Festival Park Darwin, NT, Australia
All your favourite musical movie moments rolled into a high-energy show perfect for a family sing-along! Featuring a soundtrack from iconic family classics like The Lion King, Shrek, Matilda, Aladdin, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, The Sound of Music, Hairspray, Madagascar and more, this is the ultimate party playlist brought to…

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…

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