Josephine Wants to Dance

08-09 Jul

ABOUT THE SHOW

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and… a kangaroo!

Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, and adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry, 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?

Image credit: Alex Vaughan

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Monkey Baa creates great theatre for young people and for over 26 years we have presented award-winning theatrical experiences that inspire and empower audiences across Australia. We are one of Australia’s widest touring companies, with over 29 national tours to 135 regional and remote communities, 5 international tours and 4,000 performances reaching more than 1.5 million young people.

We empower young people to shape their lives through inspiring theatre and creative experiences. We create, present and tour performances powered by imagination, with eye-opening ideas and boundless fun.

Our vision is a world where all young people are emboldened by creativity and our mission is to empower young people to shape and navigate their lives through inspirational theatre and creative experiences.

To learn more, visit monkeybaa.com.au