The Magical Adaptation of Possum Magic is coming to Newcastle!
Monkey Baa Theatre Company is delighted to present the magical stage adaptation of Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ Possum Magic at the Civic Theatre Newcastle from 22 to 24 April.
Featuring spellbinding magic, puppetry and original music, Monkey Baa’s awardwinning team has turned the whimsical world of the book into an exciting live experience for audiences aged three to eight and their families. Audiences will meet Grandma Poss, who loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile, and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives in the form of a snake, Grandma uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Hush has many wonderful adventures. But being invisible isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and Hush longs to see herself again.
One (small) problem. Grandma Poss can’t find the spell to make Hush visible again. And then she remembers... this particular magic requires something more, something special, something to do with food... people food! Join Grandma Poss and Hush as they embark on a whimsical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.
“It’s tremendously exciting to bring one of Australia’s most loved iconic stories to the stage… we really wanted to highlight how important it is for young people to find their own voice and visibility and for those who are older to encourage and support their journey because it leads us somewhere new too,” said Director Sandra Eldridge.
“Back in 1978, when I wrote a children’s story as a university assignment, I’d have died of joy if I’d known it would eventually become Possum Magic…now a play! And although I’m as old as Grandma Poss, I’m as excited as a child,” added Author Mem Fox.
WHAT: Possum Magic is a Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production based on the book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas, which was adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare and Sandie Eldridge.
WHEN: 22 to 24 April 2024.
WHERE: Civic Theatre Newcastle.
TICKETS: www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
