Josephine Wants to Dance Event DatesWed 14 May 2025 ManPAC and Monkey Baa Theatre Company Present

Josephine Wants to Dance

Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry ADD TO FAVOURITES
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She's bold. She's bouncy. She's back!

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

Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, 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?

“A complete delight.” – Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph

“Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring…a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder.” – Jade Kops, Broadway World

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Duration 50 Minutes No Interval
Director Jonathan Biggins
Creative Team Adaptors Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry Composer/Lyricist Phil Scott Choreographer Tim Harbour Set & Costume Designer James Browne Lighting Designer Emma Lockhart-Wilson Sound Designer David Bergman Musical Director Michael Tyack Remote Lighting Designer Veronique Benett Costume Cutter Marianne Close Company Stage Manager - Kirsty Mangelsdorf Technical Coordinator - Joel Montgomery

Recommended Age & Warnings
Ages 4-9 and their families. Theatrical haze

TICKETS

Adult $30
Concession $28
FOMPAC $28
Children $22
Schools 1 Free teacher ticket with every 10 tickets $17

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Josephine Wants to Dance