Josephine Wants to Dance | BREC

Josephine Wants to Dance

Run Time 50 minutes (no interval) + 10 minute post show Q&A
BREC Presents A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production
Josephine Wants To Dance
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Ticket Prices
$27 + $3.50 Booking Fee | + BREC Access

EARLY BIRD TICKETS on sale until 31 December 2024
 $24.30+ $3.50 Booking Fee | + BREC Access

SNACK PACK: $7 Hot Dog, Juice Box Combo
Pre purchase a Snack Pack for pick up in the foyer before the show

RECOMMENDED AGE  Ages 4-9 and their families
WARNINGS  Theatrical haze

Wednesday
07 May 2025
6:00 pm

She’s bold. She’s bouncy. She’s back!

A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and… a dancing 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?


Creative Team

Adaptors Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Director Jonathan Biggins
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
Cast Lily Baulderstone, Nina Carmen, Hannah Gwatkin, and Callum Slater
Illustrations Bruce Whatley
Photography Alex Vaughan



 

Tickets & Venue Info

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 BREC ACCESS

A doorway to the arts that’s always open!

We want everyone to have the opportunity to see this show at BREC.

So here’s our offer. Through BREC Access we are making some seats available for those who need a good night out but who can’t manage full price at the moment and we invite those who can to ‘pay it forward’ and choose a higher price.

$10.00  OPEN – I need a good night out but the cost of living is starting to bite!
$25.00  ENTER – I need a good night out but can pay a bit more
$70.00  FLING – I want to pay it forward and fling open the doors for someone else

* Limited BREC Access Tickets available

 

AWARDS

Excellence in the Performing Arts – 2019 Glug Award

Best Production for Children – 2019 Sydney Theatre Award


REVIEWS

“A complete delight.”
Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph

“The show is sharp and funny and the songs suitably witty, appealing to all ages… I strongly advise that you take your children.”
Bronwyn Fullerton, Arts Guide Sydney