Monkey Baa is bringing Where is the Green Sheep? to the stage
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We are so excited to announce something weāve been working on for over a yearāMonkey Baa is bringing Where is the Green Sheep? to the stage!Ā
Based on the beloved book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, Where Is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience for young audiences aged 1-6. The work is written for the stage and directed by our Artistic Director, Eva Di Cesare.Ā Ā
This is a big new step for usāa co-production with Queensland Performing Arts Centreās Out of the Box, in association with Arts Centre Melbourne, The Sydney Opera House, and The Art House Wyong. We are celebrating these incredible partners who are helping make this show happen!Ā
Blending puppetry and animation, this beautiful production invites young audiences to join our three farmers on their quest to find the elusive green sheep. Co-created with students from Bankstown West Public School, this delightful production integrates their voices as narrators, ensuring the work resonates deeply with young audiences.Ā
"So many young people have grown up with Where is the Green Sheep?, and itās thrilling to bring this beloved book to life on stage. The playful language and whimsical world that Mem Fox and Judy Horacek created have been a joy to adapt for theatre. We canāt wait for audiences to experience the magic in a whole new way."
š Premiere Season Dates šĀ
š Brisbane ā Out of the Box at QPAC: 17-22 June 2025Ā
š Sydney ā The Sydney Opera House: 10-21 December 2025Ā
š Melbourne ā Arts Centre Melbourne: 2026 dates to be announcedĀ
š Wyong ā The Art House: 2026 dates to be announcedĀ
š 2026 national tour dates to be announcedĀ
But thatās not allā¦ weāre thrilled to share that we have secured Creative Australia funding to take the production on a national tour in 2026!Ā
Our tour in 2026 will travel to over 55 communities across Australia. We hope to bring Where Is the Green Sheep? to a venue near you!Ā
The stellar creative team is led by our Artistic Director Eva Di Cesare (Edward the Emu, Diary of a Wombat, Where the Streets Had a Name). It features celebrated visual artist Judy Horacek, the original illustrator of the cheeky Green Sheep, alongside Production Designer Tobhiyah Stone Feller (Parramatta Girls), Composer Me-Lee Hay (White Pearl), Puppetry Director Kailah Cabanas (War Horse), Puppet Maker Kay Yasugi (Pupperoos), Video Designer Susie Henderson (The Picture of Dorian Gray), Lighting Designer Matt Cox (Bangarra), and Sound Designer Zac Saric (Yong).Ā
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āBringing Where is the Green Sheep? To the stage has been an incredible collaboration. Weāve assembled a stellar team of artists, including Judy Horacek, who illustrated the bookās unforgettable characters. With our brilliant creative team and the support of our partners across the country, weāre so proud to create a production that will delight audiences for years to come.ā Eva Di Cesare
A commitment to accessibility and Australian storiesĀ
Monkey Baa is proud to partner with Queensland Performing Arts Centreās Out of the Box Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne, The Sydney Opera House and The Art House, Wyong to bring Where is the Green Sheep? to the stage.Ā
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to making theatre more accessible for younger audiences and ensuring Australian stories are front and centre on our stages. High-quality theatre for early years audiences is vital in fostering a love of the arts from a young age, and this production delivers a visually stunning and deeply engaging experience for both children and their families.Ā
We look forward to announcing more locations and dates soon. Stay tuned for updates! šāØĀ
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Illustrations copyright Ā© Judy Horacek 2004Ā
