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Josephine Wants To Dance
She’s bold. She’s bouncy. She’s back!
Josephine Wants To Dance
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?
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
- Dates January to September 2025
- Duration 50 minutes, no interval
- Ages Ages 4-9 and their families
Ticketing
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Sydney Opera House, NSW
TicketsPremium$49A Reserve$39B Reserve$29Groups 6+ with special offer
Dates and TimesFri 03 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmSat 04 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmSun 05 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmWed 08 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmThu 09 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmFri 10 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmSat 11 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmSun 12 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pmTue 14 Jan06:00 pmWed 15 Jan10:30 am | 12:30 pm -
Alexander Theatre, Victoria
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Dates and TimesFri 11 Apr10:00 am | 12:30 pmSat 12 Apr10:00 am | 12:30 pm -
Heath Ledger Theatre, WA
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The Concourse, NSW
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Dates and TimesWed 16 Jul10:00 am | 12:30 pmThu 17 Jul10:00 am | 12:30 pm -
The Coliseum, NSW
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Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW
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Dates and TimesFri 08 Aug06:30 pmSat 09 Aug10:00 am | 12:30 pm
Sydney Theatre Awards
"Josephine Wants to Dance brings the story of a stage-struck macropod to life with enormous charm and sly wit. Its appeal extends far beyond the target of four to nine-year-olds."
Audrey Journal
"Josephine Wants to Dance has all the originality and appeal of other Monkey Baa productions – with an added aspirational message."
Stage Whispers
"Josephine Wants to Dance is a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder, whether 4 or 40 or even older. With a delightful message that anything is possible if you work hard…"
Broadway World
"A complete delight."
Daily Telegraph
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Creative Team
Eva Di Cesare
Sandra Eldridge
Tim McGarry
Jonathan Biggins
Phillip Scott
Tim Harbour
James Browne
Emma Lockhart-Wilson
David Bergman
Michael Tyack
Veronique Benett
Marianne Close
Lily Baulderstone
Nina Carmen
Hannah Gwatkin
Brodie Masini
Callum Slater
Georgia Unsworth
Bruce Whatley
Alex Vaughan
Accessibility
Assisted Listening
Assisted listening devices are available in the theatre.
National Relay Service
If you are d/Deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service.
Wheelchair Accessible
Contact us for more details about wheelchair and companion positions in the theatre
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