Mary Poppins: Mountain District Musical Society

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins Rating

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Mary Poppins would have to be one of the most well known stories from everyone’s childhood. To see it in a musical, no matter how many times you’ve seen it before, is always special! Producing this showstopper at the moment is Mountain District Musical Society.

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Mary Poppins is an enchanting blend of an irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers, and unforgettable songs – including classic favourites such as A Spoonful of Sugar, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Feed the Birds, and Step in Time.

Playing 13-22 June 2025 at Karralyka in Ringwood within a beautiful theatre, this show was a complete 5-star viewing. So good that my Mum who went with me said she would go again and she doesn’t even have young grandkids or know anyone in it as encouragement to see. This is a jubilant show for all ages.

 

 

Mary Poppins (played by Hannah Simos-Garner) is so practically perfect in every way of course! Hannah never loses her ability to keep in character with Mary’s ‘spit spot’ personality and even when she takes her bow at the end of an energetic finale she remains the ‘prim and proper’ person she is after having cast her magical talents over an amazing stage set and supported by a gifted cast.

Bert (played by Jason Sainsbury-King) is, I think, the best character in Mary Poppins; I’ve always loved him. He’s the sort of person we all want in our life; dependable, living in the moment, never gives up and steps in time with others and on his own. Jason gives a unique adaptation of Bert on stage – he’s funny and so engaging with the audience that we think at times we are about to jump in the show with him. “That was a little bit scary” he says as he pops out of the audience in one part and we all laugh; I again think how wonderful he is. And yes, some scenes are a touch scary, but it’s all done with crazy wonder, like a broken toy ‘Valentine’ (played by Hamish Williamson) squeezing through the cupboard to become life size in front of us with a bewildered ballerina, doll, bear, jester and more …

Downstairs at his desk at home or doing his important work at the bank, Mr George Banks (played by Cale Maclaren) is a stand-out. Cale’s experience shows off Mr Banks stout actions and soft side very well as the relied-upon cornerstone of the Banks family. Mrs Winifred Banks (played by Kelliann Brady) shines when she gets the chance to address her husband’s employers and you realise the story of ‘Mary Poppins’ is really about them, their family and what is actually important in having one.

The Banks children, Jane and Michael, are roles much sought after and the kids’ audition slots are usually quickly booked out. I’ve seen many an exceptional youngster reading out the letter to their ideal nanny in my time, but I applaud tenfold the two I saw tonight in Jane (played by 10 year old Mila Orchard, practically a veteran of theatre already) and Michael (played by 9 year old Charlie Laughton, a cello and piano player plus singer and dancer).

Mila has grown up in her family’s dance school and her training in not only dance, but vocal and acting is proven here. She holds the floor quite a lot with extensive dialogue and doesn’t forget about her actions in smaller details either. Charlie as Michael Banks has all his mischievous and comically naughty expressions down pat. I’ll bet he had tons of fun doing this show practicing them as he’s very genuine in his antics. Both of these kids are unforgettable as Jane and Michael, well done!!! (Note: the children’s roles are shared and you may see equally talented Clementine Lidstone and Elliott Hayes at a different show).

 

 

My favourite scene was without a doubt the unveiling of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious… go to see this nonsensical word come to life that has become synonymous with ‘Mary Poppins’ and its themes of joy and magic; in this show it is PURE JOY! Hugely well co-ordinated dancing by all, from the cutest littlest cast member Emersyn (also playing one of those cheeky penguins in the park scene), to Mary Poppins (Hannah belting it out confidently), in a spectacle on stage that will have you not wanting it to end (luckily they do an encore).

Following a close second to my favourite was naturally with my dance background ‘Step in Time’. How can you not love this rhythm. The ensemble get to show off here and they are brilliant!! Energy plus some!! What great choreography and geez the stage awareness by everyone – so much is going on; “yes, good job, woo hoo” I’m saying all the way through as they partner up and nail their formations. Tap dancing is a rarer skill displayed these days but you’ll definitely get a fix at this one. I’m always listening out for comments from the audience and after the show I heard a young boy say he wanted to learn to dance like the chimney people (his Mum said “you liked the noise?”) – how gorgeous and it’s worth having your kids be noisy to learn tap.

My Mum’s favourites were Mrs Brill, Robertson Ay and Ellen (played by Felicity Eastwood, Jacob Sellenger and Laura Steel), three hired help in the Banks household who will have you in fits at their harmonious but hilarious chaotic shenanigans.

I have to mention a few others too (did I say this show is AMAZING):

The meaningful and heartfelt ‘Feed the Birds’ solo by Marina Martin whereupon you never look at flocking pigeons in the same way again and there was a tear in my eye when Mr Banks favoured her plea – the look on Marina’s face said it all; kindness is king.

A shout out to the formidable nanny come-back of Miss Andrew’s ‘Holy-Terror’ ways hitting vocal notes that had the audience awe-struck and was once again portrayed perfectly by Sarah Power (her make-up made the character look fierce but in a comical way which I thought was better for kids viewing, so well done by the costuming team).

Mrs Corry (played by Nicole Kapiniaros-Anson) and her brightly-haired daughters – fabulous costuming and fabulous voices and dramatic involvement – loved them and the wigs! And for everyone all around them, BRAVO, you’re all on it, in it and living live theatre to the full.

I also liked watching the girl with the yellow kite dancing and all the kites flying on stage. Theatre shows can bring us such lovely reminders of memories we hold dear from our own childhood days or those of watching our own children discover. The looks of excitement in flying a kite is one – caught by the smiley ensemble members who make the show what it is overall, they add the backing board for those lead roles to be in a realistic moment.

I could go on and on, but Bert finally closes the door at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, leaving a happy family inside and having said a happy farewell to Mary Poppins before she flies across the sky, but also leaves the audience skipping out and having ‘a spoonful of sugar’ or ‘chim chim cher-ee’ happily singing in our heads.

Congratulations Mountain District Musical Society. For information on future shows of MDMS, please visit: https://www.mdms.org.au/

CAST:

MARY POPPINS – HANNAH SIMOS-GARNER
BERT – JASON SAINSBURY-KING
GEORGE BANKS – CALE MACLAREN
WINIFRED BANKS – KELLIANN BRADY
JANE BANKS – MILA ORCHARD / CLEMENTINE LIDSTONE
MICHAEL BANKS – CHARLIE LAUGHTON / ELLIOTT HAYES
MRS BRILL – FELICITY EASTWOOD
ROBERTSON AY – JACOB SELLENGER
ELLEN – LAURA STEEL
ADMIRAL BOOM – MICHAEL GIBSON
MISS LARK – ELLEN LANE
MRS CORRY – NICOLE KAPINIARIS-ANSON
BIRD WOMAN – MARINA MARTIN
MISS ANDREW – SARAH POWER
NELEUS – HAMISH WILLIAMSON
BANK CHAIRMAN – STEVE ATKINSON
KATIE NANNA / MISS SMYTH – ELEANOR HORSBURGH
PARK KEEPER / JOHN NORTHBROOK – RYAN JACOBS
VON HUSSLER – NICK TOOVEY
POLICEMAN – DAVE SLY

ENSEMBLE & ARTISTS:

CALLUM HALSTEAD
ADDISON WILLIAMSON
ALLEGRA JACOBS
LEXI ZACHARIASSEN
OLIVIA SIMOS-GARNER
EMERSYN ORCHARD
ISABELLE DA COSTA
RUBY QUINN
CHLOE FONG
ISLA EVERETT
EMILY ABRAHAM
SONIA AGJEE
JENNA AL BUSAIDI
CHARLIE BARNETT
ALEX CORR
AMELIE EVERETT
MELISSA HILL
TYLER LEVY
LUCY BRADY
JESSICA CLARK
BEC CORNELL
KRISTY CORNELL
NICOLE ROTENSTEIN
ALI STEWART
CADENCE VALK
STEPHANIE VIENET

Director: Anne Dewar, Musical Director: Vicki Quinn, Choreographer: Amber Orchard, Stage Manager: Craig Dewer, Production Manager: Lyn Alexander, Set Design: Chris White, Lighting Design: Yaz Sesta, Sound Design: Peter Philip / David Drew, Program Design: Emily Dewar, Projection & Video Design: Brenton Van Vliet.

The amateur theatre group of MDMS has commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for people of all cultures, beliefs, identities and abilities. Community theatre at its best so don’t miss BEAUTY AND THE BEAST next year with MDMS.

Venue: Karralyka Theatre is at 22A Mines Rd, Ringwood and is easy to get to with plenty of parking. Comfortable seating and good viewing whether you sit front or back rows.

Photographer: Gavin D Andrew

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MY FAIR LADY – Closing Week!

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See it by Sunday!

One of the greatest musicals of all time, now playing June 6 – June 15 at The Round: My Fair Lady (based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion) tells the story of Cockney flower-girl Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins who takes a bet that he can pass her off as a lady within 6 months. Made famous by Julie Andrews & Rex Harrison, My Fair Lady won many awards and broke many records since its Broadway debut in 1956. The music is universally known and loved and includes timeless songs such as: Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, With A Little Bit Of Luck, The Rain In Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, On The Street Where You Live and Get Me To The Church On Time.

The write-up on Babirra Musical Theatre’s website sums it up; this is an all-time favourite, but not one you see being produced often anymore. Suitable for all ages, Babirra have gratefully given the script, set and costuming their expertise and it’s especially a no-brainer for your grandparents to go see. Tickets would make a great gift for them too: https://babirra.org.au/

Having followed the journey of leading lady, Siobhan Judge, playing ‘Eliza Doolittle’, and with my own daughter having taken singing lessons with Siobhan for a while, I predicted she’d probably be fantastic! Exactly that she is; in every scene and every song! Siobhan grew up in the Australian Girls’ Choir and later graduated from Monash University; taking the role of ‘performing arts teacher’ at Melbourne Girls College. Apparently the students love her and I bet she will have carloads from the school grabbing group bookings to be WOWed by seeing both her extraordinary vocal talents in fine tune and acting skills up close in this demanding role. The show is also Siobhan’s debut with Babirra and that’s saying something about how well she plays Eliza – she was made for it and I’m sure she gave this impression in auditions from the start.

So, after being awe-struck by Siobhan’s ability, equally another star performer in the show is Tim Maloney playing her on-stage father ‘Alfred Doolittle’. The belly-laughs from him and from us were non-stop as he commanded our attention from the very first words he spoke and I knew straight away he was going to be a stand out in this production. I learn from the program that Tim has done over 80 musicals, yes 80! No stranger at all to getting full attention from the audience, he shows off that he wholeheartedly loves performing and we loved watching him. In fact, by the end of the show, we were smiling as soon as he stepped out of the wings before he even did anything at all and we were cheering out loud when he took his bow, yet we did not know him prior. Bravo!

‘Henry Higgins’ is a masterful character and masterfully played by Mark Monroe. This character is a bit of a mix up and he’s interesting fun, but mostly (given the dialogue in today’s era) you might want to tell him to be ‘more like a woman’ rather than vote for his desire to have women behave more like men! Mark is excellent though, I laughed at how he paced up and down puzzled by Eliza and her outbursts or trying to control her and teach her to speak properly like a ‘lady’. His colleague on set is of course ‘Colonel Pickering’ played by Tim Murphy, another gem on stage as the kinder of the two gentlemen for the most part. Both are eager to see however if Eliza, with 24/7 linguistic education from Henry, can go from being a ‘common flower girl’ on the street where they met her, to fool those in high society that she might be a ‘duchess’ or maybe even ‘royalty’.

‘Mrs Pearce’ (Henry Higgins’ housekeeper), played by Fiona Carter, isn’t certain she agrees or not with such an idea, but she convincingly helps to care for and look out for Eliza, and Fiona was wonderful in her genuinity.

I waited with anticipation for where Henry says ‘I think she’s got it’ and ‘The Rain in Spain’ from Eliza’s new found pronunciation consumes the auditorium with her operatic flair. I asked Siobhan after the show if going from a tricky ‘Cockney’ accent to a most ‘posh’ English one was hard to perfect. She smiled and said being ‘posh’ was easy, but the Cockney took some practice – she readily had to let go of any embarrassment in rehearsals with extended ‘ahhhhs’ and many an elongated e. I daresay much of the cast had to spend quite a bit of time running lines similarly with the accents required and it’s paid off well as this show wouldn’t be what it is without the vocabulary detail.

 

A ‘test’ outing at the races is one of the most entertaining scenes (complete with loud galloping sound effects), and brings to the stage a loveable enthusiastic ‘Freddy’ played irresistibly by Charles Conway and a not so enthusiastic character in Henry’s very proper mother, played beautifully and engagingly by Patricia McCracken. I always ask someone at interval how they are enjoying the show and two appreciating ladies answered ‘yes, they are all very strong aren’t they and we love the mother, she’s our age’ haha, Patricia had deservingly won their hearts. I think this a special part of live theatre; connecting with certain actors, not just within the show but for you personally.

Exceptional work from the whole cast, ensemble was energetic and polished; enjoyed so much the dancers in the imaginary scene and watching the ballroom. Congratulations to all!

Finally, I note I don’t usually review shows where I know lead cast members, but it was indeed a pleasure to see Siobhan pull off ‘Eliza’ knowing this role was a dream come true for her. A group of theatre-lovers, such as BABIRRA, provide individuals the chance to do something they are passionate about, but who may not necessarily want (or choose) to pursue a professional career in that tough industry. A big thank you to the committee and volunteers of ‘amateur theatre’ whose efforts make this happen, and, in the process, give us (the audience) the chance to see more shows.

Babirra Music Theatre is a long well-established musical production company and has always encouraged involvement and participation from the local community, both in performing and behind-the-scenes. Don’t miss this show MY FAIR LADY, or their next: GREASE!

Ticket link and details to be involved via https://babirra.org.au/

Instagram: babirra_music_theatre

Venue: The Round, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading, is, I think, the very best suburban theatre in Melbourne and likely the biggest newer one – opening in 2023. Easy to get to, park at and with arguably the most comfortable seats and extensive (vegan inclusive) canteen you’ll enjoy in a theatre venue anywhere, plus great coffee before, during and after interval with tables and chairs to wait and chat with the cast afterwards. Very easy access for wheelchairs and assisted-walkers – ‘retirement village’ buses were lined up at the matinee we went to and cars can pull up in a drop-off zone straight outside the door. Enjoy!

CAST:

Eliza Doolittle played by Siobhan Judge
Prof. Henry Higgins played by Mark Monroe
Colonel Pickering played by Tim Murphy
Alfred Doolittle played by Tim Maloney
Mrs Higgins played by Patricia McCracken
Mrs Pearce played by Fiona Carter
Freddy played by Charley Conway
Zolton Karpathy played by Matthew Davies

FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Jamie, friend of Alfred, Lord Boxington – Steven Keane
Harry, friend of Alfred – Brent Denison
Higgins’ butler – Mark Curran
Higgins’ footman – Paul Ash
Mrs Hopkins & Mrs Eynsford-Hill – Ann Hubbard
Queen of Transylvania & Lady Boxington – Catherine Bolzonello
George, Bartender – Garry Barcham

ENSEMBLE:
Esther Bruerton
Owen Davies
Isobel Edmondson
Michael Fang
Emma Gilding
Mia Grasso
Beth Hanlon
Steph Herbert
Abby James
Christine James
Alysa Kimpton
Yvette Lipovetsky
Aaron McBride
Tommy Murphy
Lotte Papson
Liam Rosewarne
Avalon Waterfall

Director – Alan Burrows
Musical Director – Marty Macaulay
Choreographer – James Kaiser
Assistant Director – Mark Cluning
Set Design – Barry Pearce
Costume Designer – Ely Tapp
Co-Production Managers – Jo Brincat, Steve Cavell
Hair/Make-up, Wigs – Louise Reeder, Maren Holm
Set Construction – Garry Barcham and Team

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: Gavin D. Andrew
Design: @luke.jay.designs

To book tickets to My Fair Lady, please visit https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on/my-fair-lady-babirra.

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Ladies In Black – SOLD OUT!

Ladies In Black

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You can only hope that you already have a ticket or that they add an extra show, because only a short way into their latest run, Beaumaris Theatre have already sold out on their production of ‘Ladies in Black’. A story of the women working in a Sydney department store in the 1950s, full of gorgeous costuming and highlighting that era’s seriousness together with frivolous fun!

I took my Mum along to this one, I thought it was her era, but she was quick to remind me she was not that ‘old’ and she would’ve only been 10 then LOL. She did however love the show and much of the script was very relatable as success in many women’s equality movements wasn’t strongly successful until much later.

In fact, even my own Mum sent me to ‘secretarial school’ in the 80s, something that Lisa (played by Rose Chambers) knows her father will insist on if she cannot get her mother to help convince her father she should be allowed to go onto university. The 50s beliefs for traditional families stayed locked on men being smart enough for further studying and careers, whilst women were to focus on getting married, having kids, cooking / cleaning and perhaps get a ‘girl’s job’ (like being a secretary or working in a store). This musical is about that life in the 50s for women.

Lisa’s character is centre of the story as she prepares to work at ‘Goodes’ for the holidays whilst she waits for her final schooling results to see what university courses she can apply for. She is smart and might even get a scholarship. Lisa wants to be a poet. “A poet?!?” is the normal response with a snicker from most when she mentions it.

However, things will change when Lisa meets the ‘crazy continental’ European supervisor in the designer-dress department, Magda (played by Bek Champman), a connoisseur of elegant fashions from around the globe. Magda takes an interest in Lisa and her vision to become more of herself. Both actresses are very entertaining to watch as Magda (pronouncing a great accent as she speaks), influences Lisa’s girlish look and ideas into the possibility of new beginnings.

 

Lisa’s co-workers ‘Fay’ (played by Amy Gridley) and ‘Patty’ (played by Jacqui Moore) have their own stories going on in the background and one particularly funny moment on the side with Patty’s on-stage hubby Frank (played by Dan Bellis who also happens to be Jacqui’s partner in real life – luckily I’d say given their positioning).

You will laugh along with the rest of the audience to ‘The Bastard Song’ whilst you might mentally try and guess the next rhyming word to ‘bastard’, describing Patty’s on-stage hubby. By the end of the show, will he continue to be a bastard?

The show is very well cast and is another directed by the lovely Debbie Keyt with her team Rhonda Vaughan (Musical Director) and Camilla Klesman (Choreographer). This is my third review for Beaumaris Theatre and I also see other shows there; they are all fabulous. The set on this one is also fabulous, fab fashion of gorgeous dresses sets the tone immediately we walk in. We don’t notice that the beach scene isn’t at the beach because Magda steals the limelight in her one-piece to sit on her deckchair, flattered by her husband Stefan (played by Daniel Ischia) and good friend Rudi (played by Justin Royce). She is definitely NOT ‘mutton dressed up as lamb’.

I loved the opening of ‘I Got It At Goodes’ with the department store girls harmonious in singing and dancing with their shopping bags, Miss Cartwright (played by Kirsty Hall) is thoroughly every bit the boss in-charge, the surprise fun of ‘I Just Kissed A Continental’ and ‘I Can’t Be That Man’ was a tug on tears in feeling for that hubby who couldn’t be who he wanted to be. ‘Tomorrow Becomes Today’ was a meaningful solo for Lisa and again as the well-applauded finale song, though I must be honest, I did want to hear ‘The Bastard Song’ just one more time hehe (just in case they want to encore it as a popularity vote at the last show).

Shout out to everyone ducking and weaving in the song of ‘Pandemonium’ – great stage awareness and you all realistically engulfed the pandemonium at sales time! (Both my girls work in retail, and this is exactly what they describe from the other side of the counter).

I probably don’t need to say much more… what can I say… Ladies in Black at Beaumaris Theatre is SOLD OUT!!

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Don’t miss the next show of Beaumaris Theatre and get in early!! They have ‘Knife Edge’ coming up in May, ‘The Witches’ in August and ‘Blackadder II’ in November.

Tickets via: https://www.beaumaristheatre.com.au/

Venue: Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd, Beaumaris, Melbourne, Victoria. The theatre is a small one but they always use the space well and hence good seat viewing from everywhere. Extremely welcoming front of house team, free tea / coffee and reasonable pricing in the canteen for interval, plus it’s easy to park in the surrounding streets.

Congratulations to everyone on the amazing effort for ‘Ladies in Black’

CAST:
Lisa – Rose Chambers
Frank – Dan Bellis
Myra – Gabi Bergman
Magda – Bek Chapman
Fay – Amy Gridley
Miss Cartwright & Joy – Kirsty Hall
Mr. Miles & Stefan – Daniel Ischia
Patty – Jacqui Moore
Mrs Miles – Roisin O’Neill
Miss Jacobs & Mrs Crown – Katrina Pezzimenti
Rudi, Lloyd & Fred – Justin Royce
Barmaid – Fiona Williams
Customer – Cheryllyn de Vries

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AVENUE Q – hold on to your puppets!

AVENUE Q

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Avenue Q – Hmmm …?? Ummm…?? Grab your…. Ahhh…

Lots of prior guessing what this show would give to an 18+ adults-only with ‘puppets behaving badly’ …. I had never seen it before nor heard of it, yet in Broadway history it beat out Wicked, how was that possible? This is puppets looking similar to those you’d see on Sesame Street! Mind you, they definitely don’t have the same vocabulary.

Get ready to LAUGH!!! I’m not actually a huge fan of explicit content and sexual innuendos in shows, hence a lot of stand-up comedy nowdays doesn’t entice me, but this was a musical, so I couldn’t possibly not go. I got good seats and took my hubby (driving in he asked me what it was and when I said from the information I had it was like an adult version of Muppets, I think he stopped far longer at the red light than needed, hmmm….).

There’s no hiding explicit content and sexual innuendos in Avenue Q, they are in nearly every scene, but as its expressed from puppets I thought it was very FUNNY and even more CLEVER!

Something I’d never think we would hear about in a musical was open loud reference to ‘porn’. With a whole comical song on the topic, the audience were in stitches and the guys sitting in front of us were almost rolling out of their seats. You’ll have to go experience that part as I don’t want to conjure up anything not quite accurate here – I was also laughing so much at the huge porn-loving puppet I probably lacked concentration whilst watching. I don’t know how the actors on stage with him practiced at rehearsals, but I’ll bet it was nothing like anything they’d done before.

Talented and adaptable is an understatement of this cast. To be able to hold a puppet and portray a character isn’t something I imagine many performers could pull off with the kind of confidence and interaction they do, but especially to sing and move in conjunction with another actor holding the adjoining arm of the same puppet; their timing was spot on!

There are non-puppet characters too – a hoot is “Gary Coleman” in a parody of the real-life child star with the same name; he’s the ‘maintenance man’ of the apartments on Avenue Q where hopefuls, lovers and friends live their ordinary lives in New York city. Having grown up with that child star on my TV, his lines made perfect sense to me for a bit of a giggle.

‘Sucks To Be Me’ was my favourite scene, because everyone thinks that of themselves at some time in their lives, but let’s be honest, there’s always someone worse off than you are. The show has many messages of a similar tongue-in-cheek nature, however the underlying theme is a timeless story of not giving up hope (that’s like Sesame Street HAHA).

Funnily, you may want to close your eyes or look away occasionally or you might find yourself staring jaw-dropped at the stage figuring it all out. It’s a sexy romp of puppetry at times and just super cool fun at others, songs with catchy tunes and notes with punch – a sing out to Cassie Ogle playing vixen ‘Lucy’, what a voice!

 

If you are thinking that you don’t like the sound of possibly ‘sex obsessed’ puppets on stage, it’s really not too over the top (Avenue Q is from the 2000s and we didn’t do overly confronting back then). You could go with your mother-in-law, but a group of friends would absolutely have one hilarious night out to remember.

Another thing about ‘AG Theatre’ productions that stands out for me is the atmosphere they create in the foyer pre and post show. You can take photos on their backdrop board (with the puppets) and pin those all over your social media to puzzle your friends not lucky enough to go along.

Avenue Q is a must-see, and if you’re into going out in theme, wear your wigs and puppet ears (you won’t the only one). The show has just been extended to play at the National Theatre in St Kilda until 22 March 2025. Tickets via https://agtheatre.com.au/avenueq/

This was one comedy I loved, thank you for a very fun night.

Congratulations everyone!

CAST:
Princeton: Harley Dasey
Kate Monster: Zoe Crisp
Nicky & Trekkie: Andrew McDougall
Rod: Jonathon Shilling
Lucy & Mrs T: Cassie Ogle
Bad Idea Bear & Puppeteer: Perri Espinoza
Bad Idea Bear: Darcy Harriss
Brian: Matthew Tomlin
Xmas Eve: Chiew-Jin Khut
Gary Coleman: Stephanie Lacerna
Swings: Liimei Lim, Jake Lonergan

Production Team:
Executive Producer: Andrew Gyopar
Director: Pip Mushin
Music Director: Alexandra Byrne
Choreographer & Assistant Director: Adriana Pannuzzo
Production Design: Abbey Stanway
Costume Design: Karen Spencer
Puppet Design & Creation: Andrew McDougall
Graphic Design: Jett Archer

AVENUE Q
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez
Book by Jeff Whitty
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

Photo credits: @agtheatreproductions

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