Josephine Wants To Dance
Family
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat and Monkey Baa Theatre Company Presents
Josephine Wants To Dance
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
01 Apr 2025

Sessions
Information
Show type
Family
duration
50 minutes
Location
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat
Prices
A Reserve $25
B Reserve $20
Children Under 12 $15
Cheap Seats $15 (restricted view)
Family $70 (2 Adult and 2 Children)
Mob Tix $15
School Students $15
We are proud to offer Mob Tix. These are discounted tickets for self-identified First Nations People to selected shows at Ballarat’s Cultural Venues.
B Reserve $20
Children Under 12 $15
Cheap Seats $15 (restricted view)
Family $70 (2 Adult and 2 Children)
Mob Tix $15
School Students $15
We are proud to offer Mob Tix. These are discounted tickets for self-identified First Nations People to selected shows at Ballarat’s Cultural Venues.
Suitable for
Family, Kids
Additional information
Monkey Baa creates great theatre for young people and for over 26 years we have presented award-winning theatrical experiences that inspire and empower audiences across Australia. We are one of Australia's widest touring companies, with over 29 national tours to135 regional and remote communities, 5 international tours and 4,000 performances reaching more than 1.5 million young people.
We empower young people to shape their lives through inspiring theatre and creative experiences. We create, present and tour performances powered by imagination, with eye-opening ideas and boundless fun.
Our vision is a world where all young people are emboldened by creativity and our mission is to empower young people to shape and navigate their lives through inspirational theatre and creative experiences.
To learn more, visit monkeybaa.com.au
We empower young people to shape their lives through inspiring theatre and creative experiences. We create, present and tour performances powered by imagination, with eye-opening ideas and boundless fun.
Our vision is a world where all young people are emboldened by creativity and our mission is to empower young people to shape and navigate their lives through inspirational theatre and creative experiences.
To learn more, visit monkeybaa.com.au
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?
★ ★ ★ ★ “A complete delight.” - Jo Litson, Daily Telegraph
“If you have children to take, then, take them. If you don't, still go. Don't be shy. Just, go, go, go.” - Kevin Jackson Theatre Diaries
"Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring...a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder.” - Jade Kops, Broadway World
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
“If you have children to take, then, take them. If you don't, still go. Don't be shy. Just, go, go, go.” - Kevin Jackson Theatre Diaries
"Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring...a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder.” - Jade Kops, Broadway World
Cast & Creatives
Program
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
Remount Lighting Designer: Veronique Benett
Costume Cutter: Marianne Close
Cast: Lily Baulderstone, Nina Carmen, Hannah Gwatkin, Callum Slater, and Georgia Unsworth (understudy).
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
Remount Lighting Designer: Veronique Benett
Costume Cutter: Marianne Close
Cast: Lily Baulderstone, Nina Carmen, Hannah Gwatkin, Callum Slater, and Georgia Unsworth (understudy).
Artists
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
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