At our beach, at our magic beach… Alison Lester’s classic book comes to life, at Arts Centre Melbourne, in a wonderful world of text, song, light, shadow and movement for kids and their adults to enjoy.
Every year, an everyday family go on a beach holiday. This isn’t just any beach – it’s Magic Beach, where everything you can imagine becomes real. But this year is different. As the eldest child begins to grow up, does she have to leave the magic behind?
From the team behind The Gruffalo and The 13-, 26-, 52-, 78- and 91-Storey Treehouses, this new Australian adaptation from multi-award winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer is a celebration of the power of the imagination and the differences that make every child special.
Arts Centre Melbourne presents a CDP Kids Production – a play by Finegan Kruckemeyer, based on the book by Alison Lester.
Performance dates & times
Thursday 19 May – 3PM
Friday 20 May – 10AM, 12PM
Saturday 21 May – 10AM, 12PM, 3PM
Sunday 22 May – 10AM*, 12PM
*Auslan Interpreted Performance
Running Time – 55 minutes (no interval)
Suitability: 3 – 8 years
What does it cost?
Children under the age of 15 must be under the supervision of a responsible adult (18 years of age or older) at all times.
Premium $39
A Reserve $32
B Reserve $27
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How about some colouring in fun first?
Can’t wait for the show? Why not get crafty with this activity to do at home. Colour in the beautiful illustrations from the storybook before seeing Alison Lester’s classic comes to life on stage.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Photography by James D Morgan