Discover what amazing shows and performances are on for the whole family this school holidays at the Hobart Theatre Royal.
Scaredy Cat
A Terrapin production
7 – 9 Oct 2022
Terrapin recently celebrated their 40th birthday and have been responsible for introducing hundreds of thousands of young Tasmanians to the magic of theatre. Their work is increasingly in demand around the world and this school holiday production comes on the back of a season at Sydney Opera House.
Scaredy Cat comes from a long line of fierce hunters, hired for the biggest jobs, with the meanest rodents. When an urgent call comes in, it’s Scaredy’s turn to do the family proud. Only problem is, she’s terrified of mice.
Trapped in an old basement with three cunning critters, Scaredy is bullied and all alone – or so she thinks. As the antique furniture in the basement comes creakily to life, a whole new world of eccentric characters is revealed, leading Scaredy on a journey she’ll never forget.
Disney’s Newsies JR.
13 – 15 Oct 2022
The John X Presents production of Disney’s Newsies JR. is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message perfect for the whole family and every audience. The inspiring 60-minute musical features performers aged between 8 and 18 and is based on the 1992 Disney film Newsies and the 2012 Broadway production of the same name.
You’ll be doing flips for the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Adapted especially for young performers, this musical features a Tony Award®-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award®-winner Harvey Fierstein, and includes rousing songs like “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “King of New York.”
Where: Theatre Royal, 27-29 Campbell St, Hobart
Info: www.theatreroyal.com.au
