Possum Magic

The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story.

Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for over 40 years. Seen by over 150,000 young people across Australia, Monkey Baa’s delightful adaptation returns to the stage.

Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives, Grandma Poss uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. Possum Magic takes us on a fantastical journey to cities around Australia to find the food that makes Hush visible again.

Featuring spellbinding magic, puppetry and original music, Monkey Baa’s award-winning team has turned the whimsical world of the book into an exciting live experience for audiences aged 3-8 and their families.

Photos from 2023 national tour featuring Gabriel Fancourt, Teale Howie, Ebony Tucker and Sarah Woods.

A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
Based on the book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare and Sandie Eldridge

Venue NSW, VIC, QLD
Dates 2-13 July
Duration 50 minutes, no interval
Ages Ages 3-8

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Grandma Poss loves making magic.

She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink.

"While the kids revelled in the exaggerated antics of the actors, adults were treated to clever wordplay and subtle humour throughout."

Mia-Francesca Jones, ArtsHub

"Magic isn’t a thing that you see; it’s a thing that you feel. And that’s exactly what this production leaves you with: a very magical feeling."

Glam Adelaide

"Filled with vibrant puppetry, toe-tapping music, and enough magic to make your whiskers twitch, 'Possum Magic' is a delightful treat for the whole family."

@chamellephoto

"I honestly thought it was one of the best performances I have ever seen. I took my daughter and her friend and they loved it - they laughed and laughed, and were completely blown away with the magic."

Flora, patron

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

Creative Team

Director

Sandra Eldridge

Adaptor

Eva Di Cesare

Adaptor

Sandra Eldridge

Production Designer

Emma Vine

Magic & Illusion Designer

Adam Mada

Composer & Sound Designer

Nate Edmondson

Lighting Designer

Matt Cox

Vision Animator

David Bergman

Movement Director

Sam Chester

Puppetry Director

Alice Osborne

Remount Movement Director

Kate Sherman

Remount Puppetry Director

Drew Wilson

Illustrations

Julie Vivas

Production Photographer

Clare Hawley

Acknowledgements

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