Possum Magic

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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 A theatre near you!
  • Dates January, April & July 2024
  • Duration 50 minutes, no interval
  • Ages Ages 3-8 and their families
Grandma Poss loves making magic.
She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink.

"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

"People food for the soul."

Judith Greenway, Arts Hub

"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

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Ticketing

  • The Concourse, Chatswood (NSW)

    Tickets
    On sale
    Dates and Times
    Tue 09 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Wed 10 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm | 02:30 pm
    Thu 11 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
  • ARA Darling Quarter Theatre (NSW)

    Tickets
    On Sale
    Dates and Times
    Sat 13 Jan
    11:00 am | 01:00 pm
    Mon 15 Jan
    11:00 am | 01:00 pm
    Tue 16 Jan
    11:00 am | 01:00 pm
    Wed 17 Jan
    11:00 am | 01:00 pm
    Thu 18 Jan
    11:00 am | 01:00 pm
  • Monash University Performing Arts Centres (VIC)

    Tickets
    Pre-Sale
    Dates and Times
    Fri 05 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Sat 06 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm | 02:30 pm
    Sun 07 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
  • Geelong Arts Centre (VIC)

    Tickets
    Pre-Sale
    Dates and Times
    Fri 12 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Sat 13 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
  • Civic Theatre Newcastle (NSW)

    Tickets
    Pre-Sale
    Dates and Times
    Tue 23 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm | 02:30 pm
    Wed 24 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Mon 22 Apr
    02:00 pm
  • Brisbane (QLD)

    Tickets
    Coming soon
    Dates and Times
    Tue 02 Jul
    Wed 03 Jul

OOSH Ticketing

  • ARA Darling Quarter Theatre

    Tickets
    OOSH Kids
    $23.00
    OOSH Paid Staff
    $23.00

    1 Free Staff per 15 Students


    Dates and Times
    Mon 15 Jan
    11:00 am
    Tue 16 Jan
    11:00 am
    Thu 18 Jan
    11:00 am
  • The Concourse

    Tickets
    OOSH Kids
    $23.00
    OOSH Paid Staff
    $23.00

    1 Free Staff per 15 Students.

    To book email numbers, dates and times to ticketing@century.com.au or call 02 9123 7062. Numbers are confirmed 14 days before the show.

    Dates and Times
    Tue 09 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Wed 10 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm | 02:30 pm
    Thu 11 Jan
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
  • Monash University Performing Arts Centres

    Tickets
    To be announced
    Dates and Times
    Fri 05 Apr
    10:30 am | 12:30 pm
  • Geelong Arts Centre

    Tickets
    OOSH Kids $23.00
    $23.00
    OOSH Paid Staff
    $23.00

    Group 20+ 

    Dates and Times
    Fri 12 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
  • Civic Theatre Newcastle

    Tickets
    OOSH Kids
    $28.00
    OOSH Paid Staff
    $28.00

    Group 10+ 

    Dates and Times
    Tue 23 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm | 02:30 pm
    Wed 24 Apr
    10:00 am | 12:30 pm
    Mon 22 Apr
    02:00 pm

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
There are several wheelchair and companion seating positions available in our theatre.

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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