Based on the book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare and Sandra Eldridge
Possum Magic will head on a National Tour in 2019 to 62 venues from 3 April to 22 November
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Throughout the rehearsal process, videos and photos will become available. For any further information email marketing@monkeybaa.com.au
For all tour dates and venues click on the tab on the right hand side
| NSW | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belrose | Glen Street Theatre | 03 April - 06 April |
| Penrith | Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre | 09 April - 10 April |
| Parramatta | Riverside Theatres | 12 April - 12 April |
| Sydney | Opera House | 15 April - 28 April |
| Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre | 02 May - 02 May |
| Nowra | Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre | 07 May - 08 May |
| Orange | Orange Civic Theatre | 13 May - 14 May |
| Griffith | Griffith Regional Theatre | 16 May - 17 May |
| Sydney | ARA Darling Quarter Theatre | 03 July - 06 July |
| Newcastle | Civic Theatre Newcastle | 21 August - 22 August |
| Gosford | Laycock Street Community Theatre | 30 August - 31 August |
| Casula | Casula Powerhouse | 03 September - 03 September |
| Sutherland | Sutherland Entertainment Centre | 21 November - 22 November |
| SA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Park | Marion Cultural Centre | 29 May - 29 May |
| Tanunda | Barossa Arts and Convention Centre | 31 May - 01 June |
| WA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Esperance | Esperance Civic Centre | 27 May - 28 May |
| Albany | Albany Entertainment Centre | 30 May - 31 May |
| Mandurah | Mandurah Performing Arts Centre | 04 June - 05 June |
| Bunbury | Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre | 06 June - 07 June |
| Merriden | Cummins Theatre | 10 June - 10 June |
| Crawley | Octagon Theatre | 14 June - 15 June |
| Geraldton | Queens Park Theatre | 18 June - 19 June |
| Carnarvon | Camel Lane Theatre | 21 June - 21 June |
| Karratha | Red Earth Arts Precinct | 24 June - 25 June |
| NT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Darwin Entertainment Centre | 28 June - 28 June |
| QLD | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Brisbane Powerhouse | 10 July - 11 July |
| Gold Coast | HOTA - Home of the Arts | 12 July - 13 July |
| Mt Isa | Mount Isa Civic Centre | 17 July - 17 July |
| Ayr | Burdekin Theatre | 19 July - 19 July |
| Cairns | Cairns Performing Arts Centre | 22 July - 23 July |
| Townsville | Riverway Arts Centre | 25 July - 26 July |
| Mackay | Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre | 29 July - 30 July |
| Rockhampton | Pilbeam Theatre | 01 August - 02 August |
| Toowoomba | Empire Theatre | 05 August - 06 August |
| Bundaberg | Moncrieff Entertainment Centre | 03 September - 04 September |
| Bokarina | Lake Kawana Community Centre | 12 August - 13 August |
| Gympie | The Heritage Theatre Gympie | 14 August - 15 August |
| Logan | Logan Entertainment Centre | 17 August - 18 August |
| ACT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Canberra | Canberra Theatre Centre | 05 September - 07 September |
| VIC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wangaratta | Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre | 11 September - 11 September |
| Bendigo | Ulumbarra Theatre | 13 September - 14 September |
| Shepparton | Riverlinks Eastbank | 17 September - 17 September |
| Werribee | Wyndham Cultural Centre | 19 September - 20 September |
| Nunawading | Whitehorse Centre | 23 September - 24 September |
| Moonee Ponds | Clocktower Centre | 26 September - 26 September |
| Ringwood | Karralyka Theatre | 01 October - 01 October |
| Healesville | Memo Healesville | 03 October - 03 October |
| Geelong | Geelong Performing Arts Centre | 05 October - 05 October |
| Narre Warren | Bunjil Place | 08 October - 08 October |
| Traralgon | Latrobe Performing Arts Centre | 25 October - 25 October |
| Bairnsdale | Forge Theatre and Arts Hub | 28 October - 29 October |
| Warragul | West Gippsland Arts Centre | 31 October - 01 November |
| Warrnambool | Lighthouse Theatre | 06 November - 06 November |
| Portland | Portland Arts Centre | 08 November - 08 November |
| Hamilton | Hamilton Performing Arts Centre | 12 November - 12 November |
| Colac | Colac Otway Performing Arts Centre | 15 November - 15 November |
| Ballarat | Her Majestys Ballarat | 18 November - 19 November |
| TAS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frankston | Frankston Arts Centre | 10 October - 10 October |
| Devonport | Devonport Entertainment Centre | 12 October - 12 October |
| Launceston | Princess Theatre | 15 October - 16 October |
| Hobart | Theatre Royal | 18 October - 19 October |
| Burnie | Burnie Arts & Function Centre | 22 October - 22 October |
Claudette Clarke is an Actor of African-Caribbean heritage. Growing up in London, she had come to largely identify as a ‘Black British’ Actor of the United Kingdom. Currently a Sydney-based resident, one has to glance at her portfolio to appreciate the breadth and aptitude of her work in universally-loved classic adaptations particularly “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Doubt”, “The Crucible” and “The Clink”. Claudette’s work includes multi-ethnic ensemble development pieces, dealing with prejudice and community struggles, such as The African Theatre Project play “My Name is Sud”. She has a powerful stage presence, steadfastly commanding the space. She is comfortable speaking in Creole or Cockney on stage, utilising her British African-Caribbean roots whenever required. Her ability to move and adapt physically
Sarah is thrilled to be working with Sandra Eldridge for the third time. Sandra directed Sarah in her Sydney theatre debut in Kindertransport with the Darlinghurst Theatre Company in 2017. Since Sarah has worked on three independent productions including; Delirum with Underground Cinema, White Wash with Jodie Wolf at the Blood Moon Theatre and most recently The Director with Active Theatre. Sarah graduated from the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts in 2016. Sarah also received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from Queensland University of Technology in 2017.
Recent acting credits include: Alice in Wonderland (Sydney Festival and Michael Sieders Presents), The Van De Maar Papers (An Assorted Few), Blackrock (Seymour Centre and White Box), All Good Things (ATYP), Drift (ATYP and Two Peas), The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged (Bindle Brothers), and a national tour with Brainstorm Productions. Alex played the lead role in Metroscreen and Azure Productions’ award winning short film Oasis, airing on ABC, and can be seen in the SBS short film Cherry Season. Alex co-produced The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged with Bindle Brothers and worked as production assistant for The Nether (Catnip Productions). Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts (Acting for Screen and Stage) from Charles Sturt University.
Michael has been performing to a young audience for several years, touring Australia with companies such as Echelon and Brainstorm productions. He has also performed for several years in Australian Shakespeare Company's production of 'Wind in the Willows', and performs and produces podcasts for 'The Beanies' which won the Australian Podcast Award for Best Kids and Family. Michael is also a musician and director.