Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must see!

 Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 August

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When can I buy tickets to this show?

This performance is part of SEASON 2025 - until Tuesday 10 December it must be purchased as part of a four show subscription selection.  From Wednesday 11 December you can purchase as an individual show.


A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production

A hilarious musical about the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams and... a dancing kangaroo!

Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must see!

Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Despite the protests of her little brother Joey, Josephine ventures into town where the city ballet is performing Swan Lake and all her dancing dreams come true.

A Monkey Baa Theatre Company production
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry

Director Jonathan Biggins
Composer/Lyricist Phil Scott
Choreographer Tim Harbour
Set & Costume Designer James Browne
Lighting Designer Emma Lockhart-Wilson
Sound Designer David Bergman
Musical Director Michael Tyack

"If you have children to take, then, take them. If you don't, still go. Don't be shy. Just, go, go, go.” – Kevin Jackson Theatre Diaries

Subject links: English/Literacey, Creative Arts (Drama, Music) Critical  and Creative Thinking, Personal & Social Capabillity,.

To book a school group and/or for more information about the programs for young  people offered by the Civic Theatre:  https://civictheatre.com.au/education

To go straight to completing a booking form to  see this show:  WWCT_2025_Education_Fillable_Form

In English

Wheelchair accessible: for wheelchair or accessibility requirements, or if you anticipate needing assistance from a staff member on the day of the event, please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688 or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

National Companion Card accepted: for more information on companion card eligibility go here - https://tinyurl.com/WWcompanioncard. To organise a companion ticket contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au

Book now

This performance is part of SEASON 2025 -  until Tuesday 10 December it must be purchased as part of a  four show  subscription  selection.  From Wednesday 11 December  you can purchase as an individual show.


Date & Time:

Tuesday 5 August, 10:00am & 12:00pm
Wednesday 6 August, 10:00am & 12:00pm

Foyers, Box Office and Bar open one hour before the show starts.


Duration:

50 minutes (no interval)


Ticket Prices:

One price $29.00
Group $25.00
Civic Theatre Subscriber $25.00
Civic Theatre Member $25.00
School group $20.00


Restrictions

4+yrs and their families


Venue:

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Burns Way off, Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650


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