A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and... a kangaroo!
The Art House Presents
A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
Josephine Wants to Dance
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
She's bold. She's bouncy. She's back!
A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and... a 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. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don't dance, they hop - but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes.
On the day of the first performance the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle, and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role? Josephine's talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it, and more importantly, does it matter that she's a kangaroo?
"Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring...a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder.”
- Jade Kops, Broadway World
Note: Josephine Wants to Dance is part of The Art House's 2025 Education Programming. Limited seating is available to the General Public in nominated School Group Performances.
For School Group Bookings please email: Education@thearthousewyong.com.au
