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MECC presents a CDP production

Andy and Terry’s world-famous ever-expanding treehouse has 13 new storeys and is filled with more fantastic inventions than ever: a rocket powered carrot launcher, the Disguise-o-matic 5000 and even a Ninja Snail Training Academy!

The team behind the hit adaptations of The 13-Storey Treehouse and The 26-Storey Treehouse have come together one last time to bring Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestseller The 52-Storey Treehouse to life on stage for a national tour following its Sydney Opera House premiere.

Recommended age group: Suitable for children 6+

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland

Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography Mao’s LastDancer was first published as a children’s picture book, The Peasant Prince. Monkey Baa is honoured to be adapting this story onto the stage.

Li, a 10-year old peasant boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he knows, including his beloved parents. Over years of gruelling training and determination, this boy transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. Li’s courage, resilience and unwavering hope for a better life makes The Peasant Prince a story to ignite our own aspirations to be the best person we can be.

Recommended age group: Years 1-6 | Stages 1,2,3 | Ages 6-12 years oldIllustrations by Anne Spudvilas

A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production, Based on the book by Li Cunxin. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry

This exquisite new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.

The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human - but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid falling victim to the Big Bad Banksia Man?

Recommended age group: 5-10 years and their adults

MECC and CDP present SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE in association with Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from a series of books by May Gibbs. By arrangement with The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance

A Garry Ginivan Attraction produced in association with Shows for Schools. Adapted and designed for the stage by Garry Ginivan

Based on the phenomenally successful children’s classic, “There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake”, written by Australian children’s author Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Niland.

HIPPO is the imaginary friend of GIRL, a young child. GIRL believes that HIPPO lives on the roof and can seemingly do anything he wants, when he wants, how he wants, particularly the things that GIRL is unable or not allowed to do. Through HIPPO, GIRL is able to allay her fears and gain confidence in her early childhood years. HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure! will make you laugh and maybe even make you cry, but most of all, it is guaranteed to lift your spirits in a BIG and UNBEATABLE way!

Recommended age group: Kinder to Year 2

This adaptation is produced under exclusive license from Penguin Books Australia

Based on the international best-selling book seriesThere’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake!Written by Hazel Edwards. Illustrated by Deborah Niland

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Thanks to Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd, sponsors of the YoungPeople’s Entertainment Season, we have amused thousands of young people and their adults over the years. One of our most popular programs, the Young People’s Entertainment Season is designed to entertain, stimulate and also make education fun!

In 2016, we have a fantastic line up of Aussie entertainment for youngpeople. We’re delighted to bring in the next instalment from Andy Griffiths + Terry Denton, The 52-Storey Treehouse. And our young people will love seeing Snugglepot + Cuddlpie Live on Stage. Our season prides itself on being based on popular children’s literature. All performances come with teacher’s notes to aid the school syllabus, helping make that vital connection for kids between what they read at home, and at school, and seeing some uniquely Australian tales brought to life on stage.

We hope you enjoy what’s on offer and that we’ll see you at the MECC!

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