The Koala Who Could
Join Kevin, the King of the staying-still-kings, for an outback adventure based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance.
Combining puppetry and songs, this is an empowering, chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change, whether we like it or not.
‘In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free, a koala called Kevin clung to a tree.’
Kevin is joined by his friends Wombat and Kangaroo as they learn that life can be great when you try something new.
Based on the award-winning book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field published by Hachette Children’s Group, adapted and directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog & Friends!), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside).
Nicoll Entertainment presents a Rose Theatre, Lowry, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and Mayflower Southampton production.
Need to know
Every adult and child needs a ticket, except for babes in arms aged under 18 months at the time of the performance who don’t need their own seat. Under-12s must be seated next to an accompanying adult.
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This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
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