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The Koala Who Could

From the creators of The Lion Inside
Thu 13 February - Sun 23 February
13 February
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23 February

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.

Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance

A Rose Original Production with Nicoll Entertainment, Lowry, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre, and MAST Mayflower Studios

Based on the book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field
Adapted & directed by Emma Earle
Music & lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer

An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not.

Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends the wombats and Kangaroo as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new".

Based on the multi-million copy selling book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field published by Hachette Children’s Group, this brand-new adaptation for stage is directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog & Friends), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside)

Event details

Running time: Approx. 55 mins (no interval)
Age guidance: Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome

The Rose has a limited number of booster cushions available, we advise bringing your own for children under 3ft. 

Credits

Danny Hendrix

Wombat/ Storyteller 1

Sarah Palmer

Cassowary/ Storyteller 2

Christopher Finn

Kevin/ Storyteller 3

Hannah Miller

Alternate/ ASM

Emma Earle

Adaptor & Director

Eamonn O’Dwyer

Music & Lyrics

Oli Townsend

Set & Costume Designer

Kloé Dean

Movement & Choreography Director

Yvonne Stone

Puppetry Director

Chuck Brown & Max Humphries for Unit 9 Puppet Workshop

Puppet Designer

James Whiteside

Lighting Designer

Ella Wahlström

Sound Designer

Gareth Howells

Production Manager

Laura Rushton

Costume Supervisor