Eaton Gorge Theatre Company Presents ‘The Adventures Of Snugglepot And Cuddlepie’
May Gibbs’ beloved ‘The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ will come to life at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in an outdoor theatrical experience of this quintessential Australian classic.
Timed for the spring September school holidays, this funny and enchanting outdoor adaptation will be performed Saturday 23 September at 1 pm and Sunday 24 September at 10.30 am.
The Gumnut Babies are on a mission to see a human – but only from a distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Mrs Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, 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?
Snugglepot will be played by Samuel Chapman, Cuddlepie is being played by Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ graduate Hamish White, Little Ragged Blossom is Emily Cassar, and the other roles will be shared by Eaton Gorge Theatre Company directors - Ian McColm and Juliet Scrine. The sets have been designed by Thomas Creative and sound designed by McKenzee Scrine.
“We are really looking forward to presenting ‘The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ - a story that has fascinated and delighted generations of children and families. We have pulled together a cast of actors from all ages - 21 to 60 - who all bring different strengths to their roles. They all have memories of the stories read to them as young children and are looking forward to introducing our audiences to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush through May Gibbs’ eyes,” said Eaton Gorge Theatre Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Juliet Scrine.
Tickets: $22 per person - children under 3 are free
Tickets are available through Humanitix or at the venue
In Association with THE EATON GORGE THEATRE COMPANY
ADAPTED FROM the book Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie BY MAY GIBBS
by arrangement with The Northcott Society and Cerebral Palsy Alliance
About May Gibbs
Born in 1877 in Kent, United Kingdom, May Gibbs arrived in Australia at the age of four. She drew and painted as a child and went on to study art in Western Australia and in the UK before settling in Sydney as a children’s books author and illustrator.
2016 marked 100 years of May Gibbs’ first children’s cook Gumnut Babies and 2018 celebrated the Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie centenary.
On her passing in 1969 she bequeathed 50% of the copyright of all her works to The Northcott Society and 50% to Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Through her foresight and generosity, proceeds from the sale of May Gibbs products have supported thousands of Australian children living with disability and their families.
May Gibbs website www.maygibbs.org
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About Eaton Gorge Theatre Company
Eaton Gorge Theatre Company has been presenting outdoor theatre in botanic gardens and parks for children for over 20 years, writing and producing their own work that focuses on the environment and sustainability. The company has visited all states and territories in Australia bringing their brand of fun and larger than life characters to the stage.
