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‘The Wind in the Willows’ in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Yulia — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:45:47 +0000

Don’t be surprised if you think you are strolling around the English countryside this summer at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Big Monkey’s adaptation of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ is being performed from January 5th to 30th 2011, every Wednesday to Sunday.

Join in the fun on the Riverbank as the loveable Mole and her new best friend Ratty get mixed up in Toad’s latest crazes. Come and help stop the impetuous Toad being carted off to gaol and join Badger and Otter as they try to save Toad Hall from being overrun by the Wild Wood Weasels.

Book now for this fast-moving, up to date adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic, starring Ryk Goddard as Toad, Jeff Michel as Ratty and Craig Wood as Badger, and introducing Tanya Langdon as Mole and Nichole Smith as Otter.

Public Season Dates:
January 5th to 30th 2011
Wednesday to Friday at 11am, Saturday at 2pm & 5pm, Sunday at 2pm
No performances on Mondays or Tuesdays

Tickets on sale now at Centertainment
Phone: 03 6234 5998
Website: http://www.centertainment.com.au

Tell your school about our school season in November and December 2010.

A visit to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens to see ‘The Wind in the Willows’ is a great way to end the school year.

School Season Dates:
Nov 18th to Dec 15th 2010
Monday to Friday at 10am & 12.30pm
Contact our School Liaison Kirsty Grierson at bigmonkeybookings@gmail.com

Jamming with the Jumbucks at KidsFest – Sunday 21st March 2010

Yulia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:24 +0000

Audiences at this year’s Big Monkey production of ‘Once a Jolly Jumbuck’ couldn’t get enough of the songs during the show, even getting up and dancing along with the final number.

The songs were so popular, that the cast have been invited back to the botanical gardens for this year’s KidsFest, to perform the songs and teach you some of the dances.

So if you missed ‘Once a Jolly Jumbuck’ over the summer, or if you loved the show and want more, come along to KidsFest at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on Sunday 21st March 2010 and join in with ‘Jamming with the Jumbucks’.
For more information, visit http://www.rtbg.tas.gov.au/

Once a Jolly Jumbuck – Season Closed

Yulia — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:14:52 +0000

Big Monkey’s season of ‘Once a Jolly Jumbuck’ at the Botanical Gardens was hugely popular this year, with some very big attendances. Thank you to everyone who supported us and came along to enjoy the show. We look forward to seeing you all next year for our 16th season in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Once A Jolly Jumbuck – Public Season

Yulia — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:58:13 +0000

The public season of Big Monkey’s production of Once a Jolly Jumbuck is now in full swing at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens!

Come and enjoy the fun with Cocky, Bilby and all their friends as their lives are thrown into chaos when drought hits Cooee Creek. If the animals don’t get a fresh supply of water soon they’ll have to leave their beloved home. Matilda the Sheep turns up with a solution and Professor Platypus knows a thing or two but Crow and Brown Snake are lurking, ready to ruin everyone’s plans.

A delightful, truly Australian adventure full of laughs and original songs, Once a Jolly Jumbuck is an adaptation of Les Winspear’s original production of Chaos at Cooee Creek.

Dates and times for the season:

Wednesday – Friday: 11am daily
Saturday: 2 shows per day at 11am and 2pm
Sunday: 2pm

Tickets on sale at Centertainment

‘Once A Jolly Jumbuck’ School Season

Yulia — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:47:48 +0000

The School season of Big Monkey’s latest production of Once A Jolly Jumbuck a delightful, truly Australian adventure, full of laughs and original songs, is now underway.

The cast of 'Once A Jolly Jumbuck'

School Season Dates

23 November – 15 December (Mon – Fri) 2 shows per day at 10am and 12:30pm

For more details or to make a school booking, email Kiah.

The public season will get underway in the Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday 2 January 2010

Wednesday – Friday : 11am daily
Saturday: 2 shows per day at 11am and 2pm
Sunday: 2pm
Gala Night: Sunday 3 January at 5pm

Tickets on sale at Centertainment from December 2009.

Meet the cast of ‘Once a Jolly Jumbuck’ at the Christmas Pageant

Yulia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:47:14 +0000

Meet Cocky, Bilby and all their friends at the Christmas Pageant in Hobart this Saturday 21 November.

Big Monkey’s 2009-2010 public season will get underway in the Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday 2 January 2010 with the production of Once A Jolly Jumbuck a delightful, truly Australian adventure, full of laughs and original songs.

When drought hits Cooee Creek, the lives of the local animals are thrown into chaos. If they don’t get a fresh supply of water soon they’ll have to leave their beloved bush home. Matilda the sheep and Professor Platypus know just what to do, but Crow and Brown Snake are lurking in the shadows, ready to ruin everyone’s plans.

School Season

Nov 23 – Dec 15 (Mon – Fri) 2 shows per day at 10am and 12:30pm

For more details or to make a school booking, email Kiah.

Public Season

Saturday 2 January – Sunday 31 January
Wednesday - Friday 11am daily
Saturday - 2 shows per day at 11am and 2pm
Sunday - 2pm

Gala Night: Sunday 3 January at 5pm

Tickets for the public season will be on sale at Centertainment from December 2009.

Once a Jolly Jumbuck

Kiah — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:15:44 +0000

Announcing Big Monkey’s next production at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens! Once a Jolly Jumbuck is an adaptation of Les Winspear’s original production of Chaos at Cooee Creek.

When drought hits Cooee Creek, the lives of the local animals are thrown into chaos. If they don’t get a fresh supply of water soon they’ll have to leave their beloved home. Matilda the Sheep turns up with a solution and Professor Platypus knows a thing or two but Crow and Brown Snake are lurking, ready to ruin everyone’s plans.

Come and enjoy the fun with Cocky, Bilby and all their friends in this delightful, truly Australian adventure full of laughs and original songs. An original story by Les Winspear.

Season dates:

School Season from November 19th to December 15th 2009.

Bookings for the school season can be made now. For more details or to make a school booking, visit our Contact Page.

Public Season in January 2010.

Tickets for the public season will be on sale at Centertainment from December 2009.

Big Monkey at Envirofest 2009

Yulia — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:35:06 +0000

Big Monkey will be performing WOODSONG by Les Winspear at the Royal Tamanian Botanical Gardens Envirofest on June 7th 2009.

Is the pen mightier than the saw?

Join Jack and Sandy as they battle to solve the knotty problem of the fate of one special tree.

In Woodsong fact and fantasy are woven together into a delightful collage of humour, story and song. From chainsaws to tree spirits, from ancient folklore to modern science.

Come on a journey of discovery that will lead you towards a better understanding and appreciation of our dependence on trees, from the beginning of time till the present day.

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens website for more information about the festival.

Alice in Wonderland – Season Closed.

Yulia — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:08:01 +0000

THANK YOU! Big Monkey’s season of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the Botanical Gardens was hugely popular this year, with some very big attendances and an extended season to Sun Feb 1st 2009.

Thank you to everyone who supported us and came along to enjoy the show. We look forward to seeing you next year for our 15th season in the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

What show will we be doing? We haven’t made a decision yet, so keep an eye on this website for our big announcement sometime in the next few months!

Alice in Wonderland at Launceston Festivale!

Yulia — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:09:55 +0000

One performance full of energy, music, fun, laughter and magic.

You’ll find us at the KPMG World Music Stage – 11.30am on Sunday 15 February 2009.

One performance only so don’t miss it!