19 October 2012

You’ll be barking mad to miss this! Hairy Maclary scampers into QPAC

Following a sell-out season at the Sydney Opera House and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hairy Maclary and Friends, will be bounding off the page from 9 to 23 January 2013 in the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Hairy Maclary and Friends is an adaptation of the much-loved Hairy Maclary children's books by celebrated writer, Lynley Dodd. The production features all the main characters from the books like Hercules Morse, as big as a horse, Bottomley Potts, covered in spots, Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town.

Sing along and do the actions with all the characters from the books live on stage. With music, singing and some of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, this show is a must-see for young children and their families.

Internationally acclaimed author and Award winner, Lynley Dodd has written 20 Hairy Maclary and Friends books, all of which are known for their humour, imagination and memorable illustrations.

This production brings to life one of the most iconic children’s books. Hairy Maclary and Friends will be sure to have the audience laughing out loud as these curious animal characters get up to all sorts of mischief on stage.

This hugely popular show is packed with live music, singing, colourful costumes and five of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories. Book now via qpac.com.au or call 136 246.

"Dame Lynley Dodd's splendid poems seem made for song- big, booming, laughing, clapping, thumping song" The West Australian

“A vibrant, fun-filled show that cleverly brings Lynley Dodd’s much-loved children’s books to life” Primary Times

“Fans of the storybooks cannot fail to enjoy this performance and every child should see this.” ★★★★ One4Review

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QPAC and Andrew Kay present a Nonsense Room Production of Hairy Maclary and Friends

When: 9 to 23 January 2013 Where: Cremorne, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane Tickets*: $39 Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

*Ticket price includes GST and Booking Fee. Please note transaction fees may apply

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For further information, images or interviews please contact: Inga Tracey, Publicity Coordinator, QPAC [email protected] / 07 3840 7984 / 0478 406 459