What's On At The Theatre These School Holidays – January 2016

We’re all for playing outdoors and not spending too much money. But school holidays is also a good time for treats, and a show at a theatre is just that.

For your delectation, here’s a list of all the theatre shows on these school holidays January 2016.

The Australian Ballet – Sleeping Beauty

The Australian Ballet is touring a Storytime Ballet production of the Sleeping Beauty, aimed at children aged three and up. Meet Sleeping Beauty and her prince, plus Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, Puss in Boots and Bluebird.

Dates:

7 – 9 Jan
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong

12 – 16 Jan
Penrith Panthers

20 – 23 Jan
Canberra Theatre Centre

For more information and tickets, check the Australian Ballet website here.

The Capitol Theatre – The Sound of Music

Until 28th February An absolute classic, starring a top notch cast.

More information and tickets on Sound of Music website here.

Circus Oz – But Wait… There’s More

The Big Top, Moore Park – 30th December – 24th January

The latest Circus Oz show will dazzle children young and old. And their parents!

CircusOz website here.

The Concourse Chatswood – Many shows!

Mini Maestros, The Conductor and the Clown – 19th and 20th January

Back To The 80’s Musical – 8th – 23rd January

The Beatles Concert for Kids – 9th January

Gondwanan National Choral School – 23rd january

Read more on the Concourse Chatswood website.

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre – Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium

January 18th – 19th

Dive in and meet gigantic sea creatures from long ago.

Website here.

Marian Street Theatre Workshops

Marian Street theatre doesn’t have a show on these January school holidays but there are drama workshops for junior thespians.

Details on website here

Monkey Baa Theatre Company – Sticks Stones Broken Bones

This holidays’ show is a shadow puppet play called Sticks Stones Broken Bones.

Dates: 20 January – 22 January

Times: 10.30am and 12.30pm

Show details on website here

PS Monkey Baa also runs occasional playgroups in the foyer during school terms.

Extra: a visit to Monkey Baa then a play at the fantastic Darling Quarter Playground beside it is always a winner.

Puppeteria – Various Puppet Shows

The charming Jeral Puppets present shows for young children at Randwick and Castle Cove.

Puppeteria website here.

Timetable here.

Riverside Theatres – La Verita and Cypher

La Verita – 7th – 17th January. A combination of circus, dance, acrobatics and music, ideal for children aged seven and over.

Cypher – 19th – 24th January is a visually stunning celebration of hip hop music, dance and culture. Suitable for all ages.

Details on the website here

Sydney Lyric Theatre – Matilda

Running throughout the school holidays is the smash hit musical Matilda.

Check the Lyric website for details here.

Sydney Opera House – Many Shows!

There are heaps of kids and family shows on this January at the Opera House. How about:

The Magic Flute – until 16th January

The 52-Storey Treehouse – from 3rd – 25th January

Stick Man – 6th – 17th January

Deadly 60 with Steve Backshall – 18th – 19th January

Dirtgirls’s Get Grubby Musical – 19th – 26th January

And there’s also the excellent Sydney Opera House Family Packages, including the Junior Adventure and Junior Lunch

Full details on SOH website here

Help! Where to start!!??

What have we missed?

What would you love to see?

Cheers