Australians have waited patiently for Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaption to head down under, and now the time has come for Melbournians. The national tour kicked off in July, and they have saved the best until last (at least we think so) ending the two-month tour in Melbourne, Geelong and Albury. The stage adaptation has played in New York, Chicago and London, winning awards and capturing the hearts of new and old fans of Winnie and his friends. Winnie will be joined by Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl, and all will be portrayed through life-size puppetry. For millennials who grew up enjoying adventures in Hundred Acre Woods.
The creator is Australian-American creative Jonathan Rockefeller, inspired by the beloved books by A.A.Milne and the classic Disney featurettes. Jonathan Rockefeller and Rockefeller Studios have received global acclaim for their adaptations of such iconic works as Winnie the Pooh, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Paddington Bear. Rockefeller’s production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, based on the books of renowned author/illustrator Eric Carle, and toured in over 12 countries.
I recall seeing theatre with my parents as a young child, and this was such a significant influence on my life and how I enjoyed the arts. Life-size puppetry is such a unique art form and such a fantastic way to see your favourite book or film characters in person. Here’s what Jonathan Rockefeller had to say about the performance.
“The music, the spectacular life-size puppets, and the charming performances are the perfect way to introduce (or re-introduce) audiences to live theatre, and this is a must-see show for Winnie the Pooh fans. We are excited to bring the Hundred Acre Wood to Australia so that audiences of all ages can join us for this heartwarming production” says Jonathan Rockefeller.
Here are the details for the Winnie the Pooh tour
The show is about the whimsical journey through four seasons of adventure in a brand new story showcasing award-winning puppetry you’ll have to see to believe. If you are looking to see the Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaption in Victoria, here are the show times in Melbourne and in Geelong.
September 20 – 24: Melbourne, VIC Comedy Theatre
September 27 – 28: Geelong, VIC Geelong Arts Centre, Playhouse
You can get tickets here, or join the waitlist to learn if the tour will come back, and when. We cannot wait to attend this fabulous show and fall in love with Winnie and the Hundred Acre Woods all over again. Be sure to tag us if you are attending and check out the other arts and cultural events happening in Melbourne.
