Pete the Sheep 2027
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge & Tim McGarry
Touring to QLD, VIC and TAS in 2027, Monkey Baa's award-winning musical returns! Imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep, this hilarious musical comedy explores the challenges and rewards of being an individual whilst being part of the flock! Based on Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s quirky and quintessentially Australian picture book, Pete the Sheep.
"Monkey Baa's take on Pete the Sheep is a funny and engaging holiday treat that goes beyond simply putting a picture-book favourite on the stage. There's a chance that it will provide stimulus for real conversations about language and theatre and difference. And challenging the herd mentality.”
About the Show
Shear joy: A musical comedy about the unlikeliest shearer in town!
Shaun is the new sheep shearer in Shaggy Gully. Since shearing is such hard work, all the other shearers have sheep dogs to help them, but not Shaun. His partner is Pete, a sheep-sheep! The other shearers in the shed are not happy with Shaun and his sheep-sheep. Following rejection by the shearers and their dogs, Shaun and Pete set up their own Shearing Salon in town where they are inundated with woolly clients who delight in Shaun’s styling prowess.
This hilarious musical comedy, imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep explores the challenges and rewards of being an individual, and will be a lasting tribute to honouring your own spirit and strength, whilst working with the flock!
Received the Glug Award for ‘Most Outstanding Production for Children’ in 2015
ABOUT MONKEY BAA
Monkey Baa creates transformative live creative experiences for young audiences. Their mission is to ensure that more young people have access to inspirational Australian stories, helping them navigate and shape their own worlds.
Monkey Baa believes that every young person deserves a front-row seat to creativity. The company presents diverse Australian stories to young audiences, respecting them as today’s audience by providing high-quality experiences where they can see themselves reflected in the work. This approach inspires big dreams and creates moments of connection with others. For many, this will be the first theatre experience – Monkey Baa ensures it’s an unforgettable moment.
To learn more, visit monkeybaa.com.au
Production images credit: Lisa Maree Williams
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02 8038 1880
touring@artsontour.com.au
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As we tour artists and productions across these vast lands, we pay our respect to all First Nations Elders, past, present and future.
We celebrate their continuing connection and contribution to culture, country and community, and thank all First Nations peoples for their wisdom in caring for the land, the sky, the rivers and the sea.