HIPPO! HIPPO! Coming to Glen Street Theatre

HIPPO! HIPPO!, an exciting new musical adventure for children, will visit Glen Street Theatre this July school holidays as part of its world premiere Australian tour.

Based on the international best-selling There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake book series from Australian children's author Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Niland, this uplifting production features storytelling, music, song, dance and exciting imagery.

First published in 1980, There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake has become one of Australia's most iconic and best-loved children's books. Delighting readers for more than 30 years, this classic children's story about one of the largest and most loveable imaginary friends ever invented will burst onto the Glen Street Theatre stage for six shows only.

Featuring a large, loveable pink hippopotamus, the musical tells the story of a little girl and her larger-than-life friend, as she goes through her early childhood years. HIPPO is the imaginary friend of a young child named GIRL. GIRL believes that HIPPO lives on the roof and can seemingly do anything he wants, when he wants, and how he wants, particularly the things that GIRL is unable or not allowed to do. Through HIPPO, GIRL is able to allay her fears and gain confidence as she goes through adolescence.

From Australia's award-winning producer of children's musical theatre Garry Ginivan (Possum Magic, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch, Wombat Stew and The Eggscellent Adventures of Stripey the Emu Chick), HIPPO! HIPPO! is the perfect school holiday entertainment that promises laughs-a-plenty and may even steal your heart away.

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