THEO AND THE LION Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne, Sept 7

Join Theo and his companions on a lion-hearted adventure into a whimsical, unknown world. Inspired by Pamela Allen's much-celebrated book A Lion in the Night, Adelaide's Patch Theatre Company realise Theo's dreamworld live on stage in Theo and the Lion at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio 11am and 2pm, Saturday 7 September.

Alone in his room and surrounded by worn household items and bric-a-brac, Theo begins to yearn for the excitement of the outside world. Determined to discover what lies beyond, Theo begins to reimagine uses for old, discarded objects. From books to lightbulbs, Theo and his toy lion dive headlong into a fanciful, dream-like world where typewritters can send messages to the sky, a bathtub is a hotpot of delicious soup and an old bicycle can jettison you to the stars.

Theo and the Lion is a heartfelt and humorous allegory for the biggest unknown world of all - growing up. A tender coming-of-age story told through beautiful, theatrical imagery and featuring a live pianist and violinist, Theo and the Lion explores the emotional push-and-pull on the path to independence.

Based in Adelaide, Patch Theatre Company has a diverse repertoire of acclaimed, tour-ready productions for 4 - 8 year olds and their families. The company has presented over 100 new productions to more than 1.6 million children and their families since it began in 1972.

Over the last decade, Patch Theatre Company has presented more than 20 international seasons, including children's festivals and venues in the US, Canada, Singapore, Korea, Japan and New Zealand. With regular national tours each year, Theo and the Lion marks Patch Theatre Company's 10th season at Arts Centre Melbourne.

Arts Centre Melbourne presents Patch Theatre Company's Theo and the Lion plays Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio at 11am and 2pm Saturday 7 September (Families) and 10am and 1pm Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 September (Schools). Tickets: $18 / $16 Groups 4+ Ages 4 - 8. All kids must be accompanied by an adult; all adults must have a ticket.

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