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The Very Cranky Bear

Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne

Adapted by Tim McGarry, with original music by Gabbi Bolt, The Very Cranky Bear is a roaringly funny musical adventure about empathy, friendship and the magic of truly listening to others. A grumpy bear, four unlikely friends and one brilliant sheep. In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, four friends are caught in a sudden storm. Zebra, Moose and Lion have a plan. Sheep has concerns. And somewhere in a dark cave, one Very Cranky Bear just wants to sleep. What follows is a funny, heartwarming musical adventure featuring painted stripes, borrowed antlers, a gloriously oversized golden mane and one small sheep with a very big idea. The producers of The Gruffalo and The 13-Storey Treehouse, The 26-Storey Treehouse, The 52-Storey Treehouse, The 78-Storey Treehouse and The 91-Storey Treehouse bring Nick Bland's beloved picture book to life in a brand-new musical packed with catchy songs, big laughs and plenty of heart. A musical by Tim McGarry and Gabbi Bolt. Adapted from the series by Nick Bland.
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An illustration of a fluffy grey bear against a blue background, with arms akimbo and a grumpy face.
When
13 January, 2027
Venue
Playhouse, Arts Centre Melbourne
Contact
Location and Directions100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
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All tickets
$22.40 to $108
Family of four from $108.00, BlakTix from $19.00. 10:00 AM performances: Early bird from $24.00, Standard from $30.00. 12:00 PM performances: Early bird from $22.40, Standard from $28.00.
Product Types
  • Concerts or Performances
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Dates
  • Wednesday 13 January, 202710:00 - 11:00Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 13 January, 202712:00 - 13:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 14 January, 202710:00 - 11:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 14 January, 202712:00 - 13:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 15 January, 202710:00 - 11:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 15 January, 202712:00 - 13:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 16 January, 202710:00 - 11:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 16 January, 202712:00 - 13:00Confirmed Event

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