DOT & THE KANGAROO JR. APRIL 2025
Young, cheeky Dot longs for an adventure exploring everything the country has to offer. When she finds herself lost and afraid in the darkening Australian bush, Dot befriends a wise mother Kangaroo who enlists the help of Australia’s favourite bush creatures to help Dot find her way back home. A charming tale full of quirky Aussie characters, Dot and the Kangaroo JR transforms the endearing story that transfixed generations past into a fresh, new adventure for generations to come.
Based on the 1899 novel of the same name, with Book by Daniel Stoddart, Music by Daniel J. Mertzlufft, and Lyrics by Kate Leonard, Dot and the Kangaroo Jr. will lead audiences on a beautiful journey into the world and spirit of Australia.
DIRECTED BY: NICOLE GEORGE
ASST DIRECTED BY: SAV FUSSELL
MUSICALLY DIRECTED BY: ROSA BICKNELL
CHOREOGRAPHED BY: ISLA HORTON
STAGE MANAGED BY: EMILY SCHILLER
Bella Olivera as Dot
Samira Bicknell as Mrs Kangaroo and May
Cameron Ramsell as Henry and Wazza Waterheron
Amber Pestell as Matilda and Willie Wagtail
Zane Holt as Platypus
Chloe Schiller as Larry Lorikeet
James Benell as Mal Magpie Goose
Hunter Caplen as Kookaburra
McKenzie Ramsell as Koala
Maeva Edwards as Wombat
Eilidh McKay as Sugar Glider
Makayla Fussell as Echidna
Braydee Audrain as Bowerbird Babs
Freya Carthy as Bowerbird Belle
Emily Sweeney as Bowerbird Bree
Marc Obi as Peacock Paul
Bohdi Nield as Pelican
Quinn Dally as Black Swan
Alice Short as Galah
Whitney Smith as Cockatoo
Madison Footman as Brolga
Ayla Dean as Joey
Halle McDonald as Ensemble
Evie Carr as Ensemble
Willow Murphy as Ensemble
Dean Walker as Ensemble
Grace Short as Ensemble
Amber Kennedy as Ensemble
Will Afanasiew as Ensemble
Nikayla Scafidi as Ensemble
Indie Nield as Ensemble
Madison Schiller as Ensemble