To find the answer, make sure you head to Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre over the next few days to watch Warrnambool Theatre Company’s latest production, Mary Poppins.
The show will open this Saturday, September 28 and will run over the next week – taking audiences on a magical journey through the streets of early 20th century London as the mysterious Mary Poppins takes the Banks family on extraordinary adventures.
For more than six months a cast of 50, orchestra of 16 and a crew of 60 has been working hard to create the magic of Mary Poppins for Warrnambool.
Featuring the magic and songs everyone will remember from the film, but with the added spectacle of seeing it live on stage, this production is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
The talented Ali McLaren plays Mary Poppins, bringing a breath of fresh air to the stage.
A highlight of her performance is the opportunity to sing the iconic ‘Feed the Birds’ alongside her mum, Margy Jackson, who plays the role of Bird Woman.
The Mary Poppins story teaches us all that sometimes magic can be found in the everday, and with the people we love.
It’s all about a family connecting with each other again and discovering that love and magic is always around us.
The Warrnambool Theatre Company has been rehearsing at the magnificent Toad Hall which was recently refurbished thanks to the Gwen and Edna Jones Foundation.
‘Mary Poppins’ is directed by Rachel Pitt-Lancaster who is supported by Millicent Lee (assistant director), Elois Simpson (choreographer), Dean Mulholland (musical director) and Maria Carras-Kerr (assistant musical director).
Together they have produced a fun, visually stunning production that is a must-see these school holidays.
Mary Poppins can be seen at The Lighthouse Theatre at the following times:
Saturday, September 28 at 7.30pm; Sunday, September 29 at 1pm; Tuesday, October 1, 7.30pm; Wednesday, October 2, 7.30pm; Thursday, October 3, 7.30pm; Friday, October 4, 7.30pm; Saturday, October 5 at 1pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets are selling fast.
