Move over ballerinas—there’s a new star in town, and she’s got paws.
Meet Josephine, the kangaroo with big dreams, bold moves, and a serious passion for pirouettes. Based on the beloved children’s book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Josephine Wants to Dance is hitting Geelong this April and it’s packed with laughs, heart, and just the right amount of boing.
Josephine Wants to Dance
- When: Wednesday 16 April and Thursday 17 April
- Where: Geelong Arts Centre, The Story House
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This isn’t your typical tale of tutus and tiaras. Josephine is all about doing things her own way—think ballet meets hip-hop with a splash of Aussie bush flair. When the city ballet rolls into town performing Swan Lake, our girl seizes the moment and leaps (literally) at her shot to shine.
Sure, her little brother Joey isn’t totally convinced a kangaroo should be pirouetting across a stage, but Josephine’s got that unbeatable combo of dreams, determination, and individuality—and who’s going to stop a roo on a mission?
Adapted for the stage by Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge, and Tim McGarry, this musical is a total vibe for families, dance fans, and anyone who’s ever felt a little different but still went for it anyway. It’s silly, sweet, and sneakily inspiring (plus, dancing kangaroo—how can you say no?).
So whether you’re five, fifty, or somewhere in between, bounce your way down to The Story House and catch Josephine in all her dancing glory.
