Geelong Performing Arts Centre :: James and the Giant Peach

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Geelong VIC 3220

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Off-beat story of dance and romance in Syncopation
A smash-hit fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing, Syncopation is the next sensational production in GPAC's 2012 Alcoa Theatre Season in partnership with Deakin University.This heart-warming production is choreographed by Dancing with the Stars' Mark Hodge, under the direction of Broadway's Tony Award-nominated Stephen Lloyd Helper.

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GPAC welcomes $2m budget announcement
The GPAC Trust and staff are delighted by today’s State Budget announcement of $2 million to support urgent and critical works, along with an additional $200,000 in annual operational funding.

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Children’s classic comes to life on stage for a new generation
Young audiences are invited to enter the fantastic world of Beatrix Potter with Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit, marking 110 years of the popular children's character. Presented as part of GPAC's Family Magic program, this mischievous new musical from the producers of Possum Magic, Wombat Stew and My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch will delight all ages.

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Playing With Snails presents

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

When James Henry Trotter accidentally drops a bag full of magic by the old peach tree, something strange begins to happen... 

Join James and his motley assortment of over-sized friends in this innovative musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's classic, James and the Giant Peach.

Revel in the fantasy of this fully-staged production and let your imagination take a journey around the world ... on a peach as big as a house! Children and adults alike will delight in following James on his adventure away from the misery of life with the horrible Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker and into the Giant Peach with companions Old Green Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird, Miss Spider and, of course, funny old Earthworm.

SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:00 PM
Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:30 PM

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	Boy & Bear - It doesn't seem that long ago that the nation was falling in love with one of Boy & Bear's pivotal first singles, 'Mexican Mavis'. Creeping slowly through the national airwaves, discovered by music lovers and settling itself in minds across the country, 'Mexican Mavis' was an accidental statement of intent. more >>
	Syncopation - Henry Ribolow is a Jewish meatpacker obsessed with becoming a ballroom dancer and is desperately seeking a dance partner. Anna Bianchi, an Italian Catholic seamstress, is unsatisfied with her life until she spots a curious ad in the paper: “Give your life a lift. Wanted: A dance partner to dance for royalty.” more >>

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