She’s bold. She’s bouncy. She’s back! 

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and…a kangaroo.

Based on the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, this delightful musical is a must see! 

Josephine is a kangaroo who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her kangaroos don’t dance, they hop – but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine desperately wants to dance like the ballerinas in pink tutus and silk ballet shoes. 

On the day of the first performance the Ballet Company is in trouble. The prima ballerina twists her ankle and the understudy has a splinter in her toe. Who can dance the lead role? Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it, and more importantly, does it matter that she’s a kangaroo? 

Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan

Daily Telegraph

"A complete delight."

Broadway World

"Wonderfully whimsical and utterly inspiring...a must see for anyone with a sense of wonder."

Cast & Credits

CREATIVES

Adaptors Eva Di Cesare, Sandie Eldridge and Tim McGarry
Director Jonathan Biggins
Composer/Lyricist Phil Scott
Choreographer Tim Harbour
Set & Costume Designer James Browne
Lighting Designer Emma Lockhart-Wilson
Sound Designer David Bergman
Musical Director Michael Tyack
Hero Photo Credit: Alex Vaughan
Company Stage Manager: Kirsty Mangelsdorf
Technical Coordinator: Joel Montgomery

CAST

Lily Baulderstone
Nina Carmen
Hannah Gwatkin
Callum Slater
Georgia Unsworth (understudy)
Callum Slater (understudy)

EDUCATION BOOKINGS & RESOURCES

EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES

Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 10am
Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 10am
Thursday 28 August 2025 at 10am – Relaxed Performance
Friday 29 August 2025 at 10am
Friday 29 August 2025 at 12:30pm

EDUCATION TICKETS & PRICING

$31 ea (Standard Price)
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

SUITABLE FOR YEARS K – 4 (Stages ES1- 2)

Curriculum Links and Resources
Download Josephine Wants to Dance Curriculum Links.
Download Josephine Wants to Dance Learning Pack.

Online Education Bookings
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

To reserve your booking, select the ‘Education Bookings‘ button and confirm the number of tickets, prices and contact details. Please note you will not be asked to pay for your booking at this stage.

You’ll receive a booking invoice of a 25% non-refundable deposit with a ‘payment due’ date. It is your responsibility to forward the tax invoice to your Financial Officer for payment by the due date.

*Early bird pricing is open to schools who book and pay the deposit by 14 Feb 2025 (End of Week 2 Term 1). Booking Fee will be added upon final payment.

For more details about How to Book, Excursion & Accessibility For Education

ACCESSIBILITY

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Thursday 28 August 2025 at 10am

Relaxed performances (RP) are open to everyone, but with modifications to sound and lighting to be more suited to patrons with autism, individuals with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.

Find out more about accessibility at Riverside Theatres

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

$6.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or over 18 months of age must hold a valid ticket.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions

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