SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS (2019)
Hills Youth Theatre proudly presents
SEVEN LITTLE AUSTRALIANS – JUNE 2019Based on the novel by Ethel TurnerAdapted for stage by Joan Leslie and Di MasonDirected by Di Mason, assisted by Sonja Zodrow
Seven Little Australians is the story of The Woolcot family – Captain John Woolcot from the NSW Regiment, his young second wife Esther and the adventures of his seven children in late 19th-century Sydney. The family lives in their large home by the Paramatta River. Captain Woolcot tries to run his household with regimental discipline but his rules and regulations are no match for his seven fun-loving children. The war of wills between the Captain and his troop of independent-minded sons and daughters is tempered by the gentle guidance of the children’s kindhearted stepmother, Esther. Vivacious and unruly, Judy is the ringleader and leads her six siblings into constant trouble. A terrible tragedy reveals the true strength of the family’s love.
Stirling Community Theatre, 9 Avenue Rd, Stirling SA 5152
Friday 21st & 28th June @ 7pmSaturday 22nd & 29th June @ 6pmSunday 23rd & 30th June @ 2pmAdult $18, Child $15, Conc. $15, Family $60 "With so many talented young people in the cast, the whole Woolcot family were outstanding in their roles" - TASA
"Director Di Mason and Assistant Director Sonja Zodrow along with the team of tutors at Hills Youth Theatre have taught and guided this group of children to create a beautiful show" - ATG
"There are too many performers who give earnest, believable characters to single out everyone" - Stage Whispers
Seven Little Australians is the story of The Woolcot family – Captain John Woolcot from the NSW Regiment, his young second wife Esther and the adventures of his seven children in late 19th-century Sydney. The family lives in their large home by the Paramatta River. Captain Woolcot tries to run his household with regimental discipline but his rules and regulations are no match for his seven fun-loving children. The war of wills between the Captain and his troop of independent-minded sons and daughters is tempered by the gentle guidance of the children’s kindhearted stepmother, Esther. Vivacious and unruly, Judy is the ringleader and leads her six siblings into constant trouble. A terrible tragedy reveals the true strength of the family’s love.
Stirling Community Theatre, 9 Avenue Rd, Stirling SA 5152
Friday 21st & 28th June @ 7pmSaturday 22nd & 29th June @ 6pmSunday 23rd & 30th June @ 2pmAdult $18, Child $15, Conc. $15, Family $60 "With so many talented young people in the cast, the whole Woolcot family were outstanding in their roles" - TASA
"Director Di Mason and Assistant Director Sonja Zodrow along with the team of tutors at Hills Youth Theatre have taught and guided this group of children to create a beautiful show" - ATG
"There are too many performers who give earnest, believable characters to single out everyone" - Stage Whispers