On at Pier 2/3 (13-17 July), and touring regionally to venues in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Weaving together stories and live music, ACO Family Shows offer an inspirational introduction to classical music. With newly commissioned music by some of Australia’s most acclaimed composers, and performed by some of Australia’s finest musicians, these children’s productions will be sure to ignite a lifelong love of music and the performing arts.
BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARGARET WILD, ILLUSTRATED BY JANE TANNER
David is frightened of the sea. He does not like it at all, not one bit. But one day he finds a conch shell at the beach and takes it home – and he hears the sea trapped inside.
“Come out, sea, come out,” he says softly. “I won’t hurt you.”
Based on the beloved children’s book by award-winning author Margaret Wild, adapted for the stage by Tim McGarry, There’s a Sea in My Bedroom is an immersive and theatrical introduction to live classical music, capturing the magic of a child’s fantasy world.
Returning to the stage following a sell-out Sydney Opera House premiere season in 2019, this exquisite performance weaves together captivating storytelling with a specially commissioned score from Australian composer Paul Stanhope, performed live by an ACO string quintet.
We are proud to present this beautifully reimagined story which promises to bring moments of joy, sadness, fear, magic, and laughter.
Recommended for ages 2–8
Performances are approximately 25–30 minutes, followed by an interactive “meet the musicians” session.
Full tour details and booking links are below.
Logan Arts Centre, 20-21 July 2022 - book here
Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, 22-23 July 2022 - book here
Please note clicking on these links will redirect you to the venue websites. Tickets for these performances are not available for purchase through ACO.
The Neilson at Pier 2/3, 13-17 July 2022 - book here
Chatswood Concourse, 26-27 July 2022 - book here
The Jetty Theatre, Coffs Harbour, 29 July, 2022 - book here
The Art House, Wyong, 2-3 August 2022 - book here
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, 4-6 August 2022 - book here
Dubbo Regional Theatre, 9-10 August 2022 - book here
Griffith Regional Theatre, 12-13 August 2022 - book here
Albury Entertainment Centre, 16-17 August 2022 - book here
Please note clicking on these links will redirect you to the venue websites. Tickets for these performances are not available for purchase through ACO.
Bendigo Venues & Events, 19-20 August, 2022*
Geelong Arts Centre, 23-24 August 2022 - book here
Melbourne Recital Centre, 26-27 August 2022*
Please note clicking on these links will redirect you to the venue websites. Tickets for these performances are not available for purchase through ACO.
*Tickets are not on sale at this venue yet.
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