There's A Hippopotamus On Our Roof Eating Cake - a hit!
May 12, 2016
The latest offering from award-winning producer, Garry Ginivan Attractions, opened today.
"Amazing show, thank you so much" from teacher Kirstie Briggs who organised 242 Prep to Yr 2 kids from Balwyn Primary to see it. Thank YOU Kirstie. What an effort!
See another Balwyn Primary teacher, Rachel, commenting on our Shows For Schools Facebook Page
Plaudits to GGA who continue to produce high quality music theatre shows for children. It was a terrific adaptation, with a cast of very talented performers, great sets and cossies and enough interaction to keep the kids engaged. It's not an easy thing to make a show from picture books, but this one manages to be true to the originals while creating a fast moving, entertaining show with alot of heart. We even shed a tear toward the end.
It was the first excursion for the preps from Balwyn Primary, we're so glad they loved it so much. Maybe a new generation of theatre goers was created today. Thanks teachers!
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