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IMAGINE LIVE, based on Alison Lester’s iconic book Imagine, set to warm hearts these summer holidays

IMAGINE LIVE, a magical celebration of creativity, friendship and our precious natural world based on Alison Lester’s iconic best-selling book, is set to warm family audience hearts this summer, playing from 8 – 11 January 2025 in Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio.

From the multi award-winning team behind Robot Song, performers play and sing their way through the pages of Alison Lester’s much-loved book Imagine, and quickly discover there is more to these pages than they first thought.

IMAGINE LIVE combines live action and animation with digital puppetry in a large-scale, multi-screen performance.

Underscored by beautiful original music, oversized props and digital puppets are skilfully brought to life by performers and link together a long distance video call between a granddaughter and grandmother, enjoying a nostalgic connection through their favourite book, Imagine.

Relevant to multi-generational and diverse audiences, the show is a reminder that connection, creativity and play are essential ingredients for positive mental health. The production’s deep environmental theme invites us to look beyond our backyards into a shared and richly beautiful world.

Building on the knowledge and success of Helpmann Award-winning show Robot Song, Director and Creator of IMAGINE LIVE Jolyon James reunites the creative team Ashlea Pyke, Nate Gilkes and Phillip McInnes along with new cast member, Aubrey Flood.

It’s EXQUISITE! So rich, real, layered and perfect for kids” – Alison Lester, Author, Imagine

If you get a chance to see IMAGINE LIVE you should definitely go. It’s a show you’ll always remember and it will almost certainly make you want to leave with a copy of the book! – TheTheatre.au


Season Details

Venue: Fairfax Studio
Date: 08 – 11 Jan 2025

For more information click HERE

Aussie Theatre

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