MICHAELSIEDERSPRESENTS
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Michael Sieders Presents partners with some of Australia’s most dynamic and exciting theatre makers to bring unique stories to life for all ages.
We support independent artists to do what they do best, taking bold risks, telling intelligent, sophisticated and thought provoking work that delights
avid theatre-goers, as well as enticing new audiences into the theatre.
With a primary focus on theatre for children, we strive to create shows that will foster a love of story telling, the arts and the craft of theatre
making in a new generation. It is our goal to build initiatives around our productions that are inclusive and accessible for all children to enjoy the
theatre.
Our shows strive to be sophisticated and intelligent and encourage our younger audiences to unlock their imaginations and voices. To become
future story tellers and most importantly to keep them coming back to the theatre again and again and again...
Michael Sieders Presents acknowledges the traditional land and its owners and the contribution of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples of Australia past, present and future.
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HUNGRYTHE VERY
TimeOut“a triumph”
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HUNGRY
“a triumph”
201588 PERFORMANCES
7 VENUES4 STATES
18,000+ TICKETS SOLD
QUICK CATERPILLAR FACTS45 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE
OVER 132 MILLION ERIC CARLE TITLES SOLD WORLDWIDE
One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for
the whole family.
Journey through Eric Carle’s incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this enchanting show. Featuring some other delightful characters from three of Eric
Carle’s bestselling classics tales including The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, Mr. Seahorse and The Very Lonely Firefly.
This show will excite, educate and entertain new readers and first-time theatre-goers, while for those who grew up with these books will delight in
experiencing one of the most popular children’s books ever written come to life on stage.
This is a timeless classic for all generations.
“...A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS.” Daily Telegraph
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ABOUT THE SHOWRunning time - 47 minutes
Performances - Up to 3 shows per day to a maximum of 12 per weekTouring Company - 4 Performers, Stage Manager/Operator,
Assistant Stage Manager & Production ManagerPre-rig - 3 hours
Bump in - 8 hoursCrew - 3 multi skilled crew required (36 hours including pre-rig)
First performance - early evening on bump in day or the next dayTarget audience - 0 to 5 but has generational appeal
Royalties 15%
Features - The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Creator Jonathan Worsley Director Naomi Edwards Set Designer James Browne Puppets Puppet Kitchen Movement Sam Chester Costumes Andrea Espinoza
Lighting Nicholas Rayment Composers Nate Edmondson & Steven Baker
FREE EXTRASPop-Up Art Exhibition - featuring a range of limited edition hand signed prints by
Eric Carle.Activity Zone - with a colouring in station and giant Caterpillar perfect for social
media engagementEducational Resources - a comprehensive teacher packs are available for
pre-school up to year 8.Special Needs and Autism friendly performances - a modified performance that
creates a relaxed environment for all children.
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2016 TOUR DATES
Casula Powerhouse15th - 17th April
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre21st April
Griffith Regional Theatre23rd April
Riverside Theatres Parramatta26th - 28th April
Orange Civic Theatre4th May
Tamworth Town Hall7th May
Dubbo Regional Entertainment Centre12th May
The Glasshouse Port Macquarie17th May
The Arts Centre Gold Coast20th - 21st May
Empire Theatre Toowoomba26th - 27th April
Sydney Opera House24th September - 9th October
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Adventures in Wonderland
Based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland andThrough the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
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For over 150 years Alice and the colourful characters of Wonderland have entertained
generations of children with their whimsical and nonsensical adventures. We are excited to
announce these two seminal pieces of children’sliterature are coming to life in an all new
Australian theatrical experience.
Based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, this
production will faithfully recreate both stories in a new adaptation by award winning playwright
Angus Cerini.
We are also bringing together two of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic directors, Imara
Savage and Shannon Murphy to bring these truly classic tales to life for a whole new generation of
theatre goers.
This production is currently in development and will be ready for presentation in 2017 followed by national touring in 2018.
Producer Michael SiedersAdaptation by Angus Cerini
Directors Imara Savage & Shannon MurphySet Designer Michael Hankin
Costume Designer Matthew AberlineComposer/Sound Designer Steve Toulmin
FOLLOW US DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!
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ABOUT THE SHOWRunning time
Approx. 120 minutes (plus a 20 minute interval)Performances
Up to 2 shows per day to a maximum of 9 per weekTouring Company
5 PerformersStage Manager/OperatorAssistant Stage Manager
Pre-rig3 hoursBump in8 hours
Crew Required3 multi skilled crew required (36 hours including pre-rig)
First performanceThe day after bump in
Target Audience6 to 12 years
FeaturesAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland
& Through the Looking Glass
EXTRASEducational Resources
Comprehensive teacher packs will be available for appropriate school ages.
Special Needs and Autism friendly performancesA modified performance that creates a relaxed environment
for all children.
Q&A’s and WorkshopsFacilitated Q&A’s will be made available upon request and a workshop program will also be developed along with the
show.
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The Magic Pudding
EXCLUSIVE100th Anniversary Production
By Norman Lindsay
A new adaptation commissioned byMichael Sieders Presents
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The Magic Pudding
EXCLUSIVE100th Anniversary Production
By Norman Lindsay
A new adaptation commissioned byMichael Sieders Presents
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of this classic piece of Australian children’s literature being published, Michael Sieders Presents this all new exclusive production of Norman Lindsay’s
The Magic Pudding.
The Magic Pudding was first created in 1918, and thousands of children (and their parents) have been relishing it ever since. Norman Lindsay’s timeless classic follows the adventures of a
debonair young koala Bunyip Bluegum, sailor Bill Barnacle and penguin Sam Sawnoff - owners of the much-desired Magic Puddin’ Albert -
who try to out-wit Possum and Wombat, the professional, and extraordinarily persistent, puddin’-thieves.
This production will draw its inspiration from the original illustrations by Norman Lindsay and faithfully recreate this timeless tale for young
and old lovers of this truly Australian classic.
Ready for presentation in 2018 followed by an Australian National Tour.
Please register your interest with Michael Sieders Presents [email protected]
Original illustrations by Norman Lindsay
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ABOUT THE SHOWRunning time
Approx. 60 minutes Performances
Up to 3 shows per day to a maximum of 12 per weekTouring Company
4 PerformersStage Manager/OperatorAssistant Stage Manager
Pre-rig3 hoursBump in6 hours
Crew Required3 multi skilled crew required (30 hours including pre-rig)
First performanceThe day of bump in after 6pm
Target Audience3 to 7 years
EXTRASEducational Resources
Comprehensive teacher packs will be available for appropriate school ages.
Special Needs and Autism friendly performances
A modified performance that creates a relaxed environment for all children.
Q&A’s and WorkshopsFacilitated Q&A’s will be made available upon request and a workshop program will also be
developed along with the show.
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www.michaelsiederspresents.com
www.hungrycaterpillarshow.com#caterpillarshow
Michael SiedersExecutive Producer
+61 (0) 417 788 [email protected]
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