Roald Dahl’s The Twits
21–23 July 2022
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits arrive on stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure. Proudly brought to you by multi-award winning shake & stir theatre co. Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams. Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all ages, from the team behind the sold-out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine. You’ve read the book – it’s time to experience this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller live on stage. You won’t believe your (glass) eyes. ©2022 The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd / Quentin Blake. ROALD DAHL is a registered trademark of The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd. www.roalddahl.comShow details:
Synopsis
21–23 July 2022
Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits arrive on stage to delight and disgust, in equal measure. Proudly brought to you by multi-award winning shake & stir theatre co.
Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.
Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs, The Twits is unmissable theatre for all ages, from the team behind the sold-out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine.
You’ve read the book – it’s time to experience this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller live on stage.
You won’t believe your (glass) eyes.
©2022 The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd / Quentin Blake. ROALD DAHL is a registered trademark of The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd. www.roalddahl.com
Dates
Thursday 21 July, 10am – School Performance
Friday 22 July, 10am (School Performance) & 6.30pm
Saturday 23 July, 10am & 12pm
School Booking Information
We are please to offer Roald Dahl’s The Twits as part of our Discovery and Learning 2022 program
Performances: Thursday 21 July 2022, 10am and Friday 22 July 2022, 10am
Ticket Price: $28.00 per student with 1 teacher free per 15 students
Suitable for: Primary School – Ages 5+
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Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents a shake & stir theatre co production.
CATEGORY:
Family and Kids
DURATION:
Approximately 60 minutes, no interval
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and fog/haze effects.
SUIT CHILDREN?:
This performance is suitable for children.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
SEATING PLAN
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Additional Information:
Concession prices not available for all shows. Where Concession prices are listed, proof of eligibility for Concession must be presented to Canberra Ticketing staff upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged. Eligible Concession may include Pensioner, Full Time Student, Seniors, Unemployed, Under 27 or Child (15 years and under) and are at the discretion of the show. Not all types of Concessions may apply for the show you have selected.
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Seating
Our theatre will be operating at 100% capacity and our regular seating configuration is in place in the auditorium. You will be sitting next to other patrons in the theatre.
Please remain in your allocated seat during the performance.
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