“Delightful and entrancing. The music was glorious. It was so immersive.” - Audience Member
Based on the beloved 1984 children’s book written by award-winning author Margaret Wild and illustrated by Jane Tanner, There’s a Sea in My Bedroom captures the magic of a child’s fantasy world.
This immersive and theatrical performance, adapted and directed by Tim McGarry, weaves together captivating storytelling with an original score from Australian composer Paul Stanhope, performed live by an ACO string quintet. This enchanting production, perfect for young audiences, touches on themes of joy, sadness and fear, while promising laughter.
The ACO is proud to present our very first ACO Families production, premiered in 2019, returning to ACO On The Pier by popular demand this in the Spring school holidays.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Duration: 40 mins (28 min performance plus a post-show ‘meet the musicians’ session)
Age Recommendation: 2 - 8 years
Pre & Post Show: Children can enjoy free creative play activities, while parents enjoy the magnificent harbour views from our foyer spaces.
Ticket prices: $39 for children and adults (babes-in-arms free of charge on a parent’s lap)
ARTISTS
Writer/Director Tim McGarry
Assistant Director Lia Reutens
Composer Paul Stanhope
Set & Lighting Designer Morgan Moroney
Vision Designer Laura Turner
Actor Jack Richardson
Music performed by an ACO Quintet
- 30 minutes
