Let’s Put On A Show
Rights Holders describe new and recommended musicals and plays for schools and community theatres.
Music Theatre International Australasia
An all-new musical adaptation of the bestselling Australian classic.
Based on the 1899 novel of the same name, Dot and the Kangaroo will lead audiences on a beautiful journey into the world and spirit of Australia.
Young, rambunctious Dot longs for an adventure. When she finds herself lost and afraid in the darkening Australian bush, Dot befriends a wise mother Kangaroo who enlists the help of Australia’s favourite bush creatures to help Dot find her way back home.
https://www.mtishows.com.au/dot-the-kangaroo-jr
Featuring a passionate, feisty, and funny young heroine who doesn’t need or want a so-called Prince Charming. Can all be achieved before MIDNIGHT?
MIDNIGHT is not just a tale about true love; it is the story of a girl who is destined for so much more than what the world has given her and features a funny, intelligent and strong-willed Cinderella who is determined to make her mark.
https://www.mtishows.com.au/news/midnight-the-cinderella-musical-now-available-for-licensing
Come from Away
Available for Community Theatres, Come from Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world - when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travellers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.
https://www.mtishows.com.au/come-from-away
Maverick Musicals
https://www.maverickmusicals.com/
Man of Steel
The soaring high school musical best seller! Man of Steel is an action-packed musical spoof, a parody of the most famous comic book superhero. It centres on the entertaining battle of our Super Hero (and his Heroine) triumphing over the evil Countess Olga and her motley Henchmen. If only he could get it right occasionally … why are tights so hard to wear? Fast moving action, spectacular chorus and a fabulous score.
Oceans & Emotions
A pirate-themed musical written for lower primary students. Amongst the fun and razzmatazz of quirky characters, there are serious themes explored: wellbeing, mindfulness, anger management, mental toughness, anxiety and depression.
The four happy chemicals of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphin together with Calypso, appear as muses to guide the fellow pirates through the choppy seas of self-doubt and beyond (70 minutes).
Tiddalik the Musical
A primary school musical based on the popular Dreaming story set in the beauty of an Australian landscape. Native animals and Tiddalik the Frog are so thirsty they decide to drink all the water in the land. To restore the balance of nature the animal groups decide to make Tiddalik laugh so that fresh water can be released.
Binary
One Act Play. Tonight is Brynn’s first night out, as herself. For years they have questioned their thoughts and feelings, knowing that they are different, but unable to identify why. Not knowing if they were a he or a she, a him or a her, a boy or a girl, a son or a daughter. What pronoun does one use when they are born male but identify as female?
David Spicer Productions
Best Sellers
We Will Rock You
The most popular high school musical for DSP remains We Will Rock You by Queen and Ben Elton, which is now available in three editions – Global, School and Young @ Part.
Resources available include a superb backing track and Scenic Projections.
“It was such a great show. The kids and community loved it.” St Michael’s Grammar.
The second most popular show in the DSP catalogue is Back to the 80’s, which will soon also have a Scenic Projection resource.
Song Contest – The Almost Eurovision Experience
A brilliant homage to Eurovision. Made with love, music and cheese. Connecting communities and giving everyone clackers! Allows for members of the audience to vote for their favourite country on their mobile phones.
Staged by high schools and community theatres this year, the show is being updated in a production produced by the creator Glynn Nicholas in Adelaide in December.
DSP has announced the availability of community theatre rights to Georgy Girl – the Seekers Musical.
