HUNTER THEATRE

In the original story, the Moon has fallen in love with the Sun, and she sends a hare named Jack on a journey to deliver an amulet, pose a riddle and tell him of her love. Jack encounters a series of characters and eventually finds the Sun, but by then he has lost the amulet and scrambled the riddle. Kate Mulvany’s stage adaption has removed the element of the treasure hunt and added the story of the young boy in the cancer ward who is trying to make sense of his illness. In the first half of the story the boy, Joe and his mother, Tessa read the book together, while it is acted out all around them. In the second half the emotional impact of Joe’s illness and his mother’s attempts to stay positive drive the narrative, as they join Jack on the imaginative hunt for the amulet, blurring the line between myth and reality. “Love is the most difficult and courageous journey any creature can take...”

Sit back and enjoy a relaxed Saturday evening as you are entertained by Newcastle’s Hummingsong Choirs, MERAKI and SUNDARA. We look forward to performing our fabulous repertoire and welcome you to experience the joy that is Hummingsong Choirs.

The Ultimate Beat's Annual Concert

UNMS MedRevue University of Newcastle Medical Society

Hive Creative Studios presents Whimsical World Showcase

Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, featuring all the beloved songs from the movie by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” The story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage, embarking on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie with the legendary demigod Maui. Moana JR. celebrates the rich history of Oceania, developed in collaboration with an Oceanic Trust comprising anthropologists, cultural practitioners, historians, linguists, and choreographers from the Pacific Islands. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, this heartwarming coming-of-age story highlights the beliefs and cultures of the Pacific Islands, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage.