Bilbies

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What the critics say . . . The whole event is full of fun and interaction with the audience... The story has many positive outcomes and encourages children to share and to work towards their dreams and goals. "Hills News"

Heaps of audience participation, catchy original songs and comedy performed in panto style. "Sydney Morning Herald"

The upbeat show offers great family entertainment and aims to make the plight of the fading bilby more widely known. "Northern District Times"

 

 

the bilbiesOverview

The Bilbies is an exciting children's musical written especially for children up to 8years old. The production features totally original music that is very catchy. The whole event is uniquely Australian, and the children are involved in the story, helping the main characters, as well as participating in singing and dancing.

What the critics say . The whole event is full of fun and interaction with the audience... The story has many positive outcomes and encourages children to share and to work towards their dreams and goals. "Hills News"

Heaps of a udience participation, catchy original songs and comedy performed in panto style. "Sydney Morning Herald"

Setting

The action takes place in Bilbyville a happy environment where the characters live and play as friends.

Characters

  • Silby Bilby: A girl Bilby who loves to dance, and dreams of becoming a 'Bilberina Star'.
  • Wilby Bilby: bunnyA cheeky boy Bilby (Silby's older brother), Wilby wants to be a pop star and have his own band called 'Wilby and the Rockers'.



  • Bettina Bunny: A naughty but lovable young bunny who plays tricks on the Bilbies.

 

  • fairyneGazza Galahbird: A funny and wise old bird from the bush who is full of helpful advice and fun. Gazza is a large puppet
  • The Fairy Princess of the Bush Land: A Fairy who magically appears to help people and make them happy. She also initiates the audience, turning them into 'honorary guardians of the Bush Land.'
  • Amber: A young girl who lives down the road in Currajingalong who welcomes the audience and provides a link from our world to Bilbyville
  • The Easter Bilby - Easter presentations only A colourful, eccentric Bilby who delivers Easter Eggs in Australia.

Duration: 

The Bilbies is a one act musical, running 55 minutes.

Music: 

Fully orchestrated original melodies and sound effects on CD. The songs range in style from Gentle Rock to Country. Song titles include: Jelly Jam Jive, The Bilby Bop, Giggle and Smile, The Wilby Silby Bilby Song, Happy Little Fairy and many others. All songs are bright and uplifting with tempos set for children.

thebilbCostumes:

Bright and very colourful. The Bilbies wear half masks with balaclavas that have large bilby ears and noses. Bettina Bunny has a painted face with very effective bunny ears. All masks are made from latex and are designed specifically for the individual performer. The performers eyes and mouth can be seen, allowing for maximum expression and live interaction.

Cast:

The show is performed by five professional singers, actors and dancers (and four puppets).

Design:

The set design is bold and colourful in a cartoon style. The props are larger than life adding to the cartoon effect.

Bump In:

Approximately 2 hours.

stageProduction History

The Bilbies has enjoyed successful seasons at:

  • The Pilgrim Theatre - Sydney Festival
  • Laycock Street Theatre - Gosford
  • Parramatta Riverside Theatre - Parramatta
  • Sutherland Entertainment Centre
  • The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Wollongong
  • The Alexander Theatre - Melbourne

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