The play is based on the book Possum Magic by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas and was a terrific performance that engaged the audience with beautiful backdrops, props, lighting, costumes and soft music true to the theme of the book.
There were so many people in the audience, young and old and you could see how invested they were in what was happening on stage.
Possum Magic was about Hush regaining visibility after Grandma Possum put a magic spell on Hush so she could be safe. Hush and Grandma Poss then realise being invisible was not what they wanted as they missed being real and present in the moment. More like watching something live at the theatre than watching on a screen!
I particularly loved how educational the play was, showing the audience the projected map of Australia where Hush and Grandma Possum were travelling from Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth and then Hobart, eating mostly Australian food, “people food”, making Hush visible again.
The play taught me what determination and perseverance was about, never giving up when you have a couple of setbacks. Hush and Grandma Poss working together with their courage and determination and mottos like “Don’t lose heart.” I loved that this made me remember the times that I read Possum Magic with my mum when I was younger and when I did a play with my school in Year 2 – it made me think of all these special times.
I would suggest that any family would love this very special performance! Thank you, Glen Street Theatre!
Enjoy that? Then be sure to read Ella’s 360 ALLSTARS review here too