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The Koala Who Could

Tue 08 Apr 2025 Sun 13 Apr 2025

A Lowry, Rose Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios co-production

Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance

An empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not.

Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends the wombats, roos, and dingos as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new".

Based on the multi-million copy selling book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field published by Hachette Children’s Group, this brand-new adaptation for stage is directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog & Friends), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside).

‘Fabulous rhymes, I’m in love with Kevin.’ - Claudia Winkleman

WINNER of the Sainsbury’s Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscar’s Book Prize

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Reviews

Praise for The Lion Inside:

★★★★★ ‘Magical from start to finish’ - Fairy Powered Productions

★★★★ ‘Beautifully done’ - WhatsOnStage

★★★★ ‘Clever, big, vibrant’ - Curtain Call Reviews

 

Additional information

Babes in arms – Bring your under-2-year-olds to the show without the need for a ticket if they sit on a paying adult’s lap. Read more about our Babes in arms policy here.

 

Accessible performances

Relaxed Performance | Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.30PM

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Credits

Based on the book: Rachel Bright & Jim Field

Directed & co-adapted: Emma Earle

Composed & co-adapted: Eamonn O’Dwyer

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Brand-new Lowry co-production The Koala Who Could to come to Salford this Easter-time as part of World Premiere UK Tour

"In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree."  …
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