Introduce your children to the magic of live music and storytelling with Orchestra Victoria and The Wheeler Centre!

Introducing Teddy is a gentle story about gender, being true to yourself and being a good friend. Teddy knows in her heart that she is a girl, not a boy. Will her friends understand? Will they call her Tilly?

Set to the sounds of the clarinet, cello, and percussion instruments, and narrated by DANDROGYNY, this musical adaption by Christine Pan brings Jessica Walton’s heart-warming picture book to life.

Young audience members should bring their favourite toy to the event, they will make a special outfit for them and introduce them in style at our special pre-show Teddy Bear’s Picnic. This is the perfect opportunity for young audiences to have their passion for music and storytelling ignited, and to celebrate all of the things that make us unique.

Artists:
Orchestra Victoria
DANDROGYNY narrator and host

Daniel Newell is a performance artist, educator & graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, and performs the character DANDROGYNY. His recent performance highlights include ABC’s You Can’t Ask That, Melbourne Festival, Melbourne Museum, Roola Boola Childrens Arts Fest, and Sydney Opera House. Recent resident at Footscray City College (Creative Workers in Schools), Daniel also teaches drama/embodiment for St Martins Youth & Physical Theatre at UniMelb (VCA).

Recommended for ages 5 – 8 years.

Duration: Approximately 45 minutes no intermission