David Walliams’ award-winning book, Mr Stink is coming to life once again on stage at the Seymour Centre.
In it, Chloe, the loneliest girl in the world, befriends Mr Stink, a local tramp, and keeps him hidden in the garden shed when she realises he needs a place to stay.
“It’s a Mary Poppins story,” said Jonathan Biggins, the director of Mr Stink. “Love and family and home are the most important things you can have.”
Aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years old, this play carries important lessons on inclusion and respect for everyone while maintaining its cheeky tone.
“A pleasant thing about this show is that children really engage with the story,” said Biggins. “They do it because we use fairly traditional theatrical methods to tell the story.”
Recently nominated for a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Production for Children, Mr Stink kicks off a national tour after its Sydney Opera House premiere season last year.
“It’s a show for the whole family… This is a show where everyone gets involved and I think that it’s a much more rewarding story,” said Biggins. “Everyone that comes along will enjoy it and be touched by it no matter what age you are.” (ES)
Feb 27 (12:30pm with Q&A, 6pm) + 28 (10am, 12pm with Q&A). Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, cnr City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale. $29. Tickets & info: www.seymourcentre.com
BY EMILY SHEN
