It's Clint's first day of school and he doesn't want to be there. His best friend Maria has moved away and Shane is a bully. Theo is obsessed with kangaroos and Lep's lunchbox smells.
The Small Poppies is a funny, playful look at the rite of passage of starting "big school" through the eyes of a five year old. With the innocence and clear-sighted wisdom of children, Clint and his friends show how, with a little tolerance and understanding, we can all get along in our multicultural society, and that who you are matters so much more than what you are.
New Theatre is pleased to welcome NIDA graduate Felicity Nicol to direct The Small Poppies in her first production for the Company.
“I’ve wanted to direct this play ever since I saw the production with Geoffrey Rush at Belvoir St 12 years’ ago when I was a teenager,” says Felicity.
“It made the strongest impression on me. Never had I seen such a celebration of imagination on stage before. So I was thrilled when New Theatre offered me the opportunity to bring it to life."
This delightful classic of Australian children's theatre is a treat for the whole family. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
The Small Poppies
Season: 17 - 26 January 2013
Venue: New Theatre
Venue: New Theatre
Address: 542 King St, Newtown
Image: Peter Gahan