Children's Theatre Performances
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Bazil
and Grumble go to the Circus
is an exciting piece of interactive
children's theatre that is a celebration of the imagination utilizing giant masks.
This special performance is the intriguing tale of two best friends, Bazil and Grumble
who go to the circus only to find themselves masquerading as clowns and learning
some tricks in the process! It is an entertaining and amusing tale that promotes
the medium of children's theatre and incorporates storytelling, rhymes, masks and
juggling.
Bazil
and Grumble Which Bin is Which?
is an extension of our circus show
in which Bazil and Grumble meet two highly entertaining rubbish bins who teach important
recycling facts.
The Spirit of Christmas
is always a favorite with the children as it
is a performance that seeks to capture the true essence of Christmas. Through interactive theatre, Bazil and Grumble and the children undertake a magical quest to find Grumble's
missing Christmas Spirit. Along the way they encounter some interesting friends
and engage in some highly imaginative experiences. By incorporating storytelling,
animal masks, song and dance, rhyme and interaction, this performance aims to promote creativity, imagination and learning for the children.

Bazil
and Grumble and the Magic Storybook
is the intriguing tale of Bazil
and Grumble, who use the special powers of Mr Kangaroo's Magic Storybook to transport
them to faraway places. The story is a celebration of the imagination and the joys
of books, presented through interactive educational storytelling techniques incorporating
play, masks and rhyme. At the core of the performance is a social moral, enabling
the children to learn valuable lessons while developing their imagination and skills
in communication, cooperation and participation.
Bazil
and Grumble go to the Beach
is presented in collaboration with
the Queensland Su

rf Life Saving Association and aims to heighten awareness of surf
and sun safety and the environment. Bazil and Grumble go the beach only to find
themselves involved with some fascinating characters. It is a celebration of our
coastal culturethat incorporates storytelling, rhymes, masks and song.
"Surf Life Saving Queensland is extremely happy with the content of the script."
Sharon Brennan, Surf Life Saving Association of Queensland.
Bazil and Grumble and the Missing Easter Eggs
is the intriguing tale
of two best friends, Bazil and Grumble, who use the special powers of the Easter
Bunny's Magic Easel to transport them to faraway places. It is a celebration of
the imagination, presented through interactive educational storytelling techniques
incorporating play, masks and rhyme. At the core of the performance is a social
moral, enabling the children to learn valuable lessons while developing their imagination
and skills in communication, cooperation and participation.

Bazil
and Grumble Weedbusters
was created in conjunction with the Department
of Natural Resources and the Brisbane City Council and has been performed throughout
Queensland. This humorous story about a serious issue is an interactive tale about
two best friends, Bazil and Grumble, who make a terrible mistake when they scatter
their lawn clippings in the native Australian bush. Woody the Weed takes over and
Bazil and Grumble and the audience learn how to be Weedbusters to save the day!

Bazil
and Grumble's Fantastical Adventure
is an exciting story into the
world of imagination and adventure. One day Grumble wakes up to find she has lost
her imagination but, with the help of the children and her best friend Bazil they
undertake a fantastical adventure to find it! Along the way the encounter magical
puppets and entertaining characters and engage in some highly imaginative experiences.
By incorporating storytelling, puppets, song and dance, this performance aims to
promote creativity, imagination and learning for children.

Bazil
and Grumble's Aussie Book Clues, Where has all the WATER Gone?
was created in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council Library Service and is
an entertaining, amusing tale and highly educational tale that promotes Water Conservation
and Australian Literature through the use of Children's Theatre incorporating educational
storytelling techniques and rhyme. This special performance is an intriguing tale
of two best friends, the comical Bazil and Grumble, who have to solve a big problem
with the help of some of our favourite characters from the very best of Australian
Literature. We seem to be running out of water but why? One by one the
clues from these Aussie Books link together and with the help of the audience Bazil
and Grumble finally work out the answers about how to save our precious resource
- water!
Testimonials
"The audience loved the performances and you should be very proud of yourself and
all your wonderful performers!"
Tiffany Noack, Project Manager, Out of the Box Festival of Early Childhood
"Thanks to the Bazil Grumble team for the fabulous shows. Both kids and adults thoroughly
enjoyed themselves. Even after seeing the performance four times, I was still laughing
along!"
Jennifer Slattery, Support & Youth Services Librarian, Redland Shire Library
"A professional attitude was evident in the presentation of the plays to the public.
They were enjoyed by botht he children and their parents. I am happy to recommend
Bazil Grumble and its work in promoting children's theatre to the wider community."
Stephen Borgert, Head Librarian, Brisbane City Council Library Service
"The theatre show was fantastic! The children were captivated by the bright colours
and fun antics of the performers."
Katherine Fitzgerald, Director, The Salvation Army Carina Child Care Centre