CDP Theatre Producers

Magic Beach has just been announced Australia's Best Picture Book and we are so thrilled for Alison Lester!

At CDP we get to work on so many beautiful picture books, but Magic Beach holds a special place in our hearts and we are overjoyed that so many Australian's agree with us. Congratulations Alison! 🏖️📖❤️

Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book Lester’s 1990 classic about the wonders of nature wins Guardian Australia poll ahead of Possum Magic in second place

We know it's almost summer (ALREADY?) but we had to take a moment to celebrate the touring teams we've had on the road this Winter/Spring!

Here's a peek at what we've been up to... 📸

1-3: The Gruffalo (Brisbane & NZ Tour, Winter)
4: Ratburger (Aus National Tour, Autumn/Winter)
5: The Gruffalo’s Child (Aus National Tour, Winter/Spring)
6: Magic Beach (Aus Metro Tour, Winter)
7-8: Being Beethoven (Sydney, Winter)
9-10: Dog Man the Musical (Aus Metro Tour, Winter/Spring)
11: Meeting Mozart (Mumbai & China, Winter/Spring)
12-13: Spot (Aus Metro Tour, Spring)
14-15: The Smeds and the Smoos (Aus Metro Tour, Spring)

Congrats to the cast & crew for Dog Man The Musical - Live Australia on a second successful season at Sydney Opera House!

The team will be touring later this year to Brisbane's QPAC, Arts Centre Melbourne, and (just announced) State Theatre Centre in Perth 🐾

Our 2025 Australian/National Tour of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is coming to an end – thank you to our wonderful metropolitan and regional venues and audiences for joining us!

Still hungry for more? Let us know where in Australia you’d like to see the show tour next!

This June, The Gruffalo is coming to life on stage in Brisbane as part of the return of the much-loved Out of the Box Festival for Children at QPAC!

Over one million children have attended Out of the Box since its beginnings in 1992, and we can’t wait to welcome a new generation of kids to experience the magic.
For the first time since 2018, Out of the Box will take over the entire cultural precinct for a week with a program jam packed with theatre experiences, workshops, free events and activities.

Out of the Box features something for everyone, including three world premiere productions created especially for young children.

When: 17 – 22 June 2025
Where: QPAC and Cultural Precinct, South Bank
Find out more on the QPAC website at qpac.com.au/OOTB

We’re thrilled that our adaptation of David Walliams’ Ratburger has received a nomination for Best Production for Children in the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards!⁠
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Congrats to our wonderful cast, crew and creatives, and our fellow nominees – and a big thank you to Sydney Theatre Awards and our wonderful audiences.
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The 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards will be presented at a live ceremony on Monday 20th Jan, 2025.⁠

📸: Peter Wallis

Our brand new production Being Beethoven - Live on Stage premieres next week at City Recital Hall, Sydney! In this immersive theatrical experience, young audiences will discover the story of one of the greatest composers of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven, through live music and storytelling.

Playing for one day only, Wed 18th December. Tickets available from https://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/being-beethoven/

📸: Aaron Cornelius

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming premiere of Clockwork in Beijing! 🎉 This exciting new show, a collaboration with our Chinese partner TONG, has been in the works since 2020. After several years of persistence, through the challenges of COVID and international border closures, we’re finally ready to bring our collaboration to life.

Thank you to National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) and Creative Australia for their incredible support in making this journey possible. Stay tuned... opening night is just a few turns of the clock away 🕰️

It's beginning to look a lot like... summer ☀️

Spot, The 78-Storey Treehouse, The Gruffalo & The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show are touring to select metropolitan cities these 2024/2025 summer holidays! Including shows in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth 🎟️

Find out what's touring near you on our website, at https://cdp.com.au/productions.html

Our new production David Walliams' Ratburger Live on Stage premieres these April School Holidays!

Here's a first look at the show, which begins performances at Brisbane's QUT Gardens Theatre this weekend before transferring to Sydney Opera House. 🐀

📸: Aaron Cornelius

We’re delighted that our adaptation of Alison Lester's 'Are We There Yet?' has been nominated for Best Production for Children at the 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards!⁠
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A huge congratulations to our wonderful cast, crew and creatives, and to our fellow nominees – and thank you Sydney Theatre Awards!
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The 2023 Sydney Theatre Awards will be presented at a live ceremony on Monday 29th Jan.