The Darling Quarter Theatre, opening on May 5, is part of Lend Lease’s new development at Darling Harbour, which includes two eight-storey office towers for the Commonwealth Bank and a giant children’s playground.
The theatre is the only purpose-built performance space for children in Australia and the first major addition to Sydney’s arts infrastructure since Carriageworks, which opened in Redfern in 2007.
The Sydney lord mayor, Clover Moore, said Monkey Baa was one of Australia’s flagship theatre companies and would be a great addition to Sydney’s cultural life.
Monkey Baa is planning four productions this year and hopes to attract 15,000 children and their families to the shows.
The Bugalugs Bum Thief opens on May 5.
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Patrons of Monkey Baa Theatre – Jackie French, Morris Gleitzman and Susanne Gervay
