Seussical KIDS

presented by
BATS Theatre Company and Australian dancers Project/Theatre Stars

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people call the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Founded in 1989, BATS Theatre Company, originally formed as the Berwick Amateur Theatre Society, has been providing performing arts opportunities to the Casey community for over 30 years. Originally formed as the Berwick Amateur Theatre Company, BATS has since spread to perform in various venues across the City of Casey. BATS rehearses and has its storage facility, The Belfry, at The Factory which forms part of the Casey Complex.

BATS Theatre Company’s aim is to provide the community with the opportunity to experience live theatre at an affordable price, whilst also giving budding thespians, both young and old, the opportunity to perform in a variety of productions.