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Tim McGarry

TIM MCGARRY

  
Nationality:    Australian
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Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry together make up Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People (www.monkeybaA.com.au). Based in Sydney, the company has achieved critical acclaim for its work and today enjoys a national reputation for producing quality Theatre programs for young people.

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below is a list of Tim McGarry's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Bugalugs Bum Thief, The         Diary of a Wombat         Emily Eyefinger         Fairy's Wings, The         Goodbye Jamie Boyd         Hitler's Daughter         Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat         Morris Gleitzman's Worry Warts         Peasant Prince, The         Pete the Sheep         Snugglepot and Cuddlepie         Thursday's Child         Unknown Soldier, The         Worry Warts
Bugalugs Bum Thief, The

Synopsis:
The Bugalugs Bum Thief tells the hysterical story of the country town of Bugalugs where, one morning, the inhabitants wake up to discover their buttocks are missing! 496 bums missing without a trace! Stolen with a pair of salad tongs! Who is the Bugalugs Bum Thief? Our bumless hero, Skeeta Anderson, with the help of his good mates Mick Misery and Billy Marbles, sets out on his journey to discover the culprit of the crime.

Notes:
from Tim Winton's novel

1st Produced:
Glen Street Theatre, Frenchs Forest, NSW     21 Jun 1905

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/100032

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Diary of a Wombat

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
adapted by by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley

1st Produced:
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, NSW     21 Mar 2017

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation TYA

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/133616

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Emily Eyefinger

Synopsis:
-

Notes:
adapted by by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from book by Duncan Ball

1st Produced:
Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW     06 Aug 2013

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation TYA

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/104363

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Fairy's Wings, The

Synopsis:
The Fairy's Wings tells the magical story of Mabby, a fairy who loses her wings. They are special wings with special powers and without them Mabby can't get to the full moon dance - heck she can't even get to the end of the garden. Meanwhile a little girl called Tania, whilst making a special fairy garden, discovers a pair of wings. Maybe they are fairy's wings? Her brother Troy is sceptical, "Fairies DON'T EXIST!!" Whilst Tania and Troy argue over the wings, Mabby has troubles of her own. A fairy is not a fairy without her wings. So what is she? And where did her powers go?

Notes:
adaptated from the novel by Gillian Rubinstein by Tim McGarry, Sandie Eldridge And Eva Di Cesare

1st Produced:
Black Box, Melbourne, VIC     2000

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/100033

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Goodbye Jamie Boyd

Synopsis:
Monkey Baa Theatre's adaptation of Stephen Michael King's book about a shoemaker who longs to show her true talents and two vagabonds in need of new boots. For children aged 3 - 8.

Notes:
adapted by by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry from book by Elizabthe Fensham

1st Produced:
Studio Underground, Perth, WA     15 May 2012

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation TYA

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/104384

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Hitler's Daughter

Hitler's Daughter
Did Hitler's daughter exist? Four country children waiting in the rain for the school bus take turns telling stories. In an unusual twist, Anna's story takes the children to Nazi Germany. An intriguing tale about Heidi, a young girl caught in the turmoil of World War II, whose Father was one of the most dreaded men in history. One of the children, Mark, becomes engrossed in Heidi's story. In his conversations with his friends, his teacher and with his parents, he explores the moral and ethical issues it raises. This intriguing play poses powerful questions about a frightening period in history and forces us to examine moral issues in relation to society's fears and prejudices in a fresh, compelling light.

Notes:
Adaptated from the novel by Jackie French by Monkey Baa A dynamic And professional theatre company, started in 1997 by A trio of Actors, Tim McGarry, Sandie Eldridge And Eva Di Cesare

1st Produced:
IMB Theatre, Wollongong, NSW     18 May 2006

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  voice over; doubling

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/74567

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Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat

Synopsis:
Monkey Baa Theatre's adaptation of Stephen Michael King's book about a shoemaker who longs to show her true talents and two vagabonds in need of new boots. For children aged 3 - 8.

Notes:
adapted by by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry

1st Produced:
Casula Powerhouse, Casula, NSW     08 Oct 2008

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation TYA

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/82481

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Morris Gleitzman's Worry Warts

Synopsis:
Monkey Baa developed one of my books into a cracker of a play, and as I travel around the country more than two years later, I'm still meeting kids in far flung areas for whom it was the theatrical experience of their lives. - Morris Gleitzman. Worry Warts tells the story of 11 year old Keith Shipley and his attempts to cheer up his "misery guts" parents. Keith paints his parents' car "hot sunflower and tropical parrot" to cheer them up. Then he discovers what's really making his parents miserable - their lack of money. So Keith decides to take matters into his own hands.

Notes:
written by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry

1st Produced:
Matt Dann Cultural Centre In Port Hedland     01 Apr 2003

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Playlab Press, Australia   

Music:
-

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Genre:
short comedy drama

Parts:
Male:  13            Female:  7            Other:  doubling possible

Further Reference:
-

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Peasant Prince, The

Peasant Prince, The
Li, a 10-year-old boy, is plucked from his village in rural China and sent to a ballet academy in the big city. He leaves everything and everyone he loves, including his family. Over years of gruelling training, he transforms from an impoverished peasant to a giant of the international dance scene. What does he find along the way?

Notes:
This extraordinary play for young people is an adaptation of Li Cunxins picture book  The Peasant Prince - the true story of Maos Last Dancer. Adapted by Monkey Baa, Australias leading theatre company for young audiences, The Peasant Prince has toured nationally, performing to tens of thousands of young people and their families throughout rural and regional Australia. The production was awarded Most Outstanding Production for Children (the Glugs), Best Production for Children (Sydney Theatre Awards) and a Drovers Award for Best Touring Production (Australian Performing Arts and Producers Awards).

1st Produced:
Lendlease darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney     09 Apr 2016

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  14            Female:  6            Other:  doubling possible

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/119773

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Pete the Sheep

Pete the Sheep
Shaun the Shearer just wants to give smokin' haircuts to sheep; it's his calling. Unfortunately the other shearers on the station don't like Shaun's new-fangled ways  he even has a sheep-sheep instead of a sheep-dog! Cast from his shearing role, Shaun and his partner Pete the Sheep set up their own creative hair salon in town. Before long word is out and all the sheep in town are down for a do, and maybe even the big boys too!

Notes:
Adapted by the team at Monkey Baa from the picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Pete the Sheep is a lively and mischievous award-winning musical about individual expression, for young and old.

1st Produced:
Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney, NSW     29 Mar 2014

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:

Music:
-

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Genre:
full length comedy

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  doubling            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/105743

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Snugglepot and Cuddlepie

Synopsis:
May Gibbs quintessentially Australian classics have fascinated and delighted generations of children and families, introducing them to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush. In this new adaptation for children aged 5-10, and their families, these iconic tales of SNUGGLEPOT AND CUDDLEPIE come alive on stage for contemporary audiences.

Notes:
written by Eva Di Cesare and Tim McGarry

1st Produced:
Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney, NSW     17 Jun 2015

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/108296

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Thursday's Child

Thursday's Child
Thursday's Child is Tin, born on a Thursday and like the old nursery rhyme, has far to go. A strange and lonely child who digs, his wanderings take him underneath the earth into the subterranean tunnels that he's pre-destined to roam. Told by his sister Harper Flute, it is a story of an Australian farming family's strength as they battle their way through the great depression of the 1930's. A surreal and epic piece of theatre that explores the themes of memory, fate, family camaraderie and the spirit of determination in a time of great change. Thursday's Child is an engaging and deeply moving story that captures the heart and imagination.

Notes:
Adapted from the novel by Sonya Hartnett by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge, Tim McGarry

1st Produced:
Seymour Centre, Sydney     15 May 2009

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  doubling necessary

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/84349

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Unknown Soldier, The

Synopsis:
Monkey Baa is proud to present The Unknown Soldier. Through extensive research, our creative team has created a new play exploring the themes around the Unknown Soldier; who is he and what does he represent to young Australians today? Set on the battle fields of WW1 and in twenty first century Australia, the play follows the dual journeys of a 16 year old soldier fighting for King and Country, and an 11 year old boy who questions how one can simply just disappear.

Notes:
written by Eva Di Cesare and Tim McGarry

1st Produced:
Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney, NSW     18 May 2015

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/108298

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Worry Warts

Synopsis:
What does a kid do when his mum and dad are worry warts? Make them rich, decides Keith. Can his adventure-packed trip to the opal fields save them all from spending the rest of their life as worry warts?

Notes:
from Morris Gleitzman's novel

1st Produced:
Earl Arts Centre, Launceston, TAS     07 Apr 2003

Organisations:
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People

1st Published:
-   

Music:
-

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Genre:
Adaptation

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/event/31866

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