Ellis and the Night Orchestra

Event times:
2+ Years - 9:30am | 1-2 Years - 11am | 0-1 Years - 2pm

Ellis and the Night Orchestra is a new chamber opera for 0-5 year olds by writer-director Julie Ritchey and composer/performer Tim Munro, featuring musicians of Southern Cross Soloists.

Ellis is too scared to sleep. Each time he lays down to close his eyes, he hears strange sounds.

Is it a monster....or an airplane flying overhead? A creaky floor, or a ghost? They seem to be in the room with him. As the night goes on, Ellis befriends the sounds, becoming the conductor of his very own Night Orchestra and transforming his fears into beautiful music.

This playful and heartfelt journey will resonate with anyone who has struggled with bedtime.

"From babes in arms, to five-year-olds and their grownups—they were so still, so actively engaged in the story and the beauty of the sounds. All three of us, my five-year-old granddaughter, my daughter and myself, we were blown away."

—Audience member

RUN TIME: Approximately 45 minutes.

AGES & WARNINGS: This is a theatrical experience created for very young audiences aged 0-3, while older siblings are welcome, please be aware that this is a space for infants and toddlers to safely enjoy.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, Baby Changing Facilities provided onsite and in space. Pram parking available. Carer resources available. 

Find out more at backbone.org.au/backbonetheatreforbabies

Tiny Stages Series - Backbone Theatre For Babies

Presented by Backbone Theatre for Babies - Sponsored by Remy’s Real Estate

Backbone Theatre for Babies presents the Tiny Stages Series; a curated line-up of performances especially for babies and their grown-ups.

Welcoming exceptional theatre makers from across Queensland, the series brings together artists who have developed work for young audiences on stages around the world. Blending movement, theatre and live music, each performance invites babies into a brand new, rich sensory world designed for curiosity, connection and gentle discovery.

True to the Backbone Theatre for Babies philosophy, performances take place in a relaxed and welcoming environment where babies are free to respond in their own way. Our venue is a safe sensory space where nothing a baby does will interrupt the performer.

The Tiny Stages Series, sponsored by Remy’s Real Estate, celebrates the artistry of theatre created for very young audiences, offering meaningful creative encounters for babies and shared moments for their families.

Remy’s Real Estate is a boutique real estate company based in Brisbane’s Southern Suburbs and specialising in residential sales. Remy’s Real Estate is all about people and offers clients a well-balanced service of enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine care. The agency is ranked amongst the very best ones in the Brisbane region with an outstanding amount of reviews!

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