What if you could hear a picture? What if music could paint a story?

This October, internationally acclaimed artist, author, and composer Matt Ottley returns with The Sound of Picture Books™—a breathtaking performance where music, art, and storytelling come alive together on stage.

With narration, projected illustrations, and a live musical score performed by members of the Perth Symphony Orchestra, beloved picture books are transformed into a multi-sensory journey for audiences of all ages. It’s part concert, part theatre, part storytime — and unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

Choose Your Adventure

The Messy Bath Monster – Tina Wilson, music by Matt Ottley
Every splash must be the work of a monster … right? A playful and heartwarming story young children and families will adore.

Stickboy – Rebecca Young & Matt Ottley
A lyrical tale for all ages, about listening for quiet truths and finding courage in stillness.

Why You’ll Love It

✨Live music by the Perth Symphony Orchestra
✨Matt Ottley’s live drawing and spontaneous composing—unique in every performance
✨Narration and storytelling that bring each book to life
✨Projected artwork that fills the stage with colour and imagination

Performance Schedule – October 2025

16 Oct – Batavia Hall, Geraldton (Performances x2)
17 Oct – Geraldton Library (Community Workshop/Book Launch)
18–19 Oct – Perth Children’s Hospital (Performances x4)
21–23 Oct – The Literature Centre, Fremantle (Performances x6)
27 Oct – Bunbury Senior High School (Performances x2 + Workshop)
28 Oct – Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School (Performances x2)

A Performance for Everyone

Families looking for a magical day out
Schools and educators seeking an unforgettable excursion
Story and music lovers of all ages

Step into a world where stories sing, pictures move, and music paints the air.
The Sound of Picture Books™ is more than a performance, it’s a gentle kind of magic.

The Sound of Picture Books - Geraldton

Choose your tickets

Oct 16 - The Messy Bath Monster - 10am - Child ticket

Oct 16 - The Messy Bath Monster - 10am - Adult ticket

Oct 16 - Stickboy - 11:30am - Child ticket

Oct 16 - Stickboy - 11:30am - Adult ticket