Based on the multi-million-copy-selling series by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, which follows Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, the wombats and Kangaroo in an empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not.
The new family musical The Koala Who Could is adapted and directed by Emma Earle (Oi Frog and Friends) and features music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (The Lion Inside).
Co-produced by Lowry, Rose Theatre, Nicoll Entertainment, Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre, and MAST Mayflower Studios The Koala Who Could comes to Salford from Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th April as part of its world premiere tour.
Following the critical and commercial success of The Lion Inside play, which delighted audiences throughout the UK and internationally last year, this second collaboration will delight families.
Emma Earle, adapter and director said, “It’s a thrill to be bringing this empowering and chuckle-out-loud story about embracing change — whether we like it or not — to life on stage.”
Eamonn O’Dwyer, who has written the music and lyrics, said, “Just like The Lion Inside, Rachel & Jim have created a beautiful, vibrant and colourful world for Kevin and his friends in The Koala Who Could, and once again I’m absolutely delighted to be bringing that world to musical life, with all the boing-ing, thump-ing and thrumming that you’d expect in the Australian Outback!”
LISTINGS
The Koala Who Could
Venue: Lowry, Salford
Dates: Tuesday 8th to Sunday 13th April 2025
Relaxed Performance: Thu 10 Apr 2025, 1.30PM
Babes in arms tickets available for under-2-year-olds
