Round the Twist The Musical

The home-grown TV show that raised a generation* is coming back in 2024 with all the magic you remember (and that song you can’t forget!) in a brand-new Australian musical by Paul Hodge based on the seminal stories of much-loved children’s book author Paul Jennings. 

In an old lighthouse, single dad Tony Twist and his kids Pete, Linda and Bronson are about to embark on a magical adventure to unravel a 100-year-old mystery and protect their home from the greedy Gribble family who want to turn their piece of paradise into an Aqua-World-Casino-Pizza-Parlour-Burger-Joint-Amusement-Park. 
 
With the help of a haunted outhouse, a crystal ball, some friendly ghosts and smelly feet (up the pong!), this family might just have what it takes to save the day! 

Whether you’re new to the Twists or a diehard fan (withoutmypants), this big-hearted musical filled with soaring song and jaw-dropping design is for everyone. 

Captained by Director and Dramaturg Simon Phillips (Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical, Ladies in Black), Round the Twist The Musical  is a quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits — where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in! 

Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Hodge. 
Directed by Simon Phillips. 
Based on the television series produced by The Australian Children’s Television Foundation from the short stories of Paul Jennings. 
With the original theme song by Andrew Duffield. 

Book now to see Round the Twist The Musical at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).   

Dates: 12 November – 8 December 2024 

Location: Playhouse, QPAC 

Acknowledgements

Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Hodge
Directed by Simon Phillips
Based on the television series produced by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation from the short stories of Paul Jennings
With the original theme song by Andrew Duffield

Co-presented by: Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Education resource by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.