Patch Theatre Company brings Territory artist Nick Bland’s popular children’s picture book The Very Cranky Bear to life at the Araluen Arts Centre.

“Cranky Bear is a rollicking new show by Patch Theatre Company for 4-8 year olds packed with laughter, surprise and mayhem,” Director of the Araluen Arts Centre, Tim Rollason said.

“Flamboyant friends Zebra, Lion and Moose each think they know how to solve the Bear’s crankiness but their shenanigans just make him even crankier!

“It takes a humble and empathetic Sheep with an open heart and listening ear to solve the Bear’s woes.

“In this production, the actors juxtapose the telling of Bland’s story with the story of the Bear wanting to represent himself in the performance as something more than just ‘a grump who roars’.

“This is a must see for a family of all ages very clever and funny!”

The Wednesday 5 August matinees are sold out but tickets are still available to the 6pm performance on Tuesday 4 August at the Araluen Arts Centre.

Ticket prices are $20 for children/adults and are available from the Araluen Box Office on (08) 8951 1122.

The Araluen Cultural Precinct is the central arts and cultural hub in Alice Springs, boasting an Art House Cinema, Theatre, Art Gallery and Museum, the Cultural Precinct is a great place to visit whether you’re a local or just passing through.

To check out what else is on at the Araluen Arts Centre, please visit http://www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au

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Media note – Tim Rollason, Director of Araluen Arts Centre on 8951 1126