Round the Twist The Musical

The world premiere of Round The Twist The Musical, presented by Queensland Theatre and QPAC, is bursting into the Playhouse from 12 November 2024.

The brand-new Australian musical by Paul Hodge, which is directed by Simon Phillips,brings to life the unforgettable characters and off-the-wall capers of the hit 90s TV show Round The Twist, which was based on iconic Australian author Paul Jennings’ seminal short stories.

In an old lighthouse, single dad Tony Twist and his kids Pete, Linda and Bronson embark on a magical adventure to unravel a one-hundred-year-old mystery and rewrite history. Director Simon Phillips said audiences should strap themselves in for a jam-packed and mind-bending night out at the theatre that’s unashamedly Australian. 

"At the heart of Round The Twist are the Twist children, aided and abetted by their schoolyard friends and foes. Their intrepid adventures drive the madcap plot, giving us a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the most exciting young musical theatre talent in our country, while a handful of much-loved theatrical luminaries struggle to exert parental control,” Mr Phillips said.

“Despite how the world has changed since Round The Twist first aired, Paul Jennings captured the whole experience of growing up so well, and this is why these characters and their escapades have endured.”

The musical adaptation of Round The Twist will cover episodes from the first two seasons of the television series and has Jennings’ blessing thanks to Hodge’s staunch faithfulness to the spirit of the show.

Writer of Book, Music and Lyrics Paul Hodge said the musical was designed to be something you could bring the whole family to and was excited a whole new generation would get to experience the fun and zaniness of Round The Twist.

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