Li'L Elvis and the Truckstoppers

The beloved animated TV series, Li’l Elvis and the Truckstoppers, will be brought to life on stage for its world premiere and limited opening season at Brisbane Powerhouse from Friday 10 to Sunday 19 January 2025.

Long before Bluey took over the world, this completely original Australian animated show was breaking new ground. First developed in the 1990’s as a joint venture between Australian Children’s Television Foundation and Viskatoons, it was then aired on ABC TV.

Blending nostalgia with a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll, Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers is a story that resonates deeply with themes of identity, community and music's transcendent power.

The story follows a multicultural group of children and their adventures in outback Australia. Li’l Elvis Jones lives in the tiny outback town of Wannapoo where ten years prior, an old guitar case was left at Grace 'n’ Len’s Roadhouse. Inside was a baby swaddled in a rhinestone-studded wrap. Dedicated Elvis fans, Grace and Len Jones adopted the boy and named him Li’l Elvis.

 Li'l Elvis and his two friends, Lionel Dexter (didgeridoo) and Janet Rig (drums), form the band The Truckstoppers, and the storyline follows their adventures playing Didgibilli rock and getting about their outback town.

Not just a musical theatre show, Li'l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers is an anthem for community spirit, for the vibrancy of youthful adventure and for the power of rock 'n' roll. With original songs, high-energy choreography and a narrative filled with humour and emotion, The electrifying new show is set to be a rich, charming and unforgettable musical experience. Don’t miss out!

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