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Dr Seuss let loose in Seussical musical

Local Matters

April 21, 2021 8:00am

Local Matters


Apr 21, 2021 8:00am

Fans of Dr Seuss characters the Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant are in for a treat this month when the Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto presents the musical Seussical Jr. Based on Horton Hears a Who and other Dr Seuss works, the show is described as a fantastical musical extravaganza that will transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to Circus McGurkus.

The show will run at the Bickerstaffe Road theatre for eight performances, starting on Friday, April 30, at 7pm, then on Saturday, May 1 at 2pm and 6pm; Sunday, May 2, at 2pm; Friday, May 7, at 7pm; Saturday, May 8, at 2pm and 6pm; and Sunday, May 9, at 2pm.

Tickets cost $28 for adults and $15 for students and are available from Tony’s Lotto Shop in Maungaturoto or online at www.ort.org.nz

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