22 – 25 October 2025
A magical journey for the whole family
Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds! Based on Alison Lester’s beloved picture book Imagine, IMAGINE LIVE is a breathtaking theatrical experience that will transport your family to exciting and dreamlike landscapes. In this innovative performance, children and adults alike will be invited to leave the ordinary behind and explore a series of magical worlds—from sailing across sparkling seas to soaring into outer space and discovering hidden treasures. With stunning visuals, captivating music, and immersive storytelling, IMAGINE LIVE brings Alison Lester’s vibrant illustrations to life in a way that will spark the imagination of everyone in the audience. Using cutting-edge technology, IMAGINE LIVE seamlessly blends live action with digital puppetry, body mapping, face recognition, animation, and original music. Characters and objects travel between real and animated worlds, creating an immersive, multi-sensory experience that captures the magic and wonder of Alison Lester’s illustrations in dynamic and surprising ways. Perfect for children and their parents or caregivers, IMAGINE LIVE is a reminder of the power of dreams and the endless possibilities that arise when we let our imaginations run wild. Create memories that will last a lifetime—because in IMAGINE LIVE anything is possible. “You should definitely go. It’s a show you’ll always remember” – TheTheatre.auShow details:
Synopsis
22 – 25 October 2025
A magical journey for the whole family
Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds! Based on Alison Lester’s beloved picture book Imagine, IMAGINE LIVE is a breathtaking theatrical experience that will transport your family to exciting and dreamlike landscapes.
In this innovative performance, children and adults alike will be invited to leave the ordinary behind and explore a series of magical worlds—from sailing across sparkling seas to soaring into outer space and discovering hidden treasures. With stunning visuals, captivating music, and immersive storytelling, IMAGINE LIVE brings Alison Lester’s vibrant illustrations to life in a way that will spark the imagination of everyone in the audience.
Using cutting-edge technology, IMAGINE LIVE seamlessly blends live action with digital puppetry, body mapping, face recognition, animation, and original music. Characters and objects travel between real and animated worlds, creating an immersive, multi-sensory experience that captures the magic and wonder of Alison Lester’s illustrations in dynamic and surprising ways.
Perfect for children and their parents or caregivers, IMAGINE LIVE is a reminder of the power of dreams and the endless possibilities that arise when we let our imaginations run wild.
Create memories that will last a lifetime—because in IMAGINE LIVE anything is possible.
“You should definitely go. It’s a show you’ll always remember” – TheTheatre.au
Dates & Times
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 6pm
Thursday 23 October 2025, 10am (School Performance) & 1pm (School Performance)
Friday 24 October 2025, 10am (School Performance) & 6pm
Saturday 25 October 2025, 11am & 2pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre presents IMAGINE LIVE
by Jolyon James based on the book ‘Imagine’ by Alison Lester
Produced by Jolyon James and NCM
DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour, with no interval
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and haze effects
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is recommended for audiences aged 3+ | ELC – Year 4
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
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