Inspired by Hilary Bell and Antonia Pesenti’s best-selling picture book, this immersive musical will take audiences of all ages on a journey around the world’s most famous harbour city.
Our guides, the chaotic Ibis and order-loving Nanna take us on a whirlwind adventure. Climb aboard the tour bus to discover their Sydney, one letter at a time.
Combining puppetry, theatre, songs and creative play with irresistible music by Greta Gertler Gold, Alphabetical Sydney: All Aboard! is a celebration of all that makes this city unique.
This event is part of Chatswood Culture Bites 2023, Willoughby City Council’s innovative program of music, theatre, comedy and more in Chatswood CBD.
Book & Lyrics: Hilary Bell
Music: Greta Gertler Gold
Director: Liesel Badorrek
Production Designer: Isla Shaw and Antonia Pesenti
Video Designer: Mic Gruchy
Creative Play: Antonia Pesenti
Puppetry Director: Alice Osborne
Puppetry Designer: Isla Shaw and Antonia Pesenti
Musical Director: Maria Alfonsine
Puppets produced by: Erth Physical and Visual Inc
Alphabetical Sydney created by Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell
Music produced by Greta Gertler Gold and Adam Gold
Keyboards: Barney McAll
Costume Supervisor: Rebecca Jones
Wigs: Martelle Hunt
CAST
Nanna - Katia Molino
Ibis - Berynn Schwerdt