An exciting announcement has promised more young people across the outer east a front row seat to creativity.
A partnership between Your Library Limited and Monkey Baa Theatre Company has been jointly announced by Your Library board chair Cr Linda Hancock and chief executive officer Dr Karina Lamb.
“Connecting theatre and our library service, is a new and exciting experience. We are proud to be involved in this partnership,” said Cr Hancock.
Together, Your Library and Monkey Baa Theatre Company will champion community connection and the arts, bringing storytelling and live performances to communities across Victoria and beyond.
Dr Lamb added, “This partnership connects literature and live performance in a way that inspires lifelong learning. Together with Monkey Baa, we’re introducing new audiences to the magic of theatre while reinforcing the importance of storytelling in literacy”.
They plan to introduce Theatre Unlimited – a social impact initiative that will remove barriers – so that the art of storytelling will continue to educate and inspire audiences across the Your Library network.
“Engaging young people through theatre and storytelling is at the heart of what we do. Partnering with Your Library allows us to share the transformative power of the performing arts with even more communities,” Monkey Baa Theatre Company executive director Kevin du Preez said.
There are even more benefits of the companies’ collaboration for Library members who will gain access to exclusive events, collaborative workshops, performances, and community events.
Monkey Baa will present Josephine Wants to Dance – A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop, and… a kangaroo at the Alexander Theatre (Monash University) between 11-12 April. Tickets available via: monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/event/josephine-wants-to-dance
