Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

9 - 15 July 2023

This event takes place off site at The Neilson, Pier 2/3

See the beloved book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas brought to life in this heartfelt stage adaptation featuring live music.

Please note this event is not held at Sydney Opera House.

★★★★ It ignited what will hopefully become a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts for these young audiences.

Limelight

Winner: Best Production for Children, Sydney Theatre Awards 2021

There once was a small boy called Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and his house was next door to an old people’s home. He knew all the people who lived there, but his favourite person of all was Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper. When Wilfrid finds out that Nancy has lost her memory he sets out to find out what a memory is…

This delightful production, based on the poignant picture book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas, adapted and directed by Sandra Eldridge, weaves together captivating storytelling with mesmerising music in an immersive and intimate performance. 

Featuring a new score by award-winning composer Paul Stanhope performed by a string quartet from the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is the perfect introduction to live classical music, guaranteed to enchant audiences both young and old.

Presented by Australian Chamber Orchestra

Watch the trailer

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