Round The Twist The Musical
“Have you ever, ever felt like this?”
“Wilkinson is one of those rare creatures who can reinterpret theatre craft for a new century and make AV as real as the chairs we sit on. He is an absolute master of his craft.” – STAGE WHISPERS
The show that shaped a generation is back! Round The Twist has been reimagined as a brand-new Aussie musical, bringing all the magic, chaos, and that unforgettable theme song to the stage. Based on the hilarious and quirky stories by Paul Jennings, this production is packed with heart, humor, and a touch of the bizarre.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or totally new to The Twists, this big-hearted musical is full of catchy songs, jaw-dropping visuals, and a whole lot of laughs. It’s a celebration of standing out, being weird, and embracing what makes you unique.
Directed by Simon Phillips (Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical, Ladies in Black), Round The Twist The Musical is a fresh take on a classic that’s pure Aussie fun.
Producers
Queensland Theatre / QPAC
SEASON
World Premiere – Playhouse QPAC, Brisbane Australia (2024)
Creative Team
BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS – Paul Hodge
DIRECTOR – Simon Phillips
DESIGNER – Renée Mulder
LIGHTING DESIGNER – Ben Hughes
VIDEO DESIGNER – Craig Wilkinson
SOUND DESIGNER – Brady Watkins
MUSIC SUPERVISOR – James Dobinson
MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Lucy O’Brien
CHOREOGRAPHER – Andrew Hallsworth
ASSOCIATE VIDEO DESIGNER – Jake Lodder
VIDEO TECHNICAN – Brooklyn Pace
TECHNICAL MANAGER – Chris Goeldner
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR – Israel Leslie
VIDEO INTERN – Charlii Lobley-Evans
Based on the television series produced by The Australian Children’s Television Foundation from the short stories of Paul Jennings
ORIGINAL THEME SONG – Andrew Duffield
REVIEWS
★★★★★
“A rich universe that is best seen rather than described.”
THEATRE MATTERS
★★★★★
“Go for the stage sets alone. Renée Mulder, Craig Wilkinson (OPTIKAL BLOC) and Ben Hughes are to be congratulated. Together they are taking QT productions to a whole new level.”
WESTENDER
“Craig Wilkinson’s astonishing video design – part cartoon, part fantasy, plus heightened reality, is the very heart of the show and sets mood and place to perfection as well as driving the peripatetic energy of every scene… Wilkinson is one of those rare creatures who can reinterpret theatre craft for a new century and make AV as real as the chairs we sit on. He is an absolute master of his craft.”
STAGE WHISPERS
“The staging, for example, is genius… the genius is in video designer Craig Wilkinson’s animated projection onto the set.”
SCENESTR
VIDEO
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The Design
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