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“Max and The Wild Things” – where Big Emotions Rule. 5-9 year olds

Join us for an interactive and wild adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book by Hila Ben Gera. It follows the adventures of a young boy named Max, who travels with the audience to a magical land filled with strange and wonderful creatures known as The Wild Things. Through music, dance, and storytelling, Max learns valuable lessons about friendship, imagination, and the power of being true to oneself. Directed by Ruby Rees. Suitable for 5 – 9 years.

מקס בארץ יצורי הפרא  |  לגילאי 5 – 9
הצגה תוססת ופעילה שמזמינה את הילדים להיכנס לעולם קסום, בו אין חוקים ומותר להשתולל כמה שרק רוצים! בכיכובה של הילה בן גרא ובהשראת יצירת המופת של מוריס סנדק.

The Lion and the Strawberries 2-5 year olds

Who doesn’t like strawberries? It seems that lions like them too. A story about a stubborn lion cub that only liked strawberries and didn’t want to eat anything else! However, in the forest where he lived there weren’t any strawberries at all! Join the interactive fun show about the lion’s picky and colorful journey for strawberries.

Hila Ben Gera’s theater show, inspired of the Hebrew children’s story by Tirtzah Atar.

סיפור על תות |  לגילאי 2 – 5

ביער רחוק מתגורר אריה שרוצה לאכול תותים, ותותים בלבד! אך ביער לא צומח אפילו תות אחד. מוזמנים להצטרף למסע הבררני והצבעוני של האריה בחיפוש אחרי התות. הצגה בכיכובה של הילה בן גרא על עקשנות וויתור באופן יצירתי ופעיל בהשראת ספרה של תרצה אתר “האריה שאהב תות.”

WHEN: Sunday, 9th July

The Lion and the Strawberries ages 2-5       English       10:30-11:15
“Max and The Wild Things” – where Big Emotions Rule        ages 5-9       English       11:45-12:30
“Max and The Wild Things” – where Big Emotions Rule ages 5-9       Hebrew       1:30-2:15
The Lion and the Strawberries ages 2-5       Hebrew       2:45-3:30

WHERE: Woollahra Library, 1/451 New South Head Rd, Double Bay

COST: $20

Adults at kids prices! This is not a drop-off event. Each child (or siblings) must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

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Meet Hila Ben Gera

I am a professionally trained Theatre -maker (Actress, Director, Playwright) and a children’s storyteller with over a decade of experience.

I was born in Jerusalem, Israel. I graduated from “Yoram Levinstein’s Performing Arts Institute” in Tel Aviv and completed the “Herbert Berghof Studio” – Playwriting and Stage Directing training in NYC. ​

I have written, directed, and starred in original plays, theatre productions, and festivals for folks of all ages throughout NYC (where I lived for almost 10 years), Israel, and Australia. ​

​My goal in my interactive storytelling shows, plays, and workshops is to spur the creative spirit in children, encouraging them to use their imaginations and giving them a sense of well-being and joy in the world. Teach them to think fast, develop confidence, and learn social skills through the magic of theatre.

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