Big bear hunt

‘We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one!’

That’s the chant of little and big children at heart in the stage-show adaptation of Michael Rosen’s award-winning children’s picture book featuring illustrations by Helen Oxenbury.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt will be at Horsham Town Hall at 6.30pm on June 21.

International Touring Productions is presenting the show, having developed a reputation for producing high-quality entertainment for children and families.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is the story of a family out for a walk and on the lookout for a growling bear. They have to march through long swishy grass, wade through thick gloopy mud and even battle a snowstorm before entering a big dark cave where maybe they will finally spot the eyes of a ‘slobbering, gigantic bear winking at them through the blackness’.

Promoters said the production had everything needed for family entertainment – a gently adventurous narrative, recognisable characters, singable songs and fun participation.

The 55-minute mini-musical has ‘the essence of fun and frolics’.

Horsham Town Hall marketing and box office co-ordinator Charee Smith said the popular children’s tale would resonate with many parents, grandparents or big brothers or sisters who shared this book at story-time.

“We’re all big children at heart and this special musical will be a treat for the whole family to enjoy,” she said.

Tickets for the show are $15.