Auditions now open for Stage School Australia’s MARY POPPINS JR

These July school holidays, audiences will be swept away by the timeless tale of MARY POPPINS JR, performed at the Cripps Centre in St Kilda East for a strictly limited season.

Following the success of SPING AWAKENING, OLIVER JR., SEUSSICAL, SHREK JR. and more, the YABC is delighted to bring the magic of MARY POPPINS to the stage for the first time, in it’s history!

With its unforgettable music, enchanting characters, and a heartwarming message, MARY POPPINS JR is a vibrant adaptation of the beloved Disney classic. Featuring songs such as Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, A Spoonful of Sugar, and Step in Time, this high-energy production is set to delight audiences of all ages.

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, MARY POPPINS JR is a joyous celebration of imagination, adventure, and the power of believing in the impossible. With a book by Julian Fellowes (DOWNTON ABBEY), music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and additional lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this junior adaptation has been specially designed to showcase our fabulous young talent from across Melbourne in a fully costumed and staged large scale production.

 

Stage School Australia is a national leader in youth performing arts training, with over 40 years of experience nurturing the next generation of performers. Working with over 6,000 students annually, Stage School Australia offers professional-standard productions through its divisions, including The Young Australian Broadway Chorus, Australian Youth Theatre, Beginners OnStage, Australian Boys Dance Academy, Talent Company of Australia, and The Costume + Staging Department.

Alumni have gone on to star in major productions such as Samantha Dodemaide who is currently playing Nini in MOULIN ROUGE on Broadway, and Caitlyn De Kuyper who is currently playing Katherine Howard in SIX: THE MUSICAL  on the West End. Other alum have gone on to star in HAMILTON, WICKED, MOULIN ROUGE, HEARTBREAK HIGH, and PEAKY BLINDERS to name a few.

Producer Corey Smark expressed his excitement for the production, commenting:

“The Young Australian Broadway Chorus is proud to continue providing incredible performance opportunities for young people in Melbourne. MARY POPPINS JR is a magical and uplifting show, and we can’t wait to see our talented young cast bring this classic story to life.”

Auditions for MARY POPPINS JR are now open via self-tape submission and the production team is expecting to cast of over 70 of Melbourne’s talented young performers.

Full details, including audition requirements, rehearsal schedules, and performance commitments, can be found at MaryPoppins-JR.com.au. Submissions must close on Friday, 21st March 2025.

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MARY POPPINS JR will run from 16th – 19th July 2025 at the Cripps Centre, St Kilda East. Tickets go on sale from Friday, 9th May 2025. For more information, visit MaryPoppins-JR.com.au.