Roald Dahl’stale ofgruesome twosome The Twits will be brought to life on stage at Comedy Theatre, Melbourne in a visually-spectacular, delightfully-disgusting, revoltingly-funny production for the whole family from 16 – 25 January.
Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs, The Twits is unmissable fun for all ages, from Shake & Stir Theatre Co the award-winning team behind the sold-out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox and Frankenstein.
Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.
Director, Ross Balbuziente shares his excitement: “This is the fifth Roald Dahl adaptation I have had the privilege to direct, and I could not be more excited – it was one of the first Dahl books I ever read,” he said.
“Embracing that unbridled sense of abandonment and joy that Dahl’s words give will be a much-needed distraction, especially given the last few years. It is more important now than ever to take some time to laugh.
“The story has the trademark grit, wit and grotesque deliciousness readers have come to expect from Dahl. Front and centre are two of his most hilarious meanies – Mr and Mrs Twit. At the same time, the beating heart of the story is the importance of being nice to one another and that if you have friendship and family and work together, anything can be accomplished.”
Families who have read the book and even those that haven’t will enjoy this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller live on stage – guaranteed to delight and disgust, in equal measure.
A slick and disgusting success. – The Age
★★★★★
Perfect. You and your child do not want to miss this remarkable piece of theatre. – Broadway World
Honed to perfection. – Stage Whispers
Should not be missed. – Arts Hub
My six-year-old rates The Twits as the best show she saw last year – and it was in my top five, too. Shake & Stir are masters at keeping younger audiences entertained. – The Sydney Morning Herald
Featuring: Johnny Balbuziente, Billy Fogarty, Ryan Hodson, Nelle Lee, Kieran McGrath
Adaptor: Nelle Lee
Director: Ross Balbuziente
Designer: Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer: Guy Webster
Shake & Stir Theatre Co presents
Roald Dahl’s The Twits
Adapted for the stage by Shake & Stir Theatre Co
Comedy Theatre Melbourne
16 – 25 January 2025
Duration: 60 minutes (no interval)
Age Recommendation: 5+
Warning: Loud Music and sound effects, strobe lighting, haze and two very nasty individuals
Tickets: shakeandstir.com.au