ACO Families Show

ACO Families Shows

Discover two brand new ACO Families shows coming up at ACO Pier 2/3: our September school holidays show The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) from writer Finegan Kruckemeyer and The Nutcracker, a Christmas favourite in collaboration with David McAllister.


We're thrilled to be presenting three ACO Families Shows at ACO Pier 2/3 in 2023, including two brand new productions.

Below, discover and book tickets for The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee), playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer's reimagining of the much-loved fairytale featuring an original score by Bryony Marks, and the beloved Christmas tale of The Nutcracker, in a new adaptation created in collaboration with former Australian Ballet Artistic Director, David McAllister. 

Also making its ACO Pier 2/3 debut this year is our award-winning 2021 production, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, directed by Sandra Eldridge with music by Paul Stanhope.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

9 -15 July 2023

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge

Our award-winning ACO Families show based on the book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Julie Vivas.
The Princess, the Pea (and the Brave Escapee)

27 September - 7 October 2023

The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee)

An enchanting reimagining of the much-loved fairytale featuring live classical music performed by ACO musicians.
The Nutcracker

16 - 22 December 2023

The Nutcracker

Join Clara and her Nutcracker on a magical journey in this stunning adaptation featuring live classical music and ballet. Created in collaboration with David McAllister.