Justine Clarke’s Pyjama Jam!

Justine Clarke’s Pyjama Jam!

As an entertainer, Justine Clarke has every demographic pretty much covered. From theatre, film, and television, to fronting bands of every imaginable musical genre to bestselling children’s author – everyone knows Justine in some way or other. Now she is inviting little people and their mums and dads to her pyjama party!

“We’re encouraging people to come wearing their pyjamas,” said Justine, when talking about her intimate new show. “There is a certain level of relaxation around wearing your pyjamas and I’m hoping that spills over into the feeling in the room”.

Accustomed to large venues like the Sydney Opera House, Clarke is looking forward to a more intimate audience experience: “I really wanted to do something with a more engaging quality. In those big auditoriums a lot of the nuance gets lost on a 4 year old. They can have a better time in a smaller place”.

For Clarke, supporting Monkey Baa Theatre was a conscious choice. “I hope this brings people through their doors,” she said. “They make theatre especially for preschoolers, nurturing and cultivating a lifelong love of theatregoing.”

Apart from pyjamas, audience members of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to bring their favourite cuddly toy. “Everyone’s got one,” explained Clarke. “We have a couple [of toys] who are very important family members and we’re hoping they will come to the show too.” Pressed on who these characters might be, Justine is tight lipped. Someone from Playschool perhaps? What do Big Ted and Jemima think about this?… “They’ll be OK about it. They’re very professional. They’ve been in the business a long time.” (GW)

Oct 14-17, Wed – Sat 10am, 12noon, Saturday 2pm. Monkey Baa Theatre, Lend Lease Darling Quarter Theatre, Terrace 3, 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney. $29.90. Tickets & info: monkeybaa.com.au or 0286249341.

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