Dr Doolittle Jr

Ballina’s Youth production this year is Dr Doolittle Jr, an adaptation of the popular Twentieth Century Fox movie and staged by and for young people.

With a cast ranging from 8 to 17, director Peter Harding has crafted the production to the talents of his large junior company.

In only his second experience on stage, the Doctor was in the capable hands of Declan Lodge, a youngster with a big future, who was suitably supported by Erica Little, Elisha Lodge, Evie Sargent, Reuben Addington, Hugo Addington, Nichole Travers and Riley Evens.

Using a mix of practical and projected scenery, the cast transported us around the world with the assistance of colourful costumes of both the human and animal kind.

The HOUSE FULL sign is going to be displayed a lot during this season, which is the result of Ballina Players’ involvement in the community and shows like this, involving young people (under the guidance of a small  number of adults taking the helm and teaching them team work while still having a ball – which was obvious throughout the performance).

Were wondering what a Pushmi-Pullyu is? Now is the time to find out!

Take your kids along to see this fun show, and you never know - your family could be involved in Ballina’s next youth production!

Roger McKenzie

Photo: Iesha Williams