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Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". L-R: Julie Forsyth as Boingle, Francis Greenslade as Flapgherkin, Max Gillies as Aunty Avaricia. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Babes in the Wood (2006)

By Tom Wright

16 November 2006 – 03 December 2006 Merlyn Theatre

Malthouse Theatre,

Theatre Musical Tour Remount

Once upon a time, two children have wandered too far from home. They meet a conga-line of colonial creatures and are caught in a hysterical and boorish collection of tales of caution and alarm. As the babes are lured further into the happily ever yonder of our defiled nation, nightmares awaken - but the ones you merrily enjoy.

Toured to Sydney Opera House, 6-23 December.

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". Max Gillies as Aunty Avaricia. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". L-R: Francis Greenslade as Flapgherkin, Lucy Taylor as Reggie, Caroline Craig as Ruby, Diana Emry as Phyllis, Eddie Perfect as Jack. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". L-R: Lucy Taylor as Reggie, Julie Forsyth as Boingle, Caroline Craig as Ruby. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". Julie Forsyth as Boingle. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". Max Gillies as Aunty Avaricia. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". L-R: Francis Greenslade as Flapgherkin, Lucy Taylor as Reggie, Caroline Craig as Ruby, Diana Emry as Phyllis, Eddie Perfect as Jack. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". L-R: Lucy Taylor as Reggie, Julie Forsyth as Boingle, Caroline Craig as Ruby. Photographer: Jeff Busby

Production still for the 2006 production of "Babes in the Wood". Julie Forsyth as Boingle. Photographer: Jeff Busby