How The Koala Learnt to Hug

Stream, download or buy the album of music from the the People’s Theatre Company’s musical How the Koala Learnt to Hug at Bandcamp or Apple Music or Spotify.

Buy the original hardback book which inspired the show, and a double album CD of the music from How the Koala Learnt to Hug and The Elephant Bridesmaid. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view and purchase products.

Excited beavers

“A perfect introduction to theatre for children, full of audience participation and feel-good factor.” ★★★★★ Sheffield Star

“Filled to overflowing with the feel-good factor. A pure, undiluted joy” ★★★★★ The Cornishman

“By turns funny, charming and off the wall. This family show is a great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part – and the children adored it.” ★★★★ Bristol Guide

The show

Koalas are the cuddliest critters but just how did they learn to hug?

There’s only one way to find out, so join Karen The Koala and her lovable outback friends for a show that is guaranteed to fill you with all the wonder of the land down under.

Based on the best selling book by Steven Lee, this charming family musical was written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children.

How The Koala Learnt To Hug book

Treat yourself or a fan of the show to the original treasury which inspired the musical: How the Koala Learnt To Hug and other Australian fairytales. Online reviews call it:

  • just a lovely story
  • absolutely adorable
  • lovely and innocent
  • amazing
  • funny and charming and clever
  • enchanting.

 

 

 

How the Koala Learnt to Hug and the Elephant Bridesmaid double album cd inner

Stream, download or buy the album of music from How the Koala Learnt to Hug at Bandcamp or Apple Music or Spotify.

Discover (or relive) the original songs from both The Elephant Bridesmaid and How the Koala Learnt to Hug with a double album CD of songs! You’ll soon be singing along, with or without kids!

Koala attacking tree

How The Koala Learnt To Hug
1. The Bubble Song
2. The Beaver Song (Hands Up In The Air)
3. Where Is That Sound?
4. Alone
5. The Hugging Song

Elephant bridesmaidThe Elephant Bridesmaid
6. Pretty Dress
7. The Tidying Song
8. Wind Chime
9. I Want Your Loving
10. Make Some Noise
11. Pretty Dress Reprise