Everybody knows that Koalas are just about the cutest critters alive but the Lancashire heartlands are a long way from their tropical Australian home, so for residents of Fleetwood getting to see one can be a bit tricky.

However, thanks to The Marine Hall’s presentation of a brand new show called How The Koala Learnt To Hug the joy of koalas can come to everyone!

Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming, tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!
The show is based upon the book How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales.

Beautifully illustrated and wonderful for reading aloud, it covers themes ranging from the belief that anything is possible to the importance of friendship and of course the magic that is a nice warm hug.

With heartwarming characters including Natalie Wombat, Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala this little gem of a book is filled with all the wonders of the land down under.

How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales was written by author Steven Lee who runs The People’s Theatre Company, and also wrote children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy.

The People’s Theatre Company are remarkable for producing top class family entertainment and making it affordable and accessible to everyone whilst receiving no regular funding.