The Twits

#Main Info

You won’t believe your (glass) eyes!​

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January after sold out seasons around the country to delight and disgust, in equal measure.

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet – both on a quest to be meaner than the other – but, who will outwit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, this infamous pair ultimately highlight the need to treat others with love and care and spreading positivity is far more enjoyable.

Packed with Dahlicious mischief, hilarious mayhem and big belly laughs, The Twits is an unmissable summer school holiday fun for all ages, from Shake & Stir Theatre Co the team behind sold out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine.

You’ve read the book – it’s time to experience this family classic from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller live on stage.

Created By

Adaptor Nelle Lee
Director Ross Balbuziente
Creative Producer Nick Skubij
Designer Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer Guy Webster

Featuring Johnny Balbuziente, Ryan Hodson, Billy Fogarty, Nelle Lee, and Kieran McGrath.

Details

By Roald Dahl
Adapted & created by Shake & Stir Theatre Co

AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 5 to 105 years old!

This production contains: Loud music and sound, strobe lighting, haze and two very nasty individuals.

Dates

Comedy Theatre, Melbourne 16 - 25 Jan 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney 5 - 19 Jul 2025


#Team

Nelle Lee

Nelle Lee

Adaptor

Ross Balbuziente

Ross Balbuziente

Director

Nick Skubij

Nick Skubij

Creative Producer

Josh McIntosh

Josh McIntosh

Designer

Jason Glenwright

Jason Glenwright

Lighting Designer

Guy Webster

Guy Webster

Sound Designer

Johnny Balbuziente

Johnny Balbuziente

Cast

Ryan Hodson

Ryan Hodson

Cast

Billy Fogarty

Billy Fogarty

Cast

Nelle Lee

Nelle Lee

Cast

Kieran McGrath

Kieran McGrath

Cast


#Trailer

#Past Venues

#Past Venues

VenueCityYears

Brisbane

2022

Orange

2023

Sydney

2023

Griffith

2023

Wagga Wagga

2023

Shoalhaven

2023

Albury

2023

Mildura

2023

Wangaratta

2023

Sale

2023

Launceston

2023

Warragul

2023

Frankston

2023

Narre Warren

2023

Sydney

2023

Queanbeyan

2023

Parramatta

2023

Newcastle

2023

Taree

2023

Port Macquarie

2023

Redland

2023

Caloundra

2023

Gladstone

2023

Mackay

2023

Cairns

2023

Ayr

2023

Rockhampton

2023

Maryborough

2023

Adelaide

2023

Alice Springs

2023

Toowoomba

2023

Melbourne

2025

Sydney

2025

#Reviews

100 out of 10

Australian Stage

★★★★★ A perfect piece of theatre.

Broadway World

My six-year-old rates The Twits as the best show she saw last year – and it was in my top five, too. Shake & Stir are masters at keeping younger audiences entertained.

The Sydney Morning Herald

A slick and disgusting success.

The Age

Should not be missed.

ArtsHub

Honed to perfection.

Stage Whispers

#Gallery