ALEXANDER
AND THE
TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
THE MUSICAL
Music by Shelly Markham
Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst
24th Sep – 3rd Oct 2025
24th Sep – 3rd Oct
Duration: 60 minutes
Prices: $25pp / Group of 4 $15pp
Children and Families
Alexander is having a bad day! A terrible day. A horrible day.
To be quite honest, it’s a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes.
In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander’s rather trying life to music and brings to the stage a beloved and feistiy character. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he’s not his best friend anymore. And if that’s not bad enough, Alexander’s brothers don’t have any cavities but – he does. And just when it can’t get any worse, there are beans for supper and – yuck! – kissing on TV.
Alexander’s struggles with life’s daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen.
CAST
Liam Hartley
Lucy Holt
Tayla Rankine
Ella Shegog
Jack Barrett
Ben Cole
CREW
Director: Calum Johnston
Musical Director: Jai Bofinger
Lighting Designer – Noah Milne
CHILDREN’S THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Liam Hartley
Tayla Rankine
Lucy Holt
Jack Barrett
Ella Shegog
Ben Cole
Price
Family Pass (4 people): $60 ($15ea)
Showtime
Week 1: WED-SAT 11am & 1:30pm
Week 2: TUES-FRI 11am & 1:30pm
Our venue & Bar and craft table open 1 hour prior to showtime. We recommend arriving at least 30 min early as the advised showtime is when the show will begin.
Accessibility
PIP theatre is fully accessible via the foyer lift. We have dedicated accessibility spaces and are equipped with wheelchair-accessible amenities. Please email info@piptheatre.org for any questions or to book a companion card ticket.
Parking
Parking spaces located under the theatre in the Savoir Faire Car Park (Driveway located next to Maple Fusion Chinese Restaurant). Free on weekends and after 4pm weekdays. Plenty of street parking is also available along Park Road and surrounding streets.