On a chilly Friday night in Melbourne, I took to the streets of Melbourne singing Supercalafragilisticexpialidocious. I wasn’t the only one. Hoards of people leaving Her Majesty’s Theatre last week were in the same joyous mood as I after seeing the spectacular stage show, Mary Poppins, which opened in Melbourne on Thursday night.

From the opening bars to the standing ovation, everything about the Mary Poppins stage show enthrals and delights. It’s an all singing, all dancing, all happening spectacular that will make you want to go back and see it again and again. Verity Hunt-Ballard and Matt Lee are fabulous choices in the lead roles of Mary Poppins and Bert, while other seasoned performers such as Marina Prior and Debra Byrne excel as Mrs Banks and the Bird Woman.

You will watch in awe as Mary flies above you, wonder at the clever and elaborate sets and marvel at the little details which truly make the show what it is. You know the songs and you know the story, but the reason to see the stage production is for the energy and charm of this childhood tale.

Relive the magic as it was when you first experienced Mary Poppins and then sing all the way down Exhibition Street as you leave the theatre. Remember the carefree nature of your childhood and fly a kite this weekend. Always take life with a spoon full of sugar and a Supercalafragilisticexpialidocious attitude.

On a fashion note, the theatre is not your local cinema. When you pay in excess of $100 for a ticket, it is appropriate to dress in a manner that complies. Tracksuit pants are NOT theatre attire. If you are bringing your children, do not put them in tracksuit pants or their dressing gown. Jeans are only if you are REALLY dressing them up. The theatre is an experience and should be prepared for as such.

Image thanks to ABC