Theatre, Saxophones & Sustainability: Hannah Gwatkin's Creative Life

Theatre, Saxophones & Sustainability: Hannah Gwatkin's Creative Life

 

When it comes to performers who live and breathe creativity, few embody it as fully as Hannah Gwatkin. A singer, dancer, actor, saxophonist, and all-around creative powerhouse, Hannah’s journey through the performing arts is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. In a recent conversation, she peeled back the curtain on her artistic path, revealing how a single moment in childhood shaped her future – and how she continues to evolve and inspire young audiences today.

 

🎭Josephine Wants to Dance
📍Australian Tour - Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland & Western Australia
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Based on the beloved picture book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, Josephine Wants to Dance leaps from page to stage in this delightful musical adventure for the whole family.

Josephine is not your average kangaroo. While her brother Joey insists that kangaroos only hop, Josephine dreams of pirouettes, pliés, and performing under the spotlight. She practices in secret, pointing her toes and leaping through the air with grace and determination.

When a professional ballet company arrives in the quiet country town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine is captivated by the dancers in their pink tutus and silk ballet slippers. She longs to be part of their world — but what chance does a kangaroo have in a human ballet?

Then disaster strikes: the prima ballerina sprains her ankle, and the understudy is out of action with a splinter. With opening night in jeopardy, the troupe is desperate. Could Josephine be the one to save the show?

Bursting with humour, charm, catchy tunes, and a powerful message about staying true to yourself, Josephine Wants to Dance is a must-see celebration of individuality and the joy of dancing to your own beat.

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HANNAH GWATKIN
Hannah Gwatkin is a dynamic Australian performer whose vibrant talents span cabaret, musical theatre, and environmental activism. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, she holds a Bachelor of Musical Theatre and a Diploma of Music (Contemporary Performance). Also a gifted saxophonist, dancer, and vocalist, Hannah brings versatility and passion to every performance.

Her stage credits include A Chorus Line (Mad About Theatre), Spring Awakening, Big Blue Sky: A Peter Garrett Story (NIDA), and The Boy from Oz: The Arena Musical (Overtur). She has toured internationally as a lead vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and featured in the acclaimed production Not Today (Rogue Projects).

Hannah’s original one-woman show, Eco-Worrier: A Climate Cabaret, has earned rave reviews at Sydney Fringe and Anywhere Festival. Armed with a saxophone, loop pedal, tap shoes, and ukulele, she delivers a witty, musical plea for climate action. Critics have praised her for sharp satire, inventive character work, and a standout moment as a mud-crab serenading the audience about ocean pollution.

Outside the theatre, Hannah runs Little Footprint Parties, an eco-conscious children’s entertainment business promoting sustainability through joy and creativity. Her work continues to inspire audiences around Australia.