Just as Baby Teddy Bear is about to drift off to sleep, his big brother climbs down the chimney and persuades Mary Poppins to whisk them away on a magical journey into Monet’s famous Water Lilies painting.
Monet’s garden in Giverny is full of surprises and wonder, and the show blossoms into a joyful celebration of his art and imagination. Mary Poppins’ magical suitcase is always close at hand, and when it finally opens, the surprise is truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Come and enjoy all the classic songs from Mary Poppins in a thrilling tribute to the one and only Julie Andrews.
Duration: 45 minutes
Appropriate for ages: 3–9 years
Themes: Imagination, art, music, curiosity, and the magic of storytelling. A gentle introduction to Monet’s world, creativity, and seeing beauty in everyday moments.
Tone: Playful, adventurous, and warm — with lively songs, expressive movement, gentle humour, and moments of soft surprise that help children feel safe and engaged.
Interactivity: A dreamlike stage inspired by Monet’s garden and paintings, filled with colour, texture, and magical transformations. In the Monet curtain scene, the audience uses a special paintbrush together to “paint” the stage — opening flowers and awakening singing water lilies.
Sensory Notes: Suitable for sensitive children. No loud bangs, flashing lights, or strobe effects. A calm, visually rich experience with soft transitions and a gentle, reassuring atmosphere.
Visual Experience: A dreamlike stage inspired by Monet’s garden and paintings, filled with colour, texture, and magical transformations. Featuring glowing flowers, a transforming water lily glove, and other enchanting textile art puppet creations.
Languages: Available in English and Hebrew. The songs in the show are performed in English only.
Credits:
Written and Created by: Savannah Zwi
Music: From the 1964 Mary Poppins film
Set and Costume Design: Savannah Zwi
Hebrew Translation: Orit Binderman
The Monet Curtain Construction:
The shimmering, deeply textured Monet curtain is truly the star of the show. Many hidden treasures are installed inside it, revealed as Mary Poppins explores and enters Monet’s world. Using a magical paintbrush, she opens flowers and unveils lily pond leaves, while the animals who live on the lake come out to play. The curtain was constructed from vintage lace and recycled tulle, largely sourced from old, discarded wedding dresses. Its rich, layered texture is created by patchworking these transparent fabrics in a haphazard, overlapping manner, building up a surface reminiscent of Monet’s brushstrokes and signature painterly style.
