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Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, Honk! tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly for dinner. Eventually, Ugly manages to escape but has no idea how to return home. Along his way, he encounters a beautiful swan, Penny, tangled in a fishing line. After saving her, the two birds fall in love. However, she must return to her flock and fly south for the winter.
First published in 1843 in Denmark, it’s a true classic of children’s literature. It was originally chosen to perform in 2021 when we all thought our pandemic lockdowns were a thing of the past. We were so wrong. So, Honk! Jr. sat in our office for two years, reminding us that life would return to normal eventually and now, here we are. It has been so exciting bringing Honk! Jr. to the stage. We were reflecting on why this musical was chosen and what drew us in.
We think everyone has had times where they seemed different on the outside or felt different on the inside. In today’s world, we couldn’t think of a better message to pass on to others – being different isn’t something to fear, but something to celebrate.
Ms Zelema Levy,
Teacher of Music – Junior School
and
Ms Lucinda Fitzmaurice,
Year Level Coordinator and Teacher of Music
