The Cat in the Hat (2026)

Child Players ACT is proud to present our latest collaborative project - Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, originally produced by The National Theatre of London. In collaboration with professional circus artist Jeff Young this production will incorporate elements of circus arts, clowning and acrobatics to elevate the performance of Seuss's classic story for a young audience. Our show will give young people aged 12 and up the opportunity to work with professional adult performers and circus artists to develop their physical performance skills in a theatre environment. One of the aims of this production is to showcase a number of different aspects of physical performance including acting, dance, mime, juggling, unicycling, gymnastics, floor acrobatics, partner acrobatics and puppetry.

This production is part of the Future Artists Projects and young people who wish to participate will need to submit a short audition video showcasing their physical theatre skills. Please read the audition pack carefully and register your interest via the Expression of Interest.

This production is designed for a small onstage cast however there may be further opportunities for backstage and front of house roles.

Audition Pack - 12-17
Audition Pack 18+

Jeff Young

Jeff is a contemporary circus artist that brings a lifetime of elite training to the stage, blending the refined skillset of a competitive athlete with the artistic flair of a Looney Tunes cartoon.

Offering a unique comic presence on stage, Jeff produces an eye-catching array of skills separated by hilarious character moments sure to stun a crowd on any stage.

Always one to enjoy the scenic route, Jeff underwent formal training in competitive gymnastics, theatre and music as a youngster before finding his home in circus arts.

An alumni of the National Institute of Circus Arts, Jeff specialises in all forms of juggling, contemporary clowning and ground acrobatics, using his training to create multi-skill acts rarely seen across the globe.

Described as a “comic multi-talent”, Jeff has shared the joy of circus with audiences across Australia as a founding member of Poncho Circus, and has performed in a myriad of festivals and productions, including The Barber of Seville (Opera Australia), Infamous Cabaret Cirque and appearances in the Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals.

With over a decade of performance experience, Jeff is constantly learning and layering his performances with new techniques to affirm his reputation as one of Australia’s top-tier artists.