"On his first day at a new school, Jack gets bullied. Fearful for his safety, Jack decides to leave and spend the day at home doing chores. But when Jack goes to the market to sell their only cow, an adventure begins that leads him to confront the biggest ‘bully’ of them all. The Bully and the Beanstalk is a compelling exploration of the bullying cycle, seen through the lens of the fairy tale classic. The play teaches a valuable lesson about empathy, self-assertion and ‘inner’ strength, and features McMurtry’s signature parade of colourful characters, clever staging and more audience participation than ever before. A magical coming-of-age story that will captivate audiences of all ages."
Michael McMurtry performed "Cinderfella" at McMurrich two years ago, and was a big hit. He's great at interacting with the audience, and does a good job of speaking to all the different age groups. We are pleased to be able to bring him back! Thanks to the McMurrich School Council Enrichment Team for organizing, and to the Fundraising Team for all their hard work to make this possible.
You can learn more about Michael at www.mikemcmurtry.com.



