Dates confirmed for Avenue Q

I think it's important to again stress that this show isn't just a musical. It's a puppetry performance. I know of many puppeteers, both in Melbourne and out of state who don't mind travelling to see a good and well-known puppetry show. I myself, and other people from around the country, have travelled to see Ronnie Burkett - someone who definitely isn't known, even to those people who know about the Tonys (by the way, is the 'average' punter someone who's in the industry or the general public? Because I think the idea that Melbournians don't know what the Tonys are is slightly off). Ronnie gets sell out audiences every time he comes to Australia. He does adult marionette performances (adult as in PG, not as in burlesque or R-rated). Perhaps you would care to read up on the recent Perth puppetry festival, where people came from around the country to participate - I met one girl who came from Hobart (I think... it may have been a different state) just to VOLUNTEER and take part in the activities. Perhaps puppetry isn't as big as MT, but I think discounting the interest by the local puppetry community (and only counting the target market as MT enthusiasts or mainstream theatre-goers) is short sighted. ... But then, I realise this will fall on deaf ears, and no amount of discussion will convince anyone that it will be a success. That's theatre for you, and I'm perfectly happy to wait til next year to apologise if necessary. Round head foam puppet pattern at Puppets in Melbourne