Three Little Pigs, One Big Message: Love, Laughter and Family

What do you get when you mix fairy tale pigs, big vocals and stand-up comedy timing? A children’s musical that’s as clever as it is hilarious. In this episode of the Showtime podcast, Andrew sits down with Zack, Isabelle and Ben, the trio behind The Three Little Pigs, to chat about turning a well-worn story into a high-energy stage hit. With fresh characters, catchy tunes and a whole lot of heart, this production proves that kids’ theatre can be just as bold, brilliant and entertaining as anything on the main stage.

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Stiles and Drewe’s The Three Little Pigs is a clever, high-energy twist on the classic tale, created by the award-winning team behind Mary Poppins and Honk!. Packed with catchy songs, colourful characters and playful humour, this short musical is designed to delight children and entertain the adults who bring them.

In this version, the three pigs each have unique personalities—a fitness fanatic, an eco-warrior and a brainy designer—and their journey away from home becomes a fun, fast-paced lesson in resilience and teamwork. The Big Bad Wolf brings just enough mischief to keep things exciting without being scary.

With a running time under an hour, the show is perfect for young audiences, offering big laughs, toe-tapping tunes and a heartwarming message about family and finding your strength. It is a joyful introduction to theatre that proves children’s musicals can be just as smart and satisfying as any grown-up show.

 

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ZAKARIA VASILIOU is a comedian and musical theatre performer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). His debut stand-up show Twinky Twinky Little Star played to sold-out audiences at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, earning rave reviews and an Adelaide Fringe Emerging Artist Award.

On stage, Zak has performed in a range of productions including Mongrel (dir. Maude Davey), The Hello Girls (dir. Jason Langley), Sweet Charity (dir. Jayde Kirchert), Chicago (dir. Adrian Barnes), and Ivy and Bean (dir. Sarah Williams).

He is thrilled to return as Q in Stiles and Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs after originating the role in the 2024 Australian premiere directed by Tahra Cannon. Known for blending sharp comedic instincts with heartfelt storytelling, Zak brings energy, humour and originality to every role he plays.

ISABELE DAVIS Davis is a Melbourne-born, Shanghai-raised singer, songwriter and performer. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre at WAAPA in 2019, she has dedicated her creative energy to writing, releasing and performing original music across Victoria. Her recent theatre credits include Romeo and Juliet and Outback Adventures (M.S.C), Share House: The Musical (Arts Centre Melbourne), and Ordinary Days (Be You).

Isabelle is also the voice of Talia Wick on Find Me, the theme song for the award-winning audio drama The Realm Tree. She recently released the first two singles from her debut album An Inconvenient Youth, with the full album set to launch in August this year.

Isabelle is excited to return to The 3 Little Pigs this July, sharing her love of storytelling, music and live performance with young audiences once again.

BEN HAMILTON is delighted to return to the stage in this vibrant production of The Three Little Pigs. He is currently studying full-time at Showfit, where he continues to develop his skills in singing, acting and dance, and deepen his passion for musical theatre.

Ben has a natural flair for entertaining young audiences and regularly works in children’s entertainment, bringing energy, fun and creativity to every performance. His warm presence and playful spirit make him a hit with kids and families alike.

He is thrilled to be part of this joyful and imaginative show, and looks forward to sharing the stage with such a talented cast and crew. The Three Little Pigs is a story full of heart, humour and important lessons about family and resilience, and Ben is excited to help bring it to life for audiences these July school holidays.