Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favourite 'crack-a-lackin' friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film Madagascar.

After the soaring success of Disney's Aladdin JR. in Cessnock last year, Hunter Drama: ON TOUR continues to spread the magic during 2019 with it's latest epic musical theatre road trip.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of the adventures of all your favourite four and two legged friends.

As they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo, the animals find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.

Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo.

He and his best friends - Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo - have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them.

Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape - with the help of some prodigious penguins - to explore the world.

Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to "Move It, Move It!"

Stunning sets, vibrant costumes and toe tapping dance routines will have you and the kids talking about this well after the curtain falls.

The show features an entirely local cast of Cessnock's finest young Hunter Drama performers.

Madagascar JR. is on at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on July 19 and 20 with the matinee show starting at 2pm and evening performances at 7pm.

To book tickets visit:www.cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au

Call the box office on 4993 4266.