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Are we there yet? St Aug’s prepares for Shrek Jr production

By Jemma Jones

Sep 2, 2025

Nothing to see here! The St Augustine’s College students participating in this year’s production of Shrek Jr were in full swing when the Free Press came to visit during dress rehearsals. Photo by Jemma Jones

Rehearsals for St Augustine’s production of Shrek Jr are in full swing in preparation for its takeover of the Kyabram Plaza Theatre on September 11 and 12.

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Parents would be glad to know the green paint has not made an appearance just yet; however, characters are being formed, and students are slowly beginning to turn into the familiar residents of Far, Far Away.

Shrek Jr is the musical (and kid-friendly) counterpart of the famous 2001 film Shrek.

The story follows the unlikely duo of Shrek (Guneet Buttar) and Donkey (Maddison Reid) on their quest to rescue the long-imprisoned Princess Fiona (Lily Murray) from her tower.

From there, a whirlwind of hilarious misadventures, catchy songs and heartwarming moments unfolds.

Co-director Chloe Grant said the production was at the business end of rehearsals and the students were tidying up dance moves and fine-tuning their pitch.

She said crowds at the Plaza Theatre were in for a good time.

The Free Press attended the 70-strong cast’s dress rehearsal on Wednesday, August 20 to get a sneak peek for what was in store for the nearly sold-out crowds.

Tickets for Shrek Jr are still available for those wanting to fall right into a musical fairy tale, and can be purchased online at trybooking.com/events/landing/1409872