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WHO doesnt want their very own teddy bear? When the cast of the Roo Theatre Companys latest production Toy Crazy visited the Wollongong Hospital Childrens Ward the giant bear certainly proved popular.

The kids had a ball as the characters of a robot, a teddy bear, a rubber spider, GI Joe and Barbie chatted and performed for them.

While a stay in hospital can be somewhat monotonous for children the cast of Toy Crazy certainly brightened the day of many.

The Roo Theatre Company, based in Shellharbour, enjoyed a stellar year last year entertaining audiences with a variety of renowned and original works.

Some of these included Quarry, Allo, Allo and The Sound of Music.

Toy Crazy tells the story of Mother Hubbard and her two children Hansel & Gretyl who run a toy-shop, their biggest job being the making of toys for Santa Claus' order.

One Christmas Eve they are behind with their work and wish for some help, prompting the toys to come to life.

Just when all is well two elves arrive at to toyshop with a plan for revenge on Santa, who has expelled them from his toyshop for having no elf control. Impersonating Santa himself the rascally robbers kidnap the toys and a perilous adventure follows.

The talented Toy Crazy cast of 50 are all locals from Shellharbour, Kiama and Wollongong.

Toy Crazy hits the stage at the Harbour Theatre in Shellharbour from January 12 until January 20.

Shows are 2 pm on Saturdays and weekdays and 7.30 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $10 child/concession, $15 for adults and $45 for a family of four.

Check out the website at www.toycrazy.150m.com. For enquiries and bookings phone the Roo Theatre on 4297 2891.

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