As Australian families feel the pinch of school holiday costs, a brand-new Australian musical is making sure ticket price won’t be the reason kids miss out on live theatre.
Wonder Lane Entertainment has announced its Family Access Initiative, releasing 1,000 tickets at just $20 to its new family musical, Season Squad, when the show plays Sydney this September and October.
With NAB’s latest Consumer Stress Index showing households already cutting back on entertainment and discretionary spending, the initiative is a direct response to what many parents are telling producers: affordability is now front of mind when planning school holidays.
Families can buy tickets now at SeasonSquad.com.au
About the show
Welcome to Calendar Grove, where Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter come to life. Sunny, Blaze, Bloom and Chill are the guardians of the seasons, working together to keep the world in balance — until fun-loving Sunny convinces the others to make summer last forever. It seems like the perfect idea, until the seasons begin to lose their magic and Calendar Grove starts to unravel. Packed with pop anthems, spectacular dance and plenty of laughs, Season Squad is a heartwarming musical about friendship, teamwork and discovering that our differences make us stronger.
The original music comes from Emmy-nominated, platinum- and gold-selling songwriters and producers Jason Pennock and Matt Wong, whose combined 30-year career spans Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Mattel, Paramount and Apple TV+. Their credits include Disney’s Descendants, ZOMBIES and High School Musical: The Series, Nickelodeon’s Monster High, and Netflix’s Spirit Rangers, alongside Disney Live Entertainment productions including EPCOT’s Luminous: The Symphony of Us and shows at Tokyo Disney and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Why it matters now
Producer Clint Salter said the initiative was inspired by the reality many families are facing.
“We know the cost of living is affecting almost every household, and school holidays can quickly become an expensive time for parents,” Salter said. “As producers, we asked ourselves a simple question: how can we make it easier for more families to experience live theatre? The Family Access Initiative is our answer.”
“Every child deserves the chance to experience the magic of live theatre, and if we can help create thousands of those memories while making it more affordable, we’ve done our job.”
“By offering $20 family tickets, Wonder Lane will make the live theatre experience of Season Squad more accessible for families across NSW, reducing cost barriers and enabling more family members to attend the show” says Peta Downes, Producer, Commercial & Contemporary Performance, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith.
Any remaining Family Access Tickets will be released during launch week until the allocation is exhausted.
Season Squad Sydney Tour
Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill — 29 September – 3 October 2026
The Joan, Penrith — 6–7 October 2026
Zenith Theatre, Chatswood — 8–9 October 2026
The Family Access Initiative at a glance
• 1,000 Family Access Tickets
• Just $20 each
• Waitlist members get exclusive early access
• Remaining allocation released during launch week while tickets last
About Season Squad
Season Squad is a brand-new Australian pop musical for the whole family. A 60-minute original production suitable for ages 4+, it features a contemporary pop soundtrack, spectacular choreography and audience interaction throughout. Season Squad is produced by Wonder Lane Entertainment.
About Wonder Lane Entertainment
Wonder Lane Entertainment is a commercial theatre and live entertainment company founded by producer and entrepreneur Clint Salter, who has built and exited five companies across entertainment, education and media over the past 21 years. Clint invests in major commercial musicals here and overseas, including Moulin Rouge! The Musical, & Juliet, MJ The Musical and Mean Girls The Musical, and develops original productions designed for long-term audience connection and scalable brand growth. Season Squad is Wonder Lane’s first original family entertainment property.
