{"product_id":"thehungergamesparody","title":"5pm-6pm Sundays - Term 2 and Term 3 2026 \"THE HUNGER GAMES PARODY\" (Ages 10-18) - Pay in Instalments","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis NEW theatre production THE HUNGER GAMES PARODY features all the classic characters from the book series and films in a new parody written by Kirsty Budding with roles to suit beginning and experienced performers ages 10-18.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to enrol your child with a flexible payment plan, please complete our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xyrCwDpYvQv47GtF8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epayment plan enrolment form.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis production course runs across \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003eTerm 2 and Term 3 2026\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand will end in a 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