We are proud to introduce a Barbie doll with Down syndrome to better reflect the world around us and further our commitment to celebrating inclusion through play. Doll play outside of a child's own lived experience can teach understanding and build a greater sense of empathy, leading to a more accepting world. 'Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves. 'As the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie plays an important role in a child's early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social stigma through play,' said Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls, Mattel. We’re so thrilled that this brilliant production gets another chance at life, and hope to see you at the theatre soon. Our fabulous cast are back in the rehearsal room and hard at work after a two and half year hiatus. Additionally, her outfit and accessories are thoughtfully designed, including matching ankle foot orthotics and a three-chevron necklace symbolizing the extra 21st chromosome. HIT Productions tour of Summer of the 17th Doll is underway in 2022.

The doll features a shorter frame, longer torso, rounder face, smaller ears, flat nasal bridge, almond-shaped eyes, and a single line on her palm-characteristics of the genetic condition. Mattel's newest Barbie doll, created in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, is designed to accurately represent women with Down syndrome. Summer of the Seventeenth Dol l plays at the Heath Ledger Theatre until May 20.Barbie with Down syndrome. Adam Mitchell’s direction and the creative team as a whole are to be lauded for crafting such a magnificent piece of work. Thankfully, everything fell in to place perfectly, from the set and light design to the razor-sharp line delivery. There is plenty of drama and unfurling action, but it takes all the elements of production and strong performances to draw out. Summer is the sort of script which would be easy to butcher. Newcomer Michael Cameron also shone in his brief, but vital role of Johnnie. In this kind of ensemble piece, it really is hard to pick standouts, but special mention should go to Amy Mathews as Olive she has never failed to impress in every production I have seen her in, but this one was on a whole new level. The Summer team did just that, with each performer perfectly apt at bringing their characters to startlingly real life.

The Time: Australian summer, the five-month lay-off holiday for sugar-cane workers.

It can sometimes take a lot to make a really stand-out cast, well, stand-out. Summer of the 17th Doll (Original, Play, Broadway) opened in New York City and played through Feb 15, 1958. A beautifully observed, humorous and poignant play, Ray Lawlers much loved tale of two Queensland cane cutters who for 16 years have worked up north in the. When you experience a lot of theatre in your life, you do grow accustomed to a certain kind of quality of performance.

Summer of 17th doll