Direct from its rave-reviewed season at the UK’s prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, don’t miss BEETLE as it takes off on its Australian tour, reminding young audiences that there is an important place in the world for all of us. ★★★★
An instant Australian classic, BEETLE tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard, the elusive Christmas Beetle. Together, they go on an immersive journey into the Aussie bush, fusing puppetry, physical theatre, circus, projections and original illustrations in this imaginative new story for kids aged 6+.
The magic of the bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall’s trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood.
Beetle was commissioned by the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) and The Art House — Wyong.
Reviews
“Hand’s down the best children’s show I’ve ever taken my daughter to! Funny, moving and beautifully done”
“It was soooo brilliant!!! We LOVED it. Best thins I’ve taken the kids to hands down”
“I learnt not to take seeds from the earth so more trees can grow and all the Christmas Beetle families can live there” – Young Audience Member edeinburghfestivalsforkids
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“A striking show which takes young viewers on an immersive journey into nature by fusing puppetry, physical theatre, circus, video projection, and set and costume design with seamless imagination” ★★★★
The Scotsman
Concept by Joshua Thomson
Created and Directed by Kate Walder & Joshua Thomson
Illustrations by Freya Blackwood
Featuring Christy Tran, Lloyd Allison-Young and Olivia Hadley
with Vicki Van Hout as the voice of the tree
Video Design by Susie Henderson
Sound Design by Luke Smiles
Composition by Jessica Dunn
Lighting Design by Gareth Simmonds
Costumes designed and created by Melanie Gillbank
Scenic Art by ERTH incorporating recycled set pieces from prior Legs productions
Production Manager – Gareth Simmonds
Stage Manager – Daniel Story
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