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The Art House presents
Beetle
by LEGS ON THE WALL
An instant Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard; together they embark on an adventure to search for the now elusive Christmas Beetle.
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.
A tale of resilience and hope, Beetle reminds young audiences that there’s an important place in the world for all of us.
This charming, nostalgic and uniquely Australian show invites children and families to join the adventure, encountering larger than life beetles, stick insects, and other bush critters while finding out about the uncanny nature and delicate balance of the bush environment.
This performance will take place in our studio, which is general admission un-assigned seating.
Beetle is commissioned by the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) and The Art House Wyong and was supported by Inner West Council. Legs On The Wall are supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Cast & Creatives
BEETLE by Legs On The Wall
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
Reviews
"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... adults attending will feel just as great a sense of wonder at the spectacular world it invites us into" - The Scotsman
"Legs On The Wall, the Australian theatre company behind Beetle, superbly blends a touching storyline with visual splendor... This is definitely the show of the Fringe that changed my perspective of the natural world" - Playbill
Audience 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
