Glen Street Theatre will present Legs On The Wall’s charming, nostalgic and uniquely Australian physical theatre show for children, Beetle, on Saturday 26 July.
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 his Family, 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, and of the delicate balance of the natural world.
The 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.
Co-Creator and Director of Beetle, Joshua Thomson, said one of his most loved childhood memories with his family was seeing the first Christmas beetle for the season.
“It didn’t matter who saw it first but when we did, we would bring our whole family together to look at this incredible seasonal event, knowing more would come in the following weeks,” Joshua said.
“I remember it stood as a symbol of Christmas, summer, water, heat, fun, family and friends. Now, even though my family are living all over Australia, we all still share if we see one. Unfortunately, we’re seeing them less and less.
“Beetle is a story of hope; it reminds us of the importance of the smallest things; our responsibility to let it live on through different stories, every new summer.”
The Scotsman gave the show five stars and said, “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.”
Legs On The Wall’s Beetle (50 minutes with no interval) is showing at Glen Street Theatre on Saturday, 26 July at 10am and 12pm. Tickets are $35 for members, $40 for general sale or a family pass of four for $150.
Bookings can be made by calling Call Glen Street Theater on 9470 5913 or through their website: www.glenstreet.com.au
