While a lot of our work is digital, most of it comes from connecting with people in person.
'Mountain Goat Mountain' began as a series of workshops for children who were about to start school.
'The Flying Canoe' grew out of the electric performances by members of the Kiribati community who performed at a Kiribati Cultural Day that we held in Kyneton.
And 'Glow' grew out of workshops with new parents at Bunjil Place and ArtPlay.
We love speaking to people about big moments in their lives, and developing creative responses to what they share with us.
If you're interested in having us come to your community to run a workshop, or activate a space, please drop us a line!
‘Mountains of Kindness’ workshop run by Zoë Barry, Nikita Hederics, Liz Francis and Sarah Lockwood. Supported by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
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RAIN: for babies and their carers
A time to wonder and wander together in the rhythm of the rain.
‘RAIN: for babies and their carers’ is an intimate performance installation with live cello, created specifically for babes in arms and crawlers.
Since its creation in 2013, RAIN has toured to festivals and major performing arts centres across Australia and internationally in sold out seasons.
In 2024, RAIN will premiere as an interactive exhibition with the support of ArtPlay, City of Melbourne.
Are you ready to take a trip on The Flying Canoe?
Join comedian Bobby Macumber on an interactive adventure for families that explores the dynamic stories of Kiribati – our Pacific neighbour.
Together you’ll meet some sassy, salty spirits, fend off giant mud crabs, and dive into crystal blue waters as you work towards helping Bobby’s cousin, Nei Kinoia, become a fully qualified magic spinner!
Featuring an immersive soundscape, and traditional Kiribati singing and dancing, ‘The Flying Canoe’ is a playful way to experience the living history and the culture embedded in the lands and waters of the islands of Kiribati.
So jump aboard ‘The Flying Canoe’ and see things differently on island time.
Tia nako – let’s go!
‘The Flying Canoe’ was created by Marita Davies, Lucy Harris, Zoë Barry, Tahli Corin and Sarah Lockwood with performance design by Amy Carr-Bottomley.
It features the voices of Bobby Macumber, Teaote Burabura Davies and Matari McKenna as well as performances from Michelle Walton and Katherine Maruia.
Cultural and community consultation from Teaote Burabura Davies, Katerina Teaiwa and the Victorian Kiribati Association.
Previous seasons:
DreamBig Festival, Adelaide Festival Centre, May 2023
Federation Square, The Edge, April 2024
Best. Party. Ever. is an interactive zoom show has been made especially for Grandparents and their little loved ones (biological and chosen) who live apart. Performed entirely on Zoom, Best. Party. Ever. features silly songs, parlour games, sock puppets and plenty of shenanigans that can be shared online, despite the distance.
“It was hilarious. It was like making your mind go Huh? Ha? Whaa!!!”
Child Participant
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK
‘If these walls could talk’ was a site specific workshop created in response to the transformation of the Old Kyneton Primary School (OKPS) into a creative industries hub.