Turtle and the Tradewinds
11 Sep 2011 - 13 Sep 2011
TURTLE AND THE TRADE WINDS
Presented by Sandpiper Productions
In Turtle and the Trade Winds the puppeteer-actors create a moving and sensitive portrayal of thousands of years of engagement between the indigenous peoples of northern Australia and Indonesia. The story is seen through the eyes of an old woman and told in a series of vignettes to an inquisitive young child.
The central motif is the turtle, revered as a food source, a spiritual totem and a marker of the season’s.
It changes as it moves between the two countries, returning each year to lay its eggs and start the cycle again.
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It is a touching – and at times humorous - portrayal of the ancient and significant ties between Indonesia and Australia. The poetic nature of the performance, as well as its strong conservation message, makes it both a rewarding cultural and educational experience for all age groups.
Turtle and the Trade Winds is a magical theatrical event that creates fascinating links between visual imagery, puppetry, dance and film.
The production has already performed in Surabaya in East Java, at the Ubud Writers Festival and on the Cocos - Keeling and Christmas Islands.
This is your opportunity to see it performed locally!
Fantastic visual stimulation
Suitability: Pre-primary – Year 12
Curriculum links: Dance, Drama, Puppetry, Music, Indigenous Studies and Indonesian Studies
Dates: Sunday 11th, Monday 12th, and Tues 13th September
Venue: 7.00pm at PCYC, 4 Scott St Broome
Duration: 45 minutes (no interval)
Tickets: Kids under 5 free, kids and adults $15 , family of 4 - $50
(Groups of 10 receive 1 complimentary; Groups of 20 receive 2 complimentary)
Tickets Available from Shinju Outlet in Paspaley Plaza, or at the door.
Kids bring a rug and a cushion, chairs also provided for adults and older kids.