Synopsis
Sometimes the smallest hearts are the warmest.
When an epic snowfall imprisons the residents of the tiny village of Kishka, young Thea Sutton proposes the villagers build a catapult to fling her and the village’s bravest and strongest out in search of a solution. With the catapult hastily assembled, Thea and the heroes are launched over the snow and into the grandest of adventures. Whimsical and humorous, dark, and mysterious, heartfelt, and sincere, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family.
The work features an eclectic mix of storytelling, traditional Czech puppetry, shadow puppetry and animation, with a cast of memorable characters.
"The Snow [...] not only treats children with respect, but also listens to their desires for change and gives them a narrative with the space to affect that change."
""... cheek-achingly hilarious ... unforgettable magic.""
""... Inspiring tale of adventure and innovation...""
"Finegan Kruckemeyer's play has the whimsy and delight in the bizarre that marks a great children's story, and Barking Gecko Theatre have brought it to life beautifully."
Performance Information
Run Time: 65mins
Contains strobing lights and use of a smoke machine.
Suitable for Relaxed Performances, Auslan Interpreted Performances, and Audio Description. Proscenium Arch or Blackbox Studio.
Target Audience: children and families, students from Year 3, Home School Families and the adventurous.
Available Resources: Marketing kit and collateral, detailed technical specification guides, Creative Learning Resource.
| MAIN CAST | Grace Chow Charlotte Otton Andrea Gibbs Isaac Diamond |
| WRITTEN BY | Finegan Kruckemeyer |
| DIRECTOR | Adam Mitchell |
| DESIGNER | Zoë Atkinson |
| LIGHTING DESIGNER | Lucy Birkinshaw |
| COMPOSER, SOUND DESIGNER & LIVE MUSICIAN | Cathie Travers |
| SYSTEM DESIGNER | Tim Collins |
| PRODUCTION MANAGER | Stewart Campbell |
| COMPANY STAGE MANAGER | Emily Stokoe |
| ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Sophia Morgan |
| COSTUME COORDINATOR | Nicole Marrington |
| PROPS BUILDER | Luke Salfinger Taryn Gill |
Development Partner
INSPIRE Perth: Community Partner
INSPIRE Perth: Community Partner
INSPIRE Kwinana: Community Partner
City of Imagination Partner
Barking Gecko Donor Family
WONDER CLUB
GIVING PROGRAM DONORS
Government Partner
