Our Impact

Look at the impact we're creating

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participants

That’s 1 in 7 Western Australian children that engaged with our work!

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across WA

We travelled further than going around the entire Earth!

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creative programs

Delivered across festivals, schools, theatres and community settings!

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schools across wa

That means we partnered with 1 in 9 Western Australian schools!

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festival goers

They gathered across 5 creative hubs we activated statewide!

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theatre patrons

Our productions presented in 6 venues across the state, bringing theatre closer to where families live, work and learn.

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regions in Western Australia

We connected with communities in Perth, the Southwest, Goldfields-Esperance, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Kimberley and Wheatbelt.

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creative experiences

We delivered these across festivals, theatre productions, school residencies, regional tours and community events.

Reports

Our Impact

The Stones - Impact Report (2026) A confronting and powerful theatre experience for teens, The Stones challenged young people to reflect on empathy, responsibility and the impact of their actions. Reaching more than 1,200 people, this compelling production sparked meaningful conversations about risk, consequence and community.

Stellarphant - Impact Report (2026) Blast off into the world of Stellarphant, adapted from James Foley's beloved picture book, which delighted more than 6,000 audience members. Explore the stories and outcomes that show how creativity and live theatre encourage young people to reach for the stars.

Reasons to Stay Inside – Impact Report (2025) Discover how this powerful production sparked imagination, emotional connection and creative confidence for children aged 8–12, reaching nearly 4,000 young people across metro and regional WA. Explore how access, storytelling and live theatre created lasting impact.

HOODS – Impact Report (2025) A bold return to theatre for teens, HOODS engaged over 2,200 young people in a confronting and deeply human story that built empathy, critical thinking and emotional literacy. Read how this production connected with young audiences across the state and why it mattered.

Barking Gecko Arts Annual Impact Report (2025) See the full picture of our work in 2025, reaching over 95,000 children, young people and communities. Dive into the data, stories and case studies that show how creativity drives access, belonging, wellbeing and learning across WA.

From Friends

AWESOME Schools – Impact Report: Upbeat Digital (2025) Explore how artist residencies in schools strengthened classroom learning, supported wellbeing and built teacher confidence, culminating in student work presented at the AWESOME Festival. See the impact of creativity embedded in education.

Regional Teaching Artist Training Program – Impact Report: Upbeat Digital (2025) Learn how this intensive program empowered regional artists with the skills, confidence and tools to lead creative learning in their communities. Discover how capacity building creates long-term impact for young people.

STEAMED Up – Impact Report: Upbeat Digital (2025) Follow a year-long creative journey where students and teachers built skills, confidence and imagination through sustained artistic engagement. Read how deep, long-term programs transform learning and wellbeing outcomes.

The Master Collector – Impact Report: Upbeat Digital (2025) Step inside an immersive program blending performance, puppetry and storytelling to ignite creativity and curriculum learning across 9 schools. Uncover how participatory theatre creates meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

Gecko Hype – Video: Mantis Productions (2025)

Step inside a landmark moment for Barking Gecko Arts as we celebrate the merger of Barking Gecko Theatre and AWESOME Arts, bringing together our community to launch a bold new vision for creativity in every child’s life.
Watch how this milestone event, the unveiling of the Imagination Manifesto, and the announcement of our inaugural patron signal an exciting future for arts and impact across WA.

STEAMED Up – Video: Jessica Russell Moves (2025)

Hear directly from students and teachers as they share how STEAMED Up built confidence, creativity and connection through a year of deep, hands-on learning.
Watch how sustained artist residencies transform classrooms, amplify student voice, and create lasting impact for school communities.

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