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Arts Narrogin presents Barking Gecko Theatre’s
Cicada
Adapted for the stage by Arielle Gray, Luke Kerridge and Tim Watts, from CICADA, by Shaun Tan
May 29 – May 30
Cicada tell story. Story Good. Story simple. Story even human can understand. Tok! Tok! Tok!
A small story of epic proportions, Cicada is an enchanting tale of difference, resilience and the light we all have inside ourselves.
Venue: Narrogin Town Hall
Session dates & times: Tuesday 30th May 10am & 1pm
Wednesday 31st May 10am
Show information:
Duration: 1 hour
Age recommendation: ages 8+
Warnings: Haze effects and some flashing lights
Tickets:
General admission (child or adult): $15
Family of 4 (2A+2C or 1A+3C): $50
Group rate 10+: $10 each (school bookings – teacher/supervisor free entry)
Cicada tell story. Story Good. Story simple. Story even human can understand. Tok! Tok! Tok!
So begins the story of a dutiful cicada who works away in a grey office year after year.
Overlooked and unappreciated by his co-workers, Cicada weaves a dream of escape, keeping his secrets hidden until the day something truly extraordinary begins to happen…
Winner of the Children’s Book Council Award for Best Picture Book in 2019, this new adaptation brings master-storyteller Shaun Tan’s much-loved Cicada to life on the stage with exquisite puppetry and visual storytelling by some of WA’s leading theatre-makers.
A small story of epic proportions, Cicada is an enchanting tale of difference, resilience and the light we all have inside ourselves.
About Cicada
Barking Gecko brings lauded WA storyteller Shaun Tan’s masterpiece Cicada to life with exquisite puppetry and visual storytelling.
The tale of a dutiful cicada who works in a grey office until his day of transformation finally arrives, this is a story of big ideas and one very adorable little insect.
Artist and Tour Crew Credits
Adapted from CICADA by Shaun Tan
Adapted for the stage by Arielle Gray, Luke Kerridge & Tim Watts
Director – Luke Kerridge
Designer – Tyler Hill
Prop Design Assistant – Amalia Lambert
Composer – Jonathon Jie Hong Yang
Sound Design – Tim Collins
Lighting Design – Chloe Ogilvie
Video Design – Tim Watts
Puppet Construction – Tamara Rewse
Cast – Tamara Creasey & Shane Adamczak
Technical Manager – Eugene Mackinnon
Company Stage Manager – Emily Stokoe
Stage Manager – Georgia Sealey
