Spike
Wednesday 1 July 11:00am
Theatre
Two
Spike is the story of an echidna who is stolen from his
nest by a greedy rat.
He hatches from his egg far away from home. A
young girl finds him. She is playing alone in the bush because other
children are bullying her. He has no spikes yet, and she doesn’t know what
kind of creature he is. She tries to work out where he comes from, but
accidentally puts him in dangerous situations – in the nest of a
crocodile, an emu and a turtle. He feels frightened, rejected, and alone.
As the story unfolds, she helps him to discover where he belongs, and he
helps her to find her own “spikes” and stand up to the bullies.
Told
with shadow theatre, Spike is an interactive experience for the
audience, with lively original music by Mal Webb. It is entertaining and
fun, as well as a catalyst for a discussion about difference and
belonging. It is also about the unique biology of Australian animals,
especially the egg-laying echidna.
After the performance, there is
a demonstration of shadow puppetry techniques, introducing children to an
expressive, hands-on storytelling medium that is highly accessible to
young people.
“Spike is a great show to introduce kids to live
theatre and to engage them at an early age with a family show that
provides an experience of participation, very different to watching a
movie or TV. The kids and parents all loved it, and we can’t wait for them
to visit again” - Andrew Frith
Duration: 40 minutes no
intermission
All Tickets: $10
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$10.00 -
1 July 2026
