Flutter
Presented By String Bean Puppets
A bat who is afraid of the dark meets a glow worm who thinks she is a star. Friendship triumphs fear as the glow worm leads the bat out of darkness and together they fly.
This show is a work in development, inspired by conversations with children during workshops at Zealandia about their fear of the dark and the real threats that our native species face from introduced pests. Through shadow puppetry, we explored how the dark can make the familiar seem strange and frightening. Their words and the art and images they created will feed into this work.
Join this courageous short-tailed bat, and his new glow worm friend as they face his fears and delve into the shadows, discovering the light on the other side.
Made with the support of the Philipp Family Foundation
A social story for the relaxed performance of Flutter will be available online closer to the time. Check back here soon.
Flutter is perfect for families with children aged between 3 and 7 years old
Relaxed Performance for Flutter Information
Flutter will be hosting a Relaxed Performance on Friday 15 September at 10am. Everyone is welcome at this show but relaxed performances are especially suitable for people with intellectual disabilities and people who are on the autism spectrum. The show will be adapted to create a more relaxed sensory environment.
The lights and sound effects will be less intense, the house lights will be kept on a low level, people can move around & come and go from the theatre as needed and can move around the theatre. There will also be a pre-show walkthrough of the theatre at 9:40am, prior to performance. Please find the social script for this relaxed performance of flutter below which includes more information on the show synopsis, character and what to expect for the performance. If you have any questions or queries regarding this performance or accessibility at BATS, please email[email protected].
Creative Team
Anna Bailey - puppeteer/puppet build and design
Struan Ashby - set design and construction
Stephanie Cairns - Music composition and sound design
Jen McArthur - direction/dramaturg
Gillian Hanemayer - Lighting Designer
Joseph Bailey - Electrical Wiring
Jimmy Williamson - Production Management Intern
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