The award-winning creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo and Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium return to The Joan, 16 – 17 September, with their awe-inspiring new production, ARC.

Featuring exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host and audience interaction, this intimate show about our love for the natural world gives children and their families the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a menagerie of rare and vulnerable species, including the Leadbeater’s Possum, Pangolin, Snow Leopard, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Kākāpō, Polar Bear and the Indian Elephant.

With conservation at its heart, ARC explores key threats to Australia’s biodiversity from climate change to habitat loss and degradation and invasive species, whilst raising important questions about our relationship with the changing natural world.

Over the past two centuries, Australia has lost more mammal species than any other continent and continues to have one the highest rates of species decline among countries around the world.

Renowned as innovators of physical and visual theatre for the past three decades, Erth has worked with leading scientists, museums and zoos to bring this timely and important production to life on stage and deliver a genuinely moving, respectful and empowering show for young audiences.

Don’t miss your chance to experience an incredible array of wildlife transform before your eyes live on stage!

ABOUT THE COMPANY: ERTH VISUAL & PHYSICAL INC.

Erth is a company fuelled by beautiful accidents; a team of creators, makers and performers pushing the limits of design, content and experience.

Erth’s puppetry-based theatrical productions and innovative community projects have challenged and inspired audiences for more than thirty years, driven by a special interest in natural history, First Nations stories and urban mythology. With a prime focus on environmental sustainability, conservation and social justice, the company’s core motivation is the creation of emotionally impactful artistic work. By connecting with audiences young and old, Erth educates, inspires, motivates and empowers people to make an impact in the world through their own actions.

Today the company is recognised internationally as an innovator of physical and visual theatre, and a creator of brave, unbridled work for children.

Dates & Times:
General Public Performance – Monday 16 September at 6pm.
Schools Performances – Tuesday 17 September at 10am & 12:30pm.

Suitable for:
General Public – Ages 5+ and their families.
Schools – Kindergarten – Year 6.

Duration:
55 minutes (No interval plus a 15-minute Q&A following each performance).

Venue:
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High Street, Penrith.

Ticket Prices:
General Public – Standard Ticket $35, Family of Four Pass $120.
Schools – Student/Teacher $25 (1 free teacher per 10 students).
A fee of $5 applies to all bookings.

Click Here for More Information and Bookings

Click Here to Watch the Trailer

Photos:
Production Stills by Jacquie Manning