AWESOME FESTIVAL 2022 | The Whale’s Tale | 4.5 Stars

Review | Laura Money

Did you know there’s a whale in the Museum? No, not the bony one! Another whale washed up and sick. The Whale’s Tale sees our intrepid Navigator investigate why the whale is sick and how we can help. Enlisting the help of Dr Walrus – a flatulent but kind Dr – the pair try everything to make the whale well again.

Through puppetry, whimsical costumes, and hilarious interactions with the audience the crew from Born In A Taxi Collective really get you thinking. The Navigator is hilarious and her voice quirky and tailored to an audience full of kids. Dr Walrus has everyone in stitches with his antis and the Shark makes a hilarious 180 degree turn, delighting the crowd.

The Whale’s Tale is a thought-provoking show that enlists the youth of today in the fight against plastic – enthusiastically rallying everyone to do better.

The Whale’s Tale is on at Boola Bardip WA Museum until 1st October 2022. TICKETS

The Fourth Wall acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we engage in storytelling on – the Wadjhuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Keep up with The Fourth Wall on Facebook and @fourth_wall_media on Instagram to see what we’re up to in 2022.

AWESOME FESTIVAL 2022 | Hutan | 4 Stars

Review | Laura Money

We are all here in the forest. Hutan is a felt and puppet recreation of a Singaporean forest, complete with animals, rain, and leafy canopies. Children are encouraged to explore through gentle play and a series of dances and music that capture the senses and prove that the forest is a beautiful and fascinating place.

This show is the definition of inclusive – each child (and some adults!) are given a name label and welcomed by name into the forest with a welcome song. The music is gentle but reflective of different elements of the forest – getting louder and more rhythmic with the rain and the gibbons, and softer with sunrise. There are puppets to discover and interact with, each animal bringing a different energy to the forest scape.

As Hutan draws to a close, everyone feels a sense of wholeness and wellbeing that nature can gift. It’s a gentle exploration of a unique place that will remain in your heart.

Hutan – A Sensory Forest Adventure is on at Boola Bardip, WA Museum until 1st October 2022. TICKETS

The Fourth Wall acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we engage in storytelling on – the Wadjhuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Keep up with The Fourth Wall on Facebook and @fourth_wall_media on Instagram to see what we’re up to in 2022.

AWESOME FESTIVAL 2022 | Dreams of a Lonely Planet | 4 Stars

Review | Laura Money

Flying Bicycle Collective are the quirky new children’s theatre group bringing whimsical and beautiful theatre to children and the young at heart. Dreams of a Lonely Planet is a joy to watch, taking imagination and yearning and wrapping them up in a warm hug of a show.

The three characters – all seeking adventure with a desire to explore – magically travel from planet to planet, fish for stars and fall in love with lamps and more. With fun costumes and a vintage soundtrack, this gentle show looks and feels as beautiful as a silent film and features more than a few nods to this genre – in particular the stunning costuming and design of Georges Melies moon films.

Adventures akin to those of The Little Prince unfold through short vignettes that engage and delight the audience. Dreams of a Lonely Planet is a gentle break from reality that takes adventure into its natural dreamlike state.

Dreams of a Lonely Planet is on at The Blue Room Theatre until 1st October 2022. TICKETS

The Fourth Wall acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we engage in storytelling on – the Wadjhuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Keep up with The Fourth Wall on Facebook and @fourth_wall_media on Instagram to see what we’re up to in 2022.

AWESOME FOURSOME | Rob Kronk: We Live Here

Interview | Laura Money

Rob Kronk is the Director of Flipside Circus and co-Director of We Live Here, a physical performance that gives a voice to people from Hummingbird House. We asked Rob our Awesome Foursome questions to see what it’s all about.

What is your show about?

The stories of children and families at Hummingbird House. The show is a celebration of life and the power of creating and sharing memories. 

Favourite part of the show, no spoilers!

I have lots of favourite bits of the show – I love Mum’s to do list which is a scene that gives us a window into the life of a parent who’s also a carer, and the swimming routine where we get to create an entire, very silly, synchronised swimming routine, it’s a lot of fun. Our acrobats had to create the freedom of swimming – without any actual water. 

What do you love about performing for children?

I love how honest young audiences are. If they love something they will tell you, they really love it. And if they don’t they will definitely tell you. 

Describe your show in four awesome words:

Moving. Inspiring. Funny. Joyous. 

You can catch We Live Here as part of AWESOME ARTS FESTIVAL at STCWA until 30th September 2022. TICKETS

The Fourth Wall acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we engage in storytelling on – the Wadjhuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Keep up with The Fourth Wall on Facebook and @fourth_wall_media on Instagram to see what we’re up to in 2022.

AWESOME FESTIVAL 2022 | We Live Here | 4 Stars

Review | Laura Money

We Live Here is a stripped back and beautiful homage to the people of Hummingbird House – a youth hospice that provides a comforting and warm home for families undergoing medical treatment. Presented by Flipside Circus and Circus WA, the show is a gorgeous representation of courage and love.

Featuring voiceovers and a thrumming soundtrack, We Live Here sees the physicality of Hummingbird House. From joyful play to the breakdown of time in a day, each sequence reflects the memoirs of its inhabitants – past and present. There is a stunning sequence where a mother outlines her day, physically holding up every other member to f the troupe with grace and strength. There’s laughter and pure goofiness in a touching date sequence and synchronised swimming.

Each vignette has a depth to it, the acrobatics are impressive but so is the story being told. We Live Here is a must-see this Awesome Festival.

We Live Here is on at STCWA until Friday 30th September 2022

The Fourth Wall acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land we engage in storytelling on – the Wadjhuk people of the Noongar nation. We pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Keep up with The Fourth Wall on Facebook and @fourth_wall_media on Instagram to see what we’re up to in 2022.