The magic of the Australian bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall’s trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood.

A tale of resilience and hope, Beetle reminds young audiences that there’s an important place in the world for all of us, and even tiny creatures can make a big impact.

“A striking show which takes young viewers on an immersive journey into nature by fusing puppetry, physical theatre, circus, video projection, and set and costume design with seamless imagination.”

- The Scotsman

Even the smallest voices matter…

This charming, nostalgic and uniquely Australian show invites children and families to join the adventure. A young girl finds an elusive Christmas beetle in her garden and together they embark on an adventure through time and place, to help beetle find family.
On the way they encounter larger than life beetles, stick insects, and other bush critters while finding out about the uncanny nature and delicate balance of the bush environment.

Fast Facts

Genre

Family, theatre

Venue

black box, proscenium arch, unconventional site/space

Duration

50 mins

Touring History

Australian national tour, 2024
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, UK 2023
Northern Arts Festival Australia, Townsville, 2023

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