A place to keep the most precious of things. A place to embrace the awe and wonder of nature.
Showcasing exquisite puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction and a world of rare and exotic animals, ARC is a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that cohabit this place we call Earth.
ARC presents intimate, magical encounters with rare and vulnerable species, raising important questions about our collective and individual relationship with nature and loss.
Renowned as innovators of physical and visual theatre, for the past three decades Erth’s body of work has explored the depths of the past. With ARC, they look unblinkingly to the future, as this menagerie of animals transforms the stage before your very eyes.
"With conservation at its heart ARC has something for everyone… If you get the opportunity to experience any of Erth’s work – go! ARC is … a quality offering from one of Australia’s most exciting companies."
"Enthralling… As puppetry, the huge animals are truly awe-inspiring, and the young are duly impressed"
"It’s an invocation, especially to the children, to think about their place in the natural world; about where they fit in with these remarkable animals"
Scott Wright, Albert David, Tom Caley, Sarah Platts, Keila Terencio de Paula
Artistic Director Scott Wright
Head of Design Steve Howarth
Producer Scott Andrew
Writer Alana Valentine
Creative Associate – Puppet Design Gabrielle Paananen
Associate Director Solomon Thomas, Samantha Hickey
Composer/Sound Designer James Brown
Composer/Sound Designer Daniel Herten
Lighting Designer Frankie Clarke
Video Designer Solomon Thomas
Production Manager Rick Everett
Thursday 20 June 2024 at 10am
Thursday 20 June 2024 at 1pm
Friday 21 June 2024 at 10am
Friday 21 June 2024 at 1pm
$27 ea
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.
SUITABLE FOR YEARS 3 – 8
(STAGES 2 – 4)
Curriculum Links and Resources
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Companion Card accepted
Assistive Hearing system available (FM)
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Riverside acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. We pay our respects to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.