From Writer/Director Chris Bendall comes a fantastic new story about the power of every person to find their voice, and save the world.

Two intertwining stories – one magical, the other all too real – bring two unlikely heroes to the stage in a new work inspired by the Fridays for Future student-led protests of 2019. Black Sun / Blood Moon follows Maddy, a ten-year-old climate champion, and Katie, the underachieving assistant of a climate denying politician, as they set out to save the planet.

When Paul unwittingly inspires his young daughter Maddy to take part in a school climate strike, their lives are turned upside down irrevocably. Maddy’s journey will put her at increasing risk as she takes her message to the powers that be, while Katie will find herself on the back of eagles and dolphins as she attempts to fulfill a fantastical quest from the future.

Cast & Credits

CAST

Eloise Bendall, Adelaide Kennedy, Francesca Savige, Lani Tupu, Matthew Whittet

Credits

Written and Directed Chris Bendall
Dramaturg Hilary Bell
Set & Costume Design Isla Shaw
Sound Design Kingsley Reeve
Video Design Susie Henderson
Design Assistant Claudia Spackman
Production Manager Tim Burns
Costume Supervisor Rebecca Jones
Puppetry by Erth Visual & Physical Inc
Produced by Critical Stages Touring

EDUCATION BOOKINGS & RESOURCES

EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES

Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 11am + Q&A
Thursday 8 June 2023 at 11am + Q&A 

Education Tickets & Pricing

$25 ea
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked. For further information and to book please contact our Education Booking Officer or fill in our Education Booking Form.


SUITABLE FOR YEARS 7-12
(Stages 4 – 6)

Curriculum Links and Resources
Download the Black Sun / Blood Moon Curriculum Links
Download the Black Sun / Blood Moon Education Pack

Schools Ticket Subsidy Program
Thanks to the Packer Family Foundation, eligible schools will receive $10 per ticket off of the full school’s price for this production. Please apply for the Education Ticket Subsidy via the School Subsidy Booking Form. Your subsidy request is dependent on your school’s ICSEA score.

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Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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