Beetle

ABOUT THE SHOW

A new Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard; together they embark on an adventure to search for his Family, the now elusive Christmas Beetle. The magic of the 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. Reminding us of the delicate balance of the natural world and that all things are connected.

FROM THE CREATOR

One of my most loved childhood memories always happened in late November or early December, when a very special sharing happened with my family. It didn't matter who saw it first but when we did we would bring our whole family together to look at this incredible seasonal event: the first Christmas beetle. Knowing more would come in the following weeks, I remember it stood as a symbol of Christmas, summer, water, heat, fun, family and friends.

Even though my family are living all over Australia now, we all still tell each other if we see one. Unfortunately, we’re seeing them less and less.

Beetle is a story of hope, it reminds us of the importance of the smallest things, and our responsibility to let hope live on through different stories, every new summer.

ABOUT LEGS ON THE WALL

In 1984 a small collective of Sydney street performers took on the name of a warm up exercise and created a new physical theatre company. From these origins on Gadigal country, Legs On The Wall has grown to become the internationally renowned powerhouse it is today, with a reputation built on sharing vital contemporary stories through spectacularly daring public art. Inspired by this trailblazing legacy and led by Artistic Director Joshua Thomson and Associate Artist Vicki Van Hout, Legs remain a forward-facing company propelled by our mission: to make meaning in a rapidly changing world through transformative physical theatre.