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The Little Nests

At ArtPlay: An immersive journey in imaginary dwellings.

  • Dates 14 - 15 Oct
  • Time 10:00am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm (30 minute show + 60 minute exploration)
  • Venue ArtPlay
$15.00
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An illustration of a house
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Image Credit: Papermoon Puppet Theatre

  • Created by: Papermoon Puppet Theatre in collaboration with Steph O'Hara, Stan, Myra Loke and Hui Xuan Seong

  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe, The Artground and ArtPlay

“Are you ready for a little journey?”
“Some creatures might live in this tiny space. Could you imagine what they look like?
“Why do they build their nests here? What makes them feel safe?”
“Look above! What kind of creature might live there?”

The Little Nests is an enchanting and evolving immersive installation that invites you to visit the little nests of special creatures and unravel mysteries in strange new environments where you can unleash your creativity to conjure extraordinary creatures.

Seamlessly blending shadow puppetry, live performance, and otherworldly soundscapes, The Little Nests invites you and your family to explore the innate longing for a safe refuge.

Bringing together a collective of artists from Australia's Melbourne Fringe, Indonesia's renowned Papermoon Puppet Theatre, and Singapore's arts space for children, The Artground, The Little Nests was developed over the course of three years in collaboration with children from all three countries and supported by ArtPlay.

Join us for a magical immersion into The Little Nests, where imagination soars, and the spirit of home finds its way into our hearts.

Your ticket includes a 30 minute performance for one child & one adult. After the performance other friends or family members can join you to explore the installation.

Concept & Artistic Direction - Maria Tri Sulistyani, Papermoon Puppet Theatre Indonesia
Producers – The Artground Singapore, Melbourne Fringe & ArtPlay, City of Melbourne.
Sound Artist & Technical Director - Steph O’Hara, Melbourne
Sound Artist & Musician – Stan, The Artground Singapore
Production Design & Puppeteers – Beni Sanjaya & Muhammad Alhaq, Papermoon Puppet Theatre Indonesia
Production Design – Myra Loke, The Artground Singapore
Performer - Hui Xuan Seong, The Artground Singapore

Supported by National Arts Council Singapore & ArtPlay, City of Melbourne. This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund, with thanks to Monica Lim and Konfir Kabo.

  • Duration: 30 minute show + 60 minute exploration

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: 5+

  • Event warnings: High Level Of Audience Participation.

Each ticket includes entry for one adult and one child. Additional adults and children are welcome to join after the 30 minute performance to explore the installation for up to 60 minutes.

Suitable for children aged 5-9 years.

For venue enquiries, please contact ArtPlay, (03) 9658 7880 or artplay@melbourne.vic.gov.au between 10am – 54pm, Thursday to Sunday.

  • 1 Child + 1 Adult: $15.00

  • 1 Child + 1 Adult (Blak Tix): $5.00

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

10:00am

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

12:30pm

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

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