Terrapin Puppet Theatre - Sleeping Horses Lie
Friday 8 June, 2012
“‘Sleeping Horses Lie’ is a visually-stunning, poetic, and wild tale of transformation. It’s for any child who has ever dreamed of charging off on horseback for the adventure of their lives, and it’s for any child who has wanted to return home, the same, but different.”
Written by: Maxine Mellor
Directed by: Frank Newman
Designed by: Selena de Carvalho
Coposer / Sound Design: Matthew Fargher
Sally Saber wanted to be a tiger; sharp-toothed, clever, and unafraid. But there was never anything to be scared of. Her mother and father made sure Sally Saber was always safe.
Until one night Sally found she was the only one awake in her dark house. Her parents would not stir – no-one would read her a story until she drifted back to dreams. All the familiar shapes and sounds she knew suddenly turned strange. Everything was changing. Even sleeping mum and dad were sprouting hair and hooves – twisting – into horses!
This would be no ordinary night. Tonight, Sally’s drab neighbourhood becomes a lush and exotic landscape for her to explore with her parents reigned in and her stuffed toy companion narrating the journey as if they were
travelling through pages of a favourite story book. Populated with unforgettable characters and challenges to test her courage and ingenuity, Sally delights in her opportunity to be a big, brave girl. Never before has she felt this independent and free.
Sally is so bold that she wants to be in control of the entire story – she’s sick of being told what to do – she doesn’t need her stuffed toy narrator anymore! But when she’s alone, Sally discovers just how daunting it is to face the unknown. Perhaps it is nice to be looked after a little. Perhaps it would be nice to go home again.
Written by award-winning young Queensland playwright, Maxine Mellor (whose previous works have been staged by Queensland Theatre Company and the Australian Theatre for Young People).
Dates & Times
- Friday 8 June
- 11am
Prices
- Full Price Adult
- $20
- Concession
- $15
- Child U16
- $10
- Family (2 Adults + 2 Child U16)
- $45
- Subscriber Full Price Adult
- $16
- Subscriber Concession
- $12
- Subscriber Child U16
- $8
- Subscription Family (2 Adults + 2 Child U16)
- $36
For more information, please contact the box office 6430 5850 (Mon - Fri. 9am - 5pm)
How to Book
Duration: Approx 50 mins no interval- Book online
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