'A moving tale of self-discovery for all the family
'“Cicada tell story. Story good. Story simple. Story even human can understand. Tok! Tok! Tok!”
'Cicada spends his days dutifully working away in a grey office. Overlooked by his superiors and overworked by his colleagues, he is getting very close to the end of his tether. But one day, looking out over the city from the rooftop of his office building, Cicada has an epiphany.
'Winner of the Children’s Book Council Award for Best Picture Book in 2019, this new adaptation brings master-storyteller Shaun Tan’s much-loved CICADA to life in a stunning puppet show, presented by Sydney Theatre Company and created by one of Australia’s premier children’s theatre companies – Barking Gecko Theatre.
'A small story of epic proportions, Cicada is an allegory of difference, resilience and the light we all have inside ourselves. Children and adults will love this enchanting tale about finding one’s place in the world.' (Production summary)
Presented by Sydney Theatre Company. Performed at Wharf 2 Theatre, Walsh Bay: 21 September - 13 October 2024.
Director: Luke Kerridge.
Designer: Tyler Hill.
Lighting Designer: Chloe Ogilvie.
Composer: Jonathon Jie Hong Yang.
Sound Designer: Tim Collins.
Video Designer: Tim Watts.
Cast: Arielle Gray and Tim Watts.
'Shaun Tan's picture book about capitalism and individualism is brought to life via enchanting puppetry.'
'Barking Gecko Theatre transforms Shaun Tan’s unforgettable picture book into a transcendental puppet show. '
'Barking Gecko Theatre transforms Shaun Tan’s unforgettable picture book into a transcendental puppet show. '
'Shaun Tan's picture book about capitalism and individualism is brought to life via enchanting puppetry.'
