Beetle by Legs On The Wall - Penrith

See the magic of the Australian bush spring to life on stage this National Science Week!

Join Sally and her backyard friend as they encounter larger than life beetles, stick insects and bush critters on their quest to discover the now elusive Christmas Beetle.

A must-see feast for the senses featuring:

🪲 Legs On The Wall’s signature mix of breathtaking physical storytelling;
🪲 Narration by Wiradjuri woman and award-winning artist Vicki van Hout;
🪲 Stunning animations of original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood (recently shortlisted for the 2025 Children’s Book Council Awards for picture books Afloat and The Garden of Broken Things);
🪲 Giant puppets and spell-binding visual effects;
🪲 Incredible scenic art by Erth Visual & Physical Inc. (ARC, Dinosaur Petting Zoo) and Legs on The Wall.

A nostalgic and heartwarming tale of wonder and hope – Beetle is a reminder of the delicate balance of the natural works and the power of small voices to make change.

✨ Suitable for Ages 6 - 14 and their families (General Public) and Kindergarten - Year 8 (Schools).

You may also like the following events from Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre:

• This Wednesday, 23rd July, 01:00 am, Morning Melodies 2025 at The Joan in Penrith
• This September, 27th September, 12:00 am, The Vegetable Plot - Pineapple People (WORLD PREMIERE) in Penrith

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