Australia's leading national youth circus, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, will burst on to the stage at Riverside Theatres this Easter school holidays with its multi award-winning show, Junk.
Junk is set in 1940s rural Australia - a time when the neighbourhood street was a playground full of adventure and make-believe. An ordinary boy, discovers an abandoned junkyard inhabited by a gang of wild-at-heart kids. With boundless enthusiasm, the group urge him to play as children once did.
Inspired by childhood stories from elderly residents of regional Australia, a cast of talented young performers present a vibrant and refreshing exploration of the changing world of childhood, imagination and fun. Junk takes audiences into a magical world of play through circus and acrobatic skills, beautiful shadow-puppetry and live musical performances on instruments from a bygone era.
Executive Director and Producer, Richard Hull, said, "We are all very proud of this work, which so beautifully reflects our company's home and roots in regional Albury-Wodonga. It also asks some relevant questions about how children are allowed to dream, imagine and discover risk in our modern day society."
Artistic Director: Jodie Farrugia Featuring: Savanna Barker, Holly-Rose Boyer, Campbell Clarke, Matilda Hendrie, Kayla Hulm, Mitchell Kilsby, Fidel Lancaster-Cole, Thomas Leask, William Ledingham, Gabrielle Lee, Ellie Marks, Georgie McFarlane, Poppy McFarlane, Soma Murphy, Angus Onley, Ewan Schell and Abbey Szakal.
What: Junk
When: 6.30pm on 17th and 18th April, and 11am on 18th April
Tickets: Adult $39, Concession $34, Child $23, Family of 4 $96 Discounts available for Riverside Theatres' Members. Transaction fees: phone $4.60, web $3.60 and counter $2.60.
Where: Riverside Theatres - corner of Church and Market Sts, Parramatta
Tickets: https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/junk/ or from the Box Office (02) 8839 3399
Recommended Ages: 6+
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