The Legend of Ned Kelly
3-12
8-18
Terrapin Puppet Theatre (Tas)
The authorities branded him an outlaw... the oppressed called him a hero. This is the legend of Australia’s most notorious folk hero.
Inspired by Sidney Nolan’s iconic series of paintings, Terrapin Puppet Theatre breathes new life into the legend through witty puppetry and compelling video images.
This production is fired by a desire to bring Nolan’s work to life and perhaps to take the very next step Nolan may have chosen himself, had the technology been available to him.
Perfect for visual arts and media students, as well as drama students and people interested in Australian history.
Lighting, projection of pristine digital scans of the original paintings and an evocative soundtrack allow a lively and humorous interpretation of the characters who inhabit the three dimensional space.
A dramatic, entertaining and uniquely Australian new work for family audiences.
The Legend of Ned Kelly has been developed in association with the National Gallery of Australia.
“A grand sweeping production... that held the audience in its spell...”
The Mercury
Detail: Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946, National Gallery of Australia, gift of Sunday Reed 1977.
| Artists | Venue | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Devisor and Director: Annie Forbes, Co-Devisor and Designer: Richard Jeziorny, Image Realisation: Cazerine Barry, Composer: Constantine Koukias, Text and Lyrics: Finegan Kruckemeyer, Lighting Designer: Daniel Zika, Puppet Realisation: Tim Denton | Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre | 55 minutes |
| School Dates : Prices | Public Dates : Prices | |
| Week 3: Mon 14 May 1pm. Tues 15 May 10am, 1pm. Wed 16 May – Fri 18 May 10am, 1pm. Price: $10 ($8 Dis) | Tues 15 May 7pm Price: Child/Conc $16, Adult $21 (includes BASS booking fees). Save up to $3.30 per ticket! – See booking information. | |
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