A World of Endangered Wonder Heads to Cessnock!
- intouch Magazine
- Aug 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Erth Visual & Physical Inc.’s puppetry-based theatrical productions and community projects have challenged and inspired audiences for over thirty years.
Now, the innovative company is bringing their new show, ARC, to Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) for two shows on Saturday, 14 September. ARC presents intimate, magical encounters with rare and vulnerable species, raising important questions about our relationship with the changing natural world.
Showcasing exquisite and intricately constructed puppetry, an enigmatic host, audience interaction and a world of rare and exotic animals, ARC is a profound experience that embraces the natural world and the creatures that cohabit this place we call Earth. From life-sized, realistic representations to imaginative interpretations, the wizards from Erth animate species ordinarily out of reach for young environmentalists. By connecting with audiences young and old, ARC educates, inspires, motivates and empowers people to make an impact in the world through their own actions.
According to Scott Wright, Artistic Director of Erth Visual & Physical Inc., the genesis of ARC came from a residency with Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary in 2016.
“During my visit I was lucky enough to be taken to where they were breeding Leadbeater’s Possums. A small furry bundle was placed in my hands, and I knew that if everybody could experience this delicate action of holding one of these beautiful creatures, an intangible connection between two species would be made.”
Tickets for ARC are on sale now at the PACC Box Office, by phone on (02) 4993 4266 or online at www.mypacc.com.au.
