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The Red Balloon

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The Red Balloon

Past Show - Season

01 Oct - 17 Oct

Studio Underground

A tale of magic and friendship found in the most unlikely of places

The Red Balloon

A Black Swan Lab Production

WORLD PREMIERE

On his way to school, a young boy finds a red balloon tangled around a lamp post. Soon after rescuing it, the boy discovers the balloon has a mind of its own! Together, the boy and his balloon wander the streets, exploring the neighbourhood and searching for adventure.

Based on the Academy Award-winning short film of the same name, The Red Balloon is the world premiere of the stage adaptation by Hilary Bell as conceived by emerging artist India Mehta.

The Red Balloon is aimed at children between 6 and 12 years of age, with the opportunity for community involvement from local WA primary schools.

Presented as part of the 2015 AWESOME Festival.

Black Swan State Theatre Company’s licence to present this stage adaptation of Albert Lamorisse’s THE RED BALLOON is granted by Rosica Colin Limited, London.

Dates

01 Oct - 17 Oct

Venue

Studio Underground

Recommended Age

6+

Duration

45 mins (no interval)

Content Warning

Contains adult themes.

Artists

Dylan Christidis

Cast

St John Cowcher

Cast

Ella Hetherington

Cast

Eloise Hunter

Cast

Rory McLaughlin

Cast

Ben Mortley

Ben Mortley

Cast

Sarah Nelson

Cast

Jack O'Neill

Cast

Katie Price

Cast

Chrissie Parrott

Director

Kate Cherry

Creative Mentor

India Mehta

Set & Costume Designer

Trent Suidgeest

Lighting Designer

Ash Gibson Greig

Ash Gibson Greig

Sound Designer & Composer

Julia Moody

Julia Moody

Voice Coach

Georgia Landre-Ord

Stage Manager

Claudia Blagaich

Assistant Stage Manager

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