Little Blue Dot was developed by Lemony S Puppet Theatre in conjunction with the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy and was commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre. This puppetry-based work for families aims to introduce and explain astrophysics in a way that is both accurate and accessible. Designed to tour a diverse range of venues, the elemental design utilises ‘black light’ theatre techniques to easily switch from an Australian campsite to the voids of space with speed and ease. Evoking a sense of wonder, everyday objects become cosmic phenomena such as gravity wells and black holes through careful control of light and space.
History
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NTRO Output Type
Original Creative Work
NTRO Output Category
Original Creative Work : Design / architectural Work
Place
Melbourne and Geelong, Australia
Venue
Alexander Theatre, Monash University and Story House, Geelong Performing Arts Centre
NTRO Publisher
Lemony S Puppet Theatre, commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres
Medium
Design for Live Performance
Research Statement
Little Blue Dot was developed by Lemony S Puppet Theatre in conjunction with the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy and was commissioned by Monash University Performing Arts Centres with co-commissioning support from Geelong Arts Centre. This puppetry-based work for families aims to introduce and explain astrophysics in a way that is both accurate and accessible.
Designed to tour a diverse range of venues, the elemental design utilises ‘black light’ theatre techniques to easily switch from an Australian campsite to the voids of space with speed and ease. Evoking a sense of wonder, everyday objects become cosmic phenomena such as gravity wells and black holes through careful control of light and space.
The excellence of this work is evidenced by:
• The initial season was part of the Family Fiesta, Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ annual children’s festival, and it subsequently toured to Geelong Performing Arts Centre as part of their Wonder Festival.
• The production was reviewed in ArtsHub by Isabelle Oderberg.