Experience the magic of storytelling through dance: Ballet adventures for all ages!

Commissioned by the AWESOME Festival in partnership with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) experience the joy and wonder of the ballet with these two specially produced shows for children and their adults. Including direction from renowned choreographer Andries Weidemann and an original score by award-winner composer Dr Emma Jayakumar, experience the classical tale of Little Red Riding Hood like you've never seen it before alongside the original and quintessentially Australian story of The Lost Little Llama.

Artform: Ballet
Age suitability: all-ages
Target audiences: Young children with their parents, grandparents or caregivers, dance enthusiasts, school groups/educators
Warnings: Some high-pitched tones in the music, some loud unexpected sounds

The Lost Little Llama
Meet a little llama who can't stop running, jumping, and dancing – until one spectacular leap lands her far from home! When a mischievous kookaburra becomes her unlikely guide through the Australian bush, she encounters a cast of crafty characters with questionable intentions. Will our dancing llama find her way back to the paddock? Join this heartwarming adventure that proves that sometimes getting lost is the best way to discover who you are. Originally presented as part of AWESOME Festival 2022, this delightful narrative ballet weaves together dance, humour and heart in a uniquely Australian story that will charm audiences of all ages.
Key themes: Self-discovery and identity, friendship and trust, home and belonging, adventure and growth, the value of persistence
Running time: 30 minutes

Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is traditionally a cautionary tale about listening to your parents and being careful of strangers, but in this gorgeous retelling little Red is empowered to take matters into her own hands. Join her in her battle against Wolf as she tries to save Granny and herself from being eaten, told in the glorious classical ballet form and brimming with surprising twists and turns. With a hippy Granny, a “vegetarian” Wolf and an overly confident huntsman, Little Red has her work cut out for her in this funny and heart-warming story for the whole family! Commissioned for the 2023 AWESOME Festival, this captivating production weaves classical ballet, poetry, and song together. Choreographed by Andries Weidemann and set to an original score by Emma Jayakumar, the performance features talented Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts dancers with enchanting vocals by Robert Hoffmann and Caitlin Cassidy.
Key themes: Empowerment, bravery, courage
Running time: 30 minutes

Children will enjoy participating in a hands-on 30 minute workshop in between the two plays.

Ticket prices: Adult $10, Child $6.50

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Narrogin & District Senior Citizens Centre
1-3 Fathom Street, Narrogin WA 6312

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