Windmill Theatre and Metro Arts. Space Theatre. 11 Jul 2015
The ‘Bear Experts’ arrive to a cabaret styled performance space, with taped cardboard boxes for tables and floor cushions for seats. We have all brought our very own bear – well at least the kids have – and everyone gets in on the performance.
This well-crafted show is splendid in its simplicity. Carrying the themes of resilience, optimism, friendship and humour, it asks us to consider the important role that our teddy bears play in our lives. “They always say exactly what needs to be said…”
The show has been created by Metro Arts and is being presented by Windmill Theatre in conjunction with the Adelaide Festival Centre.
Designed as a “playful and gentle introduction to theatre for very young audiences”, the program invites the children to participate as much or a little as they are comfortable, both outwardly and inwardly. The kids can sit quietly with their families and emulate the onstage action with the security of their parents, or they are welcome to the front to virtually join the performers on stage.
Incorporating both storytelling and song, there is a section dedicated to famous bears throughout time (Winnie the Pooh features amongst others), a game of peek-a-boo which works in a clever projection, and a funny song about bottoms!
The adults and kids alike just love it. It is engaging and entertaining.
Paul Rodda
When: 7 to 19 Jul
Where: Space Theatre
Bookings: bass.net.au
