Production History

The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek

Adapted from the book by Jenny Wagner

The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek tells the story of a bunyip who yearns to discover the truth about his identity and physical appearance. He journeys along the creek bed asking animals he meets what they think he might be… the platypus doesn’t know and nor does the wallaby. As he travels he grows more and more despondent, that is until he hears something stirring in the water… something strange, dark and muddy…

Information

Running Time
50 mins
Age Range
Suitable for everyone, but perfect for ages 4 - 9.
History
  • 1998 Premiere Season
  • 1999 Regional Tour, Western Australia
    International Tour, Japan
  • 2000 Return Season, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre

Credits

Director
Noriko Nishimoto. Assistant Director Michael Barlow
Devisor
Noriko Nishimoto and Michael Barlow
Designer
Zoe Atkinson
Composer
Lee Buddle
Puppet Construction
Jiri Zmitko and Zoe Atkinson
Performers

Michael Barlow and Paul Johnson
Cellist, Soprano and Dancer: Taryn Fiebig

 

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