Sydney Festival and Papermoon Puppet Theatre present
A Bucket of Beetles
Australian Exclusive
Friendship, adventure and magical bugs.
Wehea is a little boy who lives in a big rainforest. Just like many other people who live there, he has a special connection with nature. Even the smallest beings in the forest are his friends. One day, Wehea meets a very special beetle – a rhinoceros beetle – and together they embark on an epic, life-changing adventure.
From Yogyakarta’s renowned Papermoon Puppet Theatre comes a work grounded in Indonesia’s centuries-old traditions of puppetry. After touring the US, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore, Papermoon Puppet Theatre heads to Sydney for the first time.
Based on a story told by a four-year-old boy (all of the animal puppet designs in the show are based on his drawings, too) and fit for all ages and adults, A Bucket of Beetles is more than just a story of a beautiful friendship. It's a story about the connection between humans and nature, that leaves us with a question: are we taking enough care of our water, soil and air?
Photo credit: Rendha Rais
"The standard of puppetry is extraordinary. The energy and artistic integrity of this company shines through in every scene."Glam Adelaide for Mwathirika
"Words are few for these puppets with moon-shaped faces who, like mimes, express everything in evocative, poignant gestures."The New York Times
Producer Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Story Lunang Pramusesa & Maria TriSulistyani
Artistic Directors Maria Tri Sulistyani & IwanEffendi
Puppet Engineer Anton Fajri
Puppet Design Anton Fajri, Iwan Effendi, M. Alhaq & Lunang Pramusesa
Lighting Designer Anton Fajri
Music Composer Yennu Ariendra & Ari Wulu
Music Director & Operator Iwan Effendi
Costume Maker Retno Intiani
Puppeteers, Puppets & Set Builder Pambo Priyojati, Beni Sanjaya,M. Alhaq, Hardiansyah Yoga & Lunang Pramusesa
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
| Tue 9 Jan | 5.30pm |
|---|---|
| Wed 10 Jan | 10:30am, 2:30pm |
| Thu 11 Jan | 10:30am, 2:30pm |
| Fri 12 Jan | 2pm, 6pm |
| Sat 13 Jan | 2pm, 6pm |
45 minutes (no interval). Total lockout applies.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|
$6 transaction fee applies.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $35 |
| Group of 4+ | $30 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $29 |
|---|---|
| Group of 4+ | $20 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
Recommended for ages 6+. Contains a total blackout.
All children below 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre. Children 13 years or over can attend performances unaccompanied, however, the venue cannot take responsibility for their safety.
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event are Sydney Festival and Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
| Tue 9 Jan | 5.30pm |
|---|---|
| Wed 10 Jan | 10:30am, 2:30pm |
| Thu 11 Jan | 10:30am, 2:30pm |
| Fri 12 Jan | 2pm, 6pm |
| Sat 13 Jan | 2pm, 6pm |
45 minutes (no interval). Total lockout applies.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|
$6 transaction fee applies.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $35 |
| Group of 4+ | $30 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $29 |
|---|---|
| Group of 4+ | $20 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
Recommended for ages 6+. Contains a total blackout.
All children below 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the theatre. Children 13 years or over can attend performances unaccompanied, however, the venue cannot take responsibility for their safety.
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event are Sydney Festival and Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Producer Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Story Lunang Pramusesa & Maria TriSulistyani
Artistic Directors Maria Tri Sulistyani & IwanEffendi
Puppet Engineer Anton Fajri
Puppet Design Anton Fajri, Iwan Effendi, M. Alhaq & Lunang Pramusesa
Lighting Designer Anton Fajri
Music Composer Yennu Ariendra & Ari Wulu
Music Director & Operator Iwan Effendi
Costume Maker Retno Intiani
Puppeteers, Puppets & Set Builder Pambo Priyojati, Beni Sanjaya,M. Alhaq, Hardiansyah Yoga & Lunang Pramusesa
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
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