Beetle BY LEGS ON THE WALL

Next date: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

- PACC presents a Legs On The Wall production -

Even the smallest voices matter.

A new Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard; together they embark on an adventure to search for his Family, the now elusive Christmas Beetle. The magic of the bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall’s trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood. A tale of resilience and hope, Beetle reminds young audiences that there’s an important place in the world for all of us. Reminding us of the delicate balance of the natural world and that all things are connected.

This charming, nostalgic and uniquely Australian show invites children and families to join the adventure, encountering larger than life beetles, stick insects, and other bush critters while finding out about the uncanny nature and delicate balance of the bush environment.

This production contains flashing lights and haze. Recommended for ages 6 - 14 years.

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Production Images

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Directors Notes

"One of my most loved childhood memories, in late November or early December, a very special sharing happened with my family. It didn't matter who saw it first but when we did we would bring our whole family together to look at this incredible seasonal event. The first Christmas beetle. Knowing more would come in the following weeks. I remember it stood as a symbol of Christmas, summer, water, heat, fun, family and friends.

Now, even though my family are living all over Australia, we all still share if we see one. Unfortunately, we’re seeing them less and less. Beetle is a story of hope; it reminds us of the importance of the smallest things; our responsibility to let it live on through different stories, every new summer."

- Joshua Thomson, Co-Creator/Director

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About Legs On The Wall

In 1984 a small collective of Sydney street performers took on the name of a warm up exercise and created a new physical theatre company. From these origins on Gadigal country, Legs On The Wall has grown to become the internationally renowned powerhouse it is today, with a reputation built on sharing vital contemporary stories through spectacularly daring public art. Inspired by this trailblazing legacy and led by Artistic Director Joshua Thomson and Associate Artist Vicki Van Hout, Legs remain a forward-facing company propelled by our mission: to make meaning in a rapidly changing world through transformative physical theatre.

To learn more, visit legsonthewall.com.au

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