Our show considers the universal experience of struggling to belong, inspiring audiences of all walks of life to be courageous, think outside the box, and be proud of their uniqueness.
We tell the tale of our hero, Boy, and his journey to the Lonely Planet. Boy finds Earth to be a bit of a scary and confusing place. He yearns to escape and ride his flying bicycle far off into the sky… and galaxy beyond! The Moral Compass, a mystical goddess born of sun-rays and moon-shadow, is always watching fondly over Boy. When he falls asleep, she transforms his blanket fort into a magical portal and together, they journey to another world.
Contemporary dance and puppetry are the two main forms presented in our show. We use these forms to tell our story in an abstract way. This invites audiences of all ages to be analytical, curious and imaginative, in order to make their own interpretations of what they see. Our show is quiet, sensitive and gentle, splashed with moments of whimsical humour.
The characters we play are embodied with detailed movement and cartoonish, playful expressions. Some scenes are accompanied by voice recordings, to provide more context into the characters’ thoughts and feelings. Using a blankfort fort as our projection screen, shadow puppetry plays out like live-animation, depicting the characters’ long journeys through the cosmos. Our original sound score guides the emotional ebbs and flows of the story; from anticipating adventure, to laughing in silliness, to lonely birthdays and poignant farewells.