A Touring Festival Hub: Theatre, Play & Participation

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The Touring Festival Hub combines a high-quality theatrical production, Reasons to Stay Inside, with a curated, place-responsive satellite festival designed for children and families. Anchored by the performance, the project extends into participatory workshops, free outdoor activations, and creative experiences developed in collaboration with presenters and local artists from each host community. Inspired by the spirit of the AWESOME Festival, this layered model increases accessibility, deepens local relevance, and activates venues and surrounding precincts as vibrant cultural destinations.

Company

Barking Gecko Arts

Company / Artist Bio

Barking Gecko Arts, formed from the legacy organisations Barking Gecko Theatre and AWESOME Arts, has been a leading force in youth arts for over 35 years. Through award-winning theatre productions, festivals, workshops and school programs, we create world-class arts experiences that inspire young people to Imagine Bigger. Our work combines creativity, storytelling, and participation to nurture imagination, curiosity and connection. By making high-quality arts accessible to young people and communities, our programs support the development of essential future skills including creativity, collaboration, confidence, and critical thinking.

Location

Artform

Interdisciplinary

Audience

Children and Families

Venue suitability

Black boxFestival

Reviews

“Outstanding. My 6.5-year-old son said it was the best thing he has ever seen.” – AUDIENCE MEMBER, 2025 AWESOME Festival

Website

https://barkinggecko.com.au

Trailer

https://vimeo.com/1179480324

Duration

55 minutes

Touring Party

Previous Seasons

20-26 September 2025, Koorliny Arts Centre (Kwinana) 30 September-2 October 2025, State Theatre Centre of WA (Perth) 14-17 October 2025, Don Russell Performing Arts Centre (Gosnells) 21-24 October 2025, Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre (Kalamunda) 30 October 2025, Red Earth Arts Precinct (Karratha)

Estimated Remount Cost

$15 - 20k

Weekly Sell-Off Fee

$10 - 15k

Royalty %

Availability

20272028

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/barkinggeckoarts/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/BarkingGeckoArts/

Contact Name

Natalie Di Risio

Contact Phone

0411 341 643

Contact Email

natalie.dirisio@barkinggecko.com.au

Technical Specifications

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e9tj5roj2bpysc9omjfv2/BarkingGeckoArtsATouringFestivalHubTheatrePlayParticipation_120524365a2c4f92ba689c2586da5d44__rtsi_technical_specifications.pdf?rlkey=p85ibka44ghgpk2pido6oo9a1&dl=0

Marketing Pack

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wem1ke6pfqm0sn3sgyt7z/BarkingGeckoArtsATouringFestivalHubTheatrePlayParticipation_727a0ab8afae4cbf86cdf51636fa35f3__rtsi_marketing_kit.pdf?rlkey=3h2zvehr3iht0wzef3bvlrlrc&dl=0

Community Engagement Pack

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i8dx6xjqyqq1z0h4bpp8i/BarkingGeckoArtsATouringFestivalHubTheatrePlayParticipation_e3590f9b93f44051a21919087f3e6b95__bga_community_engagement_plan.pdf?rlkey=maize5txtz115mv4y7weo5ohy&dl=0

Program information

Presentation date

Wednesday 9 September

APAX presentation type

Pitch

A Touring Festival Hub: Theatre, Play & Participation

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