Back by popular demand is Barking Gecko’s hit show, Improvilicious. Adapted for young audiences from the format of comedy sensation The Big Hoo Haa!, actors use audience suggestions to create fast, funny physical theatre on the spot. It’s completely unscripted and each performance is unique. In their third season, the Masters of Improv take on … The History of Theatre!!

In collaboration with (stars of comedy sensation the big hoo-haa!), Barking Gecko presents Improvilicious. The theme is history of theatre, the performers are some of the most talented improvisers in WA, and the stage is the competition ground. Two teams, endless possibilities and one championship title to be won. You hold the scorecard in your hands. Will it be hearts or skulls?

Writer: Damon Lockwood
Director: Sam Longley
Cast: Jimmy James Eaton, Ben Russell & Sean Walsh

In a valley nestled between two hills, is a small village and a world of magic to explore.

Follow one girl’s journey as she struggles to understand the difference between belief and knowledge. Along the way the girl meets many wild and wonderful characters, including the African Magician and his monkey, and learns a valuable lesson about acceptance and being true to one’s self. Featuring puppetry, song and dance, The African Magician, is an enchanting story to captivate young audiences.

Based on Afeif Ismail’s play ‘Son of the Son’The African Magician is a story of magic and child’s play in another culture. The collaboration between puperty and design artist Sandy McKendrick and Sudanese musician Asim Gorashi creates the atmosphere of Sudan were we watch the mischievous games of the village children. Celebrating the uniqueness of different cultures this play is aimed at 5-12 yo and their families.

Writer: Afeif Ismail: Writer
Transcreator: Vivienne Glace
Director: Jeremy Rice
Designer / Puppet Maker: Sandy McKendrick
Composer: Asim Gorashi

Schools and regional touring 21 June – 27 August 2010.

Contact kateh@barkinggecko.com.au ph. (08) 9380 3085

Barking Gecko creates extraordinary theatre to ignite young imaginations. This October school holidays we present Aesop and His Fables, especially designed for 5-12 yo and their families.

Aesop and His Fables

Direct from a sell out season in Athens is Lion’s Theatre Company with the ancient story of Aesop and His Fables. There’s only one problem…. Lion, the star of the show, is nowhere to be seen and the understudy is a fuzzy mouse with a nasty case of stage fright! A play about friendship, adventure and what it means to be a true hero!

This play is designed to engage children in the art of storytelling, as a way to entertain, record our history and “teach people about people” (Aesop)

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NB: for more information about AUSLAN performances and workshops visit the website.

“I bring my children to the theatre to inspire creativity and imagination, to feel involved in a more active way in the story rather than passive viewing of TV. It’s a great way for a family of multi aged children to do something enjoyable and meaningful together.” - Patron July 2010

Starting 12th February 2011, Barking Gecko Theatre Company introduces its BGTC Workshop program for children and young people aged between 7 and 18 years at the Subiaco Arts Centre. BGTC Workshops are designed to ignite creativity and unlock the imagination of Perth’s artistic youth.

Each week during school term, budding artists will work with industry trained tutors and guest industry practitioners to accelerate their learning in all areas of the performing arts. BGTC Workshops connect participants directly to people working in the performing arts industry and provide sneak peaks into the development of new works at Barking Gecko Theatre Company.

BGTC Workshops are a supportive environment where young people can explore valuable tools such as role play and body language to encourage creative thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
BGTC Workshops are taught by skilled industry tutors who aim to make time spent at Barking Gecko a fun, rich and rewarding experience for all participants.

There are three workshops available:
* Acting Up for 7 – 10 year olds – Stimulate imagination and build confidence. This is a great step into the world of performing arts.

* Skilling Up for 11 – 13 year olds – Explore International and Australian scripts to further develop performing arts skills.

* Acting Intensive for 14 – 18 year olds – Work with experienced actors to develop essential skills in acting for stage and screen.

For more information, or to book, visit barking gecko or call 9380 3080.

Beginning on Wednesday, 9th February 2011, children, parents and grandparents will be taken on a magical journey into the world of “Good Morning Maggie” as part of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company’s 2011 Workshop program. The story sessions will run over 9 weeks, until 6th April.

Meet Maggie- A Wife, Pelican, Mother, Circus, Grandmother, Tree, Monster, Painter, Tea Cup, Gardener, Dinosaur, Spider, Boat, Lion Tamer, Apple, Gumnut, Train and World’s Best Storyteller! Designed to unlock creativity and foster a love of reading, Good Morning Maggie will excite, engage and ignite the imagination of young minds.

Each week children aged 3-6 years will explore a new adventure in an interactive journey of reading and role-play. Reading out loud assists children in vocabulary, speech development and pronunciation while developing their ability to concentrate and communicate. Expressive reading is key as children develop an early enjoyment of literature.

Join Maggie every Wednesday from 9.30 am – 10.30 am at the Subiaco Arts Centre as she creates a world of enchantment through her favourite children’s books, plays games and serves up a treat of healthy fruit.