Overview
| Member | $12.00 |
| Adult | $16.00 |
| Child under 18 | $16.00 |
| Students | $12.00 |
Robot Song
When eleven-year-old Juniper May receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the most hated person in the school’ her life is thrown into complete meltdown. Juniper stops eating, she refuses to return to school and her parents become increasingly desperate. Finally, after exhausting all other avenues, her parents’ resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot.
Based on a true story, Robot Song illustrates the profound, transformative nature of creativity that when combined with unconditional love, becomes an unstoppable force. For Juniper, creativity opens doors into places she never knew existed allowing her, for the first time, to be defined on her own terms.
Robot Song is a deeply personal story. It shares an honest, intensely funny and often unconventional window into writer, director Jolyon James’ experience parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. The show poses and attempts to answer the question, how do we support, foster and celebrate difference in our children in the face of an increasingly rigid and homogenised world?
Robot Song is a genuine family show. It is joyful and full of hope. It is for any child who has ever felt isolated and any parent who is desperate for tools to help. The show employs cutting edge digital technology, startling animatronics and a beautiful original musical score.
“Engaging and with an important message about inclusion, Robot Song is a remarkable work aimed at kids 8 - 12, carrying a strong but not preachy anti-bullying rallying cry.” - Melbourne Comedy Festival
“Massively entertaining.” - Time Out
“Gorgeously told and superbly crafted, a mustsee for young people growing up in a world where bullying is widespread but who need to understand that difference should be seen as an asset.” - Fiona Parker ABC Radio
CREATIVE TEAM
Producer/Company name: Nicholas Clark Management
Director/Writer/Designer: Jolyon James
Assistant Director: Sarah Branton
Dramaturg: Christian Leavesley
Composer/Musical Director: Nathan Gilkes
Script Consultant: Anthony Crowley
Costume: Beth Sayer
Lighting Design: Paul Lim
Set Construction: Tom Eeles at JT Custom Builds
CAST
Adeline Hunter
Phillip McInnes
Michelle Doyle
Performance information
75 minutes including Q&A, no interval
Relaxed Performance
Recommended ages 8-12
All children 12 months or over must have a ticket.
Information for Schools
Post-Show Q&A after each performance.
$12 per student, with 1 Free Teacher/Assistant per 10 students or part thereof. All other adults $12. We do participate in the Companion Card program.
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Tickets
Member
$12.00
Adult
$16.00
Child under 18
$16.00
Students
$12.00
The Venue: The Capital
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