From the novel by Patricia Wrightson
Adapted by Verity Laughton
Directed by Scott Wright & Wesley Enoch 

The magical world of Patricia Wrightson’s much-loved novel comes to life on stage in a stunning visual feast, featuring ERTH’s large scale puppets, live actors and digital animation.

The story follows Simon, a boy orphaned and relocated to his distant cousins’ bush farm, where he soon meets the indigenous creatures of the land: the trickster Potkoorok, the mischievous Turongs, the cave-dwelling Nyols and the Nargun, a terrifying stone creature.

Combining visual spectacle with Wrightson’s warmth, humour and richly drawn characters, this is a story not only of adventure and discovery, but also of respect for indigenous culture, the land and its folklore.

The adaptation is informed by ERTH’s on-going consultation with the original story owners, the Gunai/Kurnai, Monaro and Boon Wurrung communities of East Gippsland.

To view the Festival Kids at Parramatta mini mag, click here.

Produced by Performing Lines

Company/production special thanks and acknowledgements.

Age 8 and above

This event is part of the Festival Kids at Parramatta series. For more events in the series, click here.

A range of restaurants in Parramatta are offering 25% discounts when you show your Riverside ticket.  Click here for info on Family Feasts and to download a voucher! 

Meet the Puppets | January 18 at 4.10pm | Free
Stick around after the show and get the chance to meet the puppets,hosted by Scott wright, Artistic director of ERTH.

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

“…a wonderful show, eminently watchable and full of delights.” – The Sydney Morning Herald – 19 January

"Rich in mythology, The Nargun and the Stars evokes an image of this land and its people, and carries an environmental message that is as important and relevant today as it was thirty years ago ... more" - Google Books (on the book The Nargun and the Stars)

"A classic tale about the land is brought to life" - Metro, SMH

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