Ten Days on the Island: Hobart

FABULOUS FESTIVAL FUN FOR FAMILIES INCLUDES TWO WORLD PREMIERES

Two world premiere events will lead the family-friendly component of Ten Days on the Island in 2013, with
a ground-breaking collaboration between Terrapin Puppet Theatre and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
(TSO) to create Shadow Dreams, together with the return of the company that last year brought us the
hugely-popular Dinosaur Petting Zoo, with more life-sized puppets in The Dream of the Thylacine.

Artistic Director Jo Duffy said Ten Days on the Island would include plenty of events for families in 2013,
with a mixture of free and ticketed events, and that both Shadow Dreams and The Dream of the Thylacine
had distinctly Tasmanian themes.

“Not only is Shadow Dreams a world premiere event, it also utilises the NBN, so that it will be presented
simultaneously in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie,” Ms Duffy said.

“It is a story of two boys experiencing each other’s dreams, even though one lives in the city and the other
in the bush, and it is unlike anything ever undertaken in Tasmania, or even nationally, as it requires the NBN
technology that is only available in Tasmania.

“As a statewide festival, we are uniquely placed to deliver Shadow Dreams as a statewide event.

“We are confident it will be both entertaining as a piece of theatre and impressive as a showcase of
communications technology.”

The Dream of the Thylacine from Erth Visual and Physical will bring the tale of the last known Tasmanian
Tiger to life in a 30-minute show that incorporates TMAG’s Tasmanian Tiger exhibits and invites audiences
to investigate the species’ disappearance.

Free events for families will include a sculpture project sited at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
“This event, Tatton@RTBG, will develop gradually over 90 days, as sculptor Marcus Tatton works
to complete a series of sculptures on site at the Botanical Gardens by the last day of the festival,” Ms Duffy
said.

Hobart dance lovers have not been overlooked for the 2013 festival, with Tasmania’s leading dance
company Tasdance bringing Luminous Flux, an electrifying double bill that explores light.

“Ten Days on the Island has always sought to celebrate Tasmanian artists within the festival, while also
ensuring our youngest audience members can join in the fun, and 2013 will be no exception,” Ms Duffy said.

“We are looking forward to announcing details on more festival events in coming months.”

Tickets and more information about these events will be available from
Thursday 27 September online at tendaysontheisland.com.

Terrapin Puppet Theatre was awarded an Australia Council Broadband Arts Initiative grant to support the
development and delivery of Shadow Dreams.

VENUE INFORMATION
Shadow Dreams
Hobart Recital Hall, Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music
5 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March
The Dream of the Thylacine
Hobart Bond Store, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Saturday 16 – Monday 18 March
Tatton@RTBG – FREE EVENT
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Luminous Flux
Theatre Royal, 29 Campbell Street, Hobart
Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 March
Tickets and more information about these events will be available from
Thursday 27 September online at tendaysontheisland.com.