Ten Days on the Island: Launceston

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,
many of which would be free, 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 is presented
simultaneously in Launceston, Hobart 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 thylacine exhibits and invites audiences to
investigate the species’ disappearance.

It will present the community with an emotional connection to the Tasmanian Tiger, and will feature
animated custom-made puppets, which will be accurate, life-size reproductions.

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

In addition, Launceston’s Stompin will present On Your Marks – a vibrant and cheeky blend of dance and
physical theatre based on the kitsch 1980s television show, It’s a Knockout.

“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
Annexe Theatre, UTAS School of Visual and Performing Arts at Inveresk
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 March
The Dream of the Thylacine
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery at Inveresk
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March
Luminous Flux
Earl Arts Centre
57 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 March
On Your Marks
Aurora Stadium
Saturday 16 – Monday 18 March
Tickets and more information about these events will be available from
Thursday 27 September online at tendaysontheisland.com.