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Heap

12 June 2021

Heap

Details

11 - 19 March 2023

Venue

Ten Days on the Island

Organiser

Terrapin Puppet Theatre

TAKING COMPOST TO GREAT HEIGHTS

 

 

We all know compost heaps have a life of their own, but not like this one!

Inspired by Tasmanians’ love of gardening, Terrapin takes the inner life of compost to great heights – literally – with Heap, a new roving performance featuring an ambitious amateur horticulturalist and a giant, unwieldy compost creature. Designed by master puppet maker Bryony Anderson in collaboration with Moonah Primary School and constructed entirely out of salvaged materials, Heap will engage green (and black) thumbs of all ages.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Ten Days on the Island

11 March, 10AM, Salamanca Market, Hobart

17 March, 6PM, HIVE, Ulverstone

18 March, 9.30AM, Harvest Market, Launceston

18 March, 6PM, Burnie Arts & Function Centre

19 March, 8.45AM, Wynyard Foreshore Market

Designer: Bryony Anderson in collaboration with Moonah Primary School

Construction: Bryony Anderson, Greta Jean, Freya Piscioneri-Young

Dramaturge: Davina Wright

Director: Sam Routledge

Cast: Genevieve Butler, Greta Jean

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DON’T BE LIKE HEAP: COMPOST BETTER

 

Heap has a way to go in becoming a healthy compost heap (the bread in a BLT is a great way to attract unwanted vermin, for starters!). Here are some guidelines from our friends at Gardening Australia to make sure your heap is happier than ours.

 

HOW TO PLANT YOUR SEEDS

 

Did you collect a seed paper from Heap as she made her way across Tasmania? Here are some helpful tips for how (and where) to plant your seeds.

 

Where to plant

Plant your seed paper in your garden, rather than in the local park – this helps manage the spread of non-native species (and means you’ll be able to benefit from the herbs of flowers that result!). If you’re waiting for a while before planting, keep it in a cool, dark place.

 

How to plant

Seeds are distributed throughout your paper, so you can tear it into smaller pieces to spread the planting in the ground or in pots. You can plant them directly into the soil, or use a special seed-raising soil mix from the nursery. Plant the paper in a single layer under 3 – 5mm of soil. Water thoroughly, and ensure the seeds are kept moist until the seedlings are robust. The seedlings should appear within 7 – 14 days. Once they’re established, water as needed when the soil is dry. Enjoy!

 

For more information, visit Seed Paper Australia.

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