You and Me and the Space Between

Part play, part picture book and all wondrous fun.

A magical story of an adventurous girl unfolds as an illustrator draws the pictures live in front of our eyes!

The island is sinking. Its adults are useless. Time for the kids to save the day.

The island of Proud Circle springs a leak and its citizens must find a way to stop their home from disappearing. It takes the wondering mind of a child to save the island, its people and their ways. Adventures happen, horizons widen and important things are said.

From the mind of Australia’s most accomplished children’s playwright, Finegan Kruckemeyer, comes a tale of wonder and invention that is brought to life in unexpected ways. Storytelling, choreographed projections and live drawn animation explore the plight of refugees fleeing environmental change through the eyes of a child.

Step inside a picture book with an artist and storyteller, amidst a paper set that is cut, ripped, patched and manipulated live to create a world of play.

‘The different elements used to tell the story combine harmoniously and winningly. An engaging opportunity to see a children’s picture book come to life.’  ArtsHub

‘Kruckemeyer has created a universal, poignant allegory of the refugee plight which resonates with all ages, and Terrapin’s telling of it is inventive and charming.’ Australian Stage

‘This illustrated adventure story emerges, under the direction of Sam Routledge, with great charm.’  The Age

‘A magical and beguiling piece of theatre.’  ABC Radio National

Director: Sam Routledge
Writer: Finegan Kruckemeyer
Designer: Jonathon Oxlade
Composer & Musician: Dean Stevenson
Lighting Designer: Nicholas Higgins
Consultant: Ian Pidd
Production Manager: Andrew MacDonald
Puppeteer: Felicity Horsley

Edinburgh cast included:
Narrator: Rosalind Sydney
Artist: Tom O’Hern

Ten Days on the Island cast included:
Narrator: Jane Longhurst
Artist: Tom O’Hern

Darwin cast included:
Narrator: Emily Tomlins
Artist: Badiucao

Brisbane cast included:
Narrator: Margi Brown Ash
Artist: Paul Lalo

Melbourne cast included:
Narrator: Katherine Tonkin
Artist: Oslo Davis

Sydney cast included:
Narrator: Raelee Hill
Artist: Cathy Wilcox

Tasmanian Touring Company included:
Narrator: Jane Longhurst
Artist: Tom O’Hern
Puppeteer/Technician: Theresa O’Connor

Image artist: Tom O’Hern
Photo: Peter Mathew