wilbur the optical whale
Wilbur the Optical Whale is an immersive, interactive and accessible performance for children aged 3+. It is set in an exquisitely crafted underwater world full of fun, interactive play, stunning circus tricks, digital and visual imagery, and music.
ROLE
Associate producer for Flipside Circus
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Karen Lee Roberts
Director: Catarina Hebbard
Dramaturg: Elise Greig
Set and costume designers: Chancie Jessop and Jessica Bennett
AV Design: Lee Evans
Composer / Sound Designer: Phil Hagstrom
Stage Manager: Jeremy Gordon
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Premiere season at Metro Arts, 2018
Presented at Brisbane Festival, 2019
Presented at Adelaide Fringe, 2020
Touring regional Queensland 2021-22 (Etheridge, Hughenden, Winton, Bundaberg, Moranbah, and more)
Wynnum Fringe Festival 2022
ACCESSIBILITY
★★★★☆
Wheelchair accessible, Auslan interpreted & relaxed performances (every performance)
AWARDS
2020 Adelaide Fringe Access Award
2021 Matilda Award for Best Independent Production
REVIEWS
“You will find yourself smiling that there is still good in the world, and that the crew… have made it their mission to make sure everyone is included & accepted for who they are.”
“The world of Wilbur the Whale inspires the imagination.”