Fun and laughter as Dirliebane Theatre Company Bounce back to performing
Perth Theatre’s Joan Knight studio was brimming with belly laughs as children, parents and carers watched Dirliebane Theatre Company’s show Bounce on Saturday, October 23.
A warm welcome and an air of excitement met the audience of the first children’s performance in the Horsecross venue since reopening after the pandemic.
It was a delight of a show, perfectly pitched for a primary aged audience and the compact and innovative set is well designed for touring and visiting schools.
Both young and old were enticed and engaged by the opening number‘We’re Excited’, as this playful production introduced us to the characters Sally and Destiny, two‘challenge enthusiasts’brought to life by Dirliebane’s artistic directors Fiona Ferrier and Rachel Colles.
The play explored big emotions and feelings in a simple yet effective way.
Both Ferrier and Colle’s skilled comedic performances were perfectly in sync, using their tools of storytelling, movement and musicality to build an excellent rapport with their audience.
Participation was very much encouraged and appreciated as they navigated how to solve problems such as what should you do if you feel angry or sad?
Sally and Destiny poignantly sang;“You’ve got the power to feel what you feel and everything will be alright.”
It is clear to see why this show is perfect for a context where emotional regulation and understanding will help children in overcoming the pandemic experience.
If you missed out, be sure to check out Dirliebane Theatre Company’s youtube channel where they have made more of Destiny and Sally’s challenges available for everyone to enjoy.
And Perth is in for a treat as another Dirliebane show has been scheduled to be performed in the theatre as part of their winter programming.