The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek

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Event The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek
Venue Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD
Umbrella Event Warana Children’s Festival
First Date 21 September 1980
Last Date 28 September 1980
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description THE BUNYIP OF BERKELEY'S CREEK narrative followed Jenny Wagner’s storyline closely. The Bunyip appeared from his muddy creek, asking “who am I?” of all the passers-by. Raucously laughing at him, the Kookaburra pointed out that he had feathers; the Platypus identified his fur; the Emu and Kangaroo squabbled over his tail and running ability; and the doctor wouldn’t listen. Fortunately for the increasingly woebegone Bunyip he met another of his kind and a happily-ever-after conclusion ensued.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Puppetry
Children's Theatre
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Rogers Adaptor
Jenny Wagner Author
Helen Rickards Costume Co-ordinator
Ken Evans Designer
Ken Evans Devisor
Helen Rickards Devisor
Ron Brooks Illustrator
Ken Evans Mask Maker
Carmelina di Guglielmo Performer
Kim Durant Performer
Ken Evans Performer Bunyip 1/Platypus/Kangaroo/Doctor
Steven Gration Performer
Andrew Hansen Performer Bunyip 1
Helen Rickards Performer Kookaburra/Emu/Bunyip 2
Tony Rickards Performer Bunyip 1
Ian Rolland Performer Kangaroo
Peter J Wilson Performer Kookaburra/Platypus/Emu/Doctor/Bunyip 2
Ken Evans Puppet Designer
Helen Rickards Puppet Designer
Peter J Wilson Puppet Designer
Tony Rickards Scriptwriter
Ken Evans Set and/or Property Maker
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web www.handspantheatre.com.au
Event Identifier 126362