Description
In this delightful and imaginative retelling of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, our storyteller brings The Steadfast Tin Soldier to life with his vigorous live-painting techniques.
On a large clear canvas, the story unfolds as a child’s nursery is sketched, coloured and painted. It’s here that the tin soldier steps out of line and falls in love with the tissue paper ballerina. But all too soon, the peaceful scene is interrupted by the red goblin, and as the colours begin to fly, the adventure begins!
In this unique performance, German company Thalias Kompagnons creates a joyful introduction to the creative techniques of both modern painting and live theatre. Enthralling, exciting and not always neat and tidy, The Steadfast Tin Soldier is sure to inspire the artist in all of us!
In this delightful and imaginative retelling of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, our storyteller brings The Steadfast Tin Soldier to life with his vigorous live-painting techniques.
On a large clear canvas, the story unfolds as a child’s nursery is sketched, coloured and painted. It’s here that the tin soldier steps out of line and falls in love with the tissue paper ballerina. But all too soon, the peaceful scene is interrupted by the red goblin, and as the colours begin to fly, the adventure begins!
In this unique performance, German company Thalias Kompagnons creates a joyful introduction to the creative techniques of both modern painting and live theatre. Enthralling, exciting and not always neat and tidy, The Steadfast Tin Soldier is sure to inspire the artist in all of us!
Curriculum Links
Stages 2 & 3
Creative Arts: Drama
Dramatic Storytelling; Role and Character
Creative Arts: Visual Art
Subject Matter in Artwork; Communication through Artwork; Interpreting Meaning of Artwork
English
Literary Texts: Spoken Narrative, Literary Recount; Non-verbal Communication; Visual Literacy
ACCESS PERFORMANCE
Fri 8 Nov, 1pm
AUSLAN interpreted performance and post performance Q&A
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Artist Information
Concept & Performer: Joachim Torbahn
Director: Tristan Vogt
Assistant: Ruta Platais
Special thanks to: Jürg Schlachter
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