”Dispatch” performed at Melbourne’s “fortyfive downstairs” on June 13th, 2008.

A lot has been happening over the past few months for Barking Spider Visual Theatre. Following it’s very successful creative development showing, “Dispatch” was produced and performed in September 2007 in Melbourne. With full houses and rave reviews, “Dispatch” is going on to bigger and better things. In April 2008, “Dispatch” will begin further creative development and will be presented as part of the ASSITEJ Festival (Adelaide) in May 2008. Check back here soon for more details including ticketing information. A video excerpt from “Dispatch” is available here.

In June 2007, Artistic Director Penelope Bartlau travelled to Prague to participate in the Prague Quadrennial and Scenofest. In collaboration with students from DAMU, Penelope devised, created and performed “Windows”, a short peice of visual theatre which was presented on the main Scenofest stage. For more information, including pictures of the performance, click here. 

In January 2008, Penelope Bartlau, Justine Warner and Dan Goronszy together created, devised and performed “Chinese Shadow Tales”, a 30-minute piece for children adapted from Chinese shadow theatre. For pictures and more information, click here. 

2008 is going to be a very big year for Barking Spider. Please check back to this website often for regular updates!