Hatch
About Hatch
“Hatch” is a new, innovative work, intermarrying several artistic disciplines. At a work-in-progress showing of “Hatch” in 2006, audiences (children, adults and international theatre guests) responded with great enthusiasm to the work. The magic and surprise in the visual telling of the story delighted and intrigued audiences. Afterwards, we were swamped by children wanting to explore the boxes and the worlds within them. The puzzle and choreography around the revealing of the worlds was engaging: one audience member commented that, “…the designer must be a card-carrying member of MENSA to pull that off”. The two intertwined stories, and the over-arching premise of the work, satisfied all.
Creative & Production Team
| Original Concept: | Penelope Bartlau, developed in collaboration with Jacob Boehme |
| Puppeteers / Performers: | Penelope Bartlau & Jacob Boehme |
| Choreography: | Jacob Boehme |
| Musician / Composer: | Leah Scholes |
| Sound Designer: | Declan Kelly |
| Lighting Designer: | Govin Ruben |
| Stage Manager: | Erica McCalman |
| Set Consultants: | Al Martinez & Mark Postlethwaite |
| Puppet Makers: | Rob Matson & Vanessa Ellis |
| Assistant Makers: | Jemila McEwan & Lucie Sprague |
| Puppetry Adviser: | Peter Wilson |
| Dramaturgical Adviser: | Gilly McInnes |
| Design Consultant: | Richard Jeziorny |
| Website Designer: | Edward Dowling |
| Producer: | Michael Agar |
Hatch Media
Pictures
Video
Below is an excerpt from the December 2006 performance of Hatch, held at Grant Street Theatre, Melbourne.
