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For Schools

Written by Dan Giovannoni

A heartfelt puppetry adventure for young audiences, brought to life by Terrapin, a company that has been captivating audiences and shining a spotlight on big questions for over 40 years. 

Feathers is a lonesome ferret looking for his flock. Feathery-tailed and frustrated, he embarks on a quest for belonging that will take him to every corner of the country. 

Will the laid-back pink cockatoos welcome him? Or perhaps the charismatic lyrebird is his true kin? Feathers is trailed by Duck, a scrawny, flightless youngster he'd rather be rid of. But when finding his destiny threatens Duck, Feathers must decide who his true flock really is. 

A story about friendship, difference and finding where you belong, told through beautiful puppetry and plenty of laughs along the way.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. 

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“[Terrapin] has been shining a spotlight on significant questions for more than 40 years.”

THE AGE

“Generations of Tasmanians have grown up knowing and loving Terrapin and its work.”

ARTSHUB

“ Students loved it! So much laughter and enjoyment. They were amazed by the puppets and came back to class quoting lines from the play”

Teacher, 2024

“I LOVED the outfits and costumes! (especially the powerful owl!) I also like the catch, smash and crunch! It was so funny!”

Izzy, Tasmanian school student

Credits

Writer

Dan Giovannoni  

Remount Director

Sarah Hamilton

Puppet Designer and Lead Maker

Bryony Anderson

Set and Costume Designer

Charlotte Lane

Composers

Matthew Fargher, Denni Proctor

Lighting Designer

Nick Higgins 

Puppet Makers

Mads Hillam, Greta Jean, Danny Miller 

Scenic Arts and Costume Construction

Roz Wren

Scenic Arts

Edith Perrenot

Set Construction

Soda Projects 

Performers

Noah Casey and Jem Nicholas 

Education & Accessibility Resources

Julie Waddington
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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. 

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