The Paper Escaper
Presented by Terrapin productions and Gita Bezard | CREATIVE LEARNING 2025
PUPPETRY | IMAGINATIVE | CREATIVE
Benny, the plucky puppet protagonist in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop -up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages –from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator –Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.
Written by Gita Bezard of The Last Great Hunt, this delightful, funny and inspiring production features inventive puppetry, deft physical performance and an intricate and engaging soundtrack.
Benny doesn't want to tell the story 'The Maker' has written for them. As their parents get nervous about the consequences of defying the 'The Maker', Benny rips themself from his story. Alone and in an unknown land, Benny comes across a mysterious tentacle and friendship blooms.
But 'The Maker' is determined and his fire is hungry–and Benny and their friend must work together to survive.
Credits
- Writer Gita Bezard
- Director Sam Routledge
- Remount/Assistant Director Davina Wright
- Assistant Director Emma Skalicky
- Set & Costume Design Charlotte Lane
- Puppet Design & Construction Bryony Anderson
- Lighting Design Nick Higgins
- Additional Puppet Construction Greta Jean
- Scenic Painting Edith Perrenot, Freya Piscioneri Young, Mads Hillam
- Sound Design Jacky Collyer
- Set Construction Andrew Macdonald, Karl Sanger, Phil Wren
- Costume Making Roz Wren
- Stage Manager Ellen Roe Noah Casey, Genevieve Butler, Bella Young
- Photograph by Darcie Richards
Presented by
Creative Learning 2025 is supported by
The Victorian Government Through
Major Artistic Partner
Schools Engagement Partner
Creative Learning Program Supporter
