TAHLILA: Lullabies Under the Stars is an interactive musical show or performance playtime for young children and their families. The show is built around a narrative of the stars in the sky disappearing because of a lack of joyful song from earth. The performers introduce the audience to the space by leading the children in song and dance from Arabic, Tongan, Indian and Australian Indigenous cultures. The children are invited to explore the space, playing with colourful, night-lit activities. The show resolves when the stars return, and the audience come back together as a group and are each invited to share their own lullabies, languages and rituals with everyone.
SYNOPSIS:
The stars are no longer twinkling in the sky and we need your help to sing them back to shine more brightly than ever! In this participatory performance, families connect across cultures through the simple beauty of lullabies. Children dance, sing, and play in a magical, twilight-inspired installation space.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Director, Creator & Producer: Aseel Tayah
Performers / Co-Devisors: Marlene Cummins, Nandika Nellicka, Neda Taha and Aseel Tayah
Designer: Zanny Begg
Lighting Designer: Bronwyn Pringle
SEASON HISTORY:
5, 6 and 7 October - WOW Festival, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
