THE NARGUN AND THE STARS
The magical world of Patricia Wrightson’s much-loved novel comes to life in a stunning visual feast featuring large scale puppets and digital animation.
AGES 8+
60 MINS
The story follows Simon, a boy orphaned and relocated to his distant cousins’ bush farm, where he soon meets the indigenous creatures of the land: the trickster Potkoorok, the mischievous Turongs, the cave-dwelling Nyols and the Nargun, a terrifying stone creature.
Combining visual spectacle with Wrightson’s warmth, humour and richly drawn characters, this is a story of not only adventure and discovery, but also of respect for the land, Indigenous culture and its folklore. The adaptation is informed by Erth’s on-going consultation with the original story owners, the Gunai/Kurnai, Monaro and Boon Wurrung communities of East Gippsland.
Presented by Sydney Festival in association with Perth International Arts Festival, 2009.
“The Nargun And The Stars gives you a much stronger appreciation for the bush and the land. It nurtures a respect and a love and a fascination.'' Scott Wright, Artistic Director, Erth
Tom Green in The Nargun and the Stars (2009). Adapted by Verity Laughton from a novel by Patricia Wrightson
