The Paper Escaper
THURSDAY 31 JULY, 6:30pm
HPAC presents a Terrapin production:THE PAPER ESCAPER By Gita Bezard
A bright new puppetry work from Terrapin about determination, friendship and the power of following your own path.
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 them 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.
Hero Image Credit: Darcie Richards. Terrapin is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and through Arts Tasmania by the Minister for the Arts. The Paper Escaper tour is supported by Arts on Tour.
CREATIVE TEAM BILLING
Writer - Gita Bezard
Director - Sam Routledge
Remount & Assisant 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 Pisioneri-Young, Mads Hillam
Sound Design - Jacky Collyer
Set Construction - Andrew Macdonald, Karl Sanger, Phil Wren
Costume Making - Roz Wren
CAST BILLING
Noah Casey, Genevieve Butler, Bella Young
We also have a performance especially for schools on Friday 1 August.
To make a school booking: ph: 5573 0429 or email: Email Booking
Or, to book your school students in please complete and submit your booking form -
School Booking Form
Access & Inclusion: This is an accessible and inclusive event taking place on Gunditjmara Country. If you need assistance at the venue, please let us know when booking your ticket or contact us directly.
Tickets:
Adult $25
Student $15
Child (under 13) $13
Groups 4+ $15.50
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Children
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$25.00 -
31 July 2025 -
45 minutes -
18:30 -
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre -
The Handbury Auditorium -
Suitable Age 4+
