The Feather Surfers
Wingless fairies that get their thrills from surfing feathers in the old growth forests!
Premiering for the 2006 Perth International Arts Festival, Barking Gecko’s production The Feather Surfers was written and directed by Grahame Gavin and was Grahame’s last production as Artistic Director for Barking Gecko, the company that he founded in 1991.
Grahame wrote The Feather Surfers, an introduction to the ecological wonders of the forest, with the invaluable assistance of partners the Department of Environment ensuring script accuracy and reference to local environmental issues.
Feather Surfers live in the canopy of the ancient forests of WA’s South West. In the morning they lie in wait for the birds to take flight and drop feathers, on which the surfers ride the air currents down to the forest floor. Their journey takes us through the layers of the forest where they chase dragonflies, dance with the fire-tailed finch, are hunted by a feral cat, and battle with a spider.
The Feather Surfers - Photo Gallery
The Feather Surfers - Cast & Crew
Grahame Gavin
- Writer, Director
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Lou Westbury
- Designer
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Ash Gibson Greig
- Composer
Fatty Wombat is Ash's 9th show with Barking Gecko Theatre Company, others include Hidden Dragons, Gogo Fish and The Troll From the Bowl. Ash has also worked with Black Swan, Perth Theatre Company, Deckchair and Thin Ice. He also composes a lot for TV these days, with shows i...
Cherie Hewson
- Costume Maker
Cherie has worked wardrobe for Disney on Ice, Burswood, The Regal Theatre, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, The Big Day Out, Kiss, AC DC, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Jerry Lewis, Billy Joel, Dancing Dynamite and Chicago. She has also recently worked on Horse-head as designer and c...
Aaron Beach
- Production
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Craig Williams
- Actor
Craig has just celebrated his 20th anniversary of acting for Barking Gecko, performing in at least one production each year – nearly 2,500 performances! He has also worked for them as musical director, tour manager and production manager. He’s pleased to be collaborat...
Sarah Borg
- Actor
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Max Lunt
- Actor
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Sandy McKendrick
- Puppetry
Sandy interprets words and actions into visuals. She loves working with minimal design as it leaves room for children’s imaginations to take over. Career highlights include teaching animation and puppetry techniques at Zambia Theatre. As well as working with the com...
Ellen McCarthy
- Choreography
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Nicholas Higgins
- Lighting Design
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