A Terrapin Puppet Theatre Production
which toured Tasmania in 2009

These are not bedtime stories.
Bedtime stories are for your parents to tell you.
These are morning time stories. And they are the best.

Helena and the Journey of the Hello is a kid’s picture book tale in a crossed line conversation with contemporary times. The old world charm of the illustrated story is given a theatrical twist as unexpected parts of the set and costumes open like pages in a book. Children and adults are amazed at what is possible with a mobile phone, a coat and an old iron bed as they are taken on the Journey of the Hello.

The audience sit inside the fantasy world of Helena Bugosi. And what a world this is! Helena’s mum is always on the phone – because she lives in it. Helena’s father went into the forest and befriended the foxes, before getting into a small boat and going out to sea, leaving Helena to sing songs by the side of the road.

Terrapin’s naughty new show is narrated by three mischievous animals that could be straight out of the midsummer night forest. They croon and wail in a waltz playing band; they fumble with puppets and fiddle with phones, weaving the audience through a thicket of stories about Helena and her mother who lives in a phone!

Co-designed and Directed by: Frank Newman
Writer: Finegan Kruckemeyer
Production Designer: Kate Davis
Music: Mikelangelo and Fred Showell
Puppet Designer: Greg Methé
Lighting Designer: Danny Pettingill
Performed by Ryk Goddard, Mel King and Sam McMahon
Original Artwork by: Tim Schultz

Regional Tour 2009

NUBEENA
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Out on a Limb Regional Arts
Tues 29 Sept at 7pm
Tasman District High School $15 Adult / $10 Child / $30 Family
Tickets: James and Trisha Parker 6250 3456

KETTERING
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Channel Regional Arts Group
Wed 30 Sept at 6pmKettering Hall  $15 Adult / $10 Child & CRAG Members/ $40 Family of Four / $10 Extra Child
Tickets: Kettering Central and Post Office

FRANKLIN
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Palais Management Committee
Thurs 1 Oct at 6.30pm
Palais Theatre Franklin  $15 Adult / $10 Conc / $8 Child / $40 Family
Tickets: Franklin Post Office / At the Door

CAMPBELL TOWN
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Campbell Town Child Care Association
Fri 2 Oct at 6pm
Campbell Town Hall  $12.50 Adult / $12.50 Child / Under 2 Free  (Supper Available for Purchase)
Tickets: Campbell Town Post Office / School Office

DELORAINE
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Arts Deloraine present
Sat 3 Oct at 6.30pm
Deloraine Little Theatre  $15 Adult / $10 Conc, Child & Arts Deloraine Members
/ $35 Family (as per Medicare card)
Tickets: Meander Valley Council 63935300 / ARTIFAKT GALLERY Emu Bay Road 6362 2088 / At the Door

STANLEY
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Stanley Town Hall Committee
Mon 5 Oct at 7pm
Stanley Town Hall   $15 Adult / $13 Conc / $8 Child / $40 Family (2 + 2)
Tickets: Smithton Lizzy’s This ‘n That 6452 1393 /  Stanley Post Office 6458 1109

QUEENSTOWN
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Project Queenstown Inc. Wed 7 Oct at 7pmQueenstown Memorial Hall  $22 Adult / $18 Pens / $15 Child / $50 Family
Tickets: Local Post Offices

DEVONPORT
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Devonport Entertainment Centre
Fri 9 Oct at 6pm
Devonport Entertainment Centre $20 Adult / $18 Conc / $16 Child & Members
Tickets: 6420 2900 or www.decc.net.au

GEORGE TOWN
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Lighthouse Regional Arts
Sat 10 Oct at 7pm
George Town Memorial Hall   $20 Adult / $15 Con / $10 Child & TRA Members / $45 Family
Tickets: George Town Dry Cleaners 6382 1268

SCOTTSDALE
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Rotary Club of Scottsdale
Mon 12 Oct at 6.30pm
Performing Art Centre  $20 Adult / $15 Con / $10 Child (5yrs to Yr 10)
/ $45 Family (2 Adult + 3 Child)
Tickets: Roses Newsagents or Jan Hughes 6352 3723

ST HELENS
Tasmania Performs presents
Thurs 15 Oct at 6.30pm
Portland Hall   $15 Adult / $12 Conc / $10 Child / $35 Family
Tickets: Choc-A-Lolly Shop 3 St Helens Central 6376 2977
and Purple Possum Wholefoods 5 Story St St Marys 6372 2655

BICHENO
Tasmania Performs presents
Fri 16 Oct at 6.30pm
Bicheno Memorial Hall $15 Adult / $12 Conc / $10 Child / $45 Family
Tickets: Bicheno Newsagency Foster Street

SWANSEA
Tasmania Performs in partnership with Great Oyster Bay Regional Arts
Sat 17 Oct at 6.30pm
Swansea Town Hall $15 Adult / $12 Con / $10 Child / $45 Family Sausage Sizzle from 5.30pm
Tickets: Bear Cottage Crafts Franklin St 6257 8091