World premiere at Melbourne International Festival of the Arts -

October 1997

kneeHIGH puppeteers present

In Sight Unseen

Directed by Michele Spooner

Innocence, inner sense and initiation.

Puppetry, giants, electronics, fire and ironing

An outdoor theatre performance written by the KHP and Michele Spooner

Music: Paradox.

Design consultant:Ken Evans. Dramaturg: Liz Talbot

IN SIGHT UNSEEN combines the KHP flair for gigantic, agile creatures, electronic and mechanical gadgetry with the simplicity of traditional puppets.

It describes a woman's journey into a surreal wasteland where the once beautiful is now grotesque.

A story of feminine strength.and courage engaging the creatures of nightmares and dreams.. Where she must visit the depths of her inner self and reclaim her inner sense.

KHP present spectacular myth making with live cello and new music by acclaimed Adelaide experimental band PARADOX

Creative development: KHP, Liz Talbot Michele Spooner,.Ken Evans, Billie-Jo Cook, Jo Zealand, Zoe Barry, Caroline Hamilton

Performers: Billie-Jo Cook, Jo Zealand, Zoe Barry, Emma O'Neil, Tim Graham and Tony Hannan.

.KHP premiered this new work at MIFA following a European tour with the startling Android Sisters (MIFA'95)

IN SIGHT UNSEEN supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, Arts S.A. and MIFA

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