Night Night

Presented by HOTA

Thu 23 - Sun 26 Jul

Night Night

A story of life, death and other dimensions.

Travel beyond the limits of our reality with a heartwarming theatrical film, crafted live on stage.

Pip is a downtrodden Antarctic scientist on a quest to discover the origin of life. Haunted by visions of an albino penguin, she stumbles upon a hidden plane of existence that challenges everything she thought she knew. As her world unravels, Pip must team up with a mysterious, glowing entity to reveal the threads that bind life, death and the universe.

From the multi-award-winning team behind Lé Nør [The Rain], Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer and New Owner, Night Night takes you on an extraordinary journey, blending puppets, animation, and DIY digital magic. Witness the onscreen story while experiencing the behind-the-scenes artistry in a cinematically playful, transcendent adventure.

Auslan Interpreted Performance – Sat 25 Jul, 2:00pm

Credits:
Created by Arielle Gray, Luke Kerridge & Tim Watts
Co-directors: Arielle Gray, Luke Kerridge & Tim Watts
Composer: Rachel Claudio
Prop construction: Sam Knox & Maker Change
Gadgets: Tony Watts
Costume Construction: Lynn Ferguson
Production Consultant: Peter Young

Dates

Thu 23 - Sun 26 Jul

Where

Outdoor Stage - Black Box Theatre

Ages

15+

Warnings

15+, strobe, loud noises

Duration

55mins

Tickets

Adult $39.00
Concession $34.00
HOTA Member $32.00
Group (6+) $35.00
Pre-show Dinner Palette Restaurant (per person) $85.00
Pre-show Dinner The Exhibitionist Bar (per person) $55.00

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Times

Thu 23 July - 7:00pm

Fri 24 July - 7:30pm

Sat 25 July - 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sun 26 July - 3:00pm

#Artist Bios

Arielle Gray – Co-creator, Co-director & Performer

Arielle Gray (she/her) is a performer, director, puppeteer and founding artist of The Last Great Hunt, known for inventive, visually rich theatre. Career highlights include Cicada (Barking Gecko), Cloudstreet and Picnic at Hanging Rock, which toured to the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh and London’s Barbican Centre. As co-creator and director, she premiered Whistleblower at Perth Festival, winning Outstanding Direction at the Performing Arts WA Awards. Her Helpmann-nominated works include Lé Nør [The Rain], New Owner and It’s Dark Outside. Arielle’s creations have toured extensively across Australia, Asia, North America, the UK and South Africa.

Tim Watts – Co-creator, Co-director & Performer

Tim Watts is a Perth-based performer, deviser, director, puppeteer and animator, and a founding member of The Last Great Hunt. A Sidney Myer Fellowship recipient, he creates original, visually inventive theatre shaped by improvisation and experimentation. Since graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 2005, he has trained internationally in clowning, physical comedy and puppetry. His acclaimed works — including The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, It’s Dark Outside, BRUCE and Cicada — have won multiple awards and toured extensively around the world.

Luke Kerridge – Co-director

Luke Kerridge is an award-winning theatre maker and director specialising in new work and theatre for young audiences. Former Artistic Director of Barking Gecko Theatre, he has created productions for leading companies including The Australian Theatre for Young People, St Martins and Red Stitch. His notable works include Cicada, The Great Un-Wondering of Wilbur Whittaker and the Helpmann Award-winning Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories. His productions have also received AWGIE, Drama Victoria and Green Room Awards. Luke holds a postgraduate degree in Performance Creation (Directing) from the Victorian College of the Arts and is a 2024 Churchill Fellow.

Rachel Claudio (CLAUDIO) – Composer

Rachel Claudio, known professionally as CLAUDIO, is a Perth-born artist, composer, singer and producer renowned for her real-time music production. Her live video interpretation of Hey Ya surpassed two million views, showcasing her ability to create fully orchestrated performances using music technology. After moving to Paris in 2006, she immersed herself in electronic music while touring internationally as a solo artist. CLAUDIO is a freelance lecturer in Creativity at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and works as a composer, arranger and songwriter for major labels, as well as for film and television.

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#Dine with us

You're spoilt for choice with dining options! Enjoy a pre-show or post show dining experience at The Exhibitionist Bar or Palette Restaurant

Winter Season Bar

Open 90 mins before the show, grab a drink and relax with friends at this pop-up venue. No booking required.

The Exhibitionist Bar

Chill on our rooftop bar with pre-show or post-show dinner and curated cocktails, before heading down to enjoy the show. Prebook this option at checkout.

Palette Restaurant

Enjoy a delectable two course menu designed by our Executive Chef with a glass of wine/beer or soft drink at Palette Restaurant. Secure your table by prebooking this option at checkout.

*excludes Sunday