Elsie Lange
The month of May will be magical in the Macedon Ranges, especially if you join little puppet Ana on her big adventure.
She’s travelling from town to town through the shire, discovering animals, making friends and feeling joy at the wonder of nature.
Georgie Rose and Lucy Lionheart created the show with support from Macedon Ranges council, taking the troupe of marionette puppets and supporting musicians on an enchanting journey for the whole family.
Ms Rose is a puppeteer and maker, who teaches workshops teaching the art to kids – she built nine local animal puppets to represent each of the locations the play will happen.
“As [Ana] goes on this adventure through the bush, she comes across different animals… each of them bestow different lessons and life learning for her as she journeys,” Ms Rose said.
“She takes on board different lessons about being respectful of each other, and being aware of the environment and about being brave, and about how one little puppet can make a big powerful difference.”
Some of the creatures she meets along the way include a powerful owl, an echidna, a red belly black snake and some dazzling butterflies.
“We also have a workshop before the performance where the kids come and learn a little bit about puppetry and different ways puppets are operated,” Ms Rose said.
Each Saturday at 10am and 2pm there will be shows at different locations in the ranges, including May 7 at 10am, Malmsbury Botanical Garden, and 2pm at Woodend Children’s Park.
On May 14, 10am at Romsey Lions Park Children’s Playground and 2pm at Lancefield Reserve Children’s Playground.
On May 21, 10am at Riddells Creek Lions Park and 2pm at Gisborne Adventure Playground.
All events are free.
