Beetle

An instant Australian classic, Beetle tells the story of a child who finds a friend in her backyard; together they embark on an adventure to search for his Family, the now elusive Christmas Beetle.

The magic of the bush habitat is brought to life through Legs On The Wall’s trademark physical storytelling, and animation created from original artworks by beloved children’s author and illustrator Freya Blackwood.

A tale of resilience and hope, Beetle reminds young audiences that there’s an important place in the world for all of us. Reminding us of the delicate balance of the natural world and that all things are connected.

This charming, nostalgic and uniquely Australian show invites children and families to join the adventure, encountering larger than life beetles, stick insects, and other bush critters while finding out about the uncanny nature and delicate balance of the bush environment.

Presented by: Frankston Arts Centre and Legs On The Wall as part of Season 2025

 Thanks to our 2025 Season Partners

Suitable for students in Years 2 - 9.

An Educational Resource Kit to accompany the performance of Beetle is available online:

BEETLE-LEGS-ON-THE-WALL-Education-Pack-2024-5.pdf(PDF, 18MB)

Included are activities that link to areas of the Australian Curriculum including Drama, Visual Art, Music, Dance and Literacy which and aim to extend learning in the classroom and provide opportunities to engage more deeply with the performance, themes and ideas presented.

Post-show Q&A opportunity after the 11am show.

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