Wilbur the Optical Whale is a fully immersive, interactive, and accessible children’s production about friendship and celebrating difference
Based on the book by Karen Lee Roberts, Wilbur the Optical Whale is an enchanting story set under the sea where children are taken on an exciting journey to engage with the environment around them.
Wilbur and Cecil are the best of friends. One day while playing hide and seaweed, they are set upon by the Starfish Meanie Gang! How do they get out of this one? Join Wilbur and Cecil to help them on their quest!
Using alternative storytelling methods including interactive media with integrated Auslan, circus, music, movement and spoken word, this heartwarming production delivers a strong anti-bullying message and promotes acceptance. This multiple award-winning show is a delight for the whole family.
We invite & encourage all audience members to engage with the work on their own terms. All performances of Wilbur the Optical Whale feature integrated Auslan and the set includes quiet spaces as part of our relaxed performance mode. Social/visual stories will also be available in the foyer pre-show.
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Wilbur the Optical Whale is a collaboration with Flipside Circus.
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Awards:
indelabilityarts is supported by the QLD government through Arts QLD & the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks grant, Flipside Circus & NDIA and Civic Solutions.
Wilbur the Optical Whale Trailer 2022!
Wilbur the Optical Whale - What does the audience have to say?
Wilbur and Cecil are on stage. Cecil is pointing forward while Wilbur is smiling.
Wilbur and Cecil are standing on stage and looking at each other.
An Auslan interpreter is signing on stage with projections of children's drawings of underwater creatures swimming around the back wall.
Wilbur and Cecil are on stage. Cecil is pointing forward while Wilbur is smiling.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.