Sharks of Sydney Harbour by ERTH - Australian National Maritime Museum

GURUWIN: SHARKS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR

THEATRE BY ERTH VISUAL & PHYSICAL INC

Plunge into the mysterious underwater world of the sharks of Sydney harbour in Guruwin (Shark) an unmissable new experience by world-renowned visual theatre makers and puppeteers ERTH Visual and Physical Inc.

Encounter bull sharks, grey nurses and the majestic great white. Come face to face with an array of spectacular sea life that has existed from deep within our prehistoric past to the rich biodiversity that now calls Sydney Harbour home.

Presented as a live poetic documentary, Guruwin’s exquisite puppets will enchant and delight, challenging you to reconsider our own role in protecting these much maligned magnificent creatures.

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Guruwin is the Gadigal language word for Shark. This new work by Erth Visual &Physical Inc, presented in collaboration with the Australian National Maritime Museum, recognises and reinforces First Nations connections to our waterways and its creatures.

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*See our Sensory Friendly Sharks event for booking our relaxed performances of this work – designed for visitors on the Autism spectrum, visitors with a range of sensory sensitivities and those who have other access requirements, together with friends and family.

A Social Story for Guruwin: Sharks of Sydney Harbour can be found here: DOWNLOAD SOCIAL STORY

About Erth

Erth is a company fuelled by beautiful accidents; a team of creators, makers and performers pushing the limits of design, content and experience. Erth’s puppetry based theatrical productions and innovative community projects have challenged and inspired audiences for more than thirty years, driven by a special interest in natural history, First Nations stories and urban mythology.

With a prime focus on environmental sustainability, conservation and social justice, the company’s core motivation is the creation of emotionally impactful artistic work which, through connecting with audiences young and old, educates, inspires, motivates and empowers people to make an impact in the world through their own actions.
Today the company is recognised internationally as an innovator of visual theatre, and a creator of brave, unbridled work for children.