A powerful and immersive theatrical experience inspired by one of the greatest survival stories ever told is continuing its global voyage.
In April, Antarctica! performed to sell-out crowds in New York City as part of the Big Umbrella Festival for neurodiverse audiences at the Lincoln Center. Following its acclaimed US run, the production will now begin a two-week run at the Sydney Opera House from July 24th.
Antarctica! is a sensory-led performance that brings audiences on an expedition through the icy world of the South Pole. Told through music and movement, the work draws inspiration from the legendary journey of Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance, which became trapped in pack ice and ultimately sank during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Created specifically with and for young people with additional needs in Special Schools, the 45-minute production is a fully immersive sensory experience.
It was developed in collaboration with the Senior 5 class at St. Joseph’s Special School, Galway, built from the outset with access, agency, and authentic participation at its core. It has since been further adapted to reach younger children and larger audiences.
Antarctica! was commissioned by Baboró International Arts Festival for Children through funding from the RTÉ Toy Show Fund. Its national tour was funded by The Arts Council, with international touring supported by Culture Ireland.
For further information about Antarctica! and touring details, visit: https://www.rosan.ie/
