After stumbling upon a lovable thylacine called Tigs, two best friends Niarra and Te Umuroa wrangle a vessel and set sail to Aotearoa to save their new friend from hunters. They face god-sized singing, dancing and wisecracking dangers along the way. 
Written by Tasmanian playwright Nathan Maynard (Trawlwoolway pakana) and Aotearoa writer Jamie McCaskill (Māori), Hide the Dog is a richly realised tale. Bursting with nimble puppetry and colourful costumes, the performance takes us on the friends’ adventure via stunning scenic projections. West Australian director Isaac Drandic (Noongar) steers the ship in a true trans-Tasman First Nations collaboration—the the first of its kind for children and families. It celebrates the power of friendship, the profound connections between cultures, and it shares a boatload of all-ages fun on the journey.

Three Hide The Dog performers are mid-act in a boat. The hull of the boat is red with a white sail. The centre performer is dress as a Tasmanian Tiger. All performers look unsure of what's ahead on their journey.

Hide The Dog Supporting 2

Three performers are mid-act. Two performers on either side of the stage at sitting and standing in a boat. The performer in the centre of the stage is sitting as if performing a cultural ritual. The backdrop displays a celestial sky with illuminated water

Hide The Dog Supporting 3

Performers are on stage during the performance. It is an energetic scene. Two performers stand on the edge of a boat whilst the Tasmanian Tiger performer crouches behind them. Two performers stag either side of the stage performing the same routine. 

Hide The Dog Supporting 4

Performers stand tall in the hull of a prop boat. The centre performer is dressed as a Tasmanian Tiger, the performer looks to their right as if waiting for an answer from another performer. The backdrop displays a celestial sky with illuminated water.

Hide The Dog Supporting 5

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Ten Days on the Island, Perth Festival, Sydney Festival, Brisbane Festival and RISING.

This project has also been supported by Arts Tasmania, Tim Minchin, Terrapin, Theatre Royal Hobart, Taki Rua, Creative NZ, Illibijerri Theatre Company, Capital E Children's Theatre NZ, Bryony Anderson, Museum of New Zealand te Papa Tongarewa, Arts Centre Melbourne, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Sydney Theatre Company, Tikapa Productions, and anonymous PAC conference 2017 delegates.

Art Centre Melbourne 

Major Festivals Initiative

Besen Foundation 

AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES | 1PM, Sat 17 June
These performances will be Auslan interpreted. Tickets can be <a href="https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2023/kids-and-families/hide-the-dog?emailsource=AUSLAN">purchased via Arts Centre Melbourne.</a>
AUDIO DESCRIPTION | 1PM, Sat 17 June
This performance will be accompanied by Audio Description. Tickets are available via RISING and Arts Centre Melbourne. Please ensure you select the &#39;Audio Description&#39; price in order to secure a listening device for the performance.
TRANSACTION FEE | All bookings via RISING incur a $4 transaction fee. Additional fees may apply for purchases through Arts Centre Melbourne.

Hide The Dog 

## [WATCH THE VENUE ACCESS VIDEO](https://youtu.be/LRBTfTAONik) 

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Both levels of the Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park are fully wheelchair accessible, and have accessible parking bays.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Flinders Street Railway Station, opposite Federation Square, services all metro train lines.

Nearest accessible tram stop: Stop 14, St Kilda Road.

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 200m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Entrance is on ground level with automatic doors.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

The Theatres Building (the building with the big spire) has accessible toilets on Level 3, 5, 6 (street level) and 8.  Hamer Hall has accessible toilets on all publicly-accessible levels, and changing facilities on Levels 2, 3, 5, 6 (street level) and 7.  Please ask venue staff for assistance in locating the closest accessible toilet to your location.

HEARING AUGMENTATION

Assisted-listening devices for use in all seats of Arts Centre Melbourne venues (plus on Guided Tours and for meetings) are available free of charge. These devices use standard headphones or connect with hearing aids via a neck loop. Please speak to our staff when you arrive for assistance with obtaining these devices.

INTRA SITE TRANSPORT

Wheelchairs can be booked for use in Arts Centre buildings through the Welcome Desk on 03 9281 8298.


Hide The Dog

Nathan Maynard (pakana) and Jamie McCaskill (Māori)