The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony They Rode Upon

  • Theatre
  • Kids & Families
  • Studio
  • Run time - 50 minutes

Join three unlikely friends on a cosmic journey filled with music, puppets, and laughter in this family-friendly adventure celebrating identity, friendship, and the joy of being different.

A family-friendly, all-ages theatre experience blending puppetry, original music and multimedia to tell a whimsical intergalactic adventure. This imaginative show follows a peacock, a chicken, and a pony as they journey through the vast, whimsical roads of Nowhereville in search of identity, purpose and friendship. 

Created by Second Echo Ensemble in collaboration with Midnight Feast Theatre Company this contemporary production celebrates diversity, creativity and self-acceptance. Featuring performers with and without disability, vibrant puppets, and laugh-out-loud moments, this show is perfect for children and families. 

With a rich visual world and heartfelt storytelling, this performance invites audiences into a playful space of exploration and joy. Presented as part of SEE’s 20th Anniversary Season at the Sydney Opera House.

Second Echo Ensemble is proudly supported by Creative Australia, the Tasmanian Government through Arts Tasmania, the Department of Social Services, and our generous donors and volunteers. Our internet partner, Aussie Broadband, keeps us connected, while GoTransit Media Group supports the marketing of our 20th Anniversary season.

Presented by Second Echo Ensemble in collaboration with Midnight Feast

Event details

Second Echo Ensemble consistently produce some of the finest art in lutruwita/Tasmania

Make and Do

Creatives

Kelly Drummond Cawthon
Creative Director

Lady Kylie Heart
Founder and Creative Producer, Midnight Feast

Jason James
Production Manager and Lighting Designer

Matthew Fargher
Sound Design and Co-Musical Director

Dave Montgomery
Visual Dramaturg

Mia Palencia
Composer and Co-Musical Director

Alex Moss
Visual Design

Cary Littleford
Character Animation and VJ Design

Roz Wren
Costume and Puppet construction

Lady Kylie Heart
Peacock

Paul McGee
Chicken

Oliver WIlliams
Stan [the Pony's head]

Dave Montgomery
Lee [the Pony's tail]

Nicole Simms-Farrow
Narrator

Annalise Haigh
Back Up Dancer

Suzy Dunne
Back Up Dancer

Digby Webster
VJ

Maggie Jeffries
Props and Set Making

Charlie Cover-Sutherland
Props and Set Making

Lou-Ann Barker
Props and Set Making

Tom Holloway
Dramaturgical Mentor

Oyinbra Enisuoh
Musician

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Attending this event

Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Studio

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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