As social and cultural diversity continues to increase in Australia, more and more young Australians have migrant experiences. Telling migrants' stories and celebrating cultural differences is more important than ever before.

Based on the human library idea, Here and There uses live-streaming technology to transport the audience into the lives of artists from across the world, into their homes and places of belonging. Our performance brings together six stories, from six different and diverse artists —three Australians, as well as one each from Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It connects our local, Australian artists with an artist from their home country, in a live, immersive performance that bridges the gap between the places we call home.​​

Here and There made its premiere at the DreamBig Children’s Festival in May 2023. We are currently exploring avenues to digitise the work and make it available to new audiences.

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Creative Team

Co-Directors
Yasmin Gurreeboo
Valerie Berry

Performers
Danielle Lim
Parvyn Singh
Zhao Liang
Nawfal Zamri
Rency Phillip
Cheryl Ho

Musician/Composer
Nathan May

Stage Manager/Technician
Blake Taylor

With thanks to all the children that contributed to this show: Midori (India), Engku (Malaysia), Samuel (Singapore), Gwen (Malaysia), Hayden (Australia), Rafi (Australia), Ashley (Australia), and Ravi (Australia).