Survival on a Strange Planet

In space, no one can hear you change the channel

Following an unplanned crash landing into an earthling’s apartment, a stranded and incompetent interstellar traveller must carefully plan their first steps into the outside world. Their only points of reference are an unresponsive human body and a collection of sci-fi movies. 

Through incredible circus, playful puppetry, and comedic physical theatre, Survival on a Strange Planet explores how the stories we tell shape our views of the world around us. See the human-made world through new eyes as a naive alien discovers what we think about ourselves and each other through our pop culture in a fun-filled adventure. 

Co-Creator and Director | Darcie Rae Boatswain

Co-Creator and Performer | Calum Johnston 

Performer  | Grace Law

Survival on a Strange Planet premiered at Backbone festival thanks to the support of the Backbone Hub Residency.

Supported by The Arts Development Fund. The Arts Development Fund is a City of Gold Coast Council fund that supports the Gold Coast’s creative community by fostering professional pathways and skills development, contributing to our city’s vibrant lifestyle.

Supported by Aerial Athletic studios in Bowen Hills.

Survival On A Strange Planet received initial development through the DPS Academy with Dead Puppet Society and The Princess Theatre.