High Rise

High Rise was a puppetry and performance project, based in the Carlton High Rise Housing Estate and the on-site Carlton South Primary School. The project culminated in a large-scale performance where the grounds of the estate become the theatre and the 12-story buildings were props for projection and display A team worked with the students and residents of the estate supported by a range of community volunteers involved with music and production.

High Rise was made possible by its wondefully diverse creative team.

The Kids of Carlton Primary School
Vanessa Beck - Visual Artist
The Kids of Carlton Children's Centre
Jennie Swain - Musical Director
Hot Rats Drama Club
Sarah Kriegler - Community Liaison Artist
The Residents of the Flats
Geoff Kennedy - Community Liaison Artist
Jack Dempsey - Gardener
John Norman - Actor
Ernie Simms - King of the Carlton Kids
Mark Cuthbertson - Inflation Artist
A Host of Volunteers
Pat Kearney - Production Manager
Phil Lethlean - Lighting designer
Fadil Suna - Community Musician
Sue Giles - Director