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Space Neighbours

Background image: Two aliens on either side of the image, both have human like faces, one of them has a purple body, the other a teal/blue/green body, they're in front of a big blue planet and there's a small pink flag poking our of the planet.
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Credit: Space Neighbours, 2025. Image: Terrapin
By Nathan Maynard

When and What

  • Future
  • Theatre
  • Incursion

Summary

  • Suitable for earthlings of all ages
  • Touring theatres and schools in 2026
  • Each performance runs for 1 hour and includes a Q&A
  • Non-verbal storytelling makes Space Neighbours ideal for younger audiences and diverse language groups

Impact

  • Crafted to travel lightly, minimise environmental impact, and prioritise locally sourced materials.
  • Created to inspire conversations about coexistence, belonging, and the planet we share.
Three people pose playfully in a rehearsal room. One person sits on a small tricycle, gripping the handlebars and leaning forward, while two others stand behind them with exaggerated surprised expressions and raised arms. Cardboard props and a wooden floor are visible in the background.
Space Neighbours creative development, 2025. Image: Peter Mathew

Description

All is not well in outer space.

Two aliens live next door to each other on Uranus but they are NOT FRIENDS. And they’ll never never ever never be friends ok?

But then an adorable visitor arrives, their differences are forgotten and that’s the end of the story with zero fuss! Phew! I feel better already.

But that wouldn’t be much of a story now would it kids...

Pullout quote

A beautiful, thought-provoking message for the children - such a great starting point for so many current issues for children. Thank you.
– Teacher, reviewing Feathers, 2024.

Upcoming performances

2026

  • Tasmanian schools tour 29 June – 27 November
  • Theatre Royal Studio theatre, Hobart 8 – 10 October
Two people stand behind and guide a third person who is sitting on a small tricycle in a rehearsal room. The person on the tricycle grips the handlebars while the others place their hands on their shoulders. Cardboard set pieces surround them on the wooden floor.
Space Neighbours creative development, 2025. Image: Peter Mathew

Interested in Space Neighbours?

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  • Two people rehearse in a room with cardboard set pieces. One person wears a cardboard helmet and holds a cardboard prop, while the other wears a large green headpiece with protruding shapes and carries a small cardboard item.
    Space Neighbours creative development, 2025. Image: Peter Mathew
  • Two people stand behind a third person who is sitting on a small tricycle during a rehearsal. The seated person has flexible silver ducting and cardboard tubes wrapped around their shoulders and reacts with an open-mouthed expression, while the two behind them guide or steady them. Cardboard set pieces surround the group.
    Space Neighbours creative development, 2025. Image: Peter Mathew
  • Three people sit at a table during a workshop or rehearsal, smiling and looking toward someone off-camera. The person in the middle is pointing and there are papers, laptops and drink bottles are scattered across the table in front of them. Black curtains hang behind the group.
    Space Neighbours creative development, 2025. Image: Peter Mathew

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