The Object Monologues - Darebin

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The Object Monologues

The Object Monologues is a geolocated audio experience where the personality, idiosyncrasies, passions, loves and losses of landmarks and significant public objects are brought to life. Created site-specifically, the character of each landmark object is crafted from historical research. We hope you find joy in delight as you wander, listen and imagine. In everything we do, we acknowledge that we live on Aboriginal land. We constantly learn from the wisdom of our First Peoples. We thank our Elders, past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Imagine, if they could talk, what would Darebin's landmarks would have to say?

As you make your way around Darebin, you’ll be able to listen to the inner thoughts of some of our most beloved landmarks.

The Object Monologues - Darebin is a new work by Barking Spider Visual Theatre. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today.

This project has been proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

FIDO - Fairfield Industrial Dog Object at Fairfield Station

FIDO tells us about life as a large wooden dog and his relationship with the Darebin community. Hear about his loves, passions and inflexible knees - and where to look out for his puddle of drool in Station Street.

FIDO was performed by Dashiel Agar, written and directed by Penelope Bartlau, with sound design by Darius Kedros at Sonic State Design. FIDO was produced by Penelope Bartlau for Barking Spider Visual Theatre.

We pay respect to Wurundjeri Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

This project has been Proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

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Northcote Town Hall Front Steps

Brigitta, one of the middle of the steps, reveals what life has been like since 1891 - What she's seen, who's sat on her and what she learns from pigeons.

Northcote Town Hall Front Steps was performed by performed and written by Penelope Bartlau, with sound design by Darius Kedros at Sonic State Design.

This work was produced by Penelope Bartlau for Barking Spider Visual Theatre. We pay respect to Wurundjeri Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

This project has been Proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

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Preston Market

Preston market reveals all about backstage life. Get the low down on the drama of every market day, and what it feels like to be the big market mama holding it all together.

Preston Market was performed by Linda Catalano, written and directed by Penelope Bartlau, with sound design by Darius Kedros at Sonic State Design. We pay respect to Wurundjeri Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

This project has been Proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

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The Westgarth Cinema

The Westgarth Cinema is the unabashed darling of the Westgarth Shopping strip. She reveals all about the trials and tribulations of her near-century screen life, from the thrill of showing her first “talkie”, to benefits of a good facelift, to the underbelly of life with choc tops on the inside.

The Westgarth Cinema. The Westgarth Cinema was performed by Tina del Twist, written and directed by Penelope Bartlau, with sound design by Darius Kedros at Sonic State Design.This work was produced by Penelope Bartlau for Barking Spider Visual Theatre. We pay respect to Wurundjeri Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

This project has been Proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

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Gretel the Boulder at the top of All Nations Park

Gretel the Boulder shares her perspective on life at the top (of Northcote). Gretel reveals her mad love affair with Mr Golden Head who mysteriously appeared in 2020, plus her tips on parenting.

Gretel the Boulder was performed by Gretel Sharpe, written and directed by Penelope Bartlau, with sound design by Darius Kedros at Sonic State Design. This work was produced by Penelope Bartlau for Barking Spider Visual Theatre. We pay respect to Wurundjeri Elders past, present and emerging and thank any Wurundjeri people listening today. We acknowledge Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

This project has been Proudly supported by the Darebin City Council.

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