Kids Reviews: Saltbush – Children's Cheering Carpet

Traditional and contemporary dance are stunningly blended together in an engaging space in the Children's Cheering Carpet. Kitty Wanganeen, a descendent of the Kokatha people of the Western Desert, tells Fest her thoughts

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Published 22 Feb 2018
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Lou Bennett, Deon Hastie and Delwyn Mannix come together in a beautiful display of indigenous Australian storytelling. A moving screen underfoot drives the stories, and children seated around the edge are brought on in various points to interact with the performers and the screen. 

How old are you Kitty?

I’m four.

What happened in the show today?

They came onto the stage and told stories and there was a river underneath that moved and they had some fish on there too.

How were you able to be involved?

My and [my sisters] Lulu and Posey got onto the stage and got to stand on the fish. We also got to go under the blanket and see the stars.

Did you have a good time?

Yes I had fun.

If you saw another girl would you tell them to see it?

Yes I think they would like it.