Unravel a wicked web of adventure at Fringe World Perth in ‘The Spider And The Crow’, as presented by REmida WA.
This show is an interactive experience that transports the audience into the mysterious world of The Warehousiam to solve its complex puzzles in order to broker a truce between Crow-A-Bout and The Unfortunate.
“'The Spider And The Crow' takes you inside the world of the Warehousiam and the struggles of Ipso The Splendid, a vampire in dire need of their hundred-year nap,” show Writer/Creator Dr Paul Armishaw explains.
“But tensions are high as there is a thief in the Warehousiam threatening to disrupt Ipso's nap time. In their desperation, Ipso has invited a group of strangers (you the audience) to resolve the crisis before it is too late.
“Be warned: The Warehousiam has a mind of its own and time is of the essence. Solve the riddles, find what's lost, and beat the clock. Or, as Ipso would say: ‘Come at once. You are needed’.”
REmida is a WA-based company that repurposes unwanted materials for arts and educational purposes throughout the state.
Mystery abounds in this show as REmida presents a fast-paced, highly engaging, immersive experience for people of all ages.
“You are thrust into the closing moments of a crisis as Ipso, their companion and giant spider known as the Unfortunate, Crow-A-Bout, the Warehousiam's resident crow, and Katherine K. Midas, the Warehousiam's current landlord, struggle with their current predicament,” Dr Armishaw explains. “And each character is out to either help or hinder your riddle-solving, treasure-hunting efforts.”
‘The Spider And The Crow’ is staged at the REmida facility, a sustainably-based, creative reuse centre that transforms itself into the Warehousiam for Fringe.
“Once you enter the space, you are immediately within the world of the Warehousiam, and it really does shape your entire experience of the show,” Dr Armishaw says.
“Just over 90 per cent of the costumes, props and set pieces are made from repurposed materials. At the end of the season, everything can be dismantled for other projects. It takes around 1,200 hours to transform REmida into the Warehousiam.”
With something for everyone, ‘The Spider And The Crow’ gives curious Fringe-goers an opportunity to explore an immersive, original story to its fullest in a unique way.
“The underlying story is quite complex, and there is space to really immerse yourself within the World of the Warehousiam,” Dr Armishaw says.
“'The Spider And The Crow' lets the audience get amongst the story and shape its resolution. You can bring your kids along, a group of friends from work or uni, your grandparents and everyone has a role to play in how the story unfolds. The more you explore the story, the more you will get out of the experience. But, if you want to come along and go crazy solving puzzles, that works too.”
‘The Spider And The Crow’ plays REmida Perth (Fringe World) 20-21, 27-28 January.
