The Dragon Child

The Dragon Child blends Chinese art and culture with puppetry, theatre and animation to bring to life a story of growth, survival and hope. Directed by Australia's Peter Wilson, director of the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, The Dragon Child is produced and presented by China Children's Art Theatre (Beijing) with support from The Arts Centre (Melbourne).

Raised in the care of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, the young Dragon Child has a loving harmonious and peaceful existence until her life slowly starts to be affected by the relentless pace of human civilization, pollution and diminishing natural resources. Through her eyes and those of her friends, the story explores these contemporary challenges and the impact they have on our children, our hope, our future, our world.