15 Sept 2014 – Update on children’s play about Forest Creek
Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Connecting Country
‘Still Waters‘, is a play about the story of Forest Creek developed by local landcarer Thais Sansom in conjunction with local primary school children. It will be performed NEXT MONDAY, 15th September at 6.30pm at The Capital Theatre, 50 View Street. Bendigo. Some details of this venture were covered in an earlier post.
Tickets ($10 adults, $5 primary age kids) can be purchased at the Capital Theatre, over the phone on 5434 6100 or online .
Still Waters is the story of Forest Creek from its creation at the dawn of time to the present day. For much of the creek’s existence, it was a peaceful, seasonal waterway providing life giving water for the local indigenous population, flora and fauna.
This all changed with the coming of the Europeans. Pastures for sheep and cattle began to replace the natural landscape. The local indigenous people, flora and fauna had to compete with these new settlers. In the 1850s Forest Creek became famous for its rich alluvial gold. The population of the area escalated rapidly as people from around the world flocked to Forest Creek. The creek was changed forever as a result.
Eventually, after the gold rush died down and people returned to the cities & their home lands, the creek was abandoned and left to slowly recover. Late in the 20th century, the citizens of Castlemaine and Chewton laboured to give nature a helping hand and to make some amends for the damage done during the chaotic time of the gold rush.Now, in this 21st century, we see the landscape along the creek returning to a more natural eco system once again. The dedicated efforts of numerous environmental groups are once again bringing peace and life back to Forest Creek. This is where our story ends for now, but the children on stage will become the new custodians of Forest Creek and the creek’s future rests with them. [Production blurb]
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