As the Creative Director of 'Moon Sailors', I am proud to present this beautiful and enchanting puppet performance that will take you on a journey through the wonders of our natural world and beyond. Two years since its publication, bringing my children's book 'Moon Sailors' to life has been a joy, and I am so proud of the talented team that has made it a reality. Inspired by lyrical text and Rachel Gregg's inviting illustrations, we have crafted a gentle and magical production that I am sure will delight audiences of all ages. I am thrilled to have A Blanck Canvas lovingly design and craft each unique character with its own personality and charm, and our puppeteers bring them to life before your eyes and I am certain you will love them as much as I do. Through this adaptation, we hope to inspire a love of nature and a sense of wonder. ‘Moon Sailors’ is a celebration of the beauty and complexity of our planet and a reminder of the importance of caring for it.
Naomi Woodward
Producer/Creative Director
Timothy Coghill is a Melbourne-based composer, producer and drummer. After graduating from NMIT Fairfield, with an Advanced Diploma in Musical Performance and maturing as a professional session drummer, Timothy started recording and touring with artists such as Matt Corby, Tina Arena, Samsaruh, Georgia Fields, Paris Wells and Harry Angus. Whilst touring, Timothy began to develop his skills as a composer, and privately studied composition under classical contemporary composer Neil Kelly. Gaining experience in film and commercial scoring Timothy began recording his original works. As a composer, Timothy has been commissioned for chamber ensembles such as Opus House and the Hobart Chamber Orchestra, by film directors such as Alexei Mizin and for contemporary bands such as The Paper Kites (‘States’). As a producer, he has produced all of his own releases, as well as those of Samsaruh, Baptiste, Ravika, and many more.
Timothy Coghill
Composer
A Blanck Canvas was established in 2013 by award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and creative genius Joe Blanck.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, his passion for fusing traditional puppetry methods and blending them with cutting edge technology and larger than life exhibits, gives audiences around the world the opportunity to expand their imagination and experience interactive and magical works.
A Blanck Canvas works with all types of mediums such as foams, metals, wood, fabrics, plastics, electronics, mechanisms, paints, and vinyls.
A Blanck Canvas
Puppet Design/Build
Melanie has been involved in many facets of independent theatre, including: producing, directing, producing, costume design and construction, acting, and writing. She holds a Master of Dramaturgy from the VCA and has produced various productions across Chapel off Chapel, MC Showroom, Frankston Arts Centre Cube 37, and has worked with Queenie van de Zandt and Creativity Australia/Umbrella Productions. Melanie works as a Producer and Production Manager for theatre, cabaret and performance art programming. She has completed professional performance, design and dramaturgy training with Katalin Trencsényi, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Street Theatre. Melanie could not be more excited to be involved within the Arts. It is truly what makes us all move and breathe.