Can you smell the sweet earthiness of leaf litter? Feel the damp soil? Have you ever wondered what happens underground? Burrow down with us into the soil to find out!
Young people know what it’s like to be small in a big world. Beneath Our Feet invites them to take a closer look at the lively micro‑worlds beneath their feet.
Beneath Our Feet is an immersive theatre show about earthy ecosystems for young people and their grown-ups, inviting them into a playful and participatory journey through the layers of soil. Activated by performers, narrative moments, dynamic sound and tactile set design, it encourages child-led exploration and rich sensory experience.
Developed in collaboration with soil scientists from Monash University, this work uses accurate science to support a rich participatory theatre experience. Commissioned by MPAC and premiering at Family Fiesta in July 2026.
Family Fiesta, Forest
Part of Family Fiesta 1–4 July. MPAC invites children 0–12 and their families to step into the forest and discover a world of free and affordable events. Explore ancient trees, fungi and the hidden micro-world beneath your feet, and see how everything in the forest is connected. Artists, theatre-makers, musicians and dancers team up with scientists to show you just how wondrous and essential these ecosystems are.
Credits / Company
Created by Where The Snails Go Theatre Co., a brand-new company led by Lauren Swain and Sophia Derkenne, that makes sensory participatory works inviting audiences to consider their world anew, with joy and care.
Beneath Our Feet has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
