The Araluen Arts Centre is excited to present Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium, a theatre production aimed at children and families that will see the Araluen stage transformed in to a giant aquarium.

Director of the Araluen Cultural Precinct Mark Crees said Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium is an exciting adventure that connects young audiences to the real science of palaeontology in a fun and educational live theatre and puppetry performance.

“This stimulating show invites the audience to dive in and meet the playful prehistoric creatures of the deep seas,” he said.

“This is the second time Erth have brought a production to Alice Springs, with the Dinosaur Petting Zoo in 2010 a favourite with young audiences.”

Described as “a dose of science, a dash of humour and whole lot of wonder”, audiences of all ages will be able to see and learn about creatures such as the Plesiosaur and Kronosaurus.

There will also be the opportunity for a small number of carefully selected young ‘divers’ to join the Erth handlers on stage to ‘swim’ with the amazing array of aquatic creatures from bygone eras.

“Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium have created unmistakably ‘alive’ and friendly creatures that will delight audiences aged 5 years and older,” Dr Crees said.

Since its beginnings in 1990, Erth has strived to provide audiences with eye-popping visual experiences including giant puppetry, stilt-walkers, inflatable environments and flying creatures.

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium will be presented live at the Araluen Arts Centre on Tuesday 6 June at 6:30pm, and on Wednesday 7 June at 10am and 1pm.