our story begins, as many often do,
on a dark and stormy night…
The house on the street is haunted. Ghosts hide in crevices, nooks and crannies, biding their time - but are they really as scary as they seem?
Join techno-troublemakers Counterpilot in Scaredy House - a new interactive haunting for young people aged 7-10 and their grown ups. In this theatrical experiment, we will illuminate our fears, explore anxiety up close, and befriend the ghosts that haunt us everyday.
It’s time to flip the haunted house upside down, shed light in our own dim corners, and work together as we muddle our way through this existential twist on a classic tale. Step inside the Scaredy House and bring your shadows with you. Together, we’ll illuminate our worries in this game of slight frights and night lights.
You’ve never heard a ghost story quite like this one…
SCAREDY HOUSE is recommended for families with young people aged 7-10.
World Premiere
19-29 Jun, 2024
New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts
Image by Sean Dowling
Credits
Created by Counterpilot
Devised by
Nathan Sibthorpe, Christine Felmingham, Mike Willmett
Performed by Billy Fogarty
Additional Voice Performances by Todd MacDonald & Billy Fogarty
Written & Directed by Nathan Sibthorpe
Technical & Lighting Design by Christine Felmingham
Sound Design by Mike Willmett & Brady Watkins
Video Design by Nevin Howell
Production Design by Chloe Greaves
Associate Production Design by Ebony Webb
Additional Construction by John Felmingham
Stage Manager - Teegan Kranenburg
Sound Design Assistant - Ellee Chapman
Production Assistant - Marina Fern
Concept Imagery by Séan Dowling
Promotional Clip by Nevin Howell & Mike Willmett
Promotional Clip Voice by Lucas Stibbard
Scaredy House is Commissioned by Metro Arts
with thanks to Jo Thomas, Genevieve Trace, Danielle Carney
Special Thanks to
Lisa O’Neill, TAFE Queensland, PQI Technologies
Counterpilot is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Counterpilot is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Production Photos
Production photos by Morgan Roberts, taken from 2024 World Premiere season.
Creative Development Photos
All photos from Jade Ellis during creative development in May 2024.
Snapshot for Presenters
Counterpilot is seeking touring & presentation partners for this project from 2025 onwards. Suitable for black box venues and family programming. Scaredy House runs for 60min, with a capacity of approx. 55pax and an immersive staging concept.
For more info, contact Elizabeth Hunt.
Scaredy House is commissioned by Metro Arts. Counterpilot is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Counterpilot is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Scaredy House is proudly supported by TAFE Queensland, and PQI Technologies.