A space that welcomes babies to the world
A performance that honors and celebrates new lives
A time to wonder and wander together in the rhythm of the rain
RAIN is a mesmerizing and intimate sensory experience for babies and their families in which they are invited to slow down, notice, and wonder. Audiences are invited to participate in an experience that responds to the generosity of rain. Carers and their littlest ones are immersed in an intimate and mindful installation space full of surprise, delight and opportunities for connection through sound, touch and performance.
A trio of performers on cello, voice, and movement act as gentle guides in a brand-new world of surprise, delight, and opportunities for connection through sound, touch, and performance.
About RAIN: Since its creation in 2013, RAIN has toured to festivals and major performing arts centres across Australia and internationally in sold out seasons. Now, in partnership with Threshold (AU) RAIN begins a new journey with the North American premiere production with Filament Theatre.
RAIN WAS CREATED BY:
Nikita Hederics, Liz Francis, Edwina Cordingley, Carolyn Ramsey, Sarah Lockwood, Alicia Stafford, Mardi Thorpe with lighting by Sophie Kurylowicz
Run Dates: January 6 – 18 , 2026
Performance Times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9am, Saturdays at 9am and 11am, Sundays at 11am and 2pm
Performance Length: 45-60 minutes
Ages: Newborn to crawling babies (walking babies and older children not permitted)
Price Range: $15-28 (financial access pricing available)
Announcing the team for the North American production of
RAIN: for babies and their carers
North American Director: Ellie Levine
Performed by:
Alexandra Plattos Sulack, Performer/Facilitator
Ariya Hawkins, Performer/Facilitator
Caroline Watson, Performer/Facilitator
Lucía Mier y Terán Romero, Performer/Facilitator
Roxanne Fritton, Cellist/Facilitator
Sonia Goldberg, Cellist/Facilitator
Production and design team includes: Erik Tylkowski (Production Manager), Ellie Humphrys (Assoc. Lighting Designer), Emily Brink, (Assoc. Costume Designer & Installation Artist) and Molly Bunder (Audience Engagement Designer)
North American producing team includes: Rejinal Simon (Filament’s Artistic Director), Krissi McEachern (Filament’s Managing Director), Julia Stemper (Filament’s Assoc. Director of Advancement), Caroline Watson (Filament’s Assoc. Director of Engagement and Performer), Tahli Corrin (Co-Director of Threshold) and Sarah Lockwood (Co-Director of Threshold).
Previous Tours of RAIN include: Hong Kong International Arts Carnival, Macao Cultural Center, Lincoln Center, NYC, Arts Centre Melbourne, DreamBIG Festival Adelaide, AWESOME Festival, Bunjil Place, Geelong Arts Centre, and Sydney Opera House.