Magic, music and wonder abound as two wanderers discover beauty in unexpected places.

Twilight is falling one crisp, autumn day when two tired and hungry homeless pals find themselves in a junkyard for the night. As they settle down to sleep, beautiful reverberations suddenly fill the air and in no time they’re off on an extraordinary quest, exploring hidden sounds that live all around them. A saw plays a duet with a cello. Bottles and flutes interweave in a beautiful serenade. Pots, bowls, horns and even sandpaper transform into magical instruments as the pair waltz and play and tumble among the discarded treasure. After an enchanting black-light dream sequence, the wanderers, the orchestra and the audience finish off this mesmerizing show with an epic percussion battle.

Rhythm in Your Rubbish is 55 minutes of spellbound wonder for the whole family. The orchestra provides the only voicing throughout the entire production with artfully selected pieces ranging from the exquisite Swan Lake Suite to the outrageous Turkey in the Straw. Young spectators remain joyfully enthralled as the animated duo fill the hall and take over the stage exploring the power of imagination. Rhythm in your Rubbish is a touring family show intended for ages five and older and is sure to be a highlight in your family or education series.

Rhythm in your Rubbish is a commission of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.

Rhythm as a School Concert

Each Platypus Theatre program is tailored to suit both the primary (kindergarten to third grade) and junior divisions (fourth to seventh grade). Our in-depth and relevant study guides were developed by teachers, with separate activities by grade level and curriculum that meet or exceed most state and provincial standards for arts education.