The Flying Canoe is an immersive audio storytelling experience that transports families to the islands of Kiribati. Developed by Kiribati-Australian writer Marita Davies in collaboration with Kiribati artists and cultural consultants, it celebrates Indigenous storytelling and Australian innovations in digital theatre.

With Australian Government support, the creative team of Threshold travelled to Kiribati to strengthen artistic and cultural partnerships, collaborating with local storytellers, educators and artists. Through this exchange, the team documented traditional knowledge, including canoe building, rope making, and community customs, embedding them into the digital experience as well as sharing them with Australian and international audiences.

Framed as a cultural ‘call and response’ between Australia and Kiribati, this initiative fosters reciprocal artistic collaboration, deepening ties between the two nations.

Through a partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne, the Flying Canoe continued to be presented in education programs in Australia, amplifying Kiribati voices and showcasing the richness of Pacific storytelling traditions on an international stage.

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Supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program.