Stories Told
AFOOT
Presented in association with Ambulatory World. Written by Alexandra Silber. Designed by Asa Wember.
August 2025 - Whisper Walk: Edinburgh - Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Assembly Festival
February / March 2025 - Whisper Walk: Adelaide - Adelaide Fringe
February / March 2024 - GAIA, Shadows of the Past, and Whisper Walk: Adelaide - Adelaide Fringe - Electric Dreams Festival of Interactive Storytelling
CAST
GAIA: Adelaide
In 2124 the world is an apocalyptic landscape after the cataclysmic events called “The Windfall.” Adelaide's Botanic Gardens boast an intricate network of AI-controlled maintenance systems known as “Gaia,” a digitally-preserved testament to nature’s perfection. Enter Inspector Lila Gardener, homicide detective investigating the murder of Adelaide’s great botanist: Dr. Victor Hale. Who killed Hale? How and why? What secrets lurk beneath the city’s sleek exterior? Lila is on the case, for beneath the vibrant foliage and synthetic streams, a mystery lays concealed…In this immersive, site-specific, new form of theater, you interact with your environment using our new AFOOT console. All you need is your smartphone, a pair of headphones, and yourself in this theatrical walking tour of Adelaide.
“★★★★ The cast of 11 actors are great, with very distinct characterisations that we quickly learn to love, hate or distrust. Across 9 scenes, they act out the plot and we follow along easily thanks to Asa Wember’s clear directions and Alexander Silber’s smart, sharp dialogue. A fine selection of original music by Wet Hands and other additional music adds to the experience and keeps you company as you walk between scenes.”
SHADOWS OF THE PAST : ADELAIDE
"Shadows of the Past" is a haunting, romantic 19th century ghost story that centers around Amelia Edwards and William Gardener— who come together across class divides.
Set in the founding years of Adelaide's Botanic Gardens, our story intertwines local history and supernatural elements.
“Shadows of the Past" weaves together history, romance and a touch of the supernatural; exploring themes of love, loss, and the enduring connection between people and places across time.
In this immersive, site-specific, new form of theater, you interact with your environment using our new AFOOT console. All you need is your smartphone, a pair of headphones, and yourself in this theatrical walking tour of Adelaide.
“★★★★ The walking music is all very serene this time, keeping with the dreamy romance that is unfolding in our mind’s eye.
Shadows of the Past is more romance than ghost story so the supernatural element is unlikely to creep anyone out – nor is it meant to. But if it doesn’t reinstate your love of romance, it’s sure to reinstate your thrill of new discoveries as you’re led down the Garden path.”
WHISPER WALK: ADELAIDE
CAST
Lie of Brian - Amy Maiden
Sari Not Sari & A Face Like Her Mother’s - Anula Navlekar
Papageno Plaza - Mark Dickenson
The Wind Phone - Gen Parton-Shin
Great Expectations - Tony Sheldon
Homeless - Nick SImpson-Deeks
The Dumpster - Ange Lavoipierre
The Piano - Beverly Klein
The Midnight Mitzvah & 40 Winks - Rosanna Hyland
Florrie’s Sotry - Alexandra Silber
Pie Floater - Davey Seagle
Silence - Rishi Mutalik
The Altar - Geena Quintos
I’d Say Something Like That - Alec Silver
We Do It For That Guy - Alexandra Silber
Remember & Electric Bill - Michael Cormick
I Clapped For You - Alley Scott
First Submission to the Whisper Museum - James Robertson Malt
WHISPER WALK: EDINBURGH
A documentary-style testimonial piece that explores the intimate power and the deep connection between memory and place. As audiences walk through Edinburgh, voices gently whisper in their ears, stories tied to the very locations they pass. Each audience member becomes a confidant, a stranger trusted with quiet truths. This reflective journey invites participants to slow down, listen closely and reconnect with their own hidden memories and the city itself. Perhaps you will be inspired to leave your own memory. You will need a smartphone, headphones and a data plan.
“★★★★ A marvellous adventure...
Whisper Walk is an intimate adventure that runs through a gamut of emotions. We are reminded of the importance of human connection, and the way places can trigger our memories. We are reminded to treasure those special moments that happen through life, and to never discount the impact a seemingly simple event may have on our lives. The voice actors tell their stories with all the heart, humour and drama that is needed to make an impact.
Where Whisper Walk ends, our own journey continues.”
CAST
Lila Gardener - Amy Maiden.
GAIA - Anna O’Byrne.
Dr. Victor Hale - Nick Phillips
Dr. Amanda Narayan - Anula Navlekar. I
lan Zorillo - Mark Dickenson.
Shel Silverstein - Tony Sheldon.
Frank Burnett - Nick Simpson-Deeks
Nessa Diffenbaugh - Ange Lavoipierre.
Madam Ranyevsky - Beverly Klein
Kew - Rosanna Hyland.
CAST
Amelia Edwards - Anna O’Byrne
Policeman - Mark Dickenson
William Gardener - Nick Simpson-Deeks
Marianna - Ange Lavoipierre
Florrie - Alexandra Silber
Botanic Tour Guide - Davey Seagle
Second Policeman - James Robertson Malt
