Pondering the question ‘what do animals dream of?’ multi-disciplinary performer and artist, Bria McCarthy explores the uncharted realms of sleep, multispecies imagination, and neurodivergence. Audiences entering Animal Dreams will be immersed in an imagined theatre backstage, where experimental shadow puppetry, sculpture and installation come to life.

Animal Dreams is a compelling, sensorially considerate exhibition that recognises the importance of cross-species connection through imaginative empathy, and playful approaches to the unknown… with puppets!

A Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Altitude exhibition August 1 – September 20 2026
https://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/exhibition/animal-dreams-bria-mccarthy/

This project has been assisted by the Australian a government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body

This project has been supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW