Little Fruit

Little Fruit is an Independent arts company with a focus on community and connection. Created by Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews, we make shows and run workshops for and with children, elders and families. We are queer friendly and our work is collaborative and playful. Where possible we work with Auslan Interpreters and Captioners to create work that is accessible to members of our Deaf and Hard Of Hearing communities. We are passionate about child lead projects and engaging children as both audience members and collaborators.

Sarah Ward
I’m a queer cabaret artist, actor, writer and teacher. My practice is collaborative and primarily focuses on art that creates connection and engages community. I work with themes around mental health, queer visibility and disrupting gender stereotypes. From large scale variety shows to intimate live art works and community arts projects. I have a Helpmann and 8 Green Room awards for cabaret and Independent Theatre.

Bec Matthews
Bec is a Percussionist, Drummer, Performer, Teacher, Musical Director, Composer, Sound Designer and Noisemaker. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts where she studied orchestral percussion. Bec toured as a permanent member of the Circus Oz ensemble from 2010 to 2014, drumming in the air from Arnhem Land to New York. Bec is co-creator of the multi award-winning act Yana Alana and Tha Paranas and has worked with the MTC, Reuben Kaye, Women’s Circus, Melbourne Workers Theatre, Musica Viva, VCA and George Dreyfus.