• Astra – a young girl of mixed heritage coming-of-age in the walled eco-nation of Is-Land.
• Hokma – Astra’s foster mother, who lost an eye in battle and is now a dissident peace activist.
• Peat – Astra’s foster brother, who happily takes an dose of the ‘Security Elixir’ as a child and becomes a troubled young soldier with superhuman strength and uncontrollable impulses.
• Lilt ‒ Astra’s mysterious first love, a feral non-binary child whose father has taught them uncomfortable truths about Is-Land.
• Zamrod – Hokma’s brother, torn between his conscience, his career and his love for the ruthless Clay Odinson.
• Clay Odinson – Peat’s charismatic and corrupt Commanding Officer, who exploits the passionate loyalty of the ‘Security Generation’ for his own personal gratification.
• Enki Arakkia – rapper, wheelchair warrior and leader of the Youth Action Collective (YAC), a group of disabled Non-Landers determined to return home to Is-Land.
• Muzi – Astra’s protector in Non-Land, a disabled shepherd who guides his guest through a toxic desert toward a sense of home.
• Istar – the Goddess of Love and War, Queen of Heaven and Earth

The Theatrical Experience

ASTRA is a coming-of-age epic that confronts the worst of humanity but celebrates the best in us, a gripping story in which passion, humour, solidarity and eco-innovation triumph over despair, authoritarianism, Eurocentrism and techno-nihilism. The eco-science fantasy genre reconciles science and spirituality, intellect and imagination, inspires faith in humanity, respect for Indigenous wisdom and hope for the planet, making ASTRA a show with immense appeal to global audiences, young and old.

Moving away from puppets, the epic production will feature a large, diverse cast and lavish staging. Elements including wheelchair dancing, a Deaf Rave, trapeze, bird messengers, eco-technology, a twenty-foot high wallscreen, projected geotrackers, and a haunting soundscape will make for a spectacular theatrical experience. Embracing the principle of Access for All, the creative use of Audio Description and British/American Sign Language Interpretation will engage all audience members in ASTRA’s inclusive modes of communication.