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Ella, Juliette, Jaali, Rubes, Oscar, Harriette and Lucas will be performing from Friday to Sunday this week in Mullumbimby. Photo Jeff Dawson.

The Life of the Insects, an absurd, witty, joyful and inventive play is being performed by Mullumbimby High School Year 11 this weekend.

‘The play offers an insightful and whimsical look into the lives of insects that reflects the deeper themes of existence, nature, and the human condition,’ said drama teacher, Marisa McEwan.

‘The students are doing an exceptional job performing, and have learnt to be directors, designers, and actors.’

Book a ticket

The show is on from Friday to Sunday. Book a ticket at: https://portal.schoolbytes.education/other-payment/918.

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