Robberfly: The Life Cycle of the Devon Red Legged Robber Fly

A performance like no other – featuring a live DJ and cutting-edge soundtrack, dance, theatre and circus.

Staged on and around a striking 6 metre biomechanical sculpture, created from a salvaged Apache Piper aircraft fuselage, the performance take audiences on a journey to explore the metamorphosis of the Robber Fly.

The fly pupae struggle as they fight to emerge, only 1 will survive! The survivor emerges from its cocoon, escaping its earthly bounds and transforming itself into a winged Diva! Once transformed, it meets many weird and wonderful creatures in its search for love…

The show is a celebration of insects and their metamorphosis. It’s time to fly!

Commissioned by Doorstep Arts as part of our Inspiring Futures project, the South Devon National Landscape (as part of Nature Calling, a project by the National Landscapes Association, in partnership with Activate) and the Life on the Edge project. This commission is funded by Arts Council England, Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.