Nathan Harrison remembers being stuck in lockdown and watching the birds outside his window. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading Inspired, he decided to begin writing about the feathered animals outside his window, which eventually became the show Birdsong of Tomorrow .
The show will be playing at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre over three nights beginning on Thursday, August 22 . "I remember looking at birds outside when the world was just feeling very small and it felt like everything was changing very quickly," he said. "Seeing birds and kind of being drawn to them as this animal that represents freedom in a lot of ways.
" Birdsong of Tomorrow is described as a nature documentary for the end of the world, Harrison describes it as a "show about birds". "It's a show about trying to find a sense of connection with the natural world and the people around us," he said. "Using birds as a way to do that, thinking about birds, these amazing creatures that are kind of around us every day and have song and a have a kind of cultural memory.
" The show features a collection of recordings of sounds which is part of Harrison's efforts to create a space which "feels thoughtful" and creates a "sense of presence and connection". 'Singing the wrong songs' The show ties what Harrison finds interesting about birds to how the world is changing. "An amazing bird is the regent honeyeater, which is critically endangered," he said.
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