Caring for the environment has emerged as a major theme in Legs’ current repertoire. Joshua Thomson created THAW in response to the devastation of the 2019-20 bushfires which wiped out over 24 million hectares of bush habitat and affected so many communities around Australia.

We see it as natural to call attention to our treatment of the earth at this critical juncture. As a company that has never shied away from stories that matter, we can also trace our history of creativity alongside the era of increasing environmental consciousness. It’s a matter of ethics, empathy and survival that we get the balance right in our time.

Legs’ headquarters and venues operate on carbon neutral power, with the Red Box drawing from solar power generated on site.

Our productions substantially source materials for costume and set components through upcycling and ethically sourced materials, and we employ emissions reduction strategies as part of our tour planning.

We seek partnerships with festivals, presenters and organisations who are also looking to make a difference.

Legs continue to review and refresh our practices towards the aligned goals of carbon neutrality and other sustainable arts practices.

With THAW Legs seek to add our voice to ever more urgent calls for action to contain climate change. In BEETLE our focus is to empower and inspire young audiences with a hopeful story about precious species, habitat regeneration and connection.

In classic Legs style, we seek to share our message with daring and positivity. Through our storytelling, and by taking steps to embed sustainability in our practices, we hope to inspire action in others. Sharing information we’ve encountered while researching for our performances and making changes in how we work is another part of realising this goal, and a selection of resources is available below.