Kate Walder, daughter of long-term Bungendore resident Chris Walder, is bringing to life the stories of her father’s heritage home and surrounds in a new theatre work to premiere at The Q later this month.

Inspired by the stories and memories shared by her father whilst living out her father’s final days in the house, 21 Forster St is a journey in time through the walls and history of the house.

“I have such fond memories of the final days with my father under the stained-glass windows that he built for the house,” said Walder.

“My father spent the days sharing stories and memories of a house that had become his pride and joy – the ghost that played in the hallways… the rumoured bone room under the mulberry tree,” Walder added.

Joined by an award-winning creative team, including Bungendore local and one-half of the iconic Simpson & Shortis, John Shortis OAM – a collaboration of the community is happening to create a show about Bungendore.

Having selected 21 Forster St for the inaugural Q the Locals program, artistic director Jordan Best said the work’s premise immediately struck her as “incredibly unique, inspired and with great heart”.

“Kate’s late father’s house not only has historical significance within the community, but by drawing on stories from its 150-year history, the work will shine a light on the regional Australian home.”

21 Forster St will be performed at The Q, Queanbeyan, 26 May to 4 June. Tickets available via theq.net.au

Following the 2pm performance on Saturday 28 May, stay for the Post Show Q&A with cast and creatives of 21 Forster St, facilitated by Christopher Samuel Carroll of Bare Witness Theatre Company.