Key works by Slingsby Theatre Company include The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy, The Young King, Emil and the Detectives, The River That Ran Uphill, Songs for Those Who’ve Come Across the Seas, and The Boy Who Talked to Dogs. The company’s innovative, multi-disciplinary approach has earned multiple awards, including three Ruby Awards, a Victor Award (People’s Choice) for the International Performing Arts for Youth Showcase, and a Helpmann Award for Best Presentation for Children.
Upcoming tour dates and previews provide a snapshot of Slingsby’s ongoing commitment to experience-rich theatre. 2025 features The Giant’s Garden (Preview) in Adelaide, and The Childhood of the World (Preview) in Port Adelaide, followed by a 2026 Adelaide Festival premiere of A Concise Compendium of Wonder, The Wandering Hall of Possibility, at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. As plans edge toward a final season and global farewell, fans can expect thoughtful, boundary-pushing performances that celebrate connection, imagination, and storytelling.
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