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A circular, intricate black-and-white illustration on textured paper shows two people embracing at the center, surrounded by detailed plants, flowers, and natural patterns—evoking scenes from world history or a timeless children’s book like Childhood of the World.

The Childhood of the World

By Jennifer Mills (inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel) About In a time of famine, siblings Ré and Crann are taken from their father under the guise of

Black and white illustration of a girl sitting on a tree branch at night, surrounded by detailed plants, a large snail, and stars, all within a circular border, evoking a dreamy theatre scene on a textured background.

The Giant’s Garden

By Ursula Dubosarsky (inspired by Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant) About While rowdy children climb joyfully in the branches of a huge tree, Ida tends her quiet corner of nature

A textured illustration shows an astronaut nurturing a glowing Tree of Light inside a circle. The background features abstract earthy tones, stars, a planet, and outer space elements, blending nature and cosmic themes.

The Tree of Light

By Ceridwen Dovey (inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl) About It is the last day of the year 3099. The leader of the Moonfolk — an elder

The River That Ran Uphill

As told by Edgell Junior Premiere season Adelaide Festival 2023 created and performed by Slingsby’s Flying Squad About A tiny girl finds strength to survive the wildest of winds and raging

What makes a small theatre company work?

WORKSHOP What makes a small theatre company work? A workshop for teachers and Year 10, 11 & 12 students. The workshop will provide a living example of the SACE process

Slingsby Theatre Techniques:
Shadow & Miniaturisation

WORKSHOP Slingsby Theatre Techniques: Shadow & Miniaturisation Over the past 15 years, Slingsby has developed a distinctive look and feel to its theatre-making. From The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy (2007) to

RSVP Process – A Creative Kick-Start to Theatre-Making

WORKSHOP RSVP Process - A Creative Kick-Start to Theatre-Making Sometimes, the hardest part is making a start. The RSVP Cycles is a method for working collaboratively to simultaneously generate and reflect

This Tree is a Story
(about everything, including you, as told by me)

This Tree is a Story (about everything, including you, as told by me) In this touring theatre production, the history of humans and our relationship with trees grows from five

The Boy Who Talked To Dogs

Slingsby and State Theatre Company South Australia, in association with Adelaide Festival Adapted for the stage by Amy Conroy From the book by Martin McKenna published by Skyhorse Publishing Developed with

Songs for Those Who’ve Come Across the Seas

About An isolated volcanic island emerges from the ocean. A seed floats in from distant shores, finding purchase on the rock. A beetle, clinging to driftwood, washes ashore. Time

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