Our 2027 Productions
A Year of Myth & Mystery
The Mystery of Ms J
May - June
An unforgettable interactive mystery in which every audience member helps decide the ending.
The Mystery of Ms J is an interactive theatrical mystery set at the wonderfully chaotic St Rhubarb's School for Ratbags and Rebels. When the school's most beloved teacher mysteriously disappears, audiences are invited to investigate a series of increasingly outrageous rumours and then vote on how the story unfolds.
Blending comedy, mystery and audience participation, the production gives young people genuine agency in the storytelling, creating a high-energy theatrical experience that is different at every performance.
- Recommended audience: Years 3 - 6 (Ages 8 - 11)
- Run time: 55 minutes
- Curriculum links: English, Critical & Creative Thinking, Drama, Civics (decision-making)
- Themes: Identity, Truth, Belonging, Friendship, Rumour
The Play's The Thing
July - August
A hilarious Shakespearean adventure that brings the classroom curriculum vividly to life.
The Play's The Thing is a fast-paced, contemporary comedy inspired by Hamlet. When three ordinary tradespeople are mistaken for professional actors, they suddenly find themselves tasked with staging a performance that could expose a king and save their own lives.
Blending Shakespeare with contemporary humour, audience interaction, sword fights, puppetry and plenty of theatrical chaos, this production offers an accessible and entertaining introduction to one of literature's greatest works, making it ideal for Years 7–10 audiences.
- Recommended audience: Years 7 - 10 (Ages 12 - 15)
- Run time: 55 minutes
- Curriculum links: English, Shakespeare, Drama, Literature
- Themes: Shakespeare, Courage, Truth, Performance, Comedy
In A Dark Dark Wood
September - November
A spellbinding retelling of Hansel and Gretel, featuring puppetry, adventure and just the right amount of spooky fun.
In a Dark Dark Wood is a magical, visually enchanting reimagining of Hansel and Gretel for a new generation. Blending imaginative storytelling, playful puppetry and just the right amount of spooky fun, this fresh retelling of the beloved fairy tale invites children aged 6 and over to journey through the dark, dark wood and discover that courage can light the way home.
- Recommended audience: Years 1 - 4 (Ages 6 - 9)
- Run time: 55 minutes
- Curriculum links: English, Storytelling, Drama, Visual Arts
- Themes: Courage, Family, Imagination, Fear, Resilience