Inspired by the illustrated books of Stephen Michael King, Emily Loves to Bounce is a whimsical blend of physical theatre, illusion, light, music and song.

Boxes move mysteriously. Shadow children fly. Illuminated boxes soar through the air. Amazing ideas are expressed as a stunning display of Chinese lanterns. Multi-coloured balls fall to the strains of Beethoven’s Song of Joy.

Bursting with music, sound, imagery and illusion, audiences are drawn into the boundless energy, the effusive exhilaration and the vibrant creativity of childhood.

“‘Emily Loves to Bounce’ is a masterstroke of ingenuity - a beautiful blend of sound, mime and illusion. It is intriguing, mystical, funny and irresistible. Thoroughly absorbing.” Andy Ahrens - Adelaide Theatre Guid

The Fastest Boy in the world is a whimsical ride on the wings of Henry Horatio Richard O'Dockerty's fantasy to become the fastest boy in the world.

Featuring a four piece pop/rock band, the show is a humorous and engaging mix of story, dramatic action, live music, song and video projection created by Australia's premier theatre company specialising in quality work for children and their families.

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Special Delivery is a hilarious, physical comedy in the style of Mr Bean.

All children know how much fun it is to play in boxes but Dan, the Delivery Man, has forgotten! Then, on one special day, everything ordinary in Dan’s world turns into an extra-ordinary, topsy turvy adventure of magic, surprise, friendship and boxes! Special Delivery is a hilarious, physical comedy in the style of Mr Bean.

“A visual theatre work, perfectly pitched at its 3-8 year old target group … delightfully mischievous … beautifully performed… the children were engrossed.”  Louise Nunn - Advertiser.

"Fast-paced inventive theatre – cows appear out of sliding door-ways, balloons become heads and ducks float up in wells as no imagination is spared … this show will be another national best seller!” Matt Byrne, Sunday Mail.

Six whimsical stories by award-winning children’s writer, Pamela Allen, are presented in this surprising, charming, funny and frenetic production.

The stories emerge from dozens of suitcases and crates as three curious warehouse workers transform a storeroom into enchanting little miracles of music and play.

A funky, funny, wild and wacky trilogy of stories by Gillian Rubinstein, presented in a multimedia, pop concert format, with lots of audience involvement.
When Sharon and Jace have their first child; Sharon declares, “Jaaaaace, we need more space!”…and Jace replies, “Sharon, keep your hair on, we’ll just build a little bit more on”

Join us as active audience members in a “TV Studio” for an hour of fantastic music and live audience crossovers. This is a chaotic, fun filled story about how to adapt to change in an ever-changing world.

"I have had the pleasure of experiencing two exceptional but very different productions created by Patch Theatre, "The Boy and the Bamboo Flute" and "Sharon Keep Ya Hair On!", and there is no doubt in my mind, that this company is a world leader in Theatre for Young Audience work. "Sharon Keep Ya Hair On!" is one of the most innovative and visually dynamic spectacles that has hit the stage in years. It is thrilling to experience a theatre company that creates work that stretches little (and big!) minds. All theatre should be created this way!", Kate Newby, Artistic Director, Calgary International Children's Festival.

Pigs, Bears and Billy Goats Gruff is a theatrical assemblage of classic children's stories that incorporate the power of the number three.

In the kitchen of an old house, three storytellers and a musician bring to life these classic children’s tales - using a table, 3 chairs, a collection of household items and food.

An evocative mix of design, live music, dance and storytelling gives rise to surprising, humorous and vivid adaptations of traditional favourites - The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

AN EXTRAORDINARILY INVENTIVE AND ENCHANTING SHOW Lenny Ann Low Sydney Morning Herald.

A STRIKINGLY ORIGINAL PIECE ... A SYMPHONY OF EXCELLENCE Samela Harris - Advertiser Newspaper.

A wondrous, theatrical story-fest, adapted from eight of Pamela Allen’s most-loved books, using a host of inventive theatrics, incorporating puppetry, black-theatre, operetta, mime, dance and live music.

THIS IS THEATRE ALL CHILDREN SHOULD SEE! Vanessa McCausland – Sydney Daily Telegraph.

Our 2006 national Playing Australia tour featured 127 performances to 48,500 children in 34 venues across Australia.

AFCT Christmas Holiday Season - 2009
Her Majesties Theatre Jan 14-18 - 10.30am & 1pm

Inspired by the Medicine Shows of the early 1900’s, this new production for 4-8 year olds, explores the theme of children’s happiness in a story emblazoned with foot-stomping music and dazzling vaudevillian theatrics involving magic, illusion and comedy.

Doctor Terrence Jupiter Smith shares his secret of happiness, whilst entertaining us with the Fabulous Flea Circus, the Sensational Sharp-Shooting Carrots, the Hilarious Happ-o-meter, the Amazing Machine, the Cuddly Koala Man and a Lighter-than-Air Levitation Act that goes embarrassingly wrong. Doctor Smith’s sister, Dorothy Venus Smith and a ventriloquist doll named Danny, save the day. The Happiest Show on Earth is Patch Theatre’s 100th production and features Paul Blackwell as the Medicine Man.

The Happiest Show on Earth premiered in Adelaide and regional SA in March 2009.

A gentle, joyful, image-rich performance for 4-8 year olds about making friends.

Children love to play with shadows… Shadows are mysterious and magical and can do amazing things… But making friends with your shadow can be tricky business… There are things to sort out… Problems to solve… Adventures to be had… Laughter to be shared.

A funky, funny, wild and wacky trilogy of stories by Gillian Rubinstein, presented in a multimedia, pop concert format, with lots of audience involvement.
When Sharon and Jace have their first child; Sharon declares, “Jaaaaace, we need more space!”…and Jace replies, “Sharon, keep your hair on, we’ll just build a little bit more on”

Join us as active audience members in a “TV Studio” for an hour of fantastic music and live audience crossovers. This is a chaotic, fun filled story about how to adapt to change in an ever-changing world.