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July 2nd, 2025 Wonderverse Visual Story To support children with sensory sensitivities, Patch has created a Visual Story for Wonderverse.

May 15th, 2025 Meet Education Program Manager Jaecinta Get to know Patch's Education Program Manager Jaecinta.

May 15th, 2025 Patch at DreamBIG 2025 Our adventures at DreamBIG Children's Festival.

May 9th, 2025 Spark: Glow & Tell in 2024 From Andamooka to Yorketown, Patch toured GLOW & TELL, a favourite from our Spark in-school program, far and wide across regional South Australia in 2024.

April 30th, 2025 Wonderverse FAQs – Regional SA We answer all of your questions about our interactive installation Wonderverse.

April 15th, 2025 Patch Theatre hits the road, and the skies! We have kicked off an epic year of touring!

April 15th, 2025 Welcoming new faces to our Board We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new board members, Mitch Cramey and Sam Haren.

April 4th, 2025 Meet Producer Jana Get to know Patch's new Producer Jana.

March 19th, 2025 Patch's 2025 Program Explore Patch's 2025 Program

February 11th, 2025 Meet Marketing & Communications Manager Hannah Get to know Patch's new Marketing & Communications Manager Hannah.

February 10th, 2025 Shining Bright: a super start to 2025 See how we kicked of 2025 in super style!

December 2nd, 2024 Patch's Epic 2024 Adventures Check out our 2024 highlights, including premiering two new works, performing circus across the country and SO much more.

October 31st, 2024 Patch to the world Our talented international producer Teena Munn has returned from a three-week trip to Asia to promote Patch's work.

October 28th, 2024 Wonderverse's Success See the highlights of Wonderverse's premiere season!

August 21st, 2024 I Wish... in the Northern Territory Check out our epic adventure to the Northern Territory!

August 21st, 2024 I Wish... Regional SA 2024 Check out our Regional SA tour highlights.

August 20th, 2024 Superluminal's Success See the highlights of our Superluminal premiere season!

June 19th, 2024 Superluminal Creatives Meet the creatives behind Superluminal!

May 21st, 2024 Sparking Creativity in Regional SA Classrooms Following their visit to Yorke Peninsula, Edgell and Evyenia are heading to Far North SA to perform Glow & Tell in regional classrooms!

April 17th, 2024 I Wish... Shines in Sydney I Wish...wowed audiences at Sydney Opera House

April 17th, 2024 Trialling Our Interactive Installations We delighted children with trials of Light Beats at Immersive Light and Art ahead of our SALT Festival visit this weekend.

March 18th, 2024 Inspiring Effective Learners with Patch Theatre – FREE Professional Learning Discover how to inspire effective learners with Patch Theatre creatives and an expert in early-childhood education on Thu 2 May.

February 19th, 2024 Wonderverse Adelaide FAQs We answer all of your questions about our interactive installation Wonderverse.

February 7th, 2024 Meet Program Coordinator Damon Get to know Patch Program Coordinator Damon Delaney.

February 5th, 2024 Creating Magic at Patch in 2024 Check out what the creative team at Patch have been working on in 2024.

January 23rd, 2024 Patch's 2024 Program Explore Patch's 2024 Program.

December 12th, 2023 Patch's 2023 Highlights Check out our 2023 achievements from a US tour to intimate in-school performances in regional SA, and more.

November 27th, 2023 Sea of Light 2023 Highlights Check out Sea of Light's 2023 highlights including our favourite photos and feedback.

November 7th, 2023 Superluminal FAQs We answer all of your sticky questions about our interactive installation Superluminal.

November 3rd, 2023 Creating an Interactive Installation Our in-house creatives Geoff Cobham and Michelle Delaney (‘Maddog’) discuss the process of creating an interactive installation.

November 2nd, 2023 Patch Theatre Sparks Joy in Regional SA Classrooms Patch will brighten classrooms across the Eyre Peninsula as Spark: Glow & Tell visits schools from 30 October to 17 Nov.

November 2nd, 2023 2024 Schools' Program Explore Patch's 2024 SA Schools' Program.

October 17th, 2023 Q&A with Zoë Barry We spoke to musician and creator Zoë Barry during her time working on Patch's new interactive installation Superluminal.

October 17th, 2023 Sea of Light shines in the Starlight Express Room Sea of Light visits the Women's and Children's Hospital this October.

October 16th, 2023 Getting Creative at Patch Patch creatives and artists have been busy creating Patch's next big things.

September 14th, 2023 ZOOOM's South Australian Success! Check out the highlight's of our sold out South Australian ZOOOM tour.

August 1st, 2023 Welcoming our new board members We are thrilled to announce the appointment of three new board members, Reena Costello, Deb Hughes and Dearna Newchurch.

July 26th, 2023 A Conversation with Jason Sweeney We spoke to long-term Patch collaborator, composer Jason Sweeney about his career trajectory, passion for music, and musical inspirations.

June 1st, 2023 Meet Hither & Yon's Malcolm Leask We spoke to our Hither & Yon Director Malcolm Leask about all things wine, Patch and family.

May 11th, 2023 FREE Professional Development Learn to engage your students in the classroom using Patch’s design-led process at our professional development session on Tue 30 May.

May 1st, 2023 ZOOOM USA & Canada Tour So Far ZOOOM has been wowing audiences in the US and Canada – check out some of the best photos, feedback and so far.

April 28th, 2023 A Conversation with Anne-Marie Shin Early childhood educator, researcher, and former board member Anne-Marie Shin shares her Patch experiences.

April 28th, 2023 Sparking Stories in the Riverland Stephen Sheehan's Spark: Once Upon a Jar has been touring SA's Riverland.

April 28th, 2023 Elizabeth Close Lights up the Seas We have been delighted by the fantastic reception of Elizabeth Close's Sea of Light artworks on the installations' Australian tour.

February 21st, 2023 We've Moved! Patch HQ in Kent Town We've relocated our home-base to a fabulous new Kent Town location at 63 King William Street.

February 21st, 2023 Patch ZOOOMing to the US & Canada Our multi-award-winning theatre work ZOOOM is set to wow family audiences in US and Canada on its first international tour from March to June 2023.

February 10th, 2023 Meet Creative Producer Sasha Zahra Our exceptional Creative Producer Sasha Zahra shared her career highlights, dream dinner guests and more.

February 1st, 2023 Liz Hawkins Announced as new Chair of Patch Theatre Patch Theatre is excited to announce the appointment of Liz Hawkins as Chair of the Patch Theatre Board, taking over from current chair, Janet Worth, from February 2023.

December 2nd, 2022 Patch's 2022 Highlights We take a moment to reflect on one of our most successful years yet.

December 1st, 2022 Patch's 2023 Program Explore Patch's exciting 2023 program, from regional SA to USA.

November 22nd, 2022 2023 Schools' Program Explore Patch's 2023 SA Schools' Program.

September 20th, 2022 ZOOOM Tour so far Check out our favourite moments from the ZOOOM 2022 tour so far.

September 8th, 2022 Home Tour Wrap Up Look back on our favourite photos, reviews and Home facts from the premier tour of Home 2022.

September 1st, 2022 Sasha Zahra to join Patch Team Sasha Zahra will be joining the team in the role of Creative Producer.

August 29th, 2022 Meet Charlie Wilkins Meet Home performer and champion swimmer Charlie Wilkins.

August 5th, 2022 Top Tips for a Trip to the Theatre We throw out the theatre etiquette rule book and share our top tips for bringing children to the theatre.

August 4th, 2022 Meet Bhodi Hudson Meet Home creator, assistant stage manager and understudy Bhodi Hudson

July 13th, 2022 Meet Zoë Dunwoodie Meet Home creator and performer Zoë Dunwoodie.

May 11th, 2022 Creating Home: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Development Take a look behind the scenes of a creative development for our new show Home.

April 21st, 2022 Geoff Cobham on Creating Art for Children Geoff Cobham shares the aims and principles of the Patch work he creates.

April 20th, 2022 Meet Artist in Residence Elias Ppiros Elias Ppiros is a puppet and prop maker who creates for theatre, TV and festivals. Image: Elias working on a puppet.

April 12th, 2022 Meet Jason Dunstone Passionate supporter of the arts, father of two and Managing Director of an award-winning agency, Jason shares his thoughts on being a Patch board member.

March 20th, 2022 Mirror Mirror at WOMADelaide Here are some of our favourite stats, quotes and photos from Mirror Mirror at WOMADelaide.

February 27th, 2022 Patch on the Road – Tour Highlights Here are some of our favourite stats, quotes, reviews and photos.

December 21st, 2021 Patch's 2021 in Review 2021 was a BIG year for Patch. Here are some of our highlights.

November 18th, 2021 Patch's 2022 Program Revealed Not only is Patch turning 50 in 2022, we'll be on the road touring to four major arts Festivals!

July 11th, 2021 ZOOOM 2021 Tour Wrap During May and June, we performed ZOOOM in six venues across SA, regional VIC and regional NSW, presenting 20 shows to 4,000 people!

May 24th, 2021 Meet Robin We spoke to Robin about joining the Patch team in the new Education Coordinator role, the colour pink and illustration.

February 28th, 2021 Meet Krystle We spoke to Krystle about rejoining the Patch team following maternity leave, Tex the office dog and brunch.

November 26th, 2020 Meet Jacinta We spoke to Jacinta about her life as a stage manager, career highlights and Patch memories.

November 26th, 2020 Patch's 2020 in Review 2020 was a BIG year for Patch. Here are some of our highlights.

September 30th, 2020 Janet Worth Donor Profile Loyal Patch donor Janet Worth shares her passion for arts philanthropy and motivations for giving.

September 30th, 2020 Me & My Shadow SA tour highlights Here are some of our favourite stats, quotes, reviews and photos.

September 30th, 2020 ZOOOM on the Move! Patch’s ZOOOM is in high-demand across the globe – read all about ZOOOM’s latest achievements.

September 18th, 2020 Meet Patch Star Tim Overton We spoke to Patch actor Tim Overton about Me & My Shadow, Patch memories and superpowers.

August 4th, 2020 Spark Creative Development Underway Patch's latest development – Spark – has entered its first school trials in South Australia.

August 2nd, 2020 Penny Camens promoted to General Manager Patch Theatre are thrilled to announce the promotion of Penny Camens to the role of General Manager.

July 30th, 2020 Meet Temeka – Star of Me & My Shadow and ZOOOM We spoke to Me & My Shadow actor Temeka Lawlor about acting, Patch and children’s theatre.

July 27th, 2020 Me & My Shadow to reopen Adelaide Festival Centre Patch Theatre will return to the theatre for the first time since lockdown, raising the curtain on the award-winning Me & My Shadow.

May 17th, 2020 Patch's 2019 in Review 2019 was a BIG year for Patch. Here are some of our highlights.

May 11th, 2020 Keeping the Lights on at Patch From creative developments to educational activities, we are keeping local creatives active and engaged during this downtime.

March 26th, 2020 The Lighthouse's Adelaide Festival success Here are some of our favourite stats, quotes, reviews and photos.

July 15th, 2019 Patch Theatre set to ZOOM Enchanting illumination and mystical darkness will unfold as Patch Theatre’s latest creation ZOOM opens across Adelaide and regional South Australia.