Patch Theatre

Patch Theatre We create visually captivating performances for 4–8 year olds and their families, exploring how children see the world.

SPARK for schools: GLOW & TELL 🌟 and IT'S A STRING THING 🧵 now available

Are you our next GENERAL MANAGER?Patch Theatre is looking for a new General Manager to join the company at an exciting t...
04/09/2026

Are you our next GENERAL MANAGER?

Patch Theatre is looking for a new General Manager to join the company at an exciting time. In a senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the effective strategic, financial and operational management of Patch Theatre.

With an established and strong artistic vision, an ambitious strategy and a brilliant team, the next General Manager will have a wonderful opportunity to help shape where the company goes from here.

If you’re passionate about the arts, great leadership and creating meaningful experiences for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Find the position description, role information and how to apply via link in comments.

After more than eight years with Patch Theatre, General Manager Penny Camens will be stepping down from her role at the ...
03/09/2026

After more than eight years with Patch Theatre, General Manager Penny Camens will be stepping down from her role at the end of 2026, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter for the company.

Penny has been a key part of Patch’s leadership team through a period of significant change and growth, helping the company reach new audiences, develop new opportunities and take its work to new places.

During Penny’s tenure, Patch premiered 13 new works, has undertaken 78 South Australian, 80 national and 44 international seasons!

The company has strengthened its position as a leading creator of contemporary theatre for young audiences, expanded its touring across South Australia, Australia and international markets, and deepened its commitment to making exceptional arts experiences accessible to children wherever they live.

Patch Theatre embraces change and new beginnings, and Penny has built upon the legacy of great arts leaders to ensure Patch continues to evolve and thrive.

Penny will remain with Patch until the end of 2026 to allow for a transition with the incoming General Manager (recruitment currently underway).

We thank Penny for her enormous contribution to Patch and wish her all the very best for what comes next. 💙

📖 Read more about Penny's time and impact on Patch Theatre via link in comments

In just over 3 weeks, ZOOOM will be performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of their inaugural children's festival W...
03/09/2026

In just over 3 weeks, ZOOOM will be performed at the Sydney Opera House as part of their inaugural children's festival WILD THINGS!

We are the very first act in their very first children's festival - what a privilege. This is such a brilliant festival full of children's theatre from around the world, and not to be missed if you are in Sydney.

More info via link in comments.

A very warm welcome to the newest member of the Patch family, Becc Bates! We’re delighted to welcome Becc to the Patch B...
02/09/2026

A very warm welcome to the newest member of the Patch family, Becc Bates!

We’re delighted to welcome Becc to the Patch Board. With a career spanning economic development, industry management and government, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience across the creative arts and cultural sector.

And most importantly, she already knows what makes Patch special: “I have long admired the magic of Patch’s work — how it brings theatre and innovative design together to captivate children’s imaginations.”

We’re delighted to have you with us, Becc! 💙

📖 Read more about Becc’s appointment via the link in comments.

29/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see ME & MY SHADOW 🫂

To all the children, parents, families, friends, carers and teachers who came to see us - thank you for filling the theatre with your curiosity, laughter, gasps and big imaginations!

A shout out to our extraordinary team - our brilliant cast Nathan and Astrid, our behind the scenes magicians Jacinta and Eloise, and all the staff and crew at Adelaide Festival Centre who help make every performance happen.

And to everyone at Patch for working tirelessly, and to our generous donors and supporters - thank you for backing the work we make and helping us bring live theatre experiences to children and families.

Me & My Shadow, what a joy it’s been. Now on to the next adventure! 💙

This is your last chance to catch ME & MY SHADOW before it disappears! 🫂Our final two performances are this Saturday and...
26/08/2026

This is your last chance to catch ME & MY SHADOW before it disappears! 🫂

Our final two performances are this Saturday and tickets are selling fast. Don't let this be the one you wished you'd seen!

🎟️ Book via link in comments
📍 Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
🗓️ 1.00pm and 4.00pm | Saturday 29 August

PAY IT FORWARD 🫂From 8am–8pm on Wednesday 26 August, every Family Pass (admits 4) purchased for Me & My Shadow will help...
25/08/2026

PAY IT FORWARD 🫂

From 8am–8pm on Wednesday 26 August, every Family Pass (admits 4) purchased for Me & My Shadow will help us gift a Family Pass to another family.

A trip to the theatre can be a magical thing. We believe every child should have the chance to experience it.

So, for today only, we're paying it forward.

Thanks to your ticket purchase and the generosity of Patch supporters, these families will get to experience the wonder of live theatre - an opportunity they may not otherwise have had.

Come along with your family, and help another family come along too. 💙

🎟️ Book via link in comments
📍 Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
🗓️ 1.00pm and 4.00pm | Saturday 29 August



Up to eight family passes will be gifted.

24/08/2026

From giggles to gasps to guffaws, there's nothing we love more than hearing a theatre full of children having the time of their lives. 🫂

Here's a little listen in to the ME & MY SHADOW audience in action.

With just two performances remaining, come hear it for yourselves!

🎟️ Book via link in comments
📍 Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
🗓️ 1.00pm and 4.00pm | Saturday 29 August

This is why we make theatre 💙We put children at the heart of every theatre experience we create. For many children, a Pa...
24/08/2026

This is why we make theatre 💙

We put children at the heart of every theatre experience we create. For many children, a Patch show is their first experience of live theatre - and we take that responsibility seriously.

Here are a few moments from recent performances of ME & MY SHADOW. Wide eyes, big laughs, and a lot of "how did they do that?!" 🫂

Thank you to the thousands of children, parents, carers and teachers who have joined us so far. There’s just one more weekend left to experience it together.

🎟️ Tickets via link in comments
📍Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
🗓️ 1.00pm and 4.00pm | Saturday 29 August

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