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Stephen Noonan in partnership with The PaperBoats

the Boy & the Ball

Theatre
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Hetzel Lecture Theatre, State Library of South Australia
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4 shows
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How can one friend become many?

In a quiet world, simply constructed from cylinders of all shapes and sizes, we meet a very shy boy and witness how he makes a friend with the assistance of his ball. This nonverbal performance is a wondrous tale of reassurance, joy and connection...with a little visual magic. 

Image | Andy Rasheed

Performances available for schools

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Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair accessible.

  • Just watch - this activity asks for the audience to sit-back, relax, and enjoy the show unfolding in front of them (with little or no audience participation)
  • Get Involved - this activity is hands on. Participants are encouraged to get in on the action through dancing, making, or sharing their thoughts and ideas
  • Participants can explore the space at their own pace 
  • Participants can touch anything within the space
  • Select audience members will be invited on stage to participate throughout the performance.
  • Audience members who are nervous about being invited onto stage can bring a support person with them.
  • Download the Visual Story for 'the Boy & the Ball'
Ages 3-6
This production is non-verbal, features a music soundtrack, and keeps the house lights on for the duration of the show.
Runtime
30 minutes

Part of

A scattering of colourful and vibrant faces drawn by a child depicting an array of emotions, scattered across a white background.

DreamBIG Children’s Festival is South Australia’s iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families that places its audience at the centre of fresh, inventive, imaginative and inspiring arts experiences.

Discover DreamBIG Children's Festival

In partnership with

The PaperBoats
Arts SA

Dates

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun

Mon 05 May

Tue 06 May

Wed 07 May

Thu 08 May

Fri 09 May

Sat 10 May

12:30pm
2:00pm

Sun 11 May

12:30pm
2:00pm

Performance Location: Hetzel Lecture Theatre, State Library of South Australia

Two people dressed up in colourful flamboyant costumes with big hats, in colours of lime green, pink and purple.

Location

The State Library of South Australia is located in the Hetzel Lecture Theatre & Institute Building - SLSA, Corner North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.

More information

This venue is external to Festival Centre. To plan your visit, please go to the State Library of South Australia's website.

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