ZOOOM

A lady stands staring at a glow in the dark figure projected on the wall smiling at her.
  • Kids & Families
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  • Wild Things
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  • Run time: 40 minutes Subject to change
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A lost star finds its way home

Australia

From Australia’s Patch Theatre, this immersive performance explores what dreams are really made of. Inspired by the beloved Harold and the Purple Crayon, ZOOOM swaps the crayon for light, following a child's journey to understand their world through art and imagination. 

The show begins at home before the show starts, as we invite children to ‘bring a piece of dark’ to the performance. Upon arrival, their dark is exchanged for their own personal light – a little spark that will keep them safe and guide them through the interactive performance. 

Captivating and heartfelt, ZOOOM opens our Wild Things Festival! 

For a deeper experience, on Sunday 27 September, after the 1:00pm show, join the Australian cast for a discussion about ZOOOM. Young audiences can ask the artists questions and hear about the inspiration behind the show.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Sydney Opera House presents a Patch Theatre production

Event details

ZOOOM intertwines the ideas of imaginative play with technology in the most delightful ways.

In Daily

Patch Theatre is one of the most exciting theatre companies working for young audiences in Australia. In ZOOOM we have the bonus of a much-loved story, brought into the 21st century with light, music and animation on stage.

Why the Wild Things Festival Curator loves this show

About Patch Theatre

Patch Theatre creates visually captivating performances for 4 - 8 year old’s, exploring how children see the world. Their works place children at the centre of the performance, promoting imagination, wonder and discovery.

Founded in South Australia in 1972, Patch has produced over 100 unique works and won countless awards. Patch performances have been presented across Australia and the globe, capturing the imaginations of children worldwide.

Each year, they provide inspirational, design-rich theatre experiences to over 50,000 children.

Cast and creatives

Creators
Geoff Cobham
Dave Brown
Roz Hervey
Temeka Lawlor
Angus Leighton

Technical Designers
Chris Petridis
Alexander Hatchard

Composer Jason Sweeney
Designer Michelle ‘Maddog’ Delaney
Animation Luku

 

 

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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