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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 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.

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

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.

February 21st, 2022 Creating an Interactive Installation Our in-house creatives Geoff Cobham and Michelle Delaney (‘Maddog’) discuss the process of creating an interactive installation.

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

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

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.