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Slingsby Theatre Company is closing after losing federal funding, ending 20 years of innovative family performances.
Adelaide-based Slingsby Theatre Company is closing after losing long-term federal funding, ending nearly two decades of innovative, family-friendly performances blending miniatures, shadow play, and original music.
Unable to sustain the constant pursuit of short-term grants, artistic director Andy Packer announced the company would conclude on its own terms with A Concise Compendium of Wonder—a trilogy reimagining classic tales in futuristic settings, premiering at the 2026 Adelaide Festival.
The company is touring the shows through 2027 using The Wandering Hall of Possibility, a portable, eco-friendly theatre built to fit in two shipping containers and transported by truck.
The closure underscores the risks faced by arts organizations without stable public support, even as Slingsby leaves a legacy of artistic excellence and sustainable touring.
Slingsby Theatre Company está cerrando después de perder la financiación federal, poniendo fin a 20 años de innovadoras actuaciones familiares.