2008 Touring Program

Part of Windmill's commitment to excellence includes presenting work nationally and internationally. Through such a touring program, the company ensures that local, regional, national and international audiences have access to Windmill's high quality productions.

To date, Windmill has toured productions through USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and around metropolitan and regional Australia, including throughout South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.

For more information about Windmill's touring, please contact Teena Munn, General Manager, on (08) 8415 5355 or teena.munn@windmill.org.au

Early Childhood Productions

For children aged 1-4 years and parents and carers

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Boom Bah!

Based on the book Boom Bah! by Phil Cummings and Nina Rycroft
Directed by Rosemary Myers
Suitable for children ages 1-3 years

When a small mouse creates the sound of a simple TING, a bustling band gathers and grows. Enjoy the fun of a rollicking good time as this explosion of rhythmic language and music comes to life on stage. This is Windmill's third production developed especially for babies and toddlers.

Touring	Canberra in July, Brisbane in August
Duration	35 min
Ages	1 - 3 years

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Cat

Based on the book CAT by Mike Dumbleton and Craig Smith.
Directed by Cate Fowler.
Installation Design - Morag Cook
Composer - Glyn Lehmann
Suitable for children aged 1-3

Enter the world of Cat and discover just how exciting, exhausting and downright dangerous life for this fearless feline can be! Incorporating sound, movement, text, visual imagery and vibrant performances, small children experience becoming an audience in a colourful and specially created installation space.

"... another entrancing treat for babes and toddlers ... perfectly pitched at the target age group of the very young ..."
Canberra Times, September 2007

Touring Venue	Regional SA (Whyalla, Port Pirie, Roxby Downs, Port Augusta)
Touring Dates	May
Duration	35 min
Ages	1 - 3 years

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The Green Sheep

Based on the book Where is the Green Sheep? By Mem Fox and Judy Horacek.
Directed by Cate Fowler.
Installation Design - Roy Ananda
Composer - Fleur Green
Suitable for children aged 1-4 years

This well-loved book jumps from page to stage in what is now regarded as a 'cult classic' for babies and toddlers. The audience joins in the search for the elusive Green Sheep in an interactive setting inspired by Judy Horacek’s stunning illustrations.

"The Green Sheep is an important and successful step for Australia in the production of high quality theatrical work for very young children."
Lowdown Magazine, April 2005

Touring	New York 8-28 September Seattle 1-26 October
Duration	35 min
Ages	1-4 years

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Productions for 5 Years and Over

The Little Gentleman

Written by Barbro Lindgren, Tomas von Brömssen and Lars-Erik Brossner
Directed by Neill Gladwin
Designed by Dean Hills
Musical Arrangement by Fleur Green

An inspiring story that gently invites young children on a journey of discovery with the Little Gentleman himself as he discovers love, loneliness, betrayal and friendship. A dog, a girl and a string quartet complete the cast of this moving and heart warming story.

This is a new production of a classic story that influenced theatre for young audiences globally.

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The Sad Ballad of Penny Dreadful!

A co-production with Mainstreet Theatre Company
Written by Sean Riley
Directed by David Ryding
Designed by Morag Cook
Musical Arrangement by Fleur Green

"But do not be fooled by Penny Dreadful,
For though she's quite pretty, she has a head full
Of evil thoughts and nasty ideas
So shocking and vile they'll bring you to tears!"

Audiences step back in time and into the lives of the once-filthy rich Rhymer Family, who tell the Sad Ballad of their pretty orphaned niece; PENNY DREADFUL!

As the story unfolds, so do secrets ... plans are made and revenge is plotted. As the show spins hopelessly out of control, Penny in her new-found fury exacts colourful and hysterical revenge upon her family.

"High energy and fine comic timing make this an ideal show for all."
Rip it Up Magazine, Issue 864, 19-24 January

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Productions for 8 Years and Over

Helly's Magic Cup

Written by Rosalba Clemente
Directed by David Mealor
Designed by Cath Cantlon

Helly's family is struggling, and they face losing the centre of their world: their farm. As Helly sets out to find her family's saviour, she discovers their knight in shining armour isn't who she thought it would be.

An Australian fable about an ordinary family and the realisation that sometimes the answer lies within. Inspired by one of the world's greatest quests, the Grail legend.

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The Clockwork Forest

A co-production by Windmill Performing Arts and Brink Productions
Written by Doug MacLeod
Directed by Chris Drummond
Designed by Gabriela Tylesova

Morton is a young boy who lives alone at the edge of a dark forest with his four prized clockwork animals. When a huge storm destroys his hut and scatters his possessions, Morton sets out to locate his treasures.

On his quest, Morton makes a friend, learns how to defeat monsters, remembers how to smile and finds that there may be more to life that clockwork animals.

"... a well-written, multi-layered piece…with something to offer everyone from the youngest viewer to the oldest." The Advertiser

Touring Venue	Sydney
Touring Dates	September
Duration	80 min
Ages	8yrs+

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Two Weeks with the Queen

In association with the State Theatre Company of South Australia
Adapted by Mary Morris from Morris Gleitzman's novel Two Weeks with the Queen
Directed by Wayne Harrison
Designed by Mark Thompson

When Colin discovers his little brother, Luke, has terminal cancer he is sent to stay with relatives in London. It's here Colin sets out on a quest to find a cure for Luke. After all, if the doctors in Australia can't help, maybe the highest person in the land can...

A tale of humour and pathos about the importance of family during hardships, while coming to terms with the hardest concept of all - mortality.

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