Wonderbox
Sensorium Theatre, Australia's leading theatre company making work specifically designed for young audiences with disability and their friends, invites children to roll the dice and set out along a safe, exhilarating pathway into the unknown. Inside a giant puzzle-box of illusions, kooky-carnival friends with magic in their pockets lead audiences into an immersive multi-sensory wonderland of fantastical large-scale projections, strange tiny delights and infectious live music.
Every child's curiosity is celebrated and rewarded with wondrous surprises. The discovery is the journey. As boxes reveal boxes within boxes each child is given the opportunity to find a magical version of themselves. Inside the Wonderbox micro-moments of whole worlds in a matchbox lead into macro universes where everyone, their face reflected in the stars of the Milky Way, is revealed as wonderful!
After more than 12 years of connecting, engaging and captivating thousands of young audiences with disability nationally and internationally with their magical multi-sensory immersive shows, Perth-based Sensorium Theatre continues to break open barriers to truly inclusive arts experiences with their most ambitious show yet. Wonderbox aims to be accessible to all children and every child (and the child in everyone) is invited to look inside the box and find their rightful place.
Accessibility Information for Attendees
To help our performers accommodate everyone’s needs, we ask attendees to provide information about their access requirements. Access requirements will be collected in the lead up to the performance.
Preparatory Materials
Elevate your experience with WONDERBOX’s online preparatory materials. These resources help participants get acquainted with the story, characters, songs, and storytelling techniques, ensuring a more enjoyable show experience.
To access the materials, click on the more info link below.
Acknowledgements
Commissioned by the 2023 Perth Festival and produced by Performing Lines WA, Wonderbox has been supported by Lotterywest and the Cassandra Ganter Foundation. The 2024/25 National Tour has been made possible by the Australian Government's Playing Australia program, managed by Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Sensorium Theatre acknowledges ongoing support from DLGSC and Creative Australia.
| CREDITS | Director & Designer Francis Italiano |
Event and ticketing details
Date and time
| SCHOOL SESSIONS |
| Wed 17 - Fri 19 Sep, 10am & 1pm |
| GENERAL PUBLIC |
| Sat 20 Sep, 10am & 1pm |
Duration:
Tickets
| GENERAL PUBLIC: | |
| Ticket: | $27.00 |
| Parent/Guardian/Carer : | One complimentary admission can be booked with each participant ticket purchased. |
| SCHOOL SESSIONS: | Each session is limited to 15 participants and one parent, guardian, or carer per participant. |
| School Group Price (10+): | $15 per participant - One complimentary Parent/Guardian/Carer can be booked with each participant ticket purchased. |
Location
Accessibility
Event notes
Please book using the links below;
Book School Group
Wednesday 17 September - Friday 19 September, 10am & 1pm
Book Individual Tickets
Saturday 20 September, 10am & 1pm
Warnings
Allergy risk – We use 6 different perfumes (essential oil blends) that are contained within cotton wool pads inside small lidded boxes. If a child is allergic to any essential oil blends, we can ensure that they are not exposed to these perfume boxes.
Recommended Audiences
- Schools: Complex and Multiple Disabilities (recommended for 8yrs+)
- General Public: Inclusive performances for children with disabilities and their families (recommended for 8yrs+)
- Participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer whilst in the Wonderbox.
- Each show is limited to 15 participants and one parent, guardian, or carer.
- One complimentary admission can be booked for a parent, guardian, or carer with each participant ticket purchased. Please contact the Box Office if you have any questions or require assistance.
Booking fees
$5.30 by phone and $6.40 online per transaction.
Babes in Arms
3yrs and under.
Box Office hours:
Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm, and 1 hour prior to performances