The Geelong Arts Centre is excited to welcome the Slingsby Theatre Company’s Emil and the Detectives to its Ryrie Street venue on Tuesday, April 5, as a part of the Geelong Arts Centre 2022 Family Magic program.
Based on the 1929 novel by Erich Kastner, Emil and the Detectives tells the tale of young protagonist Emil who ventures out to catch a train and visit family in the big city. When a thief targets Emil and takes something very valuable, a group of quick thinking and resourceful children band together to track down and discover the criminal.
This intriguing 70-minute performance takes place at 7pm at Geelong Arts Centre’s Studio 4. Using the magic of lighting and shadows to bring audiences a spellbinding lesson in the determination of a child, the story of Emil and the Detectives is told by two skilled actors.
This fantastic show is recommended for children aged seven and above, as well as their families and friends.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to become immersed in a truly magical theatre experience that will dazzle and delight both young and old,” says Kelly Clifford, Geelong Arts Centre Senior Producer – Families, Youth and Creative Learning.
Founded in 2007, the Slingsby Theatre Company is an award-winning South Australian-based theatre company that tours nationally and internationally with its variety of entertaining, inspiring and educational acts.
Ticket prices for shows to the Geelong Arts Centre’s Family Magic program are $32 for adults, $22 for children and $25 for groups of six or more.
Geelong Arts Centre’s 2022 Family Magic program is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria and Major Artistic Partner, Deakin University.
For full program details and to make a booking, visit www.geelongartscentre.org.au/family-magic-2022/emil-detectives/ or phone 1300 251 200 between 10am – 3pm, Monday – Friday.
