Emil and the Detectives

Never underestimate the determination of a child

Young Emil catches a train to visit family in the big city. Something valuable is stolen. But the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the true criminal?

Kästner’s 1929 novella is more than a ‘good romp’, it broke ground for the independent-children-versus-devious-adults story genre. Streetwise city kids, a hard-working single mother and Emil’s past brush with the law add grit and nuance to this satisfying tale.

How do we find our friends in the world? How do we work together to defeat tricksters?

Monkey Baa Theatre Company presents a Slingsby production
By Erich Kästner, adapted for the stage by Nicki Bloom

Venue ARA Darling Quarter Theatre
Dates 12 Apr — 15 Apr 2023
Duration 70 minutes
Ages Ages 8+

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Creative Team

Director

Andy Packer

Playwright

Nicki Bloom

Composer and Sound Design

Quincy Grant

Designer

Wendy Todd

Costume Designer

Ailsa Paterson

Lighting Designer

Geoff Cobham

Technical Design

Chris Petridis

Animation Director

Luku Trembath

Performer

Rory Walker

Performer

Elizabeth Hay

In Slingsby’s signature style

Emil and The Detectives is told by two skilled actors immersed in smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score.

"Emil and the Detectives is an outstanding piece of children’s theatre which makes it an outstanding piece of theatre and an experience to be savoured by all."

InDaily (Adelaide)

"The performances are pitch perfect... Watching these detectives is a theatrical delight."

The Australian

Ticketing

ARA Darling Quarter Theatre

Tickets

Child

$32

Adult

$36

Family of 4

$126

Family of 5

$155

Additional Tickets $31.00 each

Dates and Times

Wed 12 Apr

01:00 pm | 06:00 pm

Thu 13 Apr

10:00 am | 01:00 pm (Relaxed Performance)

Fri 14 Apr

10:00 am | 01:00 pm

Sat 15 Apr

10:00 am | 01:00 pm
OOSH Program

Tickets

OOSH Participant

$20

OOSH Educator

$20

1 Free OOSH Educator per 15 participants

Dates and Times

Wed 12 Apr

01:00 pm

Thu 13 Apr

10:00 am | 01:00 pm (Relaxed Performance)

Fri 14 Apr

10:00 am | 01:00 pm

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Accessibility

Audio Described

Audience members can listen to a description of the visual aspects of the performance described live via a small radio receiver.

Relaxed Performances

Relaxed Performances accommodate children with sensory and learning challenges.

Wheelchair Accessible

Assisted Listening

Assisted listening devices are available in the theatre.

Acknowledgements

Supported by

Slingsby is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts South Australia, and by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.