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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

'Dream Space' poster with neon green text, featuring a large, sparkling blue whale puppet and a smaller whale in a starry cosmic background. A small humanoid puppet and 'Creative Group SSAK' logo are also visible.
Close-up of three puppeteers' hands manipulating a large, segmented blue whale puppet and a small, beige humanoid rod puppet with pink hair against a dark background.
Two puppet characters with shaggy brown hair and beards—one wearing glasses—lean over a table, facing a small, red, spiky-haired puppet head. Hands of the puppeteers are visible on the left and right.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Dream Space

★★★★★ "Undeniably beautiful and captivating." The Student, Edinburgh

★★★★ "Magical, humorous and enchanting." Stage Door Joe

★★★★ "An imaginative well-crafted spectacle that gives a childlike sense of play." one4review

 

We invite you into a world where everyday spaces become realms of imagination.

Through puppetry, music, and movement, embark on a thrilling island adventure and a touching journey with a majestic whale.

This immersive performance blends laughter, wonder, and healing, rekindling childhood innocence for adults and inspiring creativity in young audiences.

As reality and fantasy merge, the stage transforms into a dream space where stories come alive.

Join us for an unforgettable experience—where dreams take flight, and the impossible becomes possible!

Presented by: Creative Group SSAK

[Pioneers of Contemporary Visual Theatre] Creative Group SSAK is an innovative artistic collective established in Seoul, Korea, specializing in contemporary visual theatre and non-verbal puppetry since 2014. SSAK creates emotionally resonant performances that transcend language barriers, enabling their unique style to captivate global audiences. [Award-Winning International Acclaim] SSAK has received significant international recognition, making history as the first Korean company to win the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival Theatre Award. Their excellence in visual storytelling is further proven by the Asian Arts Awards Outstanding Young Performer prize and the Best Production Award at Korea’s ‘Borderless Festival.’
Kids and Family • Puppetry
International • Australian Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
Reviews
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    A surreal theatre experience which rekindles childhood innocence, sparks creativity. - Christiana Rose, BroadwayWorld

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    An imaginative well-crafted spectacle that gives a childlike sense of play. - Matthew, One4Review

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    A wonderful journey, uplifting us. - Angela Milton , EdinburghGuide

  •          

    Undeniably beautiful and captivating... it enables escape into a kinder, more softer world that our hearts long for once more. - The Student

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    A mesmerising, ethereal experience. Artistic creativity and technical perfection in harmony. A must-see at Adelaide Fringe! - Nicola Woolford, Glam Adelaide

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Babies (0-1) | Toddlers (2-3) | Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Smoke Effects
Strobe Lighting

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Creative Group SSAK

[Pioneers of Contemporary Visual Theatre] Creative Group SSAK is an innovative artistic collective established in Seoul, Korea, specializing in contemporary visual theatre and non-verbal puppetry since 2014. SSAK creates emotionally resonant performances that transcend language barriers, enabling their unique style to captivate global audiences. [Award-Winning International Acclaim] SSAK has received significant international recognition, making history as the first Korean company to win the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival Theatre Award. Their excellence in visual storytelling is further proven by the Asian Arts Awards Outstanding Young Performer prize and the Best Production Award at Korea’s ‘Borderless Festival.’