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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2022 season. This season is now over.

A small group of people are standing in an outdoor area inside a large dome hut structure made of sticks and twigs. A female performer with a flower in her hair smiles at two members of the audience standing either side of her – a man on one side and a woman holding a child, on the other.
A female performer, playing a large recorder, leads a small group of people in a procession through a garden area. Another female performer, directly behind the first, carries a bucket as she walks beside audience members.
Adelaide Fringe 2022

Return to the Village

Remember those days when all you wanted to do was build a cardboard cubby house or blanket fort in the middle of the lounge room?

Imagine having the chance to build one right now, big enough for adults too.

Now imagine a room full of people all doing the same thing. Imagine so many of them, that they become a village…

Enjoy this playful, interactive and immersive storytelling experience where children create their own village – like a board game come to life!

Winner of a 2021 Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award - Best Children's Category.

“Something special… if they’re back next year (fingers crossed), be sure not to miss out.” ★★★★★ The Clothesline.

“The show is ingeniously put together, allowing the children to take charge while being gently led.” The Barefoot Review.

Winner BankSA Best Kids & Family Award 2022

Additional information

Presented by: Marina Barbaro

Marina is a writer, producer and event maker who has presented children’s theater for the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the City of Adelaide and City of Charles Sturt. Return to the Village is her latest production offering interactive and immersive storytelling and shared experiences for children and their families.
Kids and Family • Immersive
South Australia
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    Each villager has their own part to play, big or small, that gives you a sense of not just purpose but community and pride. - Sarah Mena, The Clothesline

  • You can live out your cubby house dreams together as the performance unfolds to create a magical moment in time. - Michael Genrich, Weekend Notes

  • The show is ingeniously put together, allowing the children to take charge while being gently led. - Arna Eyers-White, The Barefoot Review

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    This collaborative, interactive theatre piece will capture your heart and illuminate your soul. - Jordan Bell, The Clothesline

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    Unlike any other performance you will see this year - if you are looking for something a bit different, this is the one for you. - KheShan Gronow, Kids In Adelaide

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Marina Barbaro

Marina is a writer, producer and event maker who has presented children’s theater for the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the City of Adelaide and City of Charles Sturt. Return to the Village is her latest production offering interactive and immersive storytelling and shared experiences for children and their families.