The Walking School Bus
The Walking School Bus is a one-person, interactive theatre adventure where the audience become the players in a giant board game spread across the floor. Blending songs, animations, engaging characters, and a few unexpected turns, the show follows a quest to discover where — and why — a creature-classmate is wagging school. Kids don’t just watch the story unfold; they take an active role in telling it. Solving clues hidden under bridges and behind trees, each move sparks music, puzzles, and playful chaos as the mystery deepens.
Along the way, the story lightly explores some of the emotional and psychological reasons a student might skip school, presenting these ideas in a thoughtful, non-judgemental manner.
Created for ages 7–11, this 45-minute experience invites kids into an imaginative theatre-game world that encourages curiosity, teamwork, and awareness of what others might be going through.
Presented by: Tilney Cotton
Sessions
Victor Harbor Town Hall:
Strathalbyn Town Hall:
The Hall at Yankalilla Library & Cultural Centre:
Kingscote Town Hall:
The Precinct Loxton at The Precinct - Loxton:
Hall and Stage at Waikerie Institute:
SMH Black Box at St Joseph's School, Clare:
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.
7 Venues
Victor Harbor Town Hall
10-12 Coral St, Victor Harbor, Ngarrindjeri
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
SMH Black Box at St Joseph's School, Clare
29 Victoria Rd, Clare, Ngadjuri
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Strathalbyn Town Hall
Strathalbyn Town Hall, 11 High St, Strathalbyn, Ngarrindjeri
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
The Precinct Loxton at The Precinct - Loxton
The Precinct - Loxton, 25 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, Meru
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Hall and Stage at Waikerie Institute
Waikerie Institute, White St, Waikerie, Meru
Entrance is off McCoy Street
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Kingscote Town Hall
Kingscote Town Hall, 43 Dauncey St, Kingscote, Karta Pintingga
Entrance is on Murray Street, Kingscote with Ramp or Stairs.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
The Hall at Yankalilla Library & Cultural Centre
Yankalilla Library & Cultural Centre, 181 Main S Rd, Yankalilla, Kaurna
Entrance is facing car park
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
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
