What’s in the woods?
Be transported to a soft and cosy woodland, right out of a picture book, where each new season is full of natural wonders waiting to be discovered by young, inquisitive minds. Enjoy an engaging and interactive story by the campfire before embarking on your own sensory exploration of the woods. Tailor made for audiences aged 0-3 and filled with performance, puppetry and play ‘What’s In The Woods?’ is a gentle welcome to the world of theatre.
What's In The Woods? sessions are split into 3 age groups, 0-1 years, 1-2 years and 2-3 years. With four different sessions for each age group: WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN.
LOCATION: The Workshop Space, Seven Hills Hub; 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills
Backbone Theatre For Babies is a unique program for infants and toddlers aged 0-3 years along with their family and caregivers, focusing on developmental appropriateness, interactivity, and inclusivity.
The program aims to nurture early exposure to the arts, build community among caregivers, craft exciting and unique sensory experiences for infants and toddlers, and create positive associations with theatre for young audiences.
In 2024, Backbone has been working with Brymore Productions who have created a new theatre work for infants and toddlers, What’s In The Woods?
COMPANY IN RESIDENCE
Brymore Productions
Bexley’s Brilliant Birthday by Brymore Productions, 2019. Image by Chloe Brehaut.
Brymore productions
Since 2015 Hollie and Sean Bryan have been dedicated to creating high-quality, interactive and engaging theatrical experiences for young audiences. Based in Brisbane, Australia their work has been performed on main stages, roving at major festivals and events, and appearing in cultural institutions and community hubs all over the world. For more information: https://www.brymoreproductions.com/
ACCESSIBILITY
We have taken great care to make this experience as accessible as possible. You will find change facilities in the performance space, as well as a very relaxed performance environment, there’s nothing your baby can do that will put the performer off—whether they need to have a feed, a cry, a nap, or just explore the space, it’s all perfectly okay and part of the experience.
The performances take place in a comfortable, baby-safe space, with quiet spaces available for those who need a break. The show is tailored to different developmental stages with separate sessions for ages 0-1, 1-2, and 2-3, accommodating the unique needs of each age group.
You can find a copy of a social story outlining what to expect for our young audiences here.
What’s in the woods?
JANUARY/February 2025 DATES
MARCH/April 2025 DATES
Adelaide Fringe 2025
Backbone Theatre for Babies has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, it’s arts funding and advisory body.
Backbone is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Backbone Youth Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
‘What’s In The Woods?’ is a 2025 Fringe Fund recipient supported by Arts Unlimited and Arts South Australia.