Superluminal by Patch Theatre

A magical journey through light and time!

Step into the wondrous wild with Patch Theatre’s new immersive installation, Superluminal.

Blending bold visual design, collaborative storytelling, and interactive play, Superluminal is an enchanting and unmissable experience for young audiences.

As children enter Superluminal, they receive colour-changing lanterns to use throughout the installation. Guided by a performer, journey through interactive spaces, revealing hidden animal tracks and discovering aquatic and terrestrial animals from the past, present, and possible future. Children create their own imagined creatures, bring them to life with recorded sounds and spectacular rainbow lighting, and capture their fantastical shadows on a magical glow wall.

Superluminal is an engaging experience designed to ignite curiosity. A theatrical installation full of Patch’s award winning interactive light play.

Superluminal investigates nature’s extraordinary creatures, systems and beauty, and how time shapes them.

Recommended ages 4- 8 yrs and their families. Younger visitors and access groups also welcome.  See our FAQs below for details.

Limited season
4 January – 2 February 2025

40 minute sessions between 10am – 3.40pm, Wednesday to Sunday* 
No shows Sunday 26 Jan, additional performance day Tuesday 21 Jan

Please be careful in selecting the correct time and day for your ticket. If you have questions about the show please see the information below or contact our programs teams by phone at 9298 3655 or email at bookings@sea.museum 

Bookings essential 

Patch Theatre creates visually captivating performances especially for 4–8 year olds, exploring how children see the world. Their works place children at the centre of the performance, promoting imagination, wonder and discovery.

Founded in South Australia in 1972, Patch has produced over 100 unique works and won countless awards. Patch performances have been presented across Australia and the globe, capturing the imaginations of children worldwide.

Superluminal was codeveloped with children and inspired by the amazing collections of the South Australian Museum. It has been nominated for a Ruby Award for outstanding work in the arts and culture sector. This summer will be the first opportunity for audiences to see this amazing production since its premiere season at Illuminate Adelaide.