The Riddle of Washpool Gully | Dead Puppets Society | Adelaide | 14-16 Apr 2026
Award-winning theatre company Dead Puppet Society brings The Riddle of Washpool Gully to Adelaide for a limited season during the April school holidays.
Far beyond the outskirts of the big city, near a tiny town that nearly everyone forgot, lay a dry creek bed of no special significance. Once upon a time, it had been called Washpool Gully. But the world had moved on from insignificant things, and no one had time for dry creek beds. Except in Washpool Gully, something was stirring. Shaken by the rumble of engines and darkening of the sky, something long asleep had decided to wake up.
Blending enchanting storytelling with contemporary puppetry and intricate miniature sets, this visually rich production reimagines Australian mythology. The story centres on mysterious creatures that may still inhabit the uncharted corners of our vast country.
Designed for children aged six and over, this performance combines imagination, folklore and theatrical innovation – making it one of the standout kids’ theatre shows in Adelaide these school holidays.
Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)
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About Dead Puppet Society
Dead Puppet Society is the brainchild of David Morton and Nicholas Paine and since its beginnings in 2009 has established itself as one of Australia’s most ground-breaking production houses, bringing its works to stages across Australia, London and New York.
They combine timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create deeply imaginative experiences wrought with spectacle and wonder.
Read more about Dead Puppet Society here.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Festival Centre website
What: The Riddle of Washpool Gully
When: 16–18 April 2026
Where: Space Theatre | Adelaide Festival Centre | King William Rd, Adelaide
Who: Ages 6+
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Image Source: Photo credit: Peter Mathew
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