Slingsby announces its final chapter

The end of the journey is nigh for Slingsby, with the award-winning Adelaide theatre company announcing that its current project – scheduled to premiere at the 2026 Adelaide Festival – will be its last.

Who wants to imagine a future without the magic of youth theatre?

A touring theatre company that can’t tour is like a flightless bird, writes Slingsby’s Andy Packer. Adaptability is the key to survival – but without federal support, the future of Australia’s world-renowned youth arts companies is still precarious.